David Archuleta performs "Waiting On The World To Change" with Jeff LeBlanc

At his last show of his My Kind of Christmas tour, David Archuleta came out for his encore, then called opener Jeff LeBlanc on stage. The two performed an acoustic duet of John Mayer's "Waiting On The World To Change," which was also the song David performed for his first American Idol audition. Some say, he ended with the song he started with, as David recently announced he'll be taking a two year break to serve an LDS Mission. Except, this is anything but the end. David gave an amazing performance as the audience gave an emotional response, but this is definitely not the end for David - it's just the beginning.

Watch the performance below:



You can read my interview with Jeff HERE and my interview with David HERE.

David Archuleta announces plans to serve LDS Mission

At his My Kind of Christmas concert in his hometown of Salt Lake City, David Archuleta announced to his home that he plans to serve a two-year LDS Mission next year. The teary-eyed singer says, "It's not because someone told me that I was supposed to do it and not because I no longer want to do music anymore, but it's because it's the feeling that I felt I need to do next in my life." David goes on, "I've learned to trust that feeling, and I've learned to answer when it calls."

As for David's fans, as you'll see in the video, they seem to be nothing but supportive of David's decision, tweeting him lots of love and congrats. David's following his heart, it's inspirational, and I know he'll be great. Sources say that though David will be be taking this time off, he definitely plans on continuing music afterward, and that he still has some things in store before he leaves.

You can watch the video of David's announcement below:

Star-studded audience at David Archuleta's Christmas concert

Last night, David Archuleta performed his My Kind of Christmas concert at Club Nokia in LA with a star-studded audience! Attending was Season 7 pal Syesha Mercado, as well as fellow Idols Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta. Also in the audience was David's former band members Dave Filice and Alredo Herz, along with iCarly star Jennette McCurdy.

David also performed his original song "Fa La La La La" with co-writer Sunny Hilden. You can watch David perform the song with Sunny below:


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David Archuleta "Little Drummer Boy" compilation tour video

David Archuleta's performance of "Little Drummer Boy" is, what I think, one of the highlights of his My Kind of Christmas Tour. David performs the song as his encore, and the energy and emotion he put into that performance at the Irving Plaza was incredible and left everyone amazed and in the Christmas spirit.

Here's a compilation video of David performing the song on the first few shows of his tour:



You can read my review of David's My Kind of Christmas concert HERE and check out my interview with David HERE.

David Archuleta's "Good Place"/"Let It Be" mash-up

David Archuleta seems to be full of surprises these days! At a special VIP meet & greet for his fans on his My Kind of Christmas Tour, David performed an awesome mash-up of his song "Good Place," a song David says he wrote about his fans, with a cover of The Beatles' "Let It Be." To be able to combine two powerful songs into one beautiful mix shows and true artist that David is. Watch David perform the mash-up below:


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You can read my interview with David HERE.

Interview with David Archuleta

David Archuleta is making this Christmas his kind of Christmas, with his My Kind of Christmas Tour and the release of his new Glad Christmas Tidings album with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Among a busy tour schedule, David was awesome enough to take some time to answer this little Q&A about the holidays and how he stays in the Christmas spirit while on tour.

What's been your favorite song to perform on your My Kind of Christmas Tour so far?
I like a lot, but lately I've liked "The First Noel."

How is this tour different from your last Christmas tour?
I've added new Christmas songs to the mix. Trying to have a little more fun this time.

How do you stay in the Christmas spirit while on tour?
It naturally just comes with the time of year for me. All the lights and Christmas music.

Besides the Christmas tour, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Glad Christmas Tidings CD/DVD you performed on is out this year. If you could describe that experience in one word, what would it be?
Unforgettable.

What are your plans for Christmas this year?
Hopefully spending time with my family.


Big thanks to David for doing this, and good luck on the rest of the tour! 

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.

One final thing, the opening act Jeff LeBlanc was awesome! Really laid back, enjoyable songs, and Jeff really knows how to connect with his audience and give them a unique show. You can read my interview with Jeff HERE.

David Archuleta will be having his kind of Christmas

David Archuleta heads out on his My Kind of Christmas Tour this Thursday in New York until December 21 in Beaver Creek, CO. While fans can expect old and new pop and Christmas songs, USA Today reports that David will be singing one special song this December:

"The tour got its name from a fan's suggestion, playing off My Kind of Perfect, a track from David's album The Other Side of Down. But once David had the name, he and a friend decided to write a new song using the title, and he'll be singing My Kind of Christmas at the shows."

David goes on to explain, "It was just spur of the moment, but I ended up really liking how it turned out, explaining what Christmas means to me. What is my kind of Christmas? That's what we describe. It'll be exciting to share an original Christmas song with the fans."

