T. Nile @ CMW 2007

Background/Composition: BC's Tamara Nile is a folky, jazzy singer-songwriter who comes from a family of musicians and has been performing live since she was 12 years old.

Grade: 63

Comment: Nile might have scored a much higher grade had she opened the night's festivities. Her performance was so low-key that she was completely overwhelmed by the capacity crowd. Her music is my no means terrible; this just wasn't the right setting for 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: E
Pronounciation: G
Stage Presence: N
Stage Banter: G
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: G

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Nile had a few dedicated fans sit down to watch her from the stage-front and she tried her best to chat between songs with them and the few people behind them who showed interest in the set.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Nile's material was decent enough, but she lacked the power to make the crowd pay attention.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: The few people in the crowd who were paying attention got excited when Nile was joined on stage by an upright bassist, but neither that, nor her banjo were enough to save the show from mediocrity.