Irving Plaza MKOC concert review!

From Mindful Of Music:

Concert Review: David Archuleta - My Kind of Christmas
There is nothing like David Archuleta's kind of Christmas! After experiencing David's Christmas show Friday night at the Irving Plaza in NYC, all I can say is WOW. Pops songs, Christmas songs, old songs, new songs and even some poetry, performing in English, Spanish, Latin and French... what a show!!

David started the show with a fun, upbeat "Sleigh Ride" that got the crowd pumped and in the holiday spirit. David's first set held a mix of pop and Christmas songs, both classic and original works. His take on holiday tunes like "This Christmas" and "The Christmas Song" were marvelous, one person even saying he sang it better than Nat King Cole himself. As for the pop songs, not only did David sing his new single "Wait," but he also sang a stunning version of the song "Climb Every Mountain," singing it in honor of children and the charity ChildFund he's sponsoring while on tour. David performed the song better than ever, hitting some unbelievable notes and showing his passion for the lyrics.

When David came back out for his second set, he was dressed in a festive, black jacket and scarf, and was strictly in Christmas mode, singing songs like "Pat-a-pan" in French and "Riu Riu Chiu" in Spanish. But that wasn't the only Spanish song of the night when David called kids onto the stage to read them his adorable "My Kind of Christmas" poem and then have a "party" on stage as he sang his new, original song "Fa La La La La." David explained that he was going to introduce everyone to some of his holiday tradition, singing this half English/half Spanish holiday tune as he played maracas and danced some Bachata! That song definitely showcased David's kind of Christmas and was one of the highlights of the night. Toward the end of his set, David took it down with slower ballads like a cover of Amy Grant's "I Need A Silent Night," as well "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night," two songs that David has perfected in the past and didn't cease to amaze once again.

Ending with "Silent Night," it didn't take long after he left the stage for the crowd to start chanting his name, and finally David came back out for one more song, "Little Drummer Boy." This last performance would have gotten a standing ovation if it wasn't already a standing room! Between David's smooth voice and the rock tempo added into the song, this performance was already great, but that was before the ending. David turned around toward the drums, picked up some sticks, then ran back to the mic, raising his sticks in the air and hitting another amazing note before running back to the bass drum and banging on it. This drummer boy left the crowd cheering and me speechless as I couldn't help but think of how far he has come and how much confidence he's gained with his performances.

 With a variety of music for everyone, lots of surprises and Christmas spirit throughout the concert, that was by far one of the best shows I've ever seen.

Melissa's Recap of the Irving Plaza Show :)

Basically I went with Ashley to this show, we took a bus to NYC. Once we got there we basically waited a few hours for them to let us into the venue, we get checked in and everythnig. We got a poster, and 8x10 picture, a lanyard, a draw string backpack and a t-shirt. Me and Ashley wanted to purchase the sweatshirt so we went over and did that. I also bought some pins because one had ths squiggly pig on it and I thought that was amazing.

At one point me and Jenn noticed that there was this paper that had the schedule of the show one it. I DIDNT EVEN READ THAT THING AT THE TIME. I was just like BDSFBEUSYBFk WANT. lol. Jenn showed me it and was like "should we take this?" and I was like "well, there's only two... let's just do it" lol. So we hid them in our bags. No one even noticed.

Then the security people had us lin up single file line. Which wasn't really single file line. Me, Ashley and her mom were like stuck on the stairs lol. But once we started walking upstairs we hopped in line behind Jenn and a few other people.

Then we finally got up there and we see the DAVID ARCHULETA backdrop abjsbhfusbheik which made everything start to become a reality. It was crazy. The had the line wrap around the room. We got to go up to David twice. First time we got something signed, second time we got a pictrue taken.

So, I knew I wanted my poster signed because I LOOOOVEE that picture. So I walk up to David and right when I do he goes over to Kari (i think it was her) and whispers in her ear LOL. And then I put my poster on the table and say "Hi, my names Melissa" BTW IT WAS REALLY REALLY LOUD. And I was't completley sure if David said "Oh, hi Melissa" or 'Oh, hi Alyssa" IDK IF HE HEARD RIGHT. So I retold him my name. Didn't realize I was supposed to say "can you sign this to Melissa" but oh wells haha. Then he tries to start signing my poster and the sharpies like not working, and its a shakable one so he shakes it. YOU CAN SEE ON THE POSTER WHERE HE TRIED TO START SIGNING HAHA. It's kind of funny. So then I wanted to ask him this question, which relates to my friend Milly who was supposed to be there but couldnt for personal reasons, and it was like an inside joke between us. We basically jokingly argue over which is better-- lions or penguins. I say lions. She says penguins. It's silly really but she wanted me to ask him which he preferred since she couldnt come. So I said to him 'So, I have a silly question to ask you... which do you prefer lions or pengiuns?" And he just doesn't repsond. He's doing his own thing signing my poster HAHAHA. And then finally he looks up at me and is like "Wait what....?" With the strangest look on his face. He was SO CONFUSED. So I just asked him again and he goes "Uh.. I guess I like pengiuns" hahaha. fail David you were supposed to say lions. LOL JK. It doesnt matter. Then I handed him my letter and batya's letter and grabbed my poster and thanked him. And then I headed back in line.

Ashley's Irving Plaza concert pics

He was AMAZING at the Irving Plaza on Friday! Went with another blogger on here, Melissa, and it was so much fun! Here's some of my pics :)

Pictures from the OS!

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Videos from Irving, NY!

We'll be adding more videos as they come!

Silent Night:


Oh Holy Night:


Pat-A-Pan:


This Christmas:


Crush:


ZG:


TOSOD:


MOC:

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Ashley edit: Speaking of Cookleta, saw this cool post on the Irving Plaza's facebook:

Win tix to the Irving Plaza show!

From David's facebook:

The "My Kind Of Christmas Tour" kicks off next week, and here is your chance to WIN 2 TICKETS including MEET & GREET for the show in NEW YORK CITY at Irving Plaza on December 2! Like & Comment to win!

Sweepstake closes on Monday, November 28th, at 11:59pm ET. One winner will be selected in a random drawing. Open to all U.S. residents at least 13 years of age.

Also, if you don’t win - there are still tickets available http://www.livenation.com/event/0000473694F38A0B

Winners will be notified on Facebook and will be required to email their contact details to David's team. Winners will be further notified by email, when and where to pick up their tickets. Transportation and accommodation are not included in the prize, and will not be provided.

Read the Official Sweepstake Rules here: http://davidarchuleta.com/home/?page_id=2688

Go HERE to like the post and comment to be entered to win!

Win a pair of FREE tickets from Just Jared Jr. to the Irving Plaza show in NYC!

Guess what JustJaredJr.com has got in our hands — tickets to David Archuleta’s NYC Irving Plaza show!
David, 20, is kicking off his My Kind of Christmas Tour in less than a week and has given us a couple of tickets to his December 2nd date — which we’re giving to you!
“Finished up rehearsals for this week! Looking forward to the Christmas shows!” he tweeted just a few days ago.
JJJ Note: Transportation will not be provided, so you need to be within driving distance to attend this show.
Also, if you don’t win — there are still tickets available!
Approximate Retail Value: $42

HOW TO ENTER:

STEP 1: READ the Official Rules

STEP 2: LIKE JustJaredJR on Facebook

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STEP 4: COMMENT — Leave a comment below and in the email field, leave us your email address (will not be published), so we can let you know you’ve won. Comment as many times as you want.
ONE winner will be chosen at the end of the contest. NEW YORK Residents Only. This contest ends MONDAY, November 28th @ 11:59PM EST. Good luck!

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