Guardians of the Children - Wild West Chapter

09/19/2026

We are out here gearing up for the 9th Annual Benson Light Festival! Parents/ guardians, we have prizes for the kids and motorcycles on display. Come out and see what we’re all about!

07/11/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Come hang out with us at Wh***ey Roads Tucson and help support local music as Pretendaz takes the stage! These guys always bring the energy, and we’d love to see a strong crowd out here showing some love for live music and the local music scene.

While you’re here, stop by and say hello to our GOC crew. We’ll be sharing information about our November Battle of the Bands how we’ll be celebrating our 15th Anniversary year.

🎸 Think your band has what it takes?

We’re still looking for bands to fill a few remaining spots in our July 25 Battle of the Bands Preliminary Round. This is your chance to compete for a spot in the Finals this November and perform in front of an even bigger crowd for a cash prize!

Tag a band that needs to get on stage.
Tag a friend who never misses a live show.
Then come out, grab a drink, enjoy some great music, and support the local artists who keep Tucson rocking.

Registration for July 25 is open now through our website or at the link provided. We’d love to see some new names join the lineup!

Who are you bringing with you to Wh***ey Roads? 👇

Register your band for the Guardians of the Children Wild West Battle of the Bands. Compete in preliminary rounds for a chance to advance to the Finals.

06/20/2026

Tucson musicians, where are you at?

We’ve got open spots available TODAY for our second round of the Battle of the Bands preliminary round!

If you’ve been looking for a reason to get your band out in front of a crowd, test your set, gain some exposure, and compete for a spot in the Guardians of the Children Wild West 15th Anniversary Battle of the Bands Finals, this is your shot.

Whether you’re a seasoned local act, a garage band that’s ready to start playing out, or a group of young musicians looking for your first real competition, we want to hear you.

No industry connections.
No popularity contest.
Just bands taking the stage and earning their shot.

The local music scene only grows when musicians step up and support it. We’d love to see some new faces, new sounds, and new energy on stage.

Tag a band that needs to stop talking about playing shows and actually sign up.

Registration is open now. Limited spots remain.

🎸 All ages welcome
🎸 Youth bands encouraged
🎸 Finalists advance to compete in November

Who’s ready to make some noise?

Come in to Wh***ey Roads Tucson TODAY from 9:00am - 12noon to claim your spot to perform. Or click the link to register for today’s slots or a future date. Registration fee: $50

Register your band for the Guardians of the Children Wild West Battle of the Bands. Compete in preliminary rounds for a chance to advance to the Finals.

06/20/2026

See you al there! Come out for a great time and great music. We will have raffle baskets available as well!

Come support us tomorrow!!! Saturday June 20th @ 12:45pm Wh***ey Roads Tucson For Guardians of the Children - Wild West Chapter Guardians of the Children (GOC) is a non-profit organization of motorcycle enthusiasts who act as advocates and support systems for children who have survived child abuse.

06/11/2026

🎸🔥 BAND SPOTLIGHT: PretendAZ 🔥🎸

We’re excited to welcome PretendAZ to the Guardians of the Children Battle of the Bands Preliminary Round!

Catch them live on July 11th at 1:00 PM at Wh***ey Roads as they compete for a chance to advance and showcase their talent on stage.

Come out, support local music, cheer on PretendAZ, and help us make this round a success!

📅 July 11
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Wh***ey Roads
🎟 Invite your friends and share this post!

Who will be there supporting PretendAZ? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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🚨 TUCSON! 🚨

PretendAZ is competing in the Guardians of the Children Wild West Battle of the Bands on July 11!

We'll be closing out the competition with a one-hour set starting at 1:00 PM. Come cheer us on, enjoy some live music, and help support an incredible organization dedicated to helping children and families in need.

🤘 We need all the support we can get—see you at Wh***ey Roads!

📅 July 11
🕐 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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06/07/2026

🎸 Guardians of the Children Wild West Chapter Monthly Meeting 🎸

Join us on Saturday, June 20 at 1:00 PM at Wh***ey Roads, 2290 W Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741.

Attendees are responsible for their own food and beverage purchases.

This meeting will also feature our Battle of the Bands: Road to the Main Event auditions! Come out and support local talent as bands compete for a chance to perform at the Guardians of the Children 15th Anniversary Battle of the Bands event.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about Guardians of the Children, who we are, and our mission to recognize and react to child abuse while providing strength, stability, and ongoing support to children and teens who have experienced abuse.

For more information, visit gocaz.org.

We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🤘🎶

When a child feels unsafe, we show up and stay. For 15 years, we’ve done exactly that for children across Tucson and the surrounding areas.

06/04/2026

🎸 Tucson bands, this one’s for you! 🎸

Think your band has what it takes to earn a spot on the big stage?

We’re looking for local talent to compete in the “Battle of the Bands: Road to the Main Event”, the preliminaries leading up to the Guardians Of the Children Wild West 15th Anniversary Battle of the Bands Main Event on November 14th, 2026.

🔥 4 elimination rounds
🔥 All ages welcome
🔥 Youth bands encouraged
🔥 $50 registration fee
🔥 One final lineup

Bring your originals. Bring your covers. Bring your energy. Most importantly, bring a show.

The bands that advance will earn a spot in the November Finals where they’ll compete for cash prizes and community exposure.

Whether you’re a seasoned local act or a newer band looking to get in front of a crowd, we’d love to hear what you’ve got.

The dates available to perform are as follows:

🎵 June 6 & 20
🎵 July 11 & 25

All four dates have time slots for you to choose from, 10am-2pm.

📍 Wh***ey Roads - Tucson
2290 W Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741

Scan the QR code on the flyer or register at the link below.

https://www.gocaz.org/battle-of-the-bands

Tag a band that needs to see this!👇🏼
Or save this flyer and send it to a band you know.

Please email [email protected] OR [email protected] for any questions you may have.

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05/22/2026

Guardians Of the Children Wild West is out on the golf course!

We sincerely appreciate the support and contributions of Mike Parvis at State Farm and Roadrunner Auto Glass for providing us with the visibility to further our mission. Thank you to Foothills Club of Tucson for the space at hole #17 and organizing such an impactful event as Chunk it for Charity.

Because your involvement, we are able to expand our outreach and continue serving the most vulnerable. We are grateful to stand alongside organizations that believe in this mission!

04/11/2026

🎉Join Us at the Family Fun Fair! 🎉

The Guardians of the Children are excited to be part of the Family Fun Fair at Reid Park’s Festival Area on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM!

Bring the whole family out for a day full of fun, including:
🎨 Face painting
🍔 Food
🎯 Games & activities
🪁 Kite making
🎁 Giveaways
📚 Helpful resources for families

📍 Location: 900 S. Randolph Way

Be sure to stop by our booth—kids can spin the prize wheel for a chance to win a toy! 🎡

We can’t wait to see you there for a day of fun, connection, and community! 💙

04/08/2026

🚨 April Update 🚨

Please note that we will not be holding our monthly meeting in April, as we will be participating as one of many vendors at the Pima County Fair from April 16–26 🎡

You can find us in Pima Hall, where members and Officers of Guardians of the Children will be available to answer any questions and share more about what we do.

Be sure to stop by and see us! We’ll have family-friendly raffles and games for the kids 🎉🎡

💙 Don’t forget, April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Together, we can raise awareness and stand up for the safety and protection of children.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there! 🎡