GUITAR MONSTERS with Jon Butcher, Johnny A, Chris Anderson, and James Montgomery

Loaded with high-energy high-octane guitar rock; Guitar Monsters is an explosive show.

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.

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Jon Butcher

has been a prominent figure in the Boston music scene for many years. A Grammy nominee Butcher's contributions were acknowledged with his induction into the New England Music Hall of Fame in 2025. He played notable roles in bands such as Johanna Wild Jon Butcher Axis and Barefoot Servants and has also performed on Experience Hendrix tours. Butcher has toured the country opening for bands including the J. Geils Band Def Leppard Rush the Scorpions and INXS.

Johnny A

a Saugus (MA) High School graduate has built a successful music career both as a solo artist and as a member of other bands including Peter Wolf’s band (J. Geils frontman) and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band the Yardbirds. His projects include From A. to Beatles and Beck-Ola. Over his career Johnny A. has released three full-length albums received a Grammy Award nomination won the Boston Music Awards' "Blues Artist of the Year 2010" and was inducted into the Boston Music Hall of Fame.

Chris Anderson

has been active in the Southern Rock scene since the 1970s playing touring or writing songs for groups such as Grinderswitch Lucinda Williams The Allman Brothers Bad Company Lynyrd Skynyrd Hank Williams Jr Steven Stills Johnny Neel Neil Carswell among others. Anderson moved to Nashville Tennessee in the mid-90s and joined the multi-platinum country group Blackhawk. His debut album "Old Friend" has been compared to the works of Stevie Ray Vaughan Eric Clapton and Duane Allman and was highly praised by critics. Anderson is also known for his time as part of the “Florida Guitar Army” with the Outlaws from 1986-1989 and 2005-2018.

 James Montgomery

relocated from Michigan to pursue education and music in New England. He became well-known for his energetic performances and extensive shows throughout the 70s and 80s. Montgomery has performed at venues ranging from Gillette Stadium to the LA Forum and has opened for acts like the Eagles Fleetwood Mac Frank Zappa Dickey Betts Procol Harum Sly & the Family Stone and Bruce Springsteen. He has also played with Aerosmith Billy Squier J. Geils Allman Brothers Patti LaBelle the Blues Brothers and was a long-time member of the Johnny Winter Band. Montgomery was a Grammy nominee and was inducted into the New England Music Hall of Fame in 2021.

Backing up this line-up will be:

AJ Vallee (Southern Rock All-Stars The Peacheaters Starr Faithfull and One Night of Queen)

Tim Archibald (Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room Peter Wolf’s House Party 5 NEW MAN and the American Vinyl All Star Band with Barry Goudreau and Skunk Baxter)

Todd Farland (Nasty Habits)

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

Rolling Thunder in New Hampshire is part of the national Rolling Thunder® organization known for addressing POW/MIA issues. It also supports military personnel with post-service problems like PTSD and addiction and runs toy drives. These activities help veterans continue their mission to assist those in need.

This show is produced by Rockin’ 4 Vets/Alive & Kicking Productions which supports New England Vets with PTSD addiction and homelessness through benefit concerts

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