If you’re searching for something to do after the big game, search no more. The Drummer, an alternative campus news magazine dedicated to expressing opinions and views from a progressive perspective, is having a fundraising concert at The Long Shot at 9 p.m. Saturday.

“We didn’t get full-funding from GSB last spring,” said Mark Ingles, editor of The Drummer. “It’s an attempt to make up for what we didn’t get.

“We’d like to see people come out and support alternative media.”

Ames’ very own Bone People are headlining the evening along with local duet, Soulswitch. The Bone People have been an Ames mainstay for quite some time, singer Deb Marquart and husband/guitarist Pete Manesis have been collaborating together for nine years, before adding Tony Stevens on congas.

“We usually try to do a couple of benefits a year,” Marquart said. “One of the reasons [we picked this benefit] is it provides this alternative voice; the more perspectives you can get on an issue, the better.”

Marquart and company plan to tie in some new originals they’ve been working on with their usual brand of originals and covers, but before they take the stage, Soulswitch will get things started.

Soulswitch features Main Stream Music owner H. Nord playing guitar and sharing vocals with percussionist Nancy Thiel Schnell. The two have been playing in bands together for nearly 10 years.

“We had been discussing a joint project for quite a long time,” Nord said. “It was really exciting when we finally played together.”

Nord describes their act as an acoustic, contemporary, rhythm and blues style. Soulswitch has recorded a demo containing the band’s most popular covers from a variety of acts including Sheryl Crow, Little Feat and Bonnie Raitt.

“We have just begun writing our own stuff and are amazed with what we’ve created,” Nord added. “The project has really been a rewarding experience for both of us.”

After only a few shows in Ames, Soulswitch are already establishing themselves as great performers. Following the band’s opening performance for The Mighty Plastisols last Friday at People’s, the duet was offered an opening slot with Opposable Thumbs and an FAC appearance at People’s this evening.

“We are really digging this scene,” Nord said. “We are both like little kids who are starting over with something new, both challenging and rewarding. It’s like we have flipped on a soul switch inside our bodies and are totally fresh on stage.”

The show starts at 9 p.m. and the $3 to $4 cover is by donation only. An ID is required. —with contributions by Scott Andresen.