Gary Puckett & BlueStone Ivory @ Jim & Jacks July 19th

(I posted this in a early section, before I knew what I was doing.. so im still learning the blog secrets LOL.. Lee)

As many of you know, I worked for Gary Puckett before playing with BSI. Well, Gary has been a good friend of mine for many years now. When BSI started playing at Jim & Jacks several years ago, I found out that Ennie Jim (he owns the club if you didn't know that) was a big fan of The Union Gap. So, I got Mr Jim a autographed picture of Gary,and ever since that day we have been working on a date to get GP here in Cincinnati. Well, trying to line up dates with both of our busy summer schedules was one of the hardest projects I have ever done.(Well almost: "The Blast Of Brass” TM will come on another blog LOL)

With my BSI brothers, Mr. Jim & GP w e pulled it all together.(WHEW!) 
BSI is also getting some "National" exposure and the band is really starting to take on new adventures. In fact, my friend Rhonda, president for Gary's fan club posted this.

Hi! Folks,
I have some info about the concert at Jim & Jack's On The River in Cincinnati on July 19th...It's going to be GREAT!!! I'm sure some of you remember Lee Heftel. He played the bass for Gary for a while before Woody joined the band. Well, Lee is now in a band called BlueStone Ivory that plays all around the Cincinnati area...and BSI will be Gary's opening act for the show at Jim & Jack's On The River!!! (There might even be a couple of surprises that night, too!!)

It's a small venue. Only seats 350-400 people...so tickets will be
limited...the cost is $40.00 VIP w/meet & greet and $35.00 standard
seating...Lee asked me to mention it to all of GP's fans in the Tri-
State area (OH/KY/IN) but I think this is one that we all should
consider...I'm going to do my best to get there, that's for sure!!!

~Rhonda~

So, I want to thank all of our fans, friends and most important, our family's (who have to deal with us overage "AARP" teenagers) for supporting us throughout the years..

My best to all, and God bless our troops..

Lee H

Comments

[Gary]

Lee,

Great job with the post. I think you've really got the hang of it now. Our fans should really get a kick out of this one. Keep up the good work.