The talk shows have been holding up their end of the musical bargain recently.  As usual there’s a lot we can do without, but check two of the better deliveries below.

First up on the David Letterman Show is Deer Tick (with Late Night horns) performing their song, Main Street, off of their new album “Divine Providence.”  We’ve written about lead singer, John McCauley, before in the context of Middle Brother’s last show at Soho, and loved Deer Tick’s last album and song, 20 Miles. Main Street is a great addition to their discography.  And nice suits and ties lads.  All.  Mod.  Cons.

Then check out Ra Ra Riot playing their song, Shadowcasting, on Jimmy Fallon.  Ya gotta love the violin and upright-cello supplemented attack on their power pop songs.