We have to fight for our right to party, people. Of course, the fight isn't so difficult when everywhere you turn there are free music festivals of sorts. It seems no matter which music genres you're interested in, you can find somewhere cheap to rock your socks off just around the corner. You could even pick something that's less your passion and more of an excellent reason to laugh with friends.
For example, I am not the world's biggest Eddie Money fan (get it? Money and Savvy Student?). I'm not sure you could even call me a casual fan of Eddie Money. However, I do know his top three greatest hits - as any 80s lover should. If you're in the dark on who the heck Mr. Money is, I bet you've still heard these: Take Me Home Tonight, Two Tickets to Paradise, and Baby Hold On. If you still have no idea, just Google. Mr. Money happens to be giving a free concert this Saturday, July 17th at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, and I have every intention of attending. There's nothing like rocking out to awesomely ridiculous 80s tunes with a handful of friends, out in the fresh air.
You can simply Google events in your area, but you may wish to narrow your search by looking at nearby venues you've heard of or fairs and festivals usually in your area during the summer. State Fairs often host free concerts, and if you're going to the fair anyway, why not take advantage? Also check with your favorite (non-satellite) radio station to see if they have free or discounted tickets available for upcoming events. At the festivals themselves, be sure to check with each vendor for discounts. I once scored two free tickets to the local Six Flags with this technique, from Time Warner Cable. Since a friend and I spent the day there for free, we could afford to treat ourselves to a concert there that night. (Day at a theme park = 5 flags. Day at a theme park chased by a concert that evening = 6 flags. More flags, more fun).
If your shindig is a bit of a drive, you could always look for local campgrounds to spend the night at afterward - a much cheaper alternative to hotels. You can find state campgrounds for as cheap as $10 per night versus more main stream parks that could cost upwards of $70 and we all know hotels can cost more that $100 per night, so that is a huge savings.
Be sure to look for local blogs with listings of cheap events. Boston's example: Cheap Thrills Boston.
Feel free to let us know about upcoming free events you’ve heard about at sfs@brandeis.edu, and we’ll post your suggestions here.
As always, Thanks!
Savvy Student
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For example, I am not the world's biggest Eddie Money fan (get it? Money and Savvy Student?). I'm not sure you could even call me a casual fan of Eddie Money. However, I do know his top three greatest hits - as any 80s lover should. If you're in the dark on who the heck Mr. Money is, I bet you've still heard these: Take Me Home Tonight, Two Tickets to Paradise, and Baby Hold On. If you still have no idea, just Google. Mr. Money happens to be giving a free concert this Saturday, July 17th at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, and I have every intention of attending. There's nothing like rocking out to awesomely ridiculous 80s tunes with a handful of friends, out in the fresh air.
You can simply Google events in your area, but you may wish to narrow your search by looking at nearby venues you've heard of or fairs and festivals usually in your area during the summer. State Fairs often host free concerts, and if you're going to the fair anyway, why not take advantage? Also check with your favorite (non-satellite) radio station to see if they have free or discounted tickets available for upcoming events. At the festivals themselves, be sure to check with each vendor for discounts. I once scored two free tickets to the local Six Flags with this technique, from Time Warner Cable. Since a friend and I spent the day there for free, we could afford to treat ourselves to a concert there that night. (Day at a theme park = 5 flags. Day at a theme park chased by a concert that evening = 6 flags. More flags, more fun).
If your shindig is a bit of a drive, you could always look for local campgrounds to spend the night at afterward - a much cheaper alternative to hotels. You can find state campgrounds for as cheap as $10 per night versus more main stream parks that could cost upwards of $70 and we all know hotels can cost more that $100 per night, so that is a huge savings.
Be sure to look for local blogs with listings of cheap events. Boston's example: Cheap Thrills Boston.
Feel free to let us know about upcoming free events you’ve heard about at sfs@brandeis.edu, and we’ll post your suggestions here.
As always, Thanks!
Savvy Student
