Radical Dudez @ CMW 2006

Hometown: Kingston, Ontario

Background/Composition: Orchestral, offbeat indie rock with a unique spin.

Grade: 80

Comment:They're like new wave Weezer but with heart, wit and intelligence. The Radical Dudez may not look like the biggest party animals in the room, but they could aptly provide the music for one. So long as it was filled with sensitive boys and girls who like to draw pictures.

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
Pronounciation: G
Stage Presence: G
Stage Banter: G
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Lead singer Adam Bell has the sweet, soft type of voice that make nerd girls squirm in their seats and has the self-conscious stage presence of someone not fully comfortable being there, which makes him that much more endearing. The band needs to get out of the practice space mentality when playing a show though.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E 
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: G
Work Habits: E
Organization: E
Audience Participation: E
Sound: E
Composition: E
Songs: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Theirs is an extraordinarily fun sound made for the beach on a lazy Sunday morning. Inexplicably, it's somehow written by a bunch of guys more used to snowdrifts than drifting out on the ocean. Bouncing bass lines, catchy little guitar hooks and witty "into the great wide open" type of lyrics that seem hopeful and reflective make The Dudez a welcome addition to the Canadian musical landscape.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: S 
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: E
Sexiness: E
Haircut: E
Indie Rock Footwear: E
Nods To Disposible Fashion: E
Cool Equipment: E
Level Of Inebriation: S
Actual Ability: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: While playing a cover of "Love Hurts," the lead guitar suddenly cuts out just as the drummer cum guitarist is about to launch into the solo. What does he do? Sings it while pretending to play. Then, as the vocal solo finishes, the guitar problem is fixed and they launch right into the actual solo. Bloody brilliant. The Radical Dudez are a hugely fun live show that sounds like one hell of a good time.