So I was in NY Today.....

[Tusk]

I didnt mean it like keep looking back and talking, I would never do that! I just meant that knowing she is back there it would be hard to focus but I respect their privacy!

I understand, still, the same philosophy was in play...There's this wonderful concert playing in front of me as well. My primary goal, that night, was to meet the Reinharts and deliver my gifts was met. If I got to meet Haley (which I didn't expect) it would be the cherry on top. So much had to go right for things to play out the way they did. I was worried I would have nothing to report other than who performed what.... I didn't expect what ended up happening and am very grateful it did.

No expectation = no disappointment

If this was the 'first' time I'd met her, then maybe I might be less 'in control' (If you recall, in Spokane, my first meeting, I came in ready with a question..if she was doing Carnegie... and was so stunned at meeting her, it completely left my mind, so I had to wait until she was done signing for everyone for me to ask )

....but this turned out to be my fourth (and longest time spent talking with Haley with no bodyguard/security pressure to 'move along' like in Spokane, LA and Chicago...although Chiara might disagree .... I also finally got a good clear photo with Haley...so the best meeting )

... so maybe that played into it. I just knew I wanted to be respectful and the chips lay where they might...the fates were kind and allowed me an extra 'adventure' to make my Carnegie trip just a little sweeter

[Babbs234]

I didnt mean it like keep looking back and talking, I would never do that! I just meant that knowing she is back there it would be hard to focus but I respect their privacy!

I understand, still, the same philosophy was in play...There's this wonderful concert playing in front of me as well. My primary goal, that night, was to meet the Reinharts and deliver my gifts was met. If I got to meet Haley (which I didn't expect) it would be the cherry on top. So much had to go right for things to play out the way they did. I was worried I would have nothing to report other than who performed what.... I didn't expect what ended up happening and am very grateful it did.

No expectation = no disappointment

If this was the 'first' time I'd met her, then maybe I might be less 'in control' (If you recall, in Spokane, my first meeting, I came in ready with a question..if she was doing Carnegie... and was so stunned at meeting her, it completely left my mind, so I had to wait until she was done signing for everyone for me to ask )

....but this turned out to be my fourth (and longest time spent talking with Haley with no bodyguard/security pressure to 'move along' like in Spokane, LA and Chicago...although Chiara might disagree .... I also finally got a good clear photo with Haley...so the best meeting )

... so maybe that played into it. I just knew I wanted to be respectful and the chips lay where they might...the fates were kind and allowed me an extra 'adventure' to make my Carnegie trip just a little sweeter

Tusk you did great and we all love your story telling! Im sure the Reinharts
appreciate that your respectful and thats why they are so friendly and nice to you, and others. I also think Haley realizes its the fans that have gotten her this far and it's part of the game to be "nice" to them (us).

I do agree with you that it may only take one "bad apple" or over zealous fan to change how they approach fans.
(I hope Haley and her folks don't ever change.)

Hey can't we see your video? I would love to check it out. There's a lot of compelation videos out there from fans of all sorts of things. i used to follow Shawn Johnson, the gymnast who won 4 medals in the olympics in 2008 and there were tons of videos that fans would make using pictures and such set to music.
Please Tusk?? Im sure its great. Why would it get taken down....

[Tusk]

Hey can't we see your video? I would love to check it out. There's a lot of compelation videos out there from fans of all sorts of things. i used to follow Shawn Johnson, the gymnast who won 4 medals in the olympics in 2008 and there were tons of videos that fans would make using pictures and such set to music.
Please Tusk?? Im sure its great. Why would it get taken down....

Because of rights to the audio or pictures I used...but I'm not sure it's much more than the Taiwan interview we posted, or what HookedonHaley does... I finally went ahead and finally created a youtube acct....so here goes...

It's pretty basic, but I wanted to capture the old time blues vibe by making transition of photos to more graphic images, images reminiscent of things in the past, a moment in time and memory
...so I had this in mind when I made the transitions, "throwback".

Also, I fixed Haley's name on the billboard....and, I also added a layer of crackle and pop to give it an"old blues LP sound" to give it more depth....
pretty simple, but I like it for a first try...

This is unlisted so far


and with that, post 1000

[Himm2]

Next thing I know, a few people in front started turning to look at something behind me...the gentleman to my left, tugged my shirt again, "Look...Haley"... She Sat RIGHT BEHIND ME. I heard Harry tell Haley who I was, I turned and flashed a smile and a wave, she smiled back. The last thing I wanted to do was go "Fan crazy" and left it at that. Carnegie was special for her too, she didn't need me to go gaga, so I turned to enjoy the show. It was cool listening to the wonderful music in front of me, while hearing the warm raspy voice laugh and cheer behind me.

So I have a question about this....I know you didn't want to bother her during the show, but weren't you freaking out inside? If that was me I wouldnt be able to concentrate on the concert at all and going crazy knowing she was right there haha

Tusk, I bet you wish Haley started singing: "FOLLOW ME, I'M RIGHT BEHIND YOU" after you turned to acknowledge her.

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I finally went ahead and finally created a youtube acct....so here goes...

This is unlisted so far

and with that, post 1000

What a great post to be number 1,000 Tusk!!! Thanks for the great editing & upload. Wish I hadn't lost my ability to upload as "unlisted". I rushed to get the DVD of monday night done to give to Harry 18 hours after the show so mine was more of an unedited hodge-podge of graphics, video & scrolling. Your copy is on it's way.

[Miguel]

Nice job. That was enjoyable to watch. You should tweet a link to Mayfield.

[Tusk]

Nice job. That was enjoyable to watch. You should tweet a link to Mayfield.

Thnx . Almost feel like it needs a couple more pics, but I didn't want to jam it with images, and I like the slow transitions, to go with the tempo of the performance

Youtube I'll try but twitter? (@Tusk is taken but not used )
I wouldn't be against it if you did it for me, though

[Miguel]

I wouldn't be against it if you did it for me, though

Made this tweet:

Haley Reinhart Fan Video featuring Irvin Mayfield Jr and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra @ Carnegie Hall: http://youtu.be/mMhFmBC6T50 via @youtube

He retweeted me a few times last week whenever I mentioned him or the NOJO, so I think he monitors Twitter for mentions.

He even tweeted me:

Irvin Mayfield ‏@IrvinMayfieldJr

@HaleyFansDotCom. Thanks for the #NOLA love

[blue22HR]

Awesome write-up. Sounds like a once in a lifetime experience

[Tusk]

Made this tweet:

Haley Reinhart Fan Video featuring Irvin Mayfield Jr and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra @ Carnegie Hall: http://youtu.be/mMhFmBC6T50 via @youtube

He retweeted me a few times last week whenever I mentioned him or the NOJO, so I think he monitors Twitter for mentions.

He even tweeted me:

Irvin Mayfield ‏@IrvinMayfieldJr

@HaleyFansDotCom. Thanks for the #NOLA love

Thnx
Hope he approves .... I may even think about maybe a trip to NOLA next year to hit up his club

Awesome write-up. Sounds like a once in a lifetime experience

Thnx...I'm so frikking Lucky this year... The Trifecta AND a perfect game in SafeCo Field....I've been buying lottery tickets all this time too....no good in Lotto, but scoring when it comes to this though

LOL I was thinking about that.... I have some interesting 'artifacts' from my journey...
-A signed page of my Calendar
-A 'Haley Tour' T-Shirt signed and dated on her album debut evening
-Video of perhaps the only time Haley raps "Oh My" on Interscope's website
-A Carnegie Ticket signed by all four Reinharts

[Haleylvr4evr]

Great video!