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Title:	Johnny A., Jon Butcher, & Willie J. Laws - GUITAR MONSTERS benefit event
Date:	4/17/2026 (Friday)
Address:	The Vault Performing Arts Center, 791 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA,
Location:	New Bedford, MA
Hours:	Doors 6:45 Show 7:30
Cost/Cover:	$65 / $55 / $35
Web Page:	http://www.rockin4vets.com/tickets
Contact Info:	Jim T 978-979-2076

Details:

Loaded with high-energy, high-octane guitar rock, Guitar Monsters is an explosive show coming to The Vault Performing Arts Center, in New Bedford, MA, on Friday April 17, 2026, in a benefit event.

This great line-up features 2 Grammy nominees, 1 New England Music Hall of Fame inductee, and 1 Boston Music Hall of Fame inductee.

Butcher, a Grammy nominee, who’s 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 Massachusetts 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 Jeff Beck along with standout R\&B favorites.

PACE assists those who earn a low income or live in poverty to maneuver the obstacles of poverty, which can include substandard housing, hunger, homelessness, inadequate childcare, and access to healthcare.

ALL TICKETS TO THIS SHOW COME WITH A SEAT, this is not a Standing Room Show. Buy a ticket and be guaranteed a seat