Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends meeting celebrities.
I claim a bit of responsibility on two levels for this picture. Of course, that takes nothing away from my pal Tony's effort.
I turned Tony onto singer Haley Reinhart a few years ago. Then I told him about Haley's sister Angie and he started liking her music, too. That's my first part.
At the first full show where we have seen her and The Alright Maybes, we met Angie at intermission. Tony approached Angie for the photo. That is my second part.
I am sure Tony will admit a few years back, we would have been too shy to ask first. I'm not taking full credit though. Other friends have encouraged him and he has had enough great encounters to feel more comfortable asking for pictures.
As expected, Angie was great. She is very engaging and grateful for us following her and the band. Chalk up another great meeting and Tony couldn't have been happier.
The lesson here is to ask. It can't hurt. If the celeb declines for whatever reason, at least you tried. I have had very few refusals and even fewer rude ones.
Angie Reinhart and Tony in Highwood, IL-April 2025.
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