Haley touring with PMJ -- Feb 2015 - March 2016 (& March 2017)

[john]

Postmodern Jukebox ‏@PMJofficial 11m11 minutes ago
Great show in St. Louis tonight!! Sold out show in Chicago tmrw AND a new video! #pmjtour

Dare I wonder if the video might be another featuring Haley since they'll be in her 'hometown'?

Unlikely they will have another Haley video when they just released "Lovefool", but I guess we'll see

Nope, I suppose it's going to be Blake Lewis.

A new video comes out on Thursday, featuring the PMJ debut of an exceptionally (and uniquely) talented gentleman.

[mercfan3]

Oh, I like Blake. He seems like a really nice guy. (He was one of those leading the angry Idol alum charge against Randy Jackson way back in Season 10.) And even though he wasn't the best singer, I liked him on his season. (Up until season 10, that was probably my favorite top 3 on the show.)

I wonder if they'll try and incorporate his beatboxing in the video?

[Miguel]

[XAtlantic]

I love your images of the trio Haley, Casey and Adam, for example at 00:51. Those are nice captures! And Haley sounds great in this version. Your recordings really do have a sparkling quality in resolution and audio.

[john]

Casey Abrams ‏@CaseyBassy 1h1 hour ago
What a threesome! @morganajames @HaleyReinhart

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Haley Reinhart ‏@HaleyReinhart 4m4 minutes ago Chicago, IL
Feels so good to be back, Chicago!!! Sold out show tonight, here at The Vic Theatre. Thanks for the… https://instagram.com/p/3hBHQbgumE/

[Elizz]

Looks like you got to meet Haley at the show, how was it? Anything you can share about your meeting? The show?

Hey y'all. Yes Tusk, I did get to meet Haley in Kansas City. So exciting. I want to start off by saying she is an absolute sweetheart and I can tell she doesn't take any of what has happened for granted. She is just a down to earth person and was so gracious to everyone I saw her meet.

I will begin with the negative before I end with the positive. Ultimately, I was extremely disappointed with the "meet and greet" (I put this in quotations because it really wasn't one). Yesterday on my drive back to Minnesota, I was fuming at the fact that I paid $55, an outrageous amount of money for what we got. The email I received called it a VIP Meet and Greet/Mingle and I had envisioned us in a room being able to talk to each of the artists for a few minutes, or maybe have a table set up for them to sign down a line. The email also said to wear vintage clothing for the photograph, so I thought maybe the band would be in their attire. This being an outdoor venue, the meet and greet took place in front of the stage. The twenty or so of us that were VIP were asked to stand behind a certain line to not get too close to the band. (At this point, I felt really awkward b/c I was one of three people who actually dressed up. The band was in casual clothing/shorts and leggings and such). Scott gave a pretty awkward speech to us and introduced the band and had them say fun facts about themselves. After that we went up one at a time for pics, but there wasn't really time to talk individually and I didn't want to make anyone else in the band feel bad by gushing about Haley! Lol. After the picture, it was over. Probably lasted about ten or fifteen minutes tops, then the band went to eat dinner and get ready. The 20% off merchandise key seemed pretty pointless to me considering I'd spent almost $60 to stand there awkwardly for ten minutes. Very, very disappointing. I recognize I might be being too picky, and ultimately I am so grateful I got to meet Haley, but they came out after the show and took pictures, so its stings knowing I could have saved all that money, particularly after driving so far. Anyone else feel this way or am I out of bounds?

Now for the positive...the concert was fabulous. Haley live is unreal. I was the closest and most central spot and it was mesmerizing to see her on stage. Videos don't do her justice. I know I was freaking out because the man next to me jokingly asked "are you okay?" after she sang. Creep was the crowning moment of the night. I saw the video of it on YouTube and the crowd was just so into it. Stunning. Another notable and funny part of the concert is that Ariana kept making Kansas and Wizard of Oz references. At one point someone finally yelled out "WE'RE IN MISSOURI!" When she came out later she apologized for not having taken geography in years. I thought it was hilarious.

After the show I waited around to talk to Haley more and told her how excited I was about her EP! She said it was coming out in a few months. She signed my poster too. I hope she goes on tour doing her original material this fall!

In conclusion, Haley is a goddess and sweetheart. However, I would not pay money for PMJ again if she wasn't one of the invited guests.

[lauraliz]

Everyone going to the show tonight--have a great time!! I am so happy for u and jealous as all get out! Can't wait to hear all about it!

[Miguel]

"Ariana kept making Kansas and Wizard of Oz references."

