Kung Fu Announces Toys For Tots Holiday Spectacular

By Scott Bernstein Sep 26, 2014 1:15 pm PDT

For the fourth year in a row, funk-fusion rockers Kung Fu will host a Toys For Tots Holiday Spectacular in their home state of Connecticut. This year, Kung Fu has extended the event to a two-night run taking place Friday, December 19 & Saturday, December 20 at Toad’s Place in New Haven.

So far Kung Fu’s efforts has helped to collect and donate more than $13,000 in new and unwrapped toys to area hospitals and organizations. This time around, they hope to collect an entire box truck full of toys to be donated to US Marines’ families, local hospitals and families in need this holiday season. Special guests for each show will be announced soon.

“Nothing compares to the feeling of delivering a thousand toys, four days before Christmas, to the families of children who might not receive a gift during the holidays,” said Todd Stoops, Kung Fu keyboard player, in a statement announcing the shows. “For the fourth year running, our band has the opportunity to give back to the community that fostered our creative efforts and dreams, while at the same time creating a forum for our hometown fans, friends, and family to do so as well. I couldn’t be more proud of this event!”

“This is a night to celebrate and give back,” added Tim Palmieri, Kung Fu guitarist. “It’s incredible, really. We have the time of our lives during the show and then when you think it can’t get any better, we get to play Santa to children who really need something to smile about. It’s truly something special, and we are so grateful to everyone who helps to make it a success.”

Tickets are available via Toad’s Place’s website.

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