Johnny A. Trio

JOHNNY A. brings the JOHNNY A. TRIO to the outside stage at Kowloon as part of the Summer Sun * Days Veterans Benefit Concert series. Spearheaded by Boston Hall of Fame Guitarist JOHNNY A., The Johnny A. Trio is a collaboration of like-minded friends and musicians performing original material and classic tunes by their own heroes in this no holds barred show. This is a great opportunity to see JOHNNY A. perform a wide range of songs which influenced him throughout his musical journey.

This event is a benefit concert, so come along and show your support for a good cause while enjoying some great music. So, gather your friends and family and spend a fun-filled afternoon with us. 100% of profits from this series will go to Veterans organizations in the area dealing with Vets impacted by PTSD, addiction, and homelessness related issues.

Johnny will be joined on-stage by former bandmate and longtime member of the Rock & Roll HOF band the Yardbirds, Myke Scavone. Aside from his time with the Yardbirds, Myke was a member of the band Ram Jam, best known for their iconic hit Black Betty.

By the 1970’s, he was forming bands in the New England area, drawing attention from established musicians, like Derek and the Dominos’ keyboardist Bobby Whitlock and Doug Clifford of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Johnny A. became Music Director of J. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf’s outfit, playing on several tours and co-producing Wolf’s 1996 album, *Long Line.* Eventually, he was even asked to join The Yardbirds as their lead guitarist in 2015.

All this is to say that Johnny A. has the chops, and that’s not to mention his prolific solo career. Spanning three full-length albums, Johnny A. has earned a Grammy Award nomination, the honor of Boston Music Awards, “Blues Artist of the Year 2010,” and a spot in the revered Boston Music Hall of Fame.