Guitars For Vets - Butler, PA

10/10/2026

Thank you to Adam Pepe for organizing this fundraiser for Guitars For Vets - Butler, PA! 🇺🇸❤️🎸

Street parking is available along Lincoln Ave and on the surrounding streets. Valet parking will be available for select shows in the future. Check back for more info.

10/05/2026

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📣 JUST ANNOUNCED! 📣
Chaotic Order Entertainment Presents:

Scream At Your Demons - A Benefit for Guitars4Vets
Featuring Desolence, Lyssa Quell, Lysandra, and more TBA!

~ Guitars4Vets is a nonprofit founded in 2007 that provides free guitar lessons and a free guitar to veterans living with PTSD and other service-related trauma. The program started in Milwaukee after a guitar instructor and a Vietnam-era Marine veteran discovered music helped with healing, and it has grown to more than 110 chapters in over 40 states, plus remote options. Veterans, typically referred by VA medical staff or a Vet center, complete 10 weeks of one-on-one lessons with volunteer instructors and receive a free acoustic guitar, accessories, and a method book upon graduation. To date, Guitars4Vets reports giving more than 80,000 lessons and over 8,000 guitars to veterans.

The organization emphasizes the mental health benefits of learning music. A study cited by Military.com found a 21% improvement in PTSD symptoms and a 27% decrease in depression symptoms among participants.

In support of Veteran’s Day, Chaotic Order Entertainment seeks to raise awareness for veterans living with PTSD, and plans to donate all proceeds to the Butler, PA chapter of G4V.

Representatives of G4V will be in attendance for the entirety of the event to provide more information and answer any questions regarding their program. ~

Saturday, November 14 // 5 PM
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
ALL AGES !!!

TICKETS 👉 https://mrsmalls.com/events/scream-at-your-demons/

10/02/2026

More information coming soon……🇺🇸❤️🎸

10/02/2026

Please join us in congratulating Marine Corps Veteran Luis C. on graduating from the G4V Houston Chapter!

Under the guidance of Volunteer Instructor and fellow veteran Mitchell, Luis and his classmates showed incredible dedication over their 10 weeks. They built real playing skills and a deep knowledge of the guitar itself.

Luis, thank you for letting G4V be part of your journey. We're proud to welcome you to the G4V family, and we can't wait to see where your music takes you!

10/01/2026

Rocking the lunch hour with The OneIT Band at DTCC with Warrior Canine Connection and Guitars For Vets to promote our 15th anniversary show. See you all on November 4th!

09/30/2026

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09/28/2026

Congratulations to Keyara Bork, the seventh graduate of our Three Rivers, WA/OR chapter! Keyara put in the work with instructor Chris Waine and completed the 10-week program.

Welcome to the G4V family, Keyara!

09/25/2026

Please take a moment to congratulate Veteran Richard "RJ" on completing the Guitars for Vets program at our Post Falls, ID chapter! RJ worked through all 10 lessons with instructor Mike, one of our newest instructors, and clearly one who knows how to get results! RJ is pictured here with his new Yamaha guitar.

Thank you for your service, RJ, and congratulations on this accomplishment! Here's to a wonderful journey ahead and plenty of music in your future.

09/23/2026

Please take a moment to congratulate Veterans Wesley M. and David J. on completing the Operation High Voltage program at our Butler, PA chapter! Wesley and David are the first graduates of the electric program at this chapter!

Thank you both for your service, and congratulations on this accomplishment! We hope you keep playing for many years to come.

09/23/2026

Anyone interested in volunteering to lead Harmonicas for Health for Veterans at the Butler VA? Please let me know.

The COPD Foundation and PEP (Pulmonary Empowerment Program) are proud to offer the first nationwide harmonica program created especially for individuals with COPD and other chronic lung diseases.

09/22/2026

A musician’s path from PTSD and isolation to confidence, connection and purpose through treatment, persistence and the healing power of music.

09/21/2026

Please help us congratulate Air National Guard Veteran Shawn H. on completing the Guitars for Vets program at our Bangor, ME chapter! Shawn served 18 combined years between the Maine Air National Guard's reserve and active duty components, and he brought that same commitment to all 10 lessons with his instructor, Shaun Yazbek. His daughter even joined in on ukulele for a few of the sessions!

Thank you for your service, Shawn, and congratulations on this accomplishment! We hope you keep playing and that we see you at future events!

09/21/2026

09/17/2026

Please take a moment to congratulate Air Force Veteran Amber on completing the Guitars for Vets program at our Pensacola, FL chapter! Amber put in the work across all 10 lessons, and watching that dedication turn into real music is what makes this program special.

Thank you for your service, Amber, and congratulations on this accomplishment!

09/15/2026

Guess What? Guitars For Vets - Butler, PA is starting a Ukulele Program! I know! We are excited too! 😊

If you are a ukulele instructor that would love to volunteer providing lessons for Veterans, please message this page or send an email to [email protected].

09/15/2026

Congratulations to Army Veterans Joel and Jennifer on completing their 10th Guitars for Vets lesson and receiving their brand new guitar!

Joel and Jennifer graduated with Tom Cantwell at the Virginia Beach chapter. We’re so glad to have them as part of the G4V community and hope they continue to enjoy making music for years to come.

Take a moment to congratulate these two on their newest accomplishment!

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the courage shown in the days that followed. We honor the first responders, service members, and all those who stepped forward to serve and protect.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

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