I’m not going to lie…I was a little bitter when the Noise FM left Lawrence, KS this past August for Chicago. Yes, it was better for their career to make the move to the big city, but it meant that I lost one of my favorite things about Lawrence. Without the promise of frequent local shows from the trio, life just seemed a little more dull. But for those of you in a similar boat as me, fret not. The Noise boys have kept Lawrence in their hearts and are coming back for a benefit show. 
This Saturday, December 11, The Noise FM returns to the Bottleneck in Lawrence for the 2nd Annual Noise for Toys. Joining the formerly local rock act will be Cowboy Indian Bear, Quiet Corral, Hawley Shoffner (also formerly of Lawrence, but like the Noise FM, she moved to Chicago) and the ACBs.
This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than last year. If that line-up isn’t enough to draw you out on a Saturday night, Noise for Toys will feature door prizes, an ugly holiday sweater contest and lots of Christmas decorations to get you in the holiday spirit. Expect a fresh show with lots of new music. Rumor also has it that the Noise FM has whipped up a few special covers and surprise songs for the show, the ACBs just dropped a new album and Quiet Corral is releasing a new EP at this show.
And all the music, contests and fun aside, this show should be on everyone’s calendars because it is for a great cause. All proceeds from the door go to Douglas County’s Toys for Tots. Cover is $5 for 21+, $7 for under 21, or only $3 if you come with a gift donation for Toys for Tots.
The show starts at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, December 11 at the Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS. It is all ages. You can RSVP on Facebook here.
