"Vintage Notes"
Saturday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m.
This will immediately follow the "Cruise-In on the Square."

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Rare Appearance for "Vintage Notes" at Old Courthouse

One of north Georgia's best kept musical secrets is the band, Vintage Notes. Many people have never heard of them simply because they seldom make a public appearance.

The band got its start about seven or eight years ago when Joe Leone and Doug Davenport got into a conversation about classical jazz and the old, easy-listening favorites. Their conversation led to a jam session which led to the formation of the band. They took their name from the kind of music they play, such as "Autumn Leaves," "Summertime," and "String of Pearls."

The first band members were Joe Leone, Jim "Pappy" Doughty, and Doug Davenport. Joe Leone is credited with being the mentor, leader, and inspiration for the group. He was a keyboard player who had performed professionally from Florida to New York. Unfortunately, Joe died at the age of ninety- three about two years ago. "Pappy " Doughty played bass for about three years until his health forced him to give up playing. Doug Davenport, drummer, has kept the beat of the group going from the start to the present.

The current band members, in addition to Doug, are Jack Warner and Dr. Douglas Nuelle. Jack, from Morganton, is involved with the train at Blue Ridge during the week, and is in demand whenever topnotch musicians are needed such as the USO show presented regularly at Young Harris College. Jack plays the keyboard. Dr. Nuelle from Blue Ridge plays standup bass. Delila   Davenport, serves as band coordinator, and occasional vocalist and percussionist.
 
One thing is for certain: Anyone who has heard Vintage Notes has wanted to hear them again. In fact, requests from loyal fans are already coming in. The band has agreed to play, "Moonlight in Vermont," "It Had To Be You," "The Girl from Ipanema," and, of course, "Georgia On My Mind."

Vintage Notes only performs publicly at special occasions for causes in which they believe. They have gladly and willingly donated their time and talents to this special program at The Old Courthouse on the Square. All of the proceeds from voluntary donations will go to CASA.

CASA is a national organization of volunteers who try to see that children don't get stuck in the system or fall through the cracks and be forgotten. In 1990, the US Congress encouraged the expansion of CASA programs with passage of the "Victims of Child Abuse Act." Today, they have grown to a network of more than 59,000 volunteers that serve 243,000 abused and neglected children through 900+ local program offices nationwide. Their advocates, also known as "volunteer guardians ad litem" in some jurisdictions, are appointed members of the court. Judges rely on the information these trusted advocates present.

Vintage Notes will perform at The Old Courthouse on the Square in Blairsville on Saturday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. This will immediately follow the "Cruise-In on the Square." Vintage Notes only performs for causes in which they believe. They have graciously donated their time and talents to this special program at The Old Courthouse on the Square. All of the proceeds from voluntary donations will go to CASA Admission is free. It is hoped, however, that patrons will donate generously to CASA.