ONEONTA _ A Delaware County country band celebrated its 500th show Sunday by playing for a packed house at the Oneonta Elks Lodge.
Country Express has been playing classic country, mixed with modern country and a little rock for 14 years.
The 500-show milestone happened at the Tri-County Singles Club dance Sunday night.
One of their first songs was the standard "Crazy" penned by Willie Nelson and made famous by Patsy Cline.
Dozens of dancers filled the floor, including Reba and Dick Sage of Hamden. The couple has been dancing together for 57 years -- nearly a decade before Nelson wrote the ballad. They have been married for 52 years.
"This band is good," Reba Sage said as they returned to their table. "These guys are one of the best."
Dick Sage said he and his wife often hit the dance floor.
"Every week," Sage, 75, said.