Paul Collins was a founding member of two influential West Coast power-pop bands, the Nerves and the Beat. Here he performs four of his signature songs: "The Kids Are The Same," "Let Me Into Your Life," "All Across The U.S.A.," and "Hangin' On The Telephone." Accompanying Paul are Shawn Harrison, guitar/vocals; Dave Klug, drums; Tim Pollock, keyboards/vocals; and Rod Schwartz. bass. Recorded live 5/23/09 at the Thunderbird Cafe, Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh) PA. More info at thepaulcollinsbeat.com.