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Another thing that happened over the last week is I went to LA to film my guest appearance on Hannah Montana haha. It was another thing I was really nervous about and wasn’t really sure about at first. However, once I got there I had a great time! Everyone there was fun and Miley was a cool person to hang out with. She has a lot of energy and is really funny haha.

On the touring. The Idols were on our TVs for quite a while and people developed an affection for their music and their persons. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not surprised that fans of all ages and types want to go to one or more concerts. (Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m seeing DA in Oklahoma à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  a five hour drive but ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be the girlsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢-weekend-out that I havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t had in a while.) I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get to another one à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  not practical à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  but you can bet if I could, I would. Lifeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s short, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not ashamed of following my bliss.

There is nothing wrong with taking a roadtrip to see a show by a favorite artist. But, if that artist is doing a tour with extremely limited seating at all venues, and a small set of fans are taking up a number of the tickets at multiple shows because they are attending all those shows, then, yeah, that IS shamefully selfish. Not to mention the fact that it actually holds back their favorite artist’s success because he’s not widening his fanbase as much.

On the touring. The Idols were on our TVs for quite a while and people developed an affection for their music and their persons. I’m not surprised that fans of all ages and types want to go to one or more concerts. (I’m seeing DA in Oklahoma — a five hour drive but it’ll be the girls’-weekend-out that I haven’t had in a while.) I can’t get to another one — not practical — but you can bet if I could, I would. Life’s short, I’m not ashamed of following my bliss.

As for post AI, I’m okay with the roving groupie travelers – er, as long as they don’t bring Flat Davids or Angel wings or gnome signs. Heh.

Anyhow, I read that tickets to DC’s Ameristar concert sold out in 6 minutes. And the box office agents were on the same system as the peeps trying to buy online. So that meant by the time the agent got to person #3 in line, the tickets were sold out. Now if I had been person #3 waiting and freezing my bum outside, I would have been pissed. I mean, really. I think it varies by venue, to be honest. Best thing is to check what the venue box office might recommend. I got tickets to the AC Borgata show by calling the box office; thankfully I was able to score tickets. I was also trying online, but the system kept crashing out on me.

I certainly don’t fault people for flying in from wherever to catch an intimate Cook show, but, yeah, it’s pretty disappointing when the only non-college shows he’s playing in the tri-state area (PA, NJ, DE) are only making half the tickets available to the general public, and then folks who have already seen him multiple times in various parts of the country snatch up those limited tickets. Apparently this is capitalism at its finest, but I can’t imagine it’s what David wants or needs at this point in his career when he’s trying to expand his fanbase.

I purchased a single ticket at the retail price to the closest concert I could get to, Penn State York, but only because tickets sales were open to the general public. I personally wouldn’t try to get a ticket to a student-only concert, but I can certainly see why some folks might feel desperate enough to go that route. Unfortunately, I think some fans (or potential fans) could be turned off by the ticket-buying frenzy and just decide David’s not that important.

I will admit, though, I think it’s a little bit crazy to plan a multi-stop trip to two cities in TN — the two nearly the farthest apart (a good 7 hour drive) — coming from literally many 1000 miles away, sometimes crossing a continent or an ocean. And, at this point, I really do have to say, if fans TRULY can’t resist coming, then they might at least TRY to keep their disparaging remarks about their destination city and its crime rate to themselves.

Sorry for the vent…. I’ll stop now.

It becomes a problem if the superfans spend literally thousands of dollars to stalk their prey. Or if they assume, that Cook will at one point magically fall in love with them. Or dip into their life savings, drop out of school, quit jobs, cash out the retirement fund, rearrange major aspects of their life. Then they’re nuts in my scientific opinion.

I love that UK Crush cover, and that Somebody out There is the ‘b’ side! I think the UK is gonna love Archie!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RGqtp5vMRM

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The 18-year-old singer, who finished second on the US reality show last year, has recorded a version of Robbie Williams’s ‘Angels’ for his debut album, which is released in the UK on March 9.

“I think it’s such a powerful song,” he told Digital Spy. “It’s probably my favourite song to sing actually. I love Take That and Robbie Williams – I actually really want to learn ‘Rule The World’ by Take That because I love that song too.”
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GARDENA, CA, February 23, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (http://www.habitatla.org) launched an online auction today at http://www.clothesoffourback.org/habitat featuring hardhats signed by celebrity volunteers and supporters of Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity (http://www.hollywoodforhabitat.com), a partnership between HFHGLA and the entertainment industry. The hardhats are signed and decorated by music, television and film stars.
The auction will run through March 6th at 5:00 pm PST with 100% of the proceeds helping to build more affordable homes in Greater Los Angeles.

The following is a partial list of celebrities who have autographed hardhats for the auction: 30 Seconds to Mars, Alejandro Sanz, Carrie Underwood, Chris Pine, David Archuleta, Enrique Iglesias, Gavin Rossdale, Governor Schwarzenegger, Green Day, Kate Beckinsale, Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Kellan Lutz, The Jonas Brothers, Josh Groban, Justin Timberlake, Kyle Howard, Linkin Park, First Lady Maria Shriver, Michael Johns, Miley Cyrus, Neil Diamond, Ne-Yo, the Pussycat Dolls, Ricky Martin, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, Third Day, U2, Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crush/dp/B001TC2IW6/ref=dm_ap_alb2?ie=UTF8&qid=1235373072&sr=8-13

And the new album cover for Crush is legit.

