David Cook and David Archuleta in Manila

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I just got back from David Cook and David Archuleta's Live in Manila concert. The concert grounds at the SM Mall of Asia was filled to the brim with people who wanted to see the Top 2 of last season's American Idol. There were no front acts; David Archuleta started his set, and then followed by David Cook. The audience were thrilled during their performances. :)

People couldn't seem to get enough of the singers because they crowded at the gate where an SUV was about to enter, apparently to get people from backstage. Anna, Justine, and I left the crowd as soon as we could because a stampede was a real possibility (some people were angry, others were crying, as people jostled and squashed each other to get closer to the gate).

The concert was a huge success. It looked like the two Davids didn't know what they had signed up for until they started performing. :)

Click here to see the pictures (the acceptably clear ones... I didn't bother uploading the really blurry ones.

Comments

  1. larees desturaMay 16, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    didn't know you were a fan :)

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  2. rochie cuevasMay 16, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    i guess i'm not too vocal about it (not like the screaming fans yesterday during the concert); i like the album; and based on his performance on american idol, his concert would be a blast. and it was! :D

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