God’s Outlaw Plans Benefit Show to Aid Homeless Veterans

Benefit concert poster. Photo courtesy of God s Outlaw. Since its formation in 2002, God s Outlaw has been Milwaukee s go-to rebel outlaw country music band. Big Smith s vocals, E-Man s guitar, Smokie s drums and Sawboss s upright bass are well-known for both their original songs and tributes to country renegades like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams. While those are not the band members real names, their commitment to a cause is. On Saturday, Nov. 14, God s Outlaw will host a benefit show for the Wisconsin Homeless Veterans Initiative (WHVI) at Club Garibaldi in Bay View. The concert includes a supply drive, where concertgoers are encouraged to donate wintertime essentials for homeless veterans, including new socks, gloves, knit hats, hand warmers, thermal underwear and toiletries. Food items such as beef jerky and protein bars and $10 to $25 grocery store gift cards are also accepted. The night will feature covers and original songs alike. Big Smith, whose real name is