DAVID ARCHULETA FANBLAST

Picture credit to Kim

The Media Team, led by FanBlast founder Eric, has been working tirelessly throughout the past three weeks to film a documentary of David Archuleta’s American Idol concert tour experiences. Eric’s mission for this documentary is simple yet visionary: to let the fans tell their stories–to enable David to experience this phenomenal summer through the eyes of his loving supporters.

The Tour Documentary project has been placed on temporary hold as Eric flew home to Los Angeles to care for his mother, who is ill. As you may know, Eric’s mother Olivia was the inspiration for the genesis of FanBlast. The gift of David Archuleta’s music–a gift that heals and comforts and inspires–was the catalyst that re-connected Eric and his mother, and FanBlast was created as a tribute to her. Eric asks for your patience as he stops touring for a few days to assist his mother back home. He also asks for your prayers for her.

FanBlast’s Phil and Cody are also home and getting some much-needed rest and relaxation. Don’t worry, they are doing fine.

The FanBlast Shout-outs will be on temporary hold until further notice, but fans are still encouraged to be present to meet the buses around 1pm at each venue to greet David and get pictures and autographs. Bring your signs!

How you can help participate in the tour documentary project

Shout-Out Coordinators Needed!

Are you willing to organize the shout-out crew for the concert(s) you are attending? Please contact Leticia at fbefamily@gmail.com and let her know that you would like to volunteer.

Host Families Needed!

The FanBlast Media Team needs lodging! Do you live in a city that the American Idol Concert will visit? Could you possibly provide lodging for 2 or 3 people for one night? Please let us know by contacting fbefamily@gmail.com.

–Jenny

Most of you have already seen David Archuleta’s new video blog on his MySpace; if you haven’t, watch now!  But be sure to leave a comment for him on his MySpace page.

FanBlast fan Aubri (Auburrito) pictures and story (David and Lupe in the first one!  Wow, this Utah after-party was crowded!):

Aubri’s story: At around 10:30 a.m., we left to head over to the E Center.  Suprisingly, we were able to get into the very front of the crowd.  We waited for quite a while, and then the Fanblast crew came to do the shoutout.  Everyone was completely wild and we were screaming and jumping up and down.  Fox 13 News also came to film us being our crazy selves.  David started on the other side, and I was snapping pictures like crazy because I didn’t want to miss anything.  So anyways, after everyone else had given me an autograph, I ran all the way around the venue because I had to get going and David was still on the other side.  I got over to the other side just in time to have David sign my picture of him.  I told him “Thank you so much David”.  And he’s like “Oh no, thank YOU”.  He is so humble, and I don’t think he has the muscles in his face to frown.  His relaxed face is still smiling.  It is pretty incredible.  Then I left the venue to head over to the picnic.  I got to the picnic and talked to a bunch of people from here (who were all way nice and very awesome).  I took a picture with Lupe, and picked up my Fanblast t-shirt .   I did get a Fanblast water bottle and a pin too, but only because I wouldn’t leave my dad alone.  The time passed by really fast, and it was already 4:00.  We left the picnic to go to our hotel and get everything ready.  We then drove over to the venue for the concert. 

Read the rest of Aubri’s story by clicking “Read More.”

Good luck tonight in St. Louis tonight, David!  If you are attending the St. Louis concert, send me your pictures and stories at fanblastjenny@gmail.com.

–Jenny

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Picture credit to Cynthia

David Archuleta in concert is an experience of a lifetime, I have been told (and I’ll find out for myself on Tuesday in Indy!).  FanBlast fan ITTO (Becky) captured some amazing footage of David’s performances at the E-Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday.  These are MUST-SEE videos!

Angels

Apologize

Stand By Me

When You Say You Love Me

Fan Pictures

FanBlast fan Cynthia (Utah)

FanBlast fan Evelyn (Utah)

FanBlast fan Julee (Utah)

Click “Read More” to read fan stories from Cynthia, Julee, Evelyn, Erin, and Barry!

