Idylwild, CA -- August 21, 2016 -- Haley back w/ Casey at Jazz in the Pines

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Thanks for the wonderful recap and pics from Idyllwild Jazz Fest Tusk! Looks like you were pretty busy with all your cameras but still enjoyed yourself in that idylic setting. Pretty cool that you got to meet up with Casey's parents and see the school he went to too! Love the set list! Im looking forward to seeing/hearing your videos and the rest of your recap! Must have been heaven seeing Haley and Casey perform together! Their voices blend so well!

The show is part of the fun, the "journey" is a major part of it, the conversations you have, the people you meet, the connections you make.

It's kind of ironic, back when I was studying to get into 3d animation, my teachers couldn't emphasize enough, how important "networking" is. Getting out there, meeting people, building a reputation in the field. At that time, it was a low time in my life, I was far from motivated to go out and meet strangers, I could care less, just wanted to finish my part and be done with it

Since Haley's Journey took me along for the ride, awakening my creativity, dormant for 2 decades, riding her wake, my life and attitude have made a complete 180! It all feeds on itself, the more I give into the paths that open up in front of me, the more I'm energized. Not only do I get to support people who I believe in, I also get something out of it, creativity, friendships, connections and experiences. It encourages me to do more, the more I get to contribute, the more potential opportunities open up. A little over 2 years ago, it dawned on me I was actually networking without realising it lol.

When you stay within yourself, you project your negative attitudes onto others. The same is true for a positive attitude, people gravitate to it. Those who've known me 'from the beginning' have seen times where my old attitude might flare up. I still have occasional lapses, but reminding myself of Haley's philosophy of not sweating the negative, focussing on the positives, progressing, helps me control my attitude better. I think how does being like this help Haley? I'm only human, I try and fail sometimes, but reminding myself to try to keep it positive helps Haley much more, as well as it also helps me.

Honestly, I thought with Haley's career finally taking HUGE steps up, perhaps 2016 will see my own personal journey with Haley might start winding down :/. Now that we're on the back half of 2016, I'm glad to see there was enough gas in the tank to get me through another year . I honestly dread to think what my life would be like without the rewarding positivity I get back from my activities, I know nothing lasts forever, I'm just glad it hasn't ended yet

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Tusk ‏@HaleysTusk 45s45 seconds ago View translation
.@HaleyReinhart channels her inner @StevieNicks @IdyllwildJazz Festival
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJgGh1aAXdb/

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mollycnewman
Look who danced with the amazing @haleyreinhart today! #jazzinthepines @caseybassy #idyllwildarts #jazz #peace #love

h/t PJ

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Hoping I get Ira's video soon so I can incorporate and post the Idyllwild vids. I've already edited the new duet (which Casey hasn't replied w/ the new name yet ), the Beatles cover and "Song For My Father" featuring Marshall Hawkins on Bass w/ an extended solo

Here's a clip I tweeted out, the intro banter before they sang the new Beatles cover

Tusk ‏@HaleysTusk 7m7 minutes ago
.@HaleyReinhart found where @CaseyBassy left his brain (and some lyrcs) @IdyllwildJazz
https://twitter.com/HaleysTusk/status/76...7617063936

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Tusk ‏@HaleysTusk 25s26 seconds ago
.@CaseyBassy is joined by 5 year old Myles for an impromptu piano sesh @IdyllwildJazz (very cute)
https://twitter.com/HaleysTusk/status/76...9076661249

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Tusk ‏@HaleysTusk 15s16 seconds ago
.@CaseyBassy Teacher #MarshallHawkins joins Casey & @HaleyReinhart @IdyllwildJazz performing #SongForMyFather
https://twitter.com/HaleysTusk/status/76...8374831104

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Idyllwild Jazz might consider using the video, so I went ahead and added their logo above Haley and Casey's Watermarks in the lower right corner of the vid (you can see it in the Song for my Father clip I posted)... I've tweeted Casey a few times, he's on his way to Australia soon, so probably busy, so as soon as I get Ira's video and incorporate into mine, I'll start posting them

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sampling of lyrics from the new duet....

.@CaseyBassy @HaleyReinhart new song lyrics "My suggestion take oppression, make it lessen, stomp it in the ground.."
#CaleyHippieAnthem

"synchronizing all our vibes & synergizing in the state of sound...."

"Alieniated Internet Ageist Self Proclaiming Super Natural Lies"

"You're not alone, but how the hell did we get here?
Our love is strong, so bring the love back home"
-Chorus

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Name of the new song confirmed

Casey Abrams ‏@CaseyBassy 1m1 minute ago Christchurch City, New Zealand
@HaleysTusk @HaleyReinhart @IdyllwildJazz bring the love back home

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Idyllwild Arts posted a short clip of Stuck in London....

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sampling of lyrics from the new duet....

"synchronizing all our vibes & synergizing in the state of sound...."

Casey Abrams ‏@CaseyBassy 3m3 minutes ago Christchurch City, New Zealand
@HaleysTusk @HaleyReinhart "energizing interstellar sound" actually

Very complicated lyrics in this one, I'm sure we'll get alot of them wrong until a lyric sheet comes out

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bigdevsbbqGoooood Friday Mooooorning WORLD, because Haley Reinhart, said soooooo..;-)!#bigdevsbbq #haleyreinhart hart #backyardbbq #backstage

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ22FdtjLEI/

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