Category Archives: Fan experience

A twilight wish come true

Posted on 01/11/2012 by TOfan

Remember this story about the Twilight Wish Foundation (which fulfills the wishes of seniors in need)? “Among the most challenging wishes-in-the-works are someone who wants to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera, and someone who wants to be serenaded … Continue reading →

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Journey of faith

Posted on 01/10/2012 by TOfan

Like many of you, since the Announcement, I’ve felt a jumble of emotions — bouncing around to every stage of grief and back again. So many doubts, questions, angst, moments of peace then back to foot stomping, lol. Then, on … Continue reading →

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Wait, wait, don’t go, Lorna! The persistence of The Archuleta

Posted on 01/04/2012 by greatbrit

I first sent this post to TOfan right before the “announcement,” but found it so trivial and unimportant afterwards that I asked that she not post it. Even two weeks later, I had mixed feelings as there have been so … Continue reading →

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smanda’s @DavidArchie story: A silver lining hiding in the grey

Posted on 12/29/2011 by TOfan

I’m not saying that I didn’t cry. Those near me in my row five seat at the SLC Abravanel Hall concert might have noticed that I had a death grip on my sister-in-law starting with David Archuleta’s tears when he … Continue reading →

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Waiting on the world to change

Posted on 12/22/2011 by TOfan

[disclaimer: I apologize for the emotional rollercoaster that is this post :)] Mark Nilan Jr. filmed this encore last night of WOTWTC (w/Jeff LeBlanc) at David Archuleta’s final concert of the amazingly awesome My Kind of Christmas Tour. I can’t … Continue reading →

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Interview with Symphonie Jeunesse founder/conductor Michèle Brosseau-Tacchia

Posted on 12/20/2011 by TOfan

When I originally contacted Michèle Brosseau-Tacchia for this interview, I didn’t know David would be announcing his mission last night. It makes her comments all the more poignant. And she was so kind in responding to my fan questions that … Continue reading →

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Paula was right: David you are r.i.d.i.c.u.l.o.u.s!

Posted on 12/15/2011 by TOfan

I don’t know how David keeps topping himself with these performances but he just does. (Although, full disclosure, I kinda miss the haunting quality of David accompanying himself on GP/LIB, keyboard blips and all). Gonna post highlights here… stay tuned … Continue reading →

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@DavidArchie: “A true fan of the fans”

Posted on 12/05/2011 by TOfan

I apologize to one and all for being M.I.A. Just got home (well, work) after four aMAZing days and nights and will fill you in on highlights forthwith (withforth?). In the meantime, love this interview (done in Hong Kong, judging … Continue reading →

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Yo, Canada! A message from @DavidArchie!

Posted on 12/02/2011 by TOfan

Hello, bonjour to all Canadian fans reading this! The lovely Ms. Kiz took the picture above and I thought you might want to know the story behind it. 🙂 In the Westbury VIP last night, Refnaf and I asked David … Continue reading →

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My Kind of Christmas Tour: It’s really here!!!!!

Posted on 11/30/2011 by TOfan

Guyssssss, THIS is the time we have all been waiting for! Touuurrrr!!!!!!!!!! So watch this space for updates or feel free to post them in the comments. Like David’s quote above says, let’s enjoy this aMAZing journey! And in the … Continue reading →

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