–Jenny

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Our beloved Masterclass Lady, Roseanne Simunovic, returns to FanBlast Tuesday, July 29th and 9pm Eastern for a special LIVE Q&A Session! Come hear her review of David Archuleta’s live performance and the tour thus far!

Gail Hyatt will ask for your questions a couple days in advance and will take several LIVE questions as well. For now, you can take a tour of the last Q&A session or wax nostalgic over Masterclass Lady’s former reviews.

Message to David Archuleta fans from Serena!

Hey guys okay, remember the movie “Pay it Forward,” it’s kind of old, it had Hallie Jo Osmond in it, anyway it was on the other day and it really got me thinking. We all (including me) talk about what all David has done for us, inspired us, gave us hope, got us writing music, made us feel again, everything, and although we say it over and over how much it means to us I started thinking about how I could ever repay him. Well, I have been lucky enough to have been a part of some amazing projects and gifts involving David, whether it was raising money for the family through a marathon, donating to fanblast, helping out with group gifts, signing group thank yous and scrapebooks, and lets not forget the “David is My Hero,” book, that is really what did it for me, it took me a week to write my story but once I did it felt so amazing. But I still can’t help but feel that there is something more that we could do. I know how blessed I am now and yes a lot of it has to do with David and the message of hope and inspiration that so many of us feel through him and his music, I want to share that feeling with others, so I came up with the Archie “pay it forward” Project. Basically it is simple, David has helped all of us in one way or another by touching all of our lives in a positive way so in return we should do the same.

Today I went to a local shelter here and volunteered, I helped serve lunch and just sat and talked with some of the people there. It was a little overwhelming, it makes me sad to think that there are so many people out there that don’t have anything, not even a hot meal. It reminded me so much of when David sang “Another Day In Paradise,” I spoke with the lady in charge and she told me that they have been short on volunteers this year and it has been difficult for them, so I signed up to go 3 times a week.

Now you don’t necessarily have to go out and volunteer, that is only one option. There is plenty you can do.

• Volunteer at a local shelter or your church may have a group you can help with.
• Donate to the Goodwill or Red Cross or another organization in your area(they always need clothes or can goods)
• Visit a retirement center in your area, some of the people there never have visitors, they just want someone to talk to sometimes.
• Visits patients in your local hospital.

There are tons of things you can do, it may be as simple as helping out a friend in need, or just making someone smile.

So I challenge everyone to “pay it forward” in some way and post it here. Now for us, I still feel really blessed so I think we can also help out each other. I consider the people I have met here at fanblast as friends, some even as family…my e-family, lol. So I want to help put a smile on some of their faces, don’t you. I have seen several posts here from people that either want a fanblast tour t-shirt or want to go to a concert but can’t afford it. So I am willing to purchase 5 fanblast tour t-shirts and give them to 5 fellow Archies/Arch Angels/fanblast members. Just send me a message to this FanBlast Forum thread if you want one (4 shirts now, I just gave one to a lucky fan…Yay). Also, new, as soon as the water bottles go on sale on the site I will buy 10 and forward to lucky fans! Now just message me if you want one, it is a first come first serve, so not everyone who messages me will get one, but hey you might, so go for it! Plus maybe some other fan will join in on the “pay it forward.”

Update: ok well I have actually only given out one t-shirt so far, but it was so worth it. She is a fanblaster but I won’t say her name, anyway April gave her the shirt in Utah but that’s not the best part, she got meet and greet passes and got David to sign it…..YAY I am sooo happy for her!

New idea from fanblaster Tara: gift your extra tickets. So many of us have bought tickets then went back and bought more tickets so if you have extra tickets consider gifting them to a fellow fan who might not be able to attend a concert otherwise. This is a great idea, thanks Tara!

David is an amazing human being, we have all seen his kindness, his huge heart, that warming smile and that beautiful voice that touches your soul. He has given so much to us and I think we can now give back to the world as a small thank you to him.

