Loaded with high-energy, high-octane guitar rock; Guitar Monsters is an explosive show featuring 2 Grammy nominees, 1 New England Music Hall of Fame inductee, and 1 Boston Music Hall of Fame .

Rockin’ 4 Vets (facebook.com/Rockin4Vets) is pleased to be bringing its electrifying “Guitar Monsters” show to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH on Saturday April 18, 2026 featuring New England legendary guitar players Jon Butcher and Johnny A, along with Texas guitar slinger Willie J. Laws. These 3 greats will be joining forces as part of a benefit event to support the Jaffrey Food Pantry

Butcher, a Grammy nominee, whose contributions were acknowledged with his induction into the New England Music Hall of Fame in 2025; will be joined by Johnny A, formerly of the Yardbirds, and currently showcasing his own project “Beck-Ola” performing the song of the late HOF guitarist, Jeff Beck. Johnny has won the Boston Music Award’s “Blues Artist of the Year 2010," and been inducted into the Boston Music Hall of Fame. Rounding out the trio is Willie J Laws, a Texas guitar slinger delivering high-energy Texas soul drawing from the traditions of T-Bone Walker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and Albert King. A Mass Blues Society Challenge winner and multiple New England and Boston Music Award nominee.

The lineup is backed by AJ Vallee, Tim Archibald, and Todd Farland, delivering classics from Jon Butcher Axis, Hendrix, Allman Brothers, Yardbirds, and more, along with standout R & B favorites.

The Jaffrey Food Pantry is a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting, storing, and distributing food to those in need. It serves as a vital resource providing critical food assistance to residents facing food insecurity, offering nutritious food and support for individuals and families struggling with hunger.

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