Toolshed @ NXNE 2006

Background/Composition: Three white rappers and a DJ spinning behind them.

Grade: 69

Comment: Despite the poor turn up these three rappers were good and their humour about the sparse crowd (a handful of people) only made them more likeable.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: The threesome that is Toolshed played up the "crowd" great, making fun of everyone who walked through the door. It helped that they were friends with all of them. Since they were recording the set they pretended there was a full house.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: It was pretty hard to ignore the whole Beastie Boys comparison while watching them. Even their voices were fairly similar. These guys do have enough of their own style that they might be able to go somewhere, though.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Shockingly, there was very little in the way of blingy clothing. I understand that they're indie and may not be able to afford the high-end clothes, but it would have been nice them to at least look like they tried.