It’s Boston music turning into action.

The tragedy in Haiti has inspired countless artists to donate funds and make appearances in support of the recovery effort. While countries, corporations, businesses, and individuals are contributing what they can to the nation in need, artists around Massachusetts and the world have been holding benefit shows for the sake of raising money.

I attended one of these shows at the Middle East in Cambridge on Wednesday called “Kem Pa Sote: A Party To Benefit The Future of Haiti.” The show featured local bands Aloud and The Lights Out with a few popular DJs from local club nights.

By the end of the night an okay crowd had showed up, mostly students and friends of the artists, but I wonder what the turnout would have been like had the night been more publicized (and not on a Wednesday). Also, booking the Middle East for anything is not cheap and if the space wasn’t donated, I wonder how much of the proceeds were actually able to go directly to Haiti relief.

While it’s easier than ever to donate to a worthy cause through the web or even text message, it can even be entertaining if there’s live music involved.

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