Tacoma Redd @ NXNE 2006

Kathedral

Toronto, ON

on Jun 10 2006

Stephanie Joudrey (CHARTattack)

06/13/2006 11:30am

Background/Composition: They're a straight-forward rock band who pulled off the genre with some style.

Grade: 80

Comment: Tacoma Redd made radio rock interesting during their set by having just enough of their own sound to not blend in with every other band out there. The lead singer's voice is completely original and they've got the moves that show that they have been doing this for a long time.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Tacoma Redd used the stage like seasoned pros. The frontman played off the rest of the band and made sure they all got their time in the spotlight, even though he could have kept the attention on himself.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Together, Tacoma Redd make up the best type of band for these type of festivals. They're good enough that you want to hear their CD to find out if what they have to offer on disc and if it's anything like the original blend they offer live.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: They've got the style of any typical bar band. It works for them though, because if they were any other way it would seem forced. They didn't need the flashy clothes or guitars, because their energy onstage was more than enough.