Background/Composition:
This Peterborough, Ont. band’s tunes have been featured on shows like The City and Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
Grade: 76
Comment:
I was kind of confused why these guys were on the lineup. Toronto promoter Dan Burke’s known for picking high energy, grimy, down and dirty rock ‘n’ roll groups to play his shows. Squeaky clean Union City seemed to be the complete opposite of this.
Achievement of Rock ‘n’ Roll Expectations
80-100: Exceeds skill and knowledge expectations, i.e. rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock ‘n’ roll standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock ‘n’ roll standard.
50-59: Demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
00-50: Has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.
Learning Skills: E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad Really
Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: G
Pronunciation: G
Stage Presence: S
Stage Banter: S
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Despite being on relatively early (9 p.m.), Union City did their very best to engage the crowd, mentioning where they were from and their name several times. Their live show still needs a bit of work, but they seemed relatively confident in their abilities and it showed.
Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: N/A
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: E
Organization: E
Audience Participation: N
Sound: G
Composition: G
Songs: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Despite having been featured on such high-profile shows, there was little to nothing memorable in the band’s songs. They’re often compared to U2, but truthfully, their keyboard-heavy music has much more in common with Coldplay, which isn’t always a good thing.
Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: E
Problem Solving: N/A
Teamwork: E
Sexiness: S
Haircut: G
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposible Fashion: E
Cool Equipment: G
Level Of Inebriation: S
Actual Ability: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Singer/guitarist Matt Crowley is clearly obsessed with John, Paul, George and Ringo. He used a Rickenbacker with a “Rubber Soul” sticker on it all night, and his hair was all Scouser shag circa ’64. He was also decked out in a marching band jacket that would have made the Gallaghers giggle.
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