BSI Fan of the Month

Each month we plan on featuring one of our loyal fans as Fan of the Month. We will, with their permission of course, tell you a little about them and why they were picked fan of the month.

For the month of June 2008, our Fan(s) of the month are Carol & Kevin...

Carol has been a BSI fan since the Tavern Owners Ball in 2001. She met Kevin in 2002 and introduced him to BSI at the Tavern Owners Ball of that year. They have both been loyal fans ever since. In fact there is rarely a gig that their smiling faces aren't in the front row. They especially like Keehner Park and St Johns (outdoors) and Jim & Jack's (indoors).

Carol has another secret passion...that is to follow #22 Sean Casey - now with the Boston Red Sox. She had her picture taken with Sean in the Cincinnati Enquirer and Kevin had it enlarged and got it autographed in 2007 spring training. WOW!   

Kevin's two favorite hobbies are music and sports. He especially likes music. So much so that he has attended 231 concerts since 1976. Kevin says "I love all types of music except metal, hip-hop and opera."

Kevin's top five national acts are: 1) Yes, 2) Rush, 3) David Benoit, 4) Michael Buble, 5) Ambrosia.

Kevin says "For local acts - I think there are 2 acts to see: BlueStone Ivory and Erich Kunzel"                                                                                                                                               

Carol says going to see BSI at the end of the week is such a great stress reliever after a hard week's work. She loves to hear Ted on "25 or 6 to 4" Gary's flute solos on "Colour My World" and "One In A Million", Rusty's sax on "When A Man Love's A Woman", Rick's vocals on "Nasty Habits" and "Sweet Home Chicago", Lee's vocals on "Domino" (and his Rush appreciation); Multi-Tasker Jim - always playing two instruments; and Keith's drumming and musical ideas for the band. And as far as the band crew: Dave (aka Mongo) - How do you do it all??? regular job, sound man, and honey-dos; Doug - You're a true friend, someone I can count on; Mark the young one...your youth inspires these gentlemen :>) Keep up the hard work.

Kevin says "Personally I have been stuck in the 70's - and think that's some of the best times and music. That's why I really enjoy BSI. I've seen this band become very 'polished' over the years. Their set list keeps getting better and better. It's great to see them keep adding more selections to their shows. Each year you see the same festival asking for BSI for their next year's show- this really says it all."

Over the years, we have met new BlueStone Ivory fans - and have seen more and more regulars. I truly enjoy BSI for their talents, selection of music and dedication to their busy schedules. "Keep On Keepin' On.

Comments

[Carol Schilling]

WOW! What a great tribute to two super nice people! I hadn't realized you'd been BSI fans for so long. I'm really just a newcomer in the fan field since I was introduced to the music just about a year ago at Keehner Park. Carol, I was a Sean Casey fan when he was with the Reds and was so disappointed when he was traded. Looking forward to seeing you both this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Carol

[Carol and Kevin]

Carol - Thanks for your nice words. We have BSI fans for a long time and will continue to be - forever. BSI and the fans were very supporative when I lost my job (after 21 years) - something I'll never forget. It's most appropriate that BSI starts their show with "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" ...does anybody really care?". When you go to a BSI show - you really don't care what time it is...