Remember my friends, David sang the words; “Imagine all the people, sharing for the world. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. Take my hand and join us, and the world will live as one.”
So please join me and be a part of the Archie “Pay it Forward” Project! –Serena

David Archuleta signing autographs inspires MANIA!  Thank you so much to everyone who has submitted stories and pictures.  There are so many that I’m posting some here and some more tomorrow morning. 

But first, enjoy this video of David talking to the Utah crowd at the E-Center.  He sings spontaneously!  He’s downright rowdy!  (Thanks for the link, Becky!)

And without further adieu…

Credit to FanBlast fan Kim

Salt Lake City (remember to click on thumbnails to make them bigger)

FanBlast fan Kim got these amazing shots!

FanBlast fan Katie:

I totally MET David Archuleta!!! I woke up at 4am to see him at the fox13 news station in SLC!! I got to spend about 20 mins just talking and taking pics with him and his dad!! It was amazing…I will never forget it! He was so nice and so sweet and just so willing to sign anything and take pics! He was so cute!! He’s like why’d you guys get up so early!?” haha! Hello are you kidding me!? Haha!! And the concert was phenomenal!! He was in TEARS by the end of the song “when you say you love me”!! AH!!!! I’m just…overwhelmed….I love it!!! I’m the girl they interviewed on fox 13 news that said “David makes me sweat!”

FanBlast fan Josh:

(Notice the first picture: Michael Johns is wearing a David Archuleta t-shirt!

FanBlast fan Kelly:

Tacoma

FanBlast fan Mindy:

FanBlast fan Sarah:

FanBlast fan Mia:

Read Mindy’s, Mia’s, and Sarah’s fan stories by clicking on “Read More.”  GREAT STORIES!

–Jenny

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For those of you who don’t get e-mail alerts, David Archuleta has a new blog up on his MySpace.  Go comment!

Thursday, July 17, 2008

David Archuleta is reportedly back in LA today getting some studio time to work on his upcoming debut album.  Amazon is still advertising a release date of November 4th (go pre-order it now!  David is #30 on the Bestsellers list).

So what happens in a recording studio, anyway?  ODD’ers need to know these things.  According to Wikipedia, a recording studio consists of the actual studio where the vocalists and instrumentalists perform (there may be a separate vocal booth for the vocalist) and the control room, which contains the equipment that will record, route, and manipulate the sound.  There may also be isolation booths for louder instruments such as electric guitars and drums.  This video of Celine Dion in the recording studio sheds some light on the process, and, as an added bonus, songwriter and producer Dave Hodges (who is listed as a co-writer of “Crush”–you know, the song rumored to be David’s first single) wrote this song and speaks about that experience.  Celine knows how to emote a song, that’s for sure…and she does a fantastic job of describing how important it is to FEEL the song in order to be able to deliver it with authenticity.  No wonder David admires her.

This video is also worth viewing to see first-hand how the process of creating a song unfolds in the studio.  Rob Thomas and John Mayer collaborate to record “StreetcornerSymphony,” and it’s surprising to observe how they communicate their ideas to each other with guitar licks and vocal runs rather than detailed technical songwriting jargon.  Just two guys jamming, basically, but the result is so polished.

David mentioned in the Good Day Utah interview that he has recorded many songs and does not know yet which ones will be used; maybe even a few of the songs he has written will appear on his album…

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Warning!  I’m about to abruptly shift gears here.  Everything from this point on can only be categorized as “giddy fangirl ODD’ing.”  You have been warned.

We are worn out.  It’s good to have today off so we can rejuvenate ourselves for St. Louis on Friday!  We need something frivolous and fangirly and gushy and screamyto do until then.  How about a poll?  For this one, you will need to study these candid shots taken by fans at autograph signings (take a deep breath, here they come…you can click on them to enlarge them; I highly recommend this…):

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                                #3                                                  #4

                                  #5                                                           #6

*Note: the numbers appear below the accompanying picture

*Many more fan stories and pictures will be posted this afternoon!

