Rock For Vets

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Tonight at Shank Hall British Invasion: Substitute (The Who tribute), and Shattered (Rolling Stones tribute) play a benefit for Guitars for Vets, a local Milwaukee-based non-profit organization that 'enhances the lives of ailing and injured military veterans by providing them with guitars and music instruction.'

Through self-expression and the healing power of music, it is our intent to restore the feelings of joy and purpose that can be lost after suffering trauma.

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