Sara Johnston @ NXNE 2006

Background/Composition: Ex-Bran Van 3000-er tries her hand at a softer side of rock/pop.

Grade: 70

Comment: She's having troubles eparating herself from her influences, and that's immediately apparent. She needs more invention and experimentation to leave a mark on our collective consciousness.

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
EyeContact: E
Pronounciation: G
Stage Presence: G
Stage Banter: G
Image: S
Appearance: S
Use Of Stage: S

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Apparently, Johnston thinks we'll be mezmerized by just the motion of her strumming fingers or her expressionless face. We're gonna need more oral/visual than that. Talk to us. Smile. Bend your knees, at least!

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: S
Problem Solving: G 
Teamwork: G
Work Habits: G
Organization: E
Audience Participation: G
Sound: N
Composition: G
Songs: G

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: She's got a great set of pipes, nice control and emotive songs, but once again, I'm wondering how this is different from the gazillion other singer-songwriters out there, and why I should care. I'm not going to care unless you make me care! Why does melancholy folk pop always have to be so fricken derivative? Oh, and nice feedback there, by the way.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: G
Problem Solving: G 
Teamwork: G
Sexiness: S
Haircut: S
Indie Rock Footwear: S
Nods To Disposible Fashion: S
Cool Equipment: G
Level Of Inebriation: N
Actual Ability: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Notice the low mark for "Inebriation"? I was surprised considering you're the "Drinking In L.A."gal. How ironic. FYI: You look like you just fell outta bed and decided to hide your femininity under those baggy jeans. We want you to walk the walk, and show us how much you enjoy every minute of it, forget modesty. The drunkguy down in front whistling like a freakazoid had more character and appeal.