–Jenny

David Archuleta brought the world to tears the first time he sang his rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine. It was what made him the American Idol front runner and what brought all of his fans together for months of ODD heart failure. For the first time on live television, we got to witness Imagine turned into a beautiful pas de deux dance choreographed by the famous Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. It was a breathtaking performance by So You Think You Can Dance contestants Katee and Will who did a great job at representing David’s music.

SYTYCD judge Mary Murphy commented on the choice of music, calling it a “beautiful song”.

Rumors from our FanBlast Becky even say that the choreographer, Desmond Richardson, watched David’s performance during the finale and chose then to “put it in his back pocket”.

I got chills when when “Imagine, David Archuleta” came up on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. We are so proud of you David! 

HERE IS A LINK to the performance!! Thank you mjsbigblog!!!!! You can also now see it here: 

–Fran

*If you attended the concert last night, email me your story and pictures! fanblastjenny@gmail.com

FanBlast fan LK got some fabulous concert photos in Utah! (click on thumbnails to enlarge)

FanBlast fan Maria got the chance to spend some time with David in Tacoma, and she noted that David spoke Spanish with her!

Teen Choice Awards!

FanBlast fan Candice recently received an email from a TCA staffer who gave the following somewhat cryptic message: “I cannot give details, but I can say that the war for first place is tight and he’s doing well.” Voting ends August 4th, so get over there and vote today! Here’s a YouTube inspirational video to get you all ready to vote.

Becky’s Articles Page: have you been here recently? She’s doing a fantastic job!

So You Think You Can Dance

Watch tonight: Will and Katee are reportedly dancing to David’s version of “Imagine.” The choreographer worked on Finale night of American Idol, heard David’s “Imagine,” and wanted to use it on SYTYCD. This show airs on Fox tonight from 8-10pm EST. Exciting!

–Jenny

David Archuleta performed for the second and final night at home in Utah at the E-Center last night.  Thank you, David!

Picture credit to FanBlast fan LK

Videos from Day Two in Utah! (Thanks Maggie from Golden Archies!)

When You Say You Love Me

Stand By Me

Apologize

Angels

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FanBlast fan Meleah with pictures from Tacoma (WARNING on this first picture…)

FanBlast fan Lisajo and friends made a great banner for the shout-out in Utah on July 15!

FanBlast fan Sarah with funny stories and videos from Portland:

While he was signing stuff for the girl next to me (who was dying, it was hilarious), this other girl yells out, “David! You are so built!”And he’s like, “What?” and then he goes, “No, I have to get toned like Jason.” and he starts laughing (he laughs after everything he says, it’s adorable). And then Jason looks up and goes, “Huh?” and David’s like, “Oh, they think I’m buff.”

Also, he walked over to this girl and she’s like, “Can I have a picture with you?” and he just stood there and looked at her for a while, and then she’s like, “Or are you not allowed…” and he goes, “Oh! I’m sorry! I totally just spaced!”  Someone held out this picture for one of the Idols to sign, I think it was Jason, and he’s like, “Oo, that’s a good picture.” and David starts singing, “They’re beautiful!” (see video down below, I got footage of it!).

After the concert, out by the buses, Chikezie runs up and gives David this hug while he’s signing something, and David’s like, “What are you doing…?” and Chikezie goes, in this really high pitched voice, “Oh my gosh! It’s David ARCHULETA!” and David got all embarrassed and did his little laugh thing. Syesha was over there too, so she goes up to Chikezie and David and squeals, “It’s David Archuleta!” and then Chikezie does this really weird screamy, fake-fainting thing and is like, “OH MY GOSH!!” and they both hopped around David squealing. And David was like, “Aheh…” And Carly comes over and is like, “ARCHULETA I LOVE YOU!” and squealed with them too. They were totally freaking David out, and he just stood there like, “?”

Video of David singing spontaneously; a fan requests David’s chapstick (followed by a somewhat nervous laugh from David, who hastily returns it to his pocket).

FanBlast fan Alice met David and gave him an origami necklace made of cranes and messages from David’s fans:

–Jenny

David Archuleta performed “Crazy” and “Heaven” in Studio 5 today! The studio audience gave him a standing ovation! Watch the interview here. Watch “Crazy” and “Heaven” on this video from YouTube:

Direct link to this video.

