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20 Most Awesomely Bad Moments in the "We Are the World" video

When all these music superstars got together, their hearts were in the right place, their cause as sound as ever, and, over the years, their epic song has raised over $63 million to aid Africa. But that doesn't mean we can't make fun of them...  read more

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Phosphorescent Announces Tour

It must be nice being Willie Nelson. Not only do you get the universal "Hey, look! It's Willie Nelson!"-type of attention, but you get full albums dedicated to you. It's like being the Queen of England, except the music is actually, you know, praiseworthy....  read more

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21 Songs About Booze: A Playlist in Honor of 95-Year-Old Bartender Angelo Cammarata

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Above: Prohibition, what a waste. Angelo Cammarata, 95, is the world's longest-running bartender. He's literally been serving since a few minutes after prohibition ended in 1933—he's even in the Guinness Book and Jim Beam's Bartender Hall of Fame for his longevity slinging suds. Of course, there's more to being a barkeep than pouring drinks. As this man has presided over his family business—no-frills neighborhood bar Cammarata's Cafe in West View, Pa.—for the better part of the last century and into the new millennium, he's also been a friend and counselor to his devoted regulars. Now, Cammarata plans to retire, and...  read more

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Willie Nelson and Band of Horses Head to Hawaii for MySpace Secret Show Tomorrow

There's something a bit off-putting about connecting with a 77-year-old man on MySpace. But the unease is lessened knowing said older gent is Willie Nelson. And tomorrow, your online Nelson connection will pay off: Willie will perform a "secret" MySpace show live from Maui with Band of Horses....  read more

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Wilco, Jason Mraz, Phosphorescent Added to Farm Aid Lineup

For 29 years, music-and-food fest Farm Aid has been raising money and awareness for America's farmers. This year's concert, held in Maryland Heights, Mo. on Oct. 4, is shaping up to be quite an addition to the festival's rich history....  read more

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Phosphorescent Meets Willie Nelson, Will Perform on His Sirius XM Radio Channel Tonight

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After showing his appreciation for music legend Willie Nelson by releasing To Willie and touring during the Spring in support of the covers album, it seems like all of his hard work has paid off and Phosphorescent frontman Matthew Houck has finally met his musical hero....  read more

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Dylan, Nelson and Mellencamp Tour Ballparks in Summer

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Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, a trinity of music legends, have announced they'll be setting out on a Summer concert circuit of Minor League ballparks. While Dylan has been playing ballpark shows since 2004, this will be the first year the three will perform together in the diamond, though they've shared the stage in other settings....  read more

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Willie Nelson: Naked Willie

Despite being on the far side of 70...  read more

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Bob Dylan, The Dead top old-school Rothbury line-up

"Attending the inaugural Rothbury music festival was like spending four days inside a psychedelic Disney film."So wrote Paste correspondent Andrew Leahey as he descended into the madness of last year's Rothbury Festival. Located in the hinterlands of Western Michigan, the eco-minded fest instantly made a name for itself with a truly immersive four-day experience....  read more

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Phosphorescent takes Willie on the road again

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Phosphorescent will embark in a month-long tour across the U.S. starting Feb. 26 in Massachusetts, in support of the band's Willie Nelson covers album, To Willie....  read more

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