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Videos of the Day – week of 10/24/16

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Videos of the Day – week of 10/24/16
Posted on by Bob Uehlein

10/24 – Yesterday Weird Al Yankovic celebrated a birthday…check our Corner Lounge page for our quick backstage at Bonnaroo visit with Weird Al a few years ago!  His new video features the wonders of Auto-Tune and is very timely, with footage from the last Presidential debate…

10/25 – Maria Taylor has a new album coming in December…the new single doesn’t have a video yet, but does feature Conor Oberst, as does the album trailer

10/26 – Philadelphia’s Purling Hiss has a new album out on Drag City Records.  They’re kinda known for their loud, shreddingness, but their new single brings the catchy, jingle-jangle. Here’s the new video…

10/27 – The Cactus Blossoms feature Minneapolis brothers with a very Everly kinda sound…see ’em open for Lucius Saturday at The Jefferson, Welcomed by The Corner!  Dress as your favorite duo or pair to try for great prizes from The Jefferson!

 

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