/ SPORTS / THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / KANSAN.COM
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STAGE PRESENCE // THE NOISE FM
>Local musicians, feel free to swoon.
The boys are back in town. The boys of The Noise FM, that is, who haven't returned to Lawrence since their move to Chicago in August. This fun-loving, indie-rock band will be back Dec.11 to play the second annual Noise for Toys benefit show.
Vocalist and guitarist Alex Ward says the band members relocated to Chicago to leave their comfort zone and find new challenges. But he says they look forward to reconnecting with the small-town feel of the Lawrence music scene.
Ward and his bandmates, Austin Ward and Oliver Mosier, came up with the idea for the Noise for Toys benefit show last year. All of the proceeds from the show, which drew a crowd of more than 250 people, went directly to Douglas County Toys for Tots, who then spent the money on toys for children in the community.
"Everyone is willing to collaborate and support each other, and that's something that we were very proud to be a part of," Ward says.
This year, Ward says he wants the show to
be even bigger and better, complete with prize giveaways and an ugly holiday sweater contest. Local artists Hawley Shoffner, Cowboy Indian Bear, Quiet Corral and The ACB's will join the Noise FM for this all ages benefit show, and the cost is only $3 for those who bring an unopened toy donation.
"We just want everybody to have a really good time. It's a big Christmas party with really good bands, and all of it's for a really good cause," Ward says.
Noise for Toys will be at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Bottleneck.
| LAMANDA SORELL |
A homecoming for a cause! After leaving for Chicago in August, the Noise FM returns to play in the second annual benefit concert for the Toys for Tots program in Lawrence.
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