(02-24-2013, 06:49 AM)Jastal Wrote: Great experience and thanks for sharing all the details. I love hearing about others who have caught the Haley-bug; it makes my obsession feel more ok. Like the other Halien's I am very jealous of your experience but it was well earned. It sounds like a great way for her to earn some money, sing live, have a great time and who knows...maybe it planted a seed that will grow into something more. What do you think were the favorites of the night?
(02-24-2013, 07:08 AM)Tusk Wrote: Her covers got the best reaction for obvious reasons (those who don't know her, know the song and can appreciate what she does with them)...she was very playful which enhanced the performance.
(If you weren't aware, the piano Keith used, is one of those that you can program to play on it's own...when Haley first entered she was happily surprised that they were playing Beatles tunes on it....also, after the show, someone in the crowd yelled to Keith, "That Piano has NEVER been played like that" to which Keith beamed a smile of appreciation)
The hosts had two big and friendly dogs that managed to get out and sniff around the area. One time, one of them started making his way to where Haley and Keith were performing, and in mid lyric, Haley sang "doggiee..." LOL 
I admit "Undone" is not tops in my list. I loved it when it first came out, but I can also see how some aspects of the song are unrelateable (to me, anyway) and lost some of it's freshness. I didn't expect that she would sing it but was pleasantly surprised when she did. As you might expect she added and played with the tune, when she sang "Undone" near the end, it wasn't like a 'wail', but a softer, sadder interpretation. So that brought a freshness to my ear.
I wanted to suggest "Now That You're Here" (IMO the song that Haley and Keith are magical together on), but again, not my thing to be 'over reaching'....
I guess BATJ was the best combination of performance, crowd participation, and on top of that there was Keith being challenged in mid song to do the solo "I love to put him on the spot"
Tusk, thanks for your response and all the additional details. Love it!!
I was not surprised that the covers got the most response. I agree that familiarity is part of the reason, but I also think it is the way Haley performs them. I was lucky to see her in Philly and it was the same way and I also see it in some of the vids. I'm not criticizing her performance in her own songs, but when I heard Oh Darlin and HORS live, she really belts it out. I have been wondering if it's because these songs are such classics or perhaps because Haley has been doing them so much longer she been able to refine them more. I wonder what others think.
I have noticed and LOVED how she continues to change up and improve the performance of her own songs (like several at HOB last weekend). I think its part of the reason we all keep comin back - to see what happens next. We know Haley will continue to grow and amaze.
