Performance of the Day - Philip Phillips, Superstition and Thriller

I watched American Idol last night.  Sue me.  I was stunned by the last person of the night, Philip Phillips (yes, that's actually his name).  When he picked up his guitar to play Thriller, it hit me.  The guy is a young Dave Matthews.  The way he plays, the way he makes weird faces when he sings, the way he can't help but move his feet, the way he moves his hands unbelievably awkwardly without his guitar, his flip flops.  Everything about this kid screams Dave, although I much prefer Dave's voice.

And, in comparison, here is a young Dave Matthews:

I'd be willing to bet anything this kid pulls out a Crash cover in Hollywood.  Put it in the books.