Comments on: David De Alba Interview

By: Kelly Garrison Moore

Kelly Garrison Moore — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:16:14 +0000

I have known David since about 1979 or 1980. We lived above his shop on 18th and Kansas. He did my mother’s hair weekly for many years and did my first perm and color on my hair and always cut and styled it for me and tweezed my eyebrows (ouch) and kept me looking like the girl all the boys wanted to date through my teenage years. His salon was amazing. My mother Beverly Joan Garrison was on 2 episodes when the TV news came to do stories. My father V.L. (Gary) Garrison owned the dry cleaners 1 Street down on 18th and Vermont called Vermont Dry Cleaners. We adored Davis aka Heri the Hairstylist. My mother was lucky enough to see him perform but I was too young to get into the club at the time. It was wonderful finding David after about 35 years. My mother would be very happy.

By: Paul Ryner

Paul Ryner — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 03:39:12 +0000

This is a comment from a former Star act in Atlantic City, USA. and her name is: Silvana Gabreilla…(She has a problem doing it herself and sent me her comment so I can do it for her, please read below.)
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“As an entertainer out of Atlantic City I wanted to see a show here in Las Vegas that would me me stand up and say BRAVO. Well, I found that show at The Onyx Theater. The performer was Mr. David de Alba doing his act of Miss Judy Garland.

The moment he stepped out on-stage, and looked towards the audience, he was Miss Judy in every aspect. His performance was so meticulous and methodical. He is remembered as a legend at the world famous Finocchio Club in San Francisco, California and he is truly a legend in Las Vegas.

Please, let’s see more of this performer for he is one great act!… Silvana Gabreilla.”

By: Paul Ryner

Paul Ryner — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:51:26 +0000

NOTE: Here is a comment from Joann Siravo who was not able to post her comment by herself and then asked me to do it for her:
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“I remember as a young girl watching Judy Garland sing on TV and I remember being fascinated with the emotion coming from her. I have seen David’s Judy (and Liza) many times and he captures that emotion beautifully and perfectly. David de Alba quite literally channels Judy in his shows. She is there. One can feel it. David’s talent, which comes from his many years of performing, is so pure. Nothing is held back. He is passionate and it shows.” ……Joann Siravo……

By: Katie S

Katie S — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 21:02:46 +0000

Beautiful story about a beautiful human!!!

By: Paul Ryner

Paul Ryner — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 19:11:36 +0000

Note: Robbie Ross was a well-liked female impersonator that performed at the famous all LIVE ‘Jewel Box Revue’…then later on he became a well-known ‘wig stylist for many hit musical Broadway Shows in New York City’.

Robbie asked me to put his comment on his behalf because he was not able to do it himself …(read below.)

From Robbie Ross, Santa Rosa, California.

Congratulations, David. GREAT INTERVIEW! I hope that someday I’l be able to see your act in person as you are one of the only performers from the old school who is still around. Continued success in the future!
xoxo Robbie Ross.

By: rOBBIE rOOSS

rOBBIE rOOSS — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 16:02:57 +0000

In reply to James R Smith. congrads , David . I would would love to see your act in person someday. You are one of a very few i left from the old school of which I am a member. Keep up the good work ... SINCERLY rOBBIE rOSS

By: Paul Ryner

Paul Ryner — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:16:14 +0000

In reply to Liberty Smith.

Note: Liberty Smith is the lovely wife of James R. Smith who wrote a book called: “San Francisco’s Lost Landmarks” and on the Finocchio Club chapter Mr. Smith mentions David de Alba and features a photo of David as Judy taken on that famed Finocchio Club stage.

Then to top that, Mr. and Mrs. Smith came to Las Vegas (all the way from Northern California) many moons ago to see David’s concert tribute to Judy Garland at The Winchester Theater…then they came to our home for dessert and coffee and to see David’s very rare / unique Judy / OZ theatrical memorabilia.

So this wonderful comment from Liberty Smith and also from James Smith which appear on this ‘Comments Section’ are priceless!

Thank you!

By: Liberty Smith

Liberty Smith — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:25:16 +0000

What a wonderful interview! David never disappoints – a true entertainer. I had the opportunity to visit with David and was honored with a tour of his home – a lovely collection of Judy Garland memorabilia.
I also attended his show and enjoyed it immensely. This is a show you should not miss!

By: Mavis Leahy

Mavis Leahy — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 05:43:21 +0000

David has such a gift-such a wonderful show!

By: Paul Ryner

Paul Ryner — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 16:12:30 +0000

Note: Mr. Loren Hale is a loyal fan of David de Alba’s and so was also his dear late wife Marlene….Mr. Hale sent to me this comment to be added because he was not able to do it himself.

“I have enjoyed the shows that I have been able to attend. I will try to see the next show whenever you have one scheduled, Loren.”