PHOTOS: Idyllwild musicians play to support one of their own

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Gene Thorpe (right), the beneficiary of Saturday’s Jam Benefit, joins John King (left) and Paul Carman on stage to rock the audience with his deep soulful voice during the final set of the day’s incredible line up of local musicians. Photo by Careena Chase

 

"The Finally Tuned Gang" began the crowds dancing at Jo'An's Beer Garden on Saturday at the "Jam for Gene Benefit" presented by Idyllwild Musicians. From left to right are: John King, Karen Johnston, Wayne Johnston, Jeremy Barroll, and Rocky Zharp. Photo by Careena Chase

 

Saturday at the "Jam for Gene Benefit," Gene Thorpe, center, and two of his sisters, Ava on the left and Zelma on the right are feeling the love and support of this amazing community; the true heart of Idyllwild. Photo by Careena Chase

 

The locals "rock out" to Change Required with guess singer Bill Sheppard during Saturday's "Jam for Gene Benefit" at Jo'An's Beer Garden. Photo by Careena Chase

 

The "locals" go wild when Gene Thorpe, the beloved recipient of Saturday's jam benefit, takes to the stage to sing with his miraculous voice sending chills and gratitude through the crowd. Photo by Careena Chase

 

The youngest band of the day caught the audience by surprise and wonder with their original songs written and composed by their drummer Izaiah Carman. From left to right are: Zeth Clowers, Izaiah Carman, and Stefan Carman. Photo by Careena Chase

 

Saturday at Jo'An's Beer Garden "The Miracle Speed Reeders" thrilled the crowd with original music, written and composed by Lindsey Speed, during the "Jam for Gene Benefit." From left to right the members of the band are: Lindsey Speed on the lead guitar, Roger Reeder on percussion, Mark Simonian on tall bongo drums, and Lee Miracle on the base guitar. Photo by Careena Chase

 

John King (left) and Karen Johnston harmonizing their beautiful voices together at the "Jam for Gene Benefit" last Saturday at Jo'An's Beer Garden. Photo by Careena Chase

 

The locals love to dance and Saturdays "Jam for Gene Benefit" held at Jo'An's was no exception. From left to right are: Miriam Davies, Teresa Halliburton, Chris Fox, Geneva Dagnal, Ashanara Pilkington, and Tricia Pilkington. Photo by Careena Chase

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