Ariana Savalas
June 2 at 9:24pm

We're not in Kansas anymore Dorothy...and much to my surprise, we never were (Kansas City is in Missouri?!)! Thank you Kansas...City!!! ‪#‎pmjtour‬ ‪#‎ididntfinishcollege‬ EMily Butler Photography

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I was the closest and most central spot

While your M&G was a disappointment, there was that benefit.

[Tusk]

Anyone else feel this way or am I out of bounds?

First, I'll start with the positive, I'm glad you enjoyed the show and definitely glad you got to meet and spend some time chatting w/ Haley

If you read between the line of my posts about my UK Meet and Greet experience, you might see that I was also, for the most part, disappointed with the Meet and Greet. It went much like your experience, it felt .....abbreviated?

Since I'd not really heard any other MnG expecrience stories at the time, I assumed the reason why the MnG was so short was because we had to wait half an hour past when we were supposed to enter because 4 of the 12 MnGers were late. So we 'ran out of time'. I expected under 'normal' circumstances, we'd have a chance for a couple minutes with the artists...

What was different about my experience than the one you described was I got to meet Haley and Casey before, outside the venue, they let us in to hear 2 songs for mic check, and the artists all walked past us individually to greet us (as well as taking the photo with the group).... I think since I'd met her earlier (Outside the O2), and I might have been the 'one' fan to travel to see Haley (The others were more PMJ fans, than Haley fans), she spent a little more time with me, joking, "You look familiar, have I seen you before?" type of jokes before the mic check and during the individual, quick hello's.

After the group photos, Scott came up to autograph our posters and joke with us a bit, then it was announced they needed to be fed before the show, and that was it. Fairly abrupt. I asked Scott if we'd be able to get the others to autograph our posters, he said, yes, after the show, they'd be at the merchandise tables (which it turned out they didn't)

I did go to the others after the show to ask them if they were also going to go get their posters signed at the merch table? They all said they wouldn't be, one asked, "Well, did you enjoy the show?" I said I did, she said "well, there you go then" as if to say that should be enough and I should be satisfied.

Of course, that's when I went to search out where they were going to come out to meet fans and such, which lead me eventually back stage.

If I hadn't had the pre-show meeting with Haley and Casey, the little extra mentions and jokes during the meet and greet and the back stage access.... My time in the UK, specifically the Meet and Greet, might have been less ....'memorable'?

The Meet and Greet was more expensive in the UK, $75, besides getting to see the mic check performances, seemed like it was much like what yours was like.

Even so, it's really the only way to guarantee that you'll get a chance to meet Haley and Casey and anyone else you wanted. They don't always come out after the show to mingle, so if one of the things you wanted to do is to say Hi to Haley, the Meet and Greet will make it almost certain that you'll get the chance.

Also, a BIG plus to getting the Meet and Greet is you get first access to the venue. I think this might be what Scott is referring to when they say, dress in vintage, you might make the Instagram of the show, it's probably referring to the 'Selfie' that Scott takes in the middle of the show. He often aims it at the front row, which, most of the time, will include the Meet and Greeters who got to go in first, so are more likely to be in the 'Selfie' pic that Scott posts on Instagram after each show.

It seems, depending on the circumstances of that day, each PMJ show might provide different Meet and Greet/ post show mingle opportunities, so there's no saying what exactly you'll get. That's why I didn't out and out say, I wasn't completely satisfied with the experience (especially because I lucked into some great personal encounters)...

I also 'dressed up' for the Meet and Greet, not necessarily for the hope of a vintage pic with PMJ, but it also helped me get in the mood for a fun evening. Getting to go in ahead of the crowd is definitely a nice bonus for the Meet and Greet, I have to admit. As a not so tall person, it was nice to be able to get near the front from the floor

I hope the brief time with Haley made up, somewhat, for your disappointment of the Meet and Greet. I hope what you will remember more than your disappointment is the fun you had at the show, of hearing Haley sing live and of meeting her and chatting with her

[Elizz]

"Ariana kept making Kansas and Wizard of Oz references."

Ariana Savalas
June 2 at 9:24pm

We're not in Kansas anymore Dorothy...and much to my surprise, we never were (Kansas City is in Missouri?!)! Thank you Kansas...City!!! ‪#‎pmjtour‬ ‪#‎ididntfinishcollege‬ EMily Butler Photography

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I was the closest and most central spot

While your M&G was a disappointment, there was that benefit.

Ariana was so funny! Yes I agree. Although I believe I would have gotten that spot anyway. I took my place half an hour after the doors opened (an hour after the M&G) Because the venue was attached to a restaurant, people were eating and drinking and didn't take their spots till pretty late. A nice man let me stand in front of him after I told him all about how much I love Haley! Some of my favorite concert memories have been just talking to people next to me, its cool to connect with music lovers.