Video: Voldemort Can't Stop the Rock by Harry and the Potters

Happy Monday to you all! I hope you had a relaxing weekend -- I watched lots of movies, ate a big ol' stack of pancakes and bought a fancy dress, ...

Harry and the Potters are playing tonight at the Wonder Ballroom. I've seen them twice before, and you just can't beat this band for the sheer fun of their live show. (I know some of you have seen them, back me up here.) They are funny, self-aware about their goofiness, and write hooky, low-fi pop songs about... you know, wizards and shit. They also like hot dogs . Paul DeGeorge, AKA Harry Potter, Year 7, was kind enough to answer some questions via email: Mercury : Not to put [...]

Harry and the Potters. Uncle Monsterface. Math the Band. They're on tour now as part of the Unlimited Enthusiasm Expo, and hitting San Francisco tonight. But beware, they might not be the bands for your kids, especially if the youngsters have been soaking in the saccharine nightmare of Hannah Montana. Scratch that: They might be perfect for your kids if they've been soaking in the saccharine nightmare of Hannah Montana. From "Voldemort Can't Stop the Rock" -- which is about "sticking it to the man!" as lead singer [...]

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