MP3s: FanBlast fan Kouji has uploaded the mp3 versions of the “Crazy” and “Heaven” performance for those who want it. It’s without all the audience clappings and cheers so you can listen to it peacefully on repeat for hours! Thanks, Kouji!

Crazy

Heaven

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Screencaps from “When You Say You Love Me” (Sorry, they are a little fuzzy…)

When You Say You Love Me (up close and personal…oh, you can really see him cry at the end…)

All of this person’s videos on YouTube are great from Salt Lake City last night!

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Wild rumor of the day: David’s version of “Imagine” will be used on “So You Think You Can Dance” on Wednesday. Click here for the thread on IDF. SYTYCD airs on Fox Wednesday evenings at 9 EST.

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FanBlast fan Alyssa met David before the concert:

I got to the E-center around 10am. Around 1:30 off in the distance I could see Carly, David Cook and David Archuleta walking toward the gate and my heart started to pound and I started to scream lol. They came out and Archie decided he would start on our side! I had no idea what I was going to say and just stood there taking pictures of him since he looked so adorable. He finally got over to me and I really had no idea what to do so I introduced myself and asked him to sign my shirt! He gladly did then I asked him if he would sign my phone he said yes (thankfully). Then I asked for a picture with him and he started laughing and said ‘Sure I’d be glad to have a picture with you!’ And Then came the moment I was scared of. I really wanted a hug from him but I didnt want to ask so I shyly asked him if I could have a hug and he was just so glad to give me a hug and I was so thrilled. Then we started talking as he signed other peoples things around me and he is just such a genuine nice person and you can really tell that he cares about his fans. So anyways we talked for quite awhile since there were a lot of people. Then he said that he was sorry but he had to go and move on to the fans really far down from us and we told him it was alright and he gave me ANOTHER hug!!!! I about died! So he moved on to everyone else then I got to meet Jeff! He is a really nice guy. Then it was time for the concert. I was on the 27th row on the floor and I could hear everything that he was saying and hear every note he sang. I have never heard someone sing like that before in my life! He was so amazing and he was so emotional. I had the best day of my life yesterday and hope to always remember it forever.

FanBlast fan Maggie (from the Golden Archies) attended the Shout-Out on Monday:

It was an incredible high from the moment the bus turned that corner. All the idols were so gracious, but David A. was especially caring. I had the unexpected opportunity to chat for several minutes with Jeff and was so impressed with him and his obvious adoration for his son. I gave him a bag of cards and a shirt from our Golden Archies. The shirt has our logo on it and the back was signed by our ‘charter members’. He pulled out the card I made (of their dog Teddy as an American Idol LOL) and just raved about it. Made me feel great. He looked at the shirt and was visibly moved as tears welled in his eyes and he said “I’m sorry, sometimes it’s just too much (more than I can handle)… Thank you…it’s just overwhelming”. He was very warm, softspoken and although you could tell he was trying to stay low key… he seems to have almost as many fans as David! LOL I know I am certainly one of them, now. Another highlight of my day was meeting Eric, Cody, Phil E and the rest of the FanBlast gang! And…GOSH! there’s still tomorrow…. I haven’t even BEEN to the concert yet!

FanBlast fan Aimee (Tacoma):

Click on “read more” to read Aimee’s story!

–Jenny

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Don’t miss out on being the first to see ShoutOut coverage from the E Center!  See the article below.

UPDATE:  Be the first to see Exclusive never-before-seen ShoutOut coverage from Utah that will simply AMAZE!  This surprise preview will NOT be announced anywhere in advance and it will only update an HOUR before broadcast, so be sure you hook your mobile devices up to receive instant messaging via the FanBlast TWITTER.

We received hundreds of emails thanking FanBlast for another awesome feature:  TWITTER!

You’ll never miss a thing because Cody, Phil E and Eric, are there to report via nationwide coverage and the use of wireless technology:  Find out what is going on in REAL TIME, right then and right now!

