Veterans Benefit Event the Strand in Dover for Homeland Heroes

On Saturday May 6th a special benefit event is being held at the Strand in downtown Dover. It is a benefit event to help support a local Vets support organization The Homeland Heroes Foundation. With donation centers located in both N. Hampton and Salem, NH, this organization offers an array of supportive services to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families to help restore a sense independence, and well-being at home. They help provide necessities such as furniture, household items, new mattresses, and box springs, along with emergency housing assistance and food and gas cards. To make sure no one is forgotten or overlooked, they also provide Holiday food and Christmas toy drives.

It is made up of a team of volunteers who work tirelessly to lend a hand in a variety of ways helping active-duty military, veterans, and their families when most in need. They rely heavily on the support of the community; believing that our servicemen and women deserve the very best. To this end, Rockin' 4 Vets, partnered with them to being their Rock n' Roll Circus show to Dover.

Rockin' 4 Vets is a long-time supporter of organizations such as this, having done shows over the years throughout New England. It brings together some of the best musical talent throughout the region, featuring performers who have performed on stages around the world, but call this region their home. Saturday's show will feature James Montgomery referred to as

"The John Mayall of New England" - Peter Wolf

"...the James Montgomery Band is tight and exciting, producing onstage music that is aggressive, yet self-controlled" – Rolling Stone

In the 70’s Boston’s music underground continued to bubble up. It started with such bands in the late 60’s as the Beacon Street Union and Ultimate Spinach, as well as those who came in the 70’s such as Aerosmith, J. Geils Band, the Cars, and the signature classic rock band Boston. In this mix came an artist who arrived in town and became one of the solidifying members of Boston’s music community, James Montgomery.

James was, and remains, a one-man dervish capable of grabbing an audience, controlling it, and giving it a night to remember. Montgomery came to town, from his home in Michigan, to get an education and play a little music. He presented a fresh image, a powerful sound, great backing musicians and a “party ‘til you drop” stage persona.

Joining Montgomery will be Christine Ohlman a/k/a "The Beehive Queen" the current, long-time vocalist with the Saturday Night Live Band, whose many on-stage appearances include Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson, Steve Miller, Graham Nash, George Harrison, and Al Green.

Another member of this traveling roadshow will be Danny Klein the “Ace on Bass” and a founding member of Boston’s legendary J. Geils Band who has helped provide the thumping bass lines on such Geils’ hits as “House Party” and “Hard Drivin’ Man” as well as on their chart topping hits “Centerfold” and “Freezeframe”.

Wrapping up the talent will be Deric Dyer who through circumstances became a member of the Joe Cocker band. Playing in Joe’s horn section with the legendary Bobby Keys of the Rolling Stones.

Deric’s next opportunity came in the good fortune to join Rock & Roll Hall of Famer-Tina Turner. Spending two years as part of her Break Every Rule World Tour, and when Tina was paired with Joe Cocker on Summer festival shows in Germany, Deric and Joe rekindled their friendship; leading to being asked to re-join Joe for the Unchain My Heart World Tour.

David Hull best known as substitute bass player for Aerosmith during their world tours in 2006, 2009 and 2013, began his career in music performing with Buddy Miles, Joe Cocker, Ted Nugent, and Arthur Lee.

His connection to Aerosmith dates back to the late 1970's, when asked to be part of the The Joe Perry Project, a band formed by Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, with whom he has just finished a 2023 tour.

Also joining the line-up will be for the first time Jonn Savannah, formerly of Tina Turner and a touring mate of Deric Dyer's on the Break Every Rule World Tour and also the British bands Squeeze and Procol Harum. Jonn also spent a considerable amount of time as a member of Van Morrison's band, of whom he will be performing at least one of the hits.

Finally, but not lastly, is NH native Brooks Young, a musician who started his career off at a very young age opening for B.B. King with a music career that has soared ever since. He has opened for such acts as Pat Benatar, Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Los Lobos, The Wallflowers and more. His biggest musical influence, Eric Clapton, inspired this singer's incredible vocal range and guitar capabilities. He most recently recorded with his daughter Ruth Clapton, being a highlight of Brooks career.

His recent album Supply Chain Blues landed him a #2 spot on the Blues rocks charts, and his song Supply Chain Blues hit #1 coming in close to one of his other idols Buddy Guy.

So please consider coming out to the great Classic Rock event for a worthy cause. Tickets are available at https://RnR-Circus-Strand-May.... or the Strand box-office the evening of the show. Doors open at 7:15 and the show kicks off at 8:00.

For those who can't attend there is the opportunity to buy a ticket to donate to a Vet through The Homeland Heroes Foundation, by simply going to the ticketing site (https://RnR-Circus-Strand-May....) and select Ticket Type 2 and for $30.00 you can "Click it for a Veteran's Ticket". Your ticket will go directly to The Homeland Heroes Foundation for distribution to one of its beneficiaries.

Regardless of how you do it, through attending one of our events, donating directly to an organization such as The Homeland Heroes Foundation, or any way you feel comfortable; please remember to thank and assist those who have served unselfishly to help protect our freedoms!