Jason Bajada @ NXNE 2006

Background/Composition: Solid singer/songwriter who blends all flavours of pop together.

Grade: 83

Comment: Bajada never fails to deliver. There's a unique sense of performer in him that immediately comes out on stage. He also gets the rock show formula. Some hard-hitting, gripping tunes paired with some softer stuff that required a little audience participation is really what it's all about, isn't it?

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: It's so much fun to sit through one of Bajada's set not only because his music is great, but also because he's so damn entertaining and really knows how to work a crowd.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Doing the circuit right now to promote his latest CD, Up Go The Arms, Bajada seemd to have picked up right where he left off with his crtitically acclaimed debut, Puer Dolor. His new material features the same rich harmonies and unique arrangements that separate him from the pack.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Why Bajada hasn't turned the corner and become more popular in Canada is beyond me. Maybe the release of his first video will get him some more exposure and make him a permanent fixture in the Canadian music scene.