This is where you can get the most frequent reports of all of our whereabouts on the IDOLS TOUR!  We are wrapping up here in Salt Lake City tonight and will start heading east first thing tomorrow.

We are the ONLY fansite with the same dedicated team showing up at EVERY stop of the tour and we will be awarding free ARCHUthirsty WaterBottles to David Archuleta fans at the ShoutOuts!

So sign up with TWITTER today and you will always be ‘in the know’ THIS SUMMER during the FanBlast and Idols Live Tour!

Screencap of “Stand By Me” in Utah

Salt Lake City Videos of David Archuleta!  (Have you ever seen the old Beatles footage of the band singing their hearts out but you cannot hear one word because of the screaming?  Get ready…)

Angels (close up!)

Angels (partial, but good big screen shots)

Apologize

Stand By Me (close up!)

When You Say You Love Me

Please Don’t Stop the Music

David signing autographs (little kids dressed up like angels–what more is there to say?)  Jeff is working the crowd, too.)  And signing more autographs…  He’s very patient and accommodating, much to the annoyance of his handler…

Fox interview with David

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Studio 5 is excited that David will be gracing their studio this morning!  Click here for a sneak preview! (This link takes you to a video posted on Studio 5’s website).  David will be performing at 11am Mountain time (1pm EST).  Will we get another version of “Crazy?”  Does anyone else feel like this week is Christmas?

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In case you missed these yesterday, here are the links from David’s perfomances of “Crazy” and “Waiting on the World to Change” as performed on Good Day Utah:

Video of David’s and Jeff’s interview and David’s performance of “Crazy”: high-quality (from Good Day Utah)

Video of “Waiting on the World to Change” (from YouTube)

Video of David doing the weather (from YouTube)

Video of David answering fans’ questions (from Good Day Utah)

MP3 of “Crazy” that is very high-quality (thanks so much, Steven L.!)

MP3 of “Waiting on the World to Change” with the flub edited out (thanks so much, ronaldsf)

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FanBlast fan RaeLynn’s story and picture with Lupe!

I made a sign that said “David Archuleta is the whole enchilada” (Thanks Val for the idea) …and we were off.  I also wore one of my “Honduras” shirts.  It was in honor of Archie and his mother Lupe who of course is from Honduras.  I used to live there when I served a mission for my church there…so I have a special place in my hearts for Honduran people.  During intermission I was waiting in line to get some water and my husband and I spotted Lupe! I called out to her and asked if I could have my picture taken with her.  She remembered me from another time we had met (my husband too!) and when she saw my Honduras shirt, she playfully bowed down towards me and gave me the biggest hug and told me I was a sweetheart.  I told her that I wore it just for her and David.  We got our picture taken together and she had to rush off.  I loved that she was wearing her Fan Blast shirt! It was so great to see her.  Fast forward to after the intermission.  When Syesha was done singing—we all just went CRAZY.  Syesha is sweet—but we were kind of like “Alright already! Bring out Archie!!” Literally, my ears are still buzzing.  It was so loud.  At one point during David’s set, he got emotional and started to cry.  It was a sweet moment for everyone there.  I even got choked up and I’m not a cryer! David’s voice is like butter.  It filled every single crevice in the building.  It was like Heaven on earth.  I have never heard such a soothing sound in all my life.  He was so gracious and warm to everyone—and we tried to return the favor by screaming until our throats hurt.  What a night!! I only wish I could have met David!

Lupe Archuleta is wearing the FanBlast tshirt!

FanBlast fan Jon’s story and pictures from the Shout-Out in Utah yesterday!

