Loaded with high-energy, high-octane guitar rock, Guitar Monsters is an explosive show coming to the EBCC in E. Bridgewater, MA, Saturday September 20 as a fund-raising event for Fire For Effect Foundation Inc.
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 epic performances lasting over two hours.
Not 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, John Ryder (Face to Face, James Montgomery Band) 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 Rock & Blues classics.
Fire For Effect Foundation’s mission is to honor and empower veterans, first responders, and their families by providing essential resources, support, and community-building initiatives that foster resilience, restore hope, and strengthen the fabric of our community. 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.
