The Beatles.

Paul McCartney's show-stealing closing performance at the Grammys has put me in a Beatles groove this week. Which consequently has reminded me (again) how absolutely incredible those four kids from Liverpool were. And, finally, how much I love the Beatles and their music.

I love that Paul performed selections from the medley that closes out Abbey Road – I thought it was a perfect ending to the night. Check it out here (and keep in mind that Paul is almost 70!) The guitar jam session with Paul, the Boss, Dave Grohl & others was also pretty special.



My Beatlemania this week also led me to these gems that I want to post so as to not forget:

High Highs Live

I saw the High Highs live last week at Pianos, a small venue on the Lower East Side here in New York City. I've been following these guys for the past few months and have really loved their self-titled four song EP. I liked it enough that it made my list of top ten albums of 2011 (which I'll have to post about soon).

Overall I was extremely impressed with their live set and really love their overall sound and style – simple guitar, keyboard & percussion with a focus on vocals and beautifully simplistic two part harmonies weaved throughout. Think Simon & Garfunkel meet 2012, with a drummer. Or something similar...

I had a chance to speak with Jack, the lead singer/guitarist in between opening sets and he couldn't have been cooler. He's originally from Australia and came to NYC a couple of years back to pursue music, currently living in Brooklyn and working at a studio during the day. He was very humble and appreciative that I'm a fan. Made me like them even more.

Their album drops later this month, or so Jack told me. I don't know any details beyond that...

Here's a video I took on my phone of "Open Season." Enjoy!

Moth & The Flame

Kudos to little bro Cole for putting these guys on my radar. Shout out to Provo, UT and the beautiful music of Moth and the Flame!

Very cool video as well (or should I say cold?).