H-Burns @ CMW 2007

Background/Composition: Solo acoustic folk with a little soul.

Grade: 80

Comment: Comfortable like an easy chair.

Achievement of Rock 'n' RollExpectations
80-100: Exceeds skill and knowledge expectations, i.e. rocked us sohard we peed our pants.
70-79: Achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock 'n' rollstandard.
60-69:Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' rollstandard.
50-59: Demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limitedway.
00-50: Hasnot demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

Learning Skills: E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad Really

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: E
Pronounciation: E
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: E
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: G

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: H-Burns began his set with no preamble, just a little unassuming guy who climbed up on stage, and started going at it on an acoustic guitar. Though he greeted us afterwards, the stage banter was minimal. It didn't seem necessary, though. The set had a great flow. He brought some warmth into the smelly, basement-dank of the El Mo.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: The lyrics had a poetic twist, and his voice is mellow with a hint of whiskey. The guitar work was particularly admirable in its fingerpicking intricacies. This was showcased really well in a daring cover of Sun Kil Moon's "Salvador Sanchez."

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: H-Burns put on a really engaging and laidback performance. He gave off a great vibe that put the room at ease, which is an impressive feat for one person alone on a big stage in a mostly empty room.