Uptown Express at Lake Burton's Waterfall Country Club

Last night was the last night in July 2010.  I wound my way up 985 towards Clayton, GA to perform with Dave MacDougal and Uptown Express for a country club celebration that followed a golf tournament held yesterday.  The band consisted of Dave on guitar and fronting the band with lead vocals.  Also on board was his usual call of Mike Little on keyboards and lead vocals and new recruit Chad Driskill on drums, who also sings but did not sing last night.  Thus we were a quartet and that was good since there was not much space for us to set up and perform.  The night was very laid back.  Walk in music was provided by a dude wearing a kilt and playing the bagpipes.  They put out quite a sound and make a strong impression when heard in person.  They were turned to the key of A so everrything he played was in A.  Well done but almost too loud for the environment.  We started once Chad was set up.  This place was not wasy to get to, being at the top of a mountain yet offering the most serence view of nearby mountains and Lake Burton.  We had big fun playing oldies, Motown, Jimmy Buffett (Volcano), and a surprise rendition of "Double Shot of My Baby's Love" sung by your's truly.  Everybody was feeling the love by the end of the night and we celebrated with a few cocktails before making our way back towards the Atlanta area.  It was a very long drive home.  My Fender Jazz sounded nice and full and was the right instrument once again for this event.  Loving the SWR Golight 15 cabinet as well - so easy to lift.  Wish we had a pic.  I will make sure to provide that next time.  It was great to play with Dave once again after his departure from Platinum.  I miss his demeanor and his musical resources.