Paul and Becky Flaherty's Jam Session.(wink, wink)

Now here's a twist...
What do you call a wedding in which 80% of the people in attendance were Charleston A- List musicians ? I call it the best damn jam session disguised as wedding that I've ever seen.
Last night one of my dearest friends Paul Flaherty (Mountain Stage, stage manager) married the love of his life Becky Dietzler in what one could call a royal wedding of sorts. Paul was quite resplendant in his tuxedo ( you have to Paul well enough to know it's rare to see him without his baseball cap), Becky was the absolute epitome of elegance and beauty in her wedding dress ( she's a knockout to begin with...)
From start to finish it was a beautiful ceremony, but we love Paul so much what else could it be...
In attendance were folks that I haven't seen in quite awhile, and folks that I frankly don't get to spend alot of time with anymore.
Steve Dreyer made a very funny but heartfelt toast to the Paul telling us about the meaning of their friendship, and honestly, I could not have agreed more
Lisa Peery (one of my favorite flutists) was there and she lilted us all before the ceremony accompanied by Jim Lange on the acoustic guitar. Larry Groce sang a wonderful wedding song with his beautiful wife Sandra accompanying him on the viola. Of course the Carpenter Ants were in the house to get the party going, as was the dynamic Julie Adams with her group Blues du Jour. The great Bob Thompson lent his keyboard stylings to the mix as well Ryan Kennedy.
Others in attendance were Al Peery, Steve Hill, Stevie and Missy Himes, Ron and Sally Sowell, Doug Payne and Jeannie Chandler, our own percussionist Mike Jones all looking very regal.
In the wake of the recent tragic circumstances across the gulf coast states, it was a very poignant evening that we embarked upon to have a little fun if only for one night.
When the party started it started in earnest with everyone joining in the frey.When you have musicians of this caliber believe me it was all good.
Paul Flaherty is definitely a special guy no doubt, but to call this thing a wedding...yeah right !! We know it was really just a night to get all of he and Becky's friends together and groove for real.
Seriously though, it was really a beautiful night, and a wonderful ceremony, and I wish Paul and Becky all of the best that Allah can bestow on them, so we'll just call this Paul and Becky's jam session (wink, wink).

Support Live Music today tomorrow and always...and marry your love on a mountaintop under the stars.