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Take a trip down memory lane this Friday night with BlueStone Ivory

Birthright of Greater Cincinnati is sponsoring the Mam'selles Reunion Thanksgiving Dance.

Do you remember back in the 1970's. The Mam'selles always had a Thanksgiving Dance on the Friday after Turkey day. They fell from the limelight many many years ago as did BlueStone Ivory and now are making a big comeback as did BlueStone Ivory. BSI played for several of their dances back in the day. We are proud to be asked to participate in this auspicious event this Friday night.

It will be held at Music Hall Ballroom (formerly the topper club) 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati Ohio. The doors open at 8:00 pm and the dance will not end till 12:00 midnight.

The cost is $35.00 each $60.00 per couple. All proceeds will benefit the women and children Birthright serves. Tickets will be available at the door Friday night. You do not need to make reservations although it is suggested.

So please come on down to the Music Hall Ballroom, a very nice venue for a large dance of the caliber. You will not be disappointed.

BlueStone Ivory would like to wish everyone a very pleasant and blessed Thanksgiving. Be sure to check our website www.BlueStoneIvory.com for our special message from all of us to all of you.

Some fun stuff

BlueStone Ivory will be at Jim & Jack's this weekend. More information below.

Last weekend we took well deserved time off to prepare for the busy end of 2008. We are planning to learn some new tunes and brush off some of our holiday standards we only get to play a few times a year...right around Christmas time.

I would like to gently digress back two weeks ago and share a few of the photos from Halloween 2008. 

The photo's above are of your favorite band BSI as Pirates being that we were playing at the Pirates Den II it was only appropriate. The second photo is of the finalists in the costume contest. A few patrons felt a little surprised at the seductive outfits a couple of the contestants wore...Guess who won? That's right the Old Lady took the grand prize. The judges were members of BSI however just so everyone knows we were not swayed by a cute smile and a short skirt. The final choice was from the audience. We chose from the applause.

The grand prize should be awarded to Dave our Sound man. Check out this photo and video below.

            

Did you ever see an uglier looking broad? (the one in the middle of course)  I don't know how Dave kept this costume under wraps all night. I think he was coercing with Chris and Jo until the unveiling. It took everything Rick had to keep his mind on the song when Dave let her rip in  You Can Leave Your Hat On  and off came the large sheet Dave had been touting in all evening. Whoa!!! (click the link to watch the video)

Well if that isn't enough fun stuff, you don't want to miss out on the chance to win one of three packages to New Years Eve extravaganza at the Marriott North in West Chester this year. That's right, we are giving away 1 full package worth $299.95 and 2 packages at 1/2 off the price worth $150.00 each. All you need to do is go to our website www.BlueStoneIvory.com and click on the New Years Eve information button. Register for your package, the hotel will contact you with credit card information and once you make your reservation you will be entered into the contest. The winners will get a refund based on their winnings. The winner will be picked at Jim & Jack's on December 20th. The winner need not be present...but it is more fun if you are. There are only 150 packages sold and last count we had 90 left. So don't delay. It will be sold out again this year.

This Friday and Saturday night BlueStone Ivory will be performing at Jim & Jack's on the river at 3456 River Rd, Cincinnati Ohio 45204. We will be playing from 9:00 PM till 1:00 AM each night. I may suggest to come early and enjoy a great dinner. The food is great. You may want to call ahead and make reservations 251-7977.

What a Gala event! and Veterans Day today.

Those who attended the Yearlings Gatsby Grandeur Gala event last Friday really had an enjoyable time. BlueStone Ivory performed for some very influential people. Famous folks like Steve Raleigh from Channel 9 news, Dick Gregory owner of Montgomery Inn Boathouse and Sheriff Simon Leis.

There were many Flappers & Gangsters and a few BSI regulars in attendance. 

Our dear friends Karen, Sandy and Carol were there dressed for the occasion and dancing up a storm. The place was packed and the Yearlings raised a lot of money for their many charity organizations.

Tuesday November 11 is Veterans Day. That means the Banks, Schools, Post Offices, and Government buildings will be closed in honor of our veterans past and present.

Ted has designed a beautiful web page in honor of our veterans for your enjoyment. Feel free to go to it and leave it up on your computer throughout the day. The patriotic music will play all day for you.

Just go to www.BlueStoneIvory.com and click on the Veterans emblem.

May God bless each and everyone of you and especially our veterans.

From all of us in BlueStone Ivory...THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIVING AND SERVICE FOR OUR FREEDOM

Fan of the Month

It's that time of month again. Each month we plan on featuring one (or two) of our special friends as Fan(s) 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 October 2008 our fans of the month are Sue and Ed

Sue and Ed first experienced BlueStone Ivory at Moonlight Gardens Several years ago. They said they have been hooked ever since. You will usually see Sue and Ed at many BSI gigs, especially at the outdoor concerts.

This photo was taken at the Oktoberfest in Covington 2007. "Great Tee shirt Sue".

Being regulars at Jim & Jack's is easy because they are residence of Independence Kentucky.

Sue and Ed really enjoy attending our performances. Like many other fans they all seem to get together and form relationships and actually make lots of new friends together. That is really cool!!! BSI has become sort of a club.

Sue and Ed have been married almost 39 years...WOW! That's incredible. Congratulations. Maybe in a year or so, have a 40th wedding anniversary somewhere and hire BlueStone Ivory to play at your party? That would be fun. Or we can announce it at one of our gigs. We try to turn all of our gigs into a party.

Ed retired from the Navy and has worked as a Clinical Engineer at St. Elizabeth Hospital for several years. Sue says she gave up working quite a while ago. Their two kids and especially their two grandchildren manage to keep them quite busy.

We enjoy looking into the audience and seeing our regular fans always attending. Sue and Ed are usually there, and for that reason we are proud to name them Fans of the Month.

We have many other fans that we enjoy seeing on a regular basis. You will be approached someday soon and asked to be our fan of the month. So be there and be ready.

Don't forget... this Friday November 7th BSI is playing for a benefit in Newport Kentucky. It will be at the Reserve IMAX Room at Newport on the Levee. 

Click here for all the information or go to www.TheYearlings.org.

For our complete schedule & directions to our gigs, or to listen to samplings of BlueStone Ivory or to view our hundreds of photos from past gigs or to listen to BSI on the Gary Burbank show go to www.BlueStoneIvory.com.

Don't forget to register on our website for the fantastic New Years Eve package giveaways. Go to our website and check it out.

If you are interested in booking BlueStone Ivory for a party, dance or wedding call Gary Rossignol. Phone 513-777-2402 or toll free 800-670-2402. email Gary@BlueStoneIvory.com.