AL & DEBBIE RULE BENEFIT - Notes Behind the Reed w/ George Hunt

The Blues Society of the Ozarks have had a lot of great supporters over the years. Al and Debbie Rule are two of those people. Debbie had a medical procedure that left her needing help. January 10th, we did a benefit to help our friends. I was proud to play a set with my son Seth Dylan Hunt. Every time he sings, I am reminded what a talented son I have. We have great fun singing songs by Yes, Elton John, Traffic many other artists. A highlight for me was to have my sister-in-law Connie Henson, my wife Renee', and daughter Sydney to sing 3 songs with Seth and I. It doesn't get any better than that. The benefit included: O'Neil Bluez and his drummer Robert played a song. Berry and John Wynn Jr. , The Wynn Brothers. Jack Wilson holds down the beat on Bass for them with their friend Brian played drums. I played with The Wynns some years ago in their Fly by Night Band. They are excellent musicians and guys. Also, my band, Uncle Buster performed. Ron Smith plays drums, Mike Hauk plays bass, Pat O'Conner plays Guitar and sings, yours truly plays guitar, harmonica, and sings, Bill Ed Huff plays keyboards and sings. Bill was unable to join us on that Sunday. The night's main act was Paul Thomlinson. Paul is a class act, a great guy and has a great rocking spirit. We were so happy to have him for this event. Brian Pitts sat in, with Paul, and sang a couple of tunes. It was a great time, and we raised some money for our friends.

Rick Shortt