Discovering Karaoke

While looking for amusement in Clayton, Georgia, I discovered Karaoke at the Old Clayton Inn's banquet room on Main Street, and WHAT A BLAST! I don't sing, but I love music and enjoy hearing those who do, and even those who wish they could--and try.

Last Saturday they hosted Haunted Karaoke, so I put on my chef coat and joined in the fun. Dewight, the DJ asked me to tell a little about myself and to play a song with my spoons, so naturally I obliged. Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy by Bette Midler turned out to be just what the crowd was needing, so we had some serious fun and, again "It's a Party Now" was the attitude after the song.

I'm meeting the nicest people here, and although the music scene is a little different than I'm used to, it's more fun than I would have imagined. I'm even getting in a fair amount of dancing and meeting some rather interesting and attractive people.

Come join us if you're in the area, otherwise, check out http://www.diamondeight.net for videos of what's going on hereabouts.

I'll be doing an anniversary party on November 22nd in Gainesville, GA, and am hoping to hear about the exciting things in your life, so email mail me. I'll respond personally.

Fun in Rabun County... and beyond!

Well, "It's a party now!" is becoming my frequent exclamation wherever I find music here in Rabun county. As it turned out, I did end up playing at the Tallulah Gorge Music and Folk Festival, and what a time we all had there! The Foxfire boys hosted the event and were in fine form, but there were several talented bands playing that day as well. The Beans were my favorite, though, because they played happy, upbeat music for the most part. We talked after the show and expressed our mutual admirations and the lead singer said she'd like to have me sit in on a song whenever we're playing an event together again. I'm really looking forward to that.

After an introduction to the audience, and the obligatory announcement that I'm a YANKEE, The Foxfire boys asked me to sit in on a swinging number that really cooked and we all had a blast.