Loaded with high-energy, high-octane guitar rock, Guitar Monsters is an explosive show coming to the Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, NH, on Friday September 19 as a fund-raising event for Rolling Thunder. Doors are 7 PM. The event starts at 8 PM.

This great line-up features 3 Grammy nominees, 2 New England Music Hall of Fame inductees, 1 Boston Music Hall of Fame inductee and a legendary Southern rock icon.

The line-up features Jon Butcher, known for his days of Johanna Wild, Jon Butcher Axis, Barefoot Servants, and time performing on Experience Hendrix tours, he is one of the most influential performers in Boston, having toured the country opening for the J. Geils Band, Def Leppard, Rush, the Scorpions, and INXS.  Beyond his own catalog of songs, he is known for the incredible performance of classic hits by the great guitarist, Jimi Hendrix.

Joining the line-up will be Johnny A, a guitarist comfortable in any situation, ranging from his solo performance “Just Me and My Guitars” and his time as music director for the J. Geils Band’s frontman, Peter Wolf, on his solo projects; through his projects “From A. to Beatles” and “Beck-Ola”, a tribute to the late RnR Hall of Famer, Jeff Beck. Finally, to his time a lead guitarist for Beck’s old band “the Yardbirds.”

Last, but not least is Chris Anderson, a former member of Southern Rockers, “the Outlaws” renown “Florida Guitar Army” from 1986-1989 and 2005-2018 and occasional sideman to RnR Hall of Fame (Allman Brothers Band) Dickie Betts; as well as performing with the likes of The Allman Brothers, Bad Company, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Williams Jr and Steven Stills.

The show will not be complete without the presence of New England Blues Legend, James Montgomery, known throughout the region by anyone born from 1940 through the millennium; consistently filling venues throughout the region and renowned for his extensive performances lasting over two hours.

Hot to be overlooked in this show will be the backing band consisting of drummer AJ Vallee (Southern Rock All-Stars, The Peacheaters, Starr Faithfull and One Night of Queen). Bassist, Tim Archibald (Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room, Peter Wolf’s House Party 5, NEW MAN and American Vinyl All Star Band, with Barry Goudreau and Skunk Baxter) and on keyboards Todd Farland (Nasty Habits)

With a line-up like this expect some classic Montgomery songs, Jon Butcher Axis, Outlaws, Hendrix, Johnny Winter, and Yardbirds along with a mix of great R&B classics.

Rolling Thunder is one of the NH Chapters of the national organization Rolling Thunder® noted for their involvement in the problem of POW/MIA; but the organization has grown much more than that. It addresses military personnel’s post-service issues like PTSD and addiction, as well as other matters such as toy drives. All worthy causes: these former warriors find a way to continue in their mission to assist those in need.

This show is produced by Rockin’ 4 Vets/Alive & Kicking Productions, which produces Vets benefit concerts throughout New England to support organizations assisting Vets on issues related to PTSD, addiction, and homelessness.

With a line-up like this expect some classic Montgomery songs, Jon Butcher Axis, Outlaws, Hendrix, Johnny Winter, and Yardbirds along with a mix of great R&B classics.

Ticket Prices: $34.00, $39.00 & $44.00

VIP Tickets (w/purchase of any event ticket) $39.00. This entitles purchaser to an early admission pre-show M&G and photo opportunity with the performers.

Ticketing Site:  https://tickets.tupelohall.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1248

For further info please contact Jim Tirabassi at (978) 979-2076 or @ jim@alivenkickingprod.com.