Missing The Alright Maybes

After finally seeing a couple performances by The Alright Maybes, I have not seen them doing any shows of late. I hope this isn't permanent.

The Alright Maybes are fronted by Angie Reinhart, sister of Haley Reinhart, one of my very favorite singers. Angie's fiance and a couple others make up the rest of the band. The last time I saw them, They had a fill-in for one of the members. I did my due diligence, but couldn't get the musician's name (which explains the picture below).

Coming from a musical family, Angie's mom and dad often join either daughter on stage, as well as performing with others. Angie sounds very similar to Haley at times but different enough to have her own sound. She also leans a bit towards edgier rock music than Haley, although both can cover a wide range of music.

I hope to see Angie and The Alright Maybes perform this year. They have too much talent not to be on stage somewhere.

Angie Reinhart, an unnamed musician and me in Highwood, IL-April 2025.

Friend Encounters: Angie Reinhart and Tony

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.

Angie Reinhart

I have written several about singer Haley Reinhart. There's another Reinhart on the music scene, her sister Angie.

I first met Angie when she worked the merch booth at one of Haley's shows a few years back. More recently, I saw Angie and her father and mother (also musicians) join Haley on stage for a song. Most recently, I saw Angie and her band The Alright Maybes perform as the opener for Haley's show in Chicago.

Prior to that last show, I recognized Angie when she arrived. I waited until she was done talking to the merch guy and I asked her for a selfie and to sign a pic I took with her at Haley's previous show. She was really pleasant. I told her I liked her music (from listening to stuff online) and she seemed genuinely appreciative.

The Alright Maybes performed for about 30 minutes. They did a few new songs and some older ones they've done. The band was a bit edgier at times than Haley's music, but during softer songs, I really heard similarities between the two voices. I would love to her them do a duet or harmonize.

I am definitely looking for future shows. Go to TheAlrightMaybes.com for more info and show shecules.

Angie Reinhart and me in Chicago, IL-July 2024.

Meeting Angie Reinhart (and Hoping for an Interview)

 I have written many times about singer Haley Reinhart, one of my favorites. I have even written about her talented father, Harry Reinhart. Today, I am featuring another musical family member.

I have seen Haley's younger sister Angie a few times at Haley's concerts. Sometimes, she worked Haley's merch table. At the December show, Angie (father Harry and mother Patty) joined Haley on stage.for a song. It was the first time I saw the whole family on stage.

Angie is a musician, too. She is part of the Alright Maybes, a local band. Although I have not had the pleasure of seeing them in person, I have heard them many times via YouTube videos.

When Haley came out for pictures with fans after the show, the photog was Angie. I took the opportunity to tell her how much I enjoyed her music. A few days later, I asked her for a Zoom interview. She showed interest, but we have yet to schedule a date. (If Angie see this, let this serve as my public plea for that interview). Angie was just as sweet as Haley. This whole family is such a pleasure. They are immensely talented, but so down to Earth.

Soon, I will see Angie play at some venue in the Chicago area. Hopefully I will also get that interview.

Until then, check TheAlrightMaybes.com for more info on Angie. Keep checking here for that elusive interview.

Angie Reinhart and me in Skokie, IL-December 2024.