I got to the venue with my friend (she’s a fan, but she’s a little more normal about David than I am. There were a lot of people there, but MUCH LESS than I was expecting. As expected about 98% of everyone there is there for David Archuleta which was a little intimidating. I met a few posters. I saw a lot of people with fan blast shirst but a lot of them said they just visit fan blast, they never chat or post. There was also the CUTEST family of Arch Angels ever. A mom from California dressed up her five kids (I think, it might have been six) as angels and they all had signs! So adorable, I had to get a picture of them.  So at about 12:30, a bus pulls up. Everyone’s screaming and the windows are tiny, we can’t really see inside. Shortly after, the fan blast crew shows up and we film the shout outs. Carly and David Archuleta were walking very close together. Carly was behind David, but of course passed him up because EVERYONE wanted a picture with David. Then he signs my shirt and is all “this is an EFY shirt” and I’m like “yep, we went together this year” and he’s all “REALLY??” I’m not sure if he believed me or not. But he asked where I was from and was very nice and he said “thanks for reminding me, I forgot which year I went!” Then he started walking off! I was thinking “NOOOOOOO” I didn’t want to be annoying but I said, “wait can we get a picture with you?” at this point he was talking to someone else. Then we made eye-contact and I held up my camera and he gasped and was like “ohhh sorry!” and we took a picture, so cool. He was very gracious and unlike some contestants, really wanted to talk to everyone, even if it was just for one second. It was so nice. I know we talked a bit more but it’s all a blur.

More fan stories and pictures this afternoon!  Send them to fanblastjenny@gmail.com

–Jenny

Good Day Utah: DAVID ARCHULETA SANG “CRAZY” ON GOOD DAY UTAH!  WOW!  IT WAS BRILLIANT! Watch the full version below…

MyFox Utah link: watch “Crazy” and his interview here: very high-quality video.

YouTube link for “Waiting on the World to Change”

MP3 of Crazy: Link to the full version of “Crazy” mp3 on mediafire

MP3 of Crazy, high quality: Crazy (high-quality enhanced version)

MP3 of WOTWTC: Link to the edited version of “Waiting on the World to Change” (credit to rodze)  I don’t know, though: I kind of liked the flub…

David also did the weather  (very funny, referring to the rain on the radar as “that green stuff”). He also sang “Waiting on the World to Change”.  David skipped ahead in the song a bit but it still was incredible, of course.

Tickets are still available for tonight’s concert! I just did a quick search on Ticketmaster and found a ticket on the floor 7 rows back from the stage for $65.50.  WOW!  Ticketmaster will start selling off PRIME seats today.  I wish I lived close enough to drive to Utah!

KSL 5/Studio 5: David is scheduled to appear tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1pm EST (11am Mountain) to sing “Crazy,” which he apparently knew nothing about as of a few days ago.  So we shall be patient and see what transpires.  C’mon, American Idol!  Let David in the loop…

Don’t forget to send me your pictures, stories, and videos from the Utah concerts!  fanblastjenny@gmail.com.

Tacoma fan stories, videos, and pictures

10-minute video of David signing autgraphs in Tacoma.  He doesn’t say much since he was on vocal rest, but be sure to watch in high-quality; there a lot of close-ups (thanks for the link, Rose!).  (And did I mention lots of screaming, and “David, David, David!  Over here!  Over here!”)

Portland fan story from 15-year-old Cristina:

So the day I met David Archuleta was literally THE BEST DAY OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. That was my dream and it came true on July 11th, 2008. It was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Seriously, David is just the most sweetest, nicest guy, I’ve ever met. And not 2 mention he is EXTREMELY HOTT, but hes so short, i was happy that i wasn’t taller than him though… lol. So first, i asked him 2 sign a few things for me… he ACTUALLY signed my purse!!! It was amazing… I could not believe i was actually talking 2 him…. It was so cute though how he reacted when i asked him 2 sign my purse he kinda laughed and was like… “Oh yeah, Of Course.” It was so cute. He said that a lot. LOL. After that we talked a while, i told him how i thought he was amazing, and a true inspiration, and a true gift 4rm God, and how much i loved him. And he just looked at me and smiled his sweet GORGEOUS shy smile, and said “Awwww… thanks. That means a lot 2 me” and then finally at the end i asked him for a hug and he said “Yeah, of course” That was the most amazing hug, it was just so warm, loving, and sweet. I can still feel his warm, loving embrace right now. I DID NOT want 2 let go of him, i just wanted 2 stay in that moment and just NEVER EVER let go… but i had to… *sad* and then i just told him again that i loved him, and thanks 4 everything, it meant a lot 2 me….. and so on, and then finally i said bye….. then he said thanks again, and smiled and everything, and then said bye 2 me… again… it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING…. So there you have it……  that’s how my encounter w/ David Archuleta went….. it was INCREDIBLE…. it was the *BEST* day of my life…. The day I met my hero…. my inspiration…. my true love <3… the day I met David Archuleta…… :D

