Jenn Grant @ CMW 2007

Background/Composition: Jenn Grant's post-Golden Dogs timeslot could have been the kiss of death. Good thing she's so damn charming.

Grade: 82

Comment: Jenn Grant and her band display that dreamy, desperate brand of folk pop that brings to mind Sarah Harmer, but on caffeine pills.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Jenn Grant has no problem communicating to her audience, instantly endearing first herself and then her music to the notoriously shoe-gazing Toronto set.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Though you can sometimes hear a little bit of Feist in her work, Grant is a unique specimen on the folk pop circuit. Strong vocals and interesting musical arrangements helped Grant to end off CMW in fine fashion.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Grant has the ability to appeal to the folk set while having great radio potential. Her recent involvement with The Heavy Blinkers should push this Maritimer into everyone's playlist soon.