Looking forward to hearing the new holiday tune, along with many more Christmas classics throughout the tour!

Interview with Jeff LeBlanc

Jeff Leblanc is a pop/rock musician from New York who has toured with big artists such as Matt Nathanson, Ingrid Michaelson and Lee DeWyze. Now he's adding David Archuleta to that list, as he'll be opening for David on his My Kind of Christmas Tour this December. I've been able to ask Jeff about his music, David and the Archie fans and what it's like to be compared to John Mayer.




What age did you begin music?
I actually started pretty late compared to most. I had always lived and breathed for music and had always been around it growing up. However, I didn't pick up a guitar until I was a senior in high school. I finally mustered the courage to sing in front of people shortly after and the rest is history I suppose...

What’s your favorite song to perform off of your EP Worth Holding On To?
I love playing them all! Although, "What Do You Got To Lose" is really fun to play live because it usually turns into a fun jam at the end!

What inspires you to write songs?
Everything! I'd certainly say the theme of the new album is "heart."  There's quite a few relationship songs; break-ups, make-ups and everything in between. I'm also a very nostalgic person so there's a bunch of songs discussing growing up, old friendships and getting older.

People have compared you to John Mayer, what is that like?
It's a double-edged sword. I've grown up on John's music and he continues to be one of my favorite artists; it's an honor to be compared to him. However, I certainly want to maintain my own identity as a musician.

Are you excited to be opening for David Archuleta on his Christmas tour this year?
Yes! David is an amazing artist and I've been following him for years. This is really going to be an awesome tour...

Who are your musical influences?
The list is endless. I live for any and all kinds of music. For the sake of time, I'll list a handful here...
Jamie Cullum, John Mayer, Howie Day, Norah Jones, D'Angelo, Keith Urban, Ryan Adams, Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Do you have a message to all of your fans, as well as the David Archuleta fans who you‘ll be seeing on tour?
My fans are the reason I can play music for a living. They've been so supportive from day one. I'm so excited to meet everyone on tour this December as David's fans are so passionate about music. I'll be doing meet and greets in every city so if you're at a show, make sure you come say hello afterwards!

Thanks again Jeff for the great interview! I look forward to seeing you next Friday at David Archuleta's show in NYC!

Jeff LeBlanc to open for David Archuleta this December

It's just been announced that singer-songwriter Jeff LeBlanc will be opening for David Archuleta on his My Kind of Christmas Tour this December. Jeff just recently released his latest EP Worth Holding On To and tweets, "I'm opening for David Archuleta's full US tour!!! So excited to meet all of you this December!"

Be sure to come back here soon for my interview with Jeff about his music and the upcoming gig with David!

David Archuleta performs at Pandora Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice

This past weekend, David Archuleta filmed a taping for the new Pandora Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice special, airing on NBC on November 27! David performed "Pat-a-Pan," "Silent Night" and "What Child Is This" off of his Christmas album, "To Be With You" off of his debut album and a cover of Mannheim Steamrollers' song "Above The northern Lights." Below you can get a sneak peek of David's performance of "Above The Northern Lights":


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Doesn't this get you even more excited for David's My Kind of Christmas Tour?? Check out the tour dates HERE and according to one of David's band members, they start tour rehearsals today!

David Archuleta announces his My Kind Of Christmas Tour!

Confirmed dates for the MY KIND OF CHRISTMAS Tour are:
Dec 1 Westbury, NY; Theatre at Westbury
Dec 2 New York, NY; Irving Plaza
Dec 3 Verona, NY; Turning Stone Resort & Casino
Dec 4 Stroudsburg, PA; Sherman Theater
Dec 13 Santa Rosa, CA; Wells Fargo Center For The Arts
Dec 14 Los Angeles, CA; Club Nokia
Dec 16 Ventura, CA; Majestic Ventura Theater
Dec 17 Anaheim, CA; Grove of Anaheim
Dec 19 Salt Lake City, UT; Abravanel Hall
Dec 21 Beaver Creek, CO; Vilar Performing Arts Center
More dates to be announced.

David also announced the tour via a video blog for his fans!


David's also teamed up with Live Nation's VIP Nation to give fans the chance to meet him on the tour!

Each VIP package features:
One reserved ticket located in the first 10 rows
Meet & Greet with David Archuleta
Personal photograph with David Archuleta
Autographed 8×10 photograph
Official Meet & Greet Laminate
Specially Designed Tour Shirt
Collectible Tour Poster
Exclusive Tour Gift Item
VIP Host
                                                       Crowd-free merchandise shopping
                                                       VIP package fee: $195 (includes ticket price)

More ticket and VIP info HERE! Hurry because some VIP tickets are already on sale, and some go on sale this afternoon!