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Videos of the Day – week of 5/5

5/5 – here’s a new one from Juana Molina (check out this cool profile on her by Rookie)…the song title translates to “not without a guide”

5/6 – Willie Nelson has premiered a new video via RollingStone.com today. Catch the 80+ year old black belt at Lockn’ this Sept!

And Courtney Love is back with a new video today too!

5/7 – some Wednesday comic relief…Ben Folds, Weird Al, Daughtry & Liz Phair among others trying out for the Star Wars Cantina Band!?

College Humor says: “We partnered with Lucasfilm and YouTube on a trip back to Tatooine’s favorite hive of scum and villainy. Featuring in order Chris Daughtry, Ben Folds, Liz Phair, Reggie Watts, Mark McGrath, Jordin Sparks, Rick Springfield, Weird Al, Lisa Loeb, and mc chris.”

5/8 – Natalie Merchant has a new album out this week…this is the new video for “Ladybird”

5/9 – Bleeding Rainbow should be excellent tonight at The Tea Bazaar! And catch 2 great local acts on the bill too!

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