Marnie Mains @ CMW 2006

Hometown: Vancouver, BC

Background/Composition: Acoustic folk/blues sound featuring mostly Mains on the guitar supported by a backup singer and electric guitar.

Grade: 78

Comment: Marnie Mains is perfectly suited for the intimate set-up at the Free Times Cafe to showcase her singer/songwriter talents. She blends beautiful lyrics and vocals with smart, sensitive accoustic arrangements that had everyone gazing at her in awe.

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: S
Pronounciation: G
Stage Presence: G
Stage Banter: S
Image: S
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: The intimate setting of the back room at Free Times Cafe created a great backdrop for Marnie to woo the crowd with her presence and overall sexiness.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: G
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: G
Work Habits: G
Organization:E
Audience Participation: S
Sound: E
Composition: E
Songs: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: There's a sadness in Mains' voice that grips people and holds there attention like few performers can. Her arrangements are everything from tender to tragic. Fans of Angie Hart from the now defunct Frente will love Mains' style. (Yes, I know, it's a 15-year-old reference, but look it up, you might learn something.)

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: G 
Problem Solving: S
Teamwork: E
Sexiness: E
Haircut: E
Indie Rock Footwear: E
Nods To Disposible Fashion: G
Cool Equipment: S
Level Of Inebriation: N
Actual Ability: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: If classy but sultry, sexy singers are your thing, than Marnie Mains is all for you.