Wil @ CMW 2007

Background/Composition: Immediately reminiscent of Ryan Adams, with maybe a bit of Hayden, Wil's electro-accoustic approach to his guitar is striking and his clear booming voice impressive, but it was the slide guitar of "Honey Pie" that finally won us over.

Grade: 79

Comment: Wil sometimes leans heavily on the country influences of his past, but with some folk and rock thrown in, and a beautiful horn accompaniament, this is country the indie set doesn't have to shy away from.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Wil is one of those big smiling, happy-to-be-here types that make it easy to like him for just enjoying himself so much.

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: Wil and Ryan Adams should for real go on tour together. "Honey Pie" was by far the song of the set and one of the best songs of the night, and what is normally a two-piece, guitar-drum outfit, Wil had the opportunity to really kick up some dust.

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: G
Actual Ability: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Wil has some great on-stage enthusiasm and an obvious love for the music he gets to play. I'd be very interested to see his stripped down set for some of the more low-fi approach to these songs.