Another UK article…

http://www.digitalspy.com/music/a147353/david-archuleta.html

ETA: Lisa, looks like we posted at the same time. Oooops! haha!

Check out the cover art for UKà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Crushà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  single. At least thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the rumor out on the street today.

It looks to be legitimate. Here’s the listing for the Crush single on Amazon.co.uk’s digital download site. I assume this will be in disc version as well since it’s got a B-side and the UK still sells physical singles regularly. The B-side is “Somebody Out There” btw, so go DA! The single was released February 20th and the album is out March 2nd. Since some UK stores already sold the US import (as does the UK iTunes), I assume the UK version might be slightly different.

I wondered the same thing.

A part of me does have to doubt that his goal was to have groupies travel to all these small venue shows at the expense of his local fans. *Shrug*

I would bet my hat that was not his goal.

Agree. Several of my friends in different parts of the country haven’t been able to get tickets to the shows near them. Someone asked about the KC show. Several of my friends who live near there were unable to score tix. I have been feeling almost guilty for getting a ticket, myself. I assuage my guilt by telling myself that I’ll be getting good video for everyone who’s missing out. At least, that’s my goal!

ETA: sorry for screwing up the quotes

I think it’s definitely better than the original U.S. version.

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A part of me does have to doubt that his goal was to have groupies travel to all these small venue shows at the expense of his local fans. *Shrug*

I would bet my hat that was not his goal.

They havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t announced the Utah concerts yet, but tons of people plan to fly here for them. I want them to stay home, so people here can see him!!

Thus far the closest concert to DA’s hometown is Idaho Falls, and David mentioned in an interview that his friends couldn’t even get tickets to that concert (2000 seater, sold out in 5 or 6 minutes).

I’m pretty positive there will be a couple of Utah concerts in late March, though, before he heads off to Asia. They’re supposedly in bigger venues, so that should help.

Adding insult to injury, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve since seen on fansites that folks are coming from the West Coast, Midwest, Texas, and across the pond, among other places à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  many whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen him multiple times in past months à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  who got the tix and locals were essentially frozen out. Crazy stuff, and maddening really for peeps whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve waited patiently for him to come to town.

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I am sorry that you couldn’t get tickets to your local concert. The same thing is happening at DA’s concerts. I guess it is good that they are doing well, but it makes it hard if you missed out.

There are many people who have MET DA 5 or 6 times, and I have been to 3 concerts (sort of- he sang for about 15 minutes each time) and live 30 minutes away from his home but have never met him!!!

They haven’t announced the Utah concerts yet, but tons of people plan to fly here for them. I want them to stay home, so people here can see him!!

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve since seen on fansites that folks are coming from the West Coast, Midwest, Texas, and across the pond, among other places à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  many whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen him multiple times in past months à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  who got the tix and locals were essentially frozen out.

This has got to be frustrating. I’ve never followed a musician as closely as I have DC; I wonder if this is commonplace? (Eh, I’m sure it is). I know people are excited about seeing someone they like, but flying to different states, to show after show? It would be different if he were playing in huge stadiums, ala Springsteen, but with venues being so small right now, it doesn’t seem quite fair. I, too, have seen lots of posts from fans who try for every available venue, no matter where it is. That’s why I’m one of those who are happy about the student only – or at least, student first – ticket sales. They’d have no chance otherwise.

Makes me wonder how many Kansas City fans were actually able to get tickets to his hometown show?

Why isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t there any footage/gossip about Alexisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ hometown visit? Are her local peeps just less excited?

As one of “her local peeps,” I’d have to give that a resounding “no.” I’ve seen flyers in the oddest places applauding both Alexis and Lil’ Rounds, our locals. And, there are plenty of oversized churches here, so who knows!
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David Cook is in my area twice but students only. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s getting good reviews and packed shows and thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s all he wants for now. We have a casino here so was hoping he might book there, maybe next time around.

Fair warning, from someone who learned the hard way. Don’t rely on online or phone purchase when tix go on sale, if he books at that casino. Get to the box office in person. Tix went on sale here Friday for the first visit from Cook coming mid-April. It was a non-college venue, and AI tour did not get anywhere close to here. Crashed website the minute tix went on sale, phone lines jammed, yada, yada. Sold out in 12 minutes. Adding insult to injury, I’ve since seen on fansites that folks are coming from the West Coast, Midwest, Texas, and across the pond, among other places — many who’ve seen him multiple times in past months — who got the tix and locals were essentially frozen out. Crazy stuff, and maddening really for peeps who’ve waited patiently for him to come to town.

But, I digress. And, good for him, btw! Very cool that he’s so popular. A part of me does have to doubt that his goal was to have groupies travel to all these small venue shows at the expense of his local fans. *Shrug*

Star, thanks. I kind of liked Adam’s singing there.