On
June 24th, 2001, Jim gave a sold out benefit
concert for the John Novotny Family and the
John Novotny Memorial Fund. John Novotny lost
his long battle with cancer on April 18th.
At the afternoon sound check.
Band members included Jerome Gilmer on keyboards, Chris Engleman
on bass, Hereford Percy and John Sommers on guitar, mandolin,
fiddle and banjo.
Three long time friends having fun making
music.
Even Doc P.J. got involved!
At the end of the evening Jim was joined
on stage by Sandy Stephens and John's wife Sue Novotny.