Event: Noise For Toys featuring The Noise FM, State and Madison, Archie Powell & The Exports and The Scissors
Venue: Beat Kitchen (2100 W. Belmont)
Date: Friday, December 16 @ 8:30
Tickets: $10 here BUT snag $5 tickets at the door with a packaged toy!

There are a few things I’m always ecstatic to support: local bands, awesome charity events, holiday spirit.
Some of you may remember the last time we paired up with The Noise FM, for that super exclusive rooftop event this past Summer. Alright that really has nothing to do with this event, I just like to remind people about that one time I did something besides go to music venues and dive bars with B.

Anyway, the amazing Noise FM guys are putting on this event with a few other awesome local groups and it’s supporting Toy for Tots which gives gifts to needy children. I know I’m not the only one who finds myself mysteriously in the toy aisle at Target with no recollection of how I got there. Well, typically one would have to mutter something about a niece and casually stroll out, but here’s your opportunity to actually buy the shiniest toy you see and make a local kid’s day. Phoebe Buffet once proclaimed that there is no selfless good deed, and well, the nut was right. Because, while you’ll feel all warm & fuzzy for getting in the holiday spirit and giving to charity, you also get to enjoy the potential best night of your life. Win, win, kids.

Also, the bands involved are highly encouraging holiday attire, and best dressed wins a prize pack from all the groups.

First read our interview with The Noise FM gents below, then hit your grandma’s holiday sweater collection, grab a ticket at the link above, pick out the toy your inner seven-year-old would kill for and tell your friends. Because, it would be a little awkward to go alone.

You’re welcome,

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Why should we come to your show?
Alex (Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard): Do it for the kids, god bless ‘em. All proceeds and toy donations collected at the concert will go straight to children of needy families in the Chicago area. You can rock and feel good about it. Best of all, it’s a 17+ show, so you don’t actually have to deal with any kids!
 
Are we more likely to cry or sweat?
Austin (Vocals, drums): More likely to cry or sweat at our show? Or just in general? Sweating is a must at a Noise FMshow; especially when we are accompanied by such awesome Chicago bands like on the December 16th bill. A common result of a Noise FM set is people tearing up from either how much they are sweating, or because of how intense our rock faces are.
 
What three emotions are audience members guaranteed to feel at this show?
 Alex: I predict utter joy followed by confusion and shame the next morning.
 
What will you be drinking onstage?
 Austin: A lot of homemade egg nog. Archie from Archie Powell and the Exports makes a mean egg nog. We are daring each other to chug egg nog throughout our sets to see who gets sick first. It’ll be fun.
 
Will you write and perform a song about The FiveThreeSix if we come?
Alex: We will write and perform a song for anyone who shows up. That’s our Noise FM guarantee. You heard it here first.
 
Which “12 Days of Christmas” gift would you like to receive most?
 Austin: 2 turtle doves. Or better yet just 2 turtles… we really like pets. 
 
Finish this sentence however you’d like: “Two elves walk into a bar…”
 Alex: We haven’t gotten to that level in Skyrim yet.
 
The best part about December in Chicago is…
 Austin: The beautiful weather… ugh. Nothing gets us in the celebrating mood like rain, clouds, fog, smog, ice, and extreme cold. Who doesn’t want that on their holidays?

Alright. We promised you contests and we’re going all out.
Next week kicks off Art Chicago (that’s right folks, this city ain’t all music) and the always chic Factio Magazine is hosting the official after party on Friday, April 29th. What does this have to do with us you ask? We were asked to find the perfect band for the event- upbeat, emerging Chicago talent with a fabulous vibe. Obviously we exceeded our duties and picked the amazingly talented Noise FM.

Now normally this would be the part where I peer pressure you to buy tickets, right? UNFORTUNATELY, this swanky soiree is invite only.
FORTUNATELY, we (exclusively!) have some tickets to give away.

Here’s all you have to do:
LIKE our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/TheFiveThreeSix
LIKE The Noise FM’s Facebook page www.Facebook.com/TheNoiseFM
Tag us both in a post with something charming and convincing (i.e. haikus, compliments, links to free iPads, etc.) added to something along the lines of “Hey The FiveThreeSix please pick me to go see The Noise FM at The Official Art Chicago After Party!”
Panicked? You can earn some extra credit a few other ways, too:
-Have your friends LIKE our pages as well and tag a post saying “Hey The FiveThreeSix and The Noise FM choose (your name) for the Art Chicago After Party ticket giveaway!”
-Tweet about the contest
-Have your friends follow us on twitter (@TheFiveThreeSix and @TheNoiseFM)
-other stuff

Easy, right?

Here are the event details:

Friday April 29th
From 6-8:30 you’ll enjoy complimentary cocktails on the rooftop of EnV Luxury Apartments where you will mix and mingle with Chicago elite (yes that includes Bridie and I) and catch a live Noise FM show.

Then, we’ll head to the after party after party (Hello! We’re living in an R. Kelly video) at Lumen Nightclub for more complimentary cocktails (courtesy of Corzo tequila), dancing and socializing.

How will you night end? With a mass text to your entire phone book: “Best. Night. Ever”

Oh, and your winning ticket comes with a +1, because we’re generous like that.

The winner will be announced early next week (Monday or Tuesday) so you only have a few days- GET MOVING and good luck! May the best suck up win!