More Portland pictures from FanBlast fan Jennifer:

GOOD LUCK TONIGHT, DAVID, AND WELCOME HOME!  –Jenny

Tacoma screencap of “Apologize” (yes, another one)

Tacoma Videos 

When You Say You Love Me

Angels

Stand By Me

Apologize

Please Don’t Stop the Music

David’s new MySpace blog:

Sunday, July 13, 2008

 Question: how on earth did David Archuleta and Jason Castro wander around Seattle/Tacoma without getting mobbed?  Enjoy it now, David…

Tacoma: still waiting on pictures and stories!

Portland:

FanBlast fans Jamil and Emily: (the first picture is Jamil with David)

It was SUCH an amazing experience meeting him. As he was nearing me in line (the first time, in the afternoon) I noticed he was left-handed (I didn’t previously know), so after saying Hi, one of the first things I told him was that I’m left-handed too! It was very exciting. Haha. Then I asked him to sign two of my pictures, which he did very graciously. While he was signing, I asked him how he was, and he said he was doing well. And then I asked for a picture with him, and he of course willingly agreed. J And then he had to move on down the line.. But when he came out after the show, I had him sign my ticket, and I asked him where he buys his clothes! He said “Ohh.. Lots of places” in his signature bashful voice. So I asked him what his favorite store was, and his reply was “Oh, I don’t know.. I like Buckle.” And I do too, so I told him that. Haha. That’s pretty much it. But it was the highlight of my year!

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FanBlast fan Mare, who was gracious enough to share her pictures and stories with us, feels badly that she was the fan who asked David if the name of his first single is “Crush,” a question which generated much discussion.  Mare explains: “When first meeting David, several videos before the now infamous one, all I could get out was “we love you David” and “you have beautiful eyes” and “you’re just as beautiful on the inside as you are onutside” and fan girly stuff like that! Then I thought, if he comes directly in front of me, what would be a good question to ask him that would make him and his fans smile. Boy, was I wrong!! I honestly had NO idea that the name of his first single was not public knowledge. I heard it from some other fans last week and assumed that it had been released publicly. I NEVER would have EVER done anything to put David on the spot or make him feel uncomfortable, EVER!!”  We love you, Mare!  Let’s just forget about the whole thing; I’m sure David has already.

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Tomorrow: get ready for UTAH!  –Jenny

David Archuleta singing “Apologize” in Tacoma

Tacoma videos

Apologize I don’t know about you, but when I hear One Republic’s “Apologize” on the radio, I have to turn it off.  It just can’t hold a candle to this!

Apologize (this one isn’t complete, but it’s shot from much closer range; good video quality!)

Stand By Me (partial)

A great story from a fan who got to spend a lot of time with David at the after-party last night (read it here on the AI forums). Among other topics, David was surprised that he is apparently singing “Crazy” on Tuesday (he didn’t know this!) and he was stunned that he is #4 on Amazon’s Bestsellers List!  (Thanks for the link, intouch.)

More from Portland!

FanBlast fan Cristina took some great pictures! (Click on thumbnails to make them bigger)

Teen Choice Awards: CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

According to a TCA staffer, David Archuleta is very close with some bona-fide superstars in the vote counts.  Remember to vote with as many email addresses as you have every day!  We’ve got to pull this out for Archie! Let’s mobilize! The awards are August 4th, so we’re running out of time.  The producers of the TCA’s choose the award winner from the Top 2 vote getters, so we need him in the Top 2 at the very least!  Wouldn’t you love to see him accept this award?

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