The Paul F. Tompkins Show Mar. 25

Shot Live at the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles California, March 25th, 2010.
Thanks To/ Featuring: Paul F. Tompkins, Dave "Gruber" Allen, Ted Leo, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer, Sean and Sara Watkins, "Weird" Al Yankovic, Ed Helms, Eban Schletter, Mark Rivers, Todd Spahr, Brandon McCulloch, Ken Crosby, Michael, Jesse Robert Lincoln, Matthew and Flannagan at Largo.
Uploaded with the permission of the Show's Producers.

[@kimberleygrace247]

Oh damn. Just when I thought I couldn't love PFT more, he sings a sweet song to his Janie!

[@danberkman8227]

Paul F. Tompkins doing a Pogues cover with Ted Leo and Weird Al? My fever dreams have become real - and I love it

[@weareewancameron]

there is something truly transcendent about people from various different backgrounds/situations getting together and performing a song. one of life's joys in it's purest form.

[@timothymcaleer6480]

Something that a lot of musicals seemed to pick up on.

[@oenthusiast]

When Al isn't trying to be funny you realize what a powerful and expressive singer he can be, even just singing backup.

[@oc1285]

My buddy, Mark, and I were at this show. If you're in the L.A. area, check on the Largo website. If you see that the Paul F. Tompkins Show is on the schedule, BUY A TICKET... AND ONE FOR A FRIEND! You'll be happy that you did, and it'll make you a better person.

[@sigmalives]

This brings me a lot of joy

[@algonacchick]

I did a search to find this after a few friends were talking about this performance on twitter tonight. First time seeing this, and I loved it!! How fun!

[@tommccann3273]

The focus and intensity on Weird Al's face at :45 are AWESOME.

[@rickpease2799]

Weird Al is a tremendous talent. Great accordion player, pretty good singer. Gets the fuck away when the violin solo happens.

[@Candypirate11]

I've had a kind of cry-y day, and this made me tear up. Again.

[@neilmahoney]

Me too! Every time!

[@inasimplerhyme]

My first Paul F. Tompkins show!!! Thank you!!!

[@neilmahoney]

You're welcome! I hope you've been able to see many more shows at Largo since!

[@inasimplerhyme]

I have! Though I've now moved out of state, I took advantage of my time while there.

[@timmasterson5231]

How have I never seen this before?!

[@toastergoboomyai]

Some of the awesomest people in the world doing two of the awesomest songs in the world. MAN would that show have been fun.

[@badmovebaker]

This is fabulous - I love watching PFT react to Gruber.

[@bobofriend2]

Anyone else notice Ed Helms on the banjo?? Lol

[@Jourreve]

This just made my day.

[@Halo1Rox]

I'm a little uneasy about hearing Al sing serious music. haha! He is so cool!

[@ThePbdrum]

that was actually really entertaining

[@sethoakes3795]

who else noticed ed helms on the banjo?

[@ludovica36]

Awesome!!

[@trintube68]

Yay, I was there!

[@CRneu]

I didn't think I could love PFT anymore, then he goes and does this shit.

[@stoytashaan]

Patton Oswalt on acoustic.

[@neilmahoney]

you are incorrect.

[@merrittfan]

WHY IS THIS NOT THE MOST VIEWED THING ON KZbin!?

[@MikeMeehan]

cuz it's just for us!

[@annmcl]

Charming!

[@latinhouseparty]

Hey my brain concert got to the internet. Thanks computers.

[@dementomstie]

Unfortunately as cool as that would be I think that's Sean Watkins, since Paul names everyone at the end and doesn't mention Patton. He looks almost exactly like Patton, but I know they're friends and he'd give Patton the same treatment he gives Al, an extremely enthusiastic shout.

[@neilmahoney]

you are correct.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Is that a reel at the end? What a fantastic ditty!!

[@cheezitstandard]

THIS IS IMPORTANT... Is that old man with the beard in Love?

[@neilmahoney8135]

Hi There! Thanks for taking a look at our clip. The bearded penny whistle player is Dave “Gruber” Allen. I do not know if he was in the phenomenal Paul Rust show Love, but he is an accomplished actor!

[@jeremyhaag7334]

He was in Love. He was also the guidance counselor in Freaks and Geeks!

[@neilmahoney]

This is pretty great though, right?

[@mlkohs]

thumbs up if you came from weird al's twitter!

[@schugs99]

Steven likes it!

[@patricklynch9048]

the only thing is AL mic is a bit hot

[@neilmahoney]

The audio is from the board feed in-house. There was no control after the fact to manipulate individual channels. It is unfortunately reliant upon each performer's proximity to their microphone.

[@andrewhouk6038]

Love it when music stands are used. Contemporary musicians actually reading music? I will be so disappointed if stands are used to hold lyrics only.

[@ktb636]

Oh man, Mr. Rosso's gettin old.

[@OffhandDelivery]

wait a minute.... this isn't funny?

[@alisaurus4224]

OffhandDelivery No, it is merely musically excellent.