KKDM’s upcoming “Holiday Fourplay” benefit concert will be a special evening for guitarist Charlie Paulson, whose band Goldfinger will grace the stage for the second holiday show in two years for the station.

Paulson was homeless for three years before joining the band and is happy to be helping out the homeless in Iowa.

“There’s nothing wrong with charity shows,” Paulson said. “It all comes back around in the end. I have firsthand experience at this.”

KKDM’s annual holiday concert, dubbed “107.5’s Holiday Fourplay,” will help benefit the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Emergency Food Pantry.

Slated to perform along with Goldfinger are Bloodhound Gang, The Urge and the Des Moines band Slipknot, who will be opening the show.

With an admission of only $1.07 and two nonperishable food items, concert-goers will not only be giving food to the needy, but will be receiving loads of music in return.

“It’s a way to help others in Iowa that are less fortunate,” daytime radio personality Sophia John said.

Aside from helping the needy, KKDM has other reasons for hosting the show.

“We wanted to do a show for the listeners, thanking them for everything,” John added. “This concert will let everyone in the whole country know that in Iowa we have people who care, and people who love music and will do whatever it takes to get it.”

As if hosting a dirt cheap concert for listeners weren’t enough, KKDM has a special bonus for those attending. “We’ll be giving away packets of about three CDs as Christmas presents to listeners as well,” John said.

KKDM has built a strong reputation for promoting local bands along with bringing national acts to central Iowa. The station’s publicity for Slipknot has helped the band tremendously.

Slipknot recently signed to a major record label, but as lead drummer Nathan said, “We’re not allowed to talk about details. Our management and lawyers are keeping us tight-lipped.

“We’d only do this kind of concert for KKDM because they’ve done more than any other radio station for the local music scene,” Nathan added.

As far as playing for charity is concerned, Jerry Jost of The Urge commented, “It’s close to Christmas, and you always gotta do stuff to help. I think we’re in a position to do just that.”

The Urge just finished recording the band’s upcoming album and its members are glad to be touring again.

“We’ve always done really well in Iowa,” Jost said. “It’s a great place and a good opportunity to showcase our music.”

All of the bands at “107.5’s Holiday Fourplay” have volunteered to play the show for free, which had Bloodhound Gang bassist Evil Jared, a name he earned by pissing in people’s beers when they weren’t looking, joking, “It must be a mistake by our poor management. Do we get some of the food, too?”

This will be Bloodhound Gang’s last show before the group heads back to the studio to work on a follow-up to the critically acclaimed “One Fierce Beer Coaster.”

“We’re glad to come back to Iowa for our going-out show. It’s gonna be great. We’ll be drunk off our asses, but the drunker the better, right?” Jared said.

Paulson, who performed at People’s Bar and Grill last month along with Save Ferris and The Aquabats, also is excited about being back in Iowa.

Goldfinger currently hold the record for the most live shows performed in one year with the 382 from last year.

“Iowa’s great. All over the country kids seem the same, but in Iowa we notice the subtle differences. The Iowa crowds come from the farthest places in the state just to see us,” Paulson said.

KKDM’s annual holiday show has grown massively since the station went on the air over two year’s ago. The first holiday show featured Sister Machine Gun entertaining for charity, while the second show brought Goldfinger and Sister Soleil to town.

This year, with four bands gearing up to jam for a good cause, the show promises to be a success. “It’s gonna sell out,” John said.

“107.5’s Holiday Fourplay” begins at 2 p.m. on Dec. 20 at SuperToad in Des Moines.