Record Hospital, the punk-rock division of the Harvard radio station is hosting a number of great bands that you’ve probably never heard of but if you like to mosh and discover new artists under the radar you should check it out. RH Fest, as it’s called, is open to the public as well.

RECORD HOSPITAL FEST 2010

FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 6 pm
at the Advocate, 21 South Street, Harvard Square
The Beets (NY)
German Measles (NY)
General Interest
1994! (PA)
Grown Ups (IN)
Arcing (Providence)
Pants Yell!
Gerty Farish (NY)

SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 5 pm
at the Democracy Center, 45 Mt. Auburn, Harvard Square
Nomos (NY)
Libyans
The Men (NY)
Confines
Folded Shirt (OH, members of Homostupids & Darvocets)
Boyfriends (PA)
Slasher Risk (NY)

The event is all ages, but no alcohol is permitted on site. There is a suggested donation of ten dollars if you’re to attend just one night and fifteen if you attend both. You can hear Record Hospital’s shows on WHRB 95.3 and check out their website here.

Mark your calendars for Friday, February 5th (don’t worry it’s after JT passes through the ‘bridge), at 8 p.m. at the Adams Pool Theater. The Harvard Diggers Society has put together a panel of students, much like the upcoming Harvard Things Big panel led by current professors. This event, appropriately named the Harvard Student Lecture Series requires no sign-up, ticket, or registration–you just have to show up and be the curious people that we know you are. Five students will be speaking and according to the publicity sent out via the Diggers it will be on subjects “like planes, democratic theory, television, and the origin of modern Hebrew.” For more information you can contact: harvarddiggers@gmail.com

you know you need to see them

With Freshman Parents’ Weekend looming in the near future, some of you might be looking for one final excursion out of Cambridge before Mom and Dad enthusiastically fill the role of the Proud Harvard Parent. As you’re currently scrambling to finish that paper, we understand that you might not have the time to look up awesomely fantastic omgz-that-was-so-amazing concerts. No worries, Harvard, we got your back.

This Thursday at 8pm, Playing for Change, “a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music” will be performing at Boston’s Orpheum Theater. Playing for Change has gained international fame with their YouTube slam dunk, “Stand by Me” which featured street musicians from across the world. In addition to “Stand by Me,” the group has produced several other videos including “One Love,” “Don’t Worry,” and “War, No More Trouble.” What’s amazing is that these videos were produced without the performers ever physically interacting. Not to be too melodramatic, but seriously man, this music is intense. What’s even more amazing though is the fact that on Thursday night we’ll be able to see international world class musicians only a few T-stops away. When you’re considering that performers, Titi Tsira and Louisa Mhlanga will be coming all the way from Guguutu, South Africa and Harare, Zimbabwe respectively the ride to Park Street just doesn’t seem that bad…

Check the clip to see how incredible Thursday night will be sure to be!

Photo and Video Courtesy of PlayingforChange.com

Banda Roncati performs outside the Science Center

Sick and tired of midterms and papers already?  Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Something new and completely different?  Yesterday, Banda Roncati helped students escape their worries with a performance in front of the Science Center.  Banda Roncati, a activist street band from Italy, performed their unique music to students and many others.  It was all part of HONK! Fest, an annual activist street band festival focused at Davis Square in Somerville.  Missed the action yesterday?  Don’t fear.  Most of HONK! Fest is coming to Harvard Square tomorrow, Sunday, to combine with the Harvard Square Oktoberfest and create a whole day of fun.  More info on Oktoberfest and HONK! Fest including schedules of the day follow after the break: Read the rest of this entry »