Spookey Ruben @ CMW 2000

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition: Led by Spookey, this four-piece gives out a blend of quirky pop that has a dash of warped Joe Jackson to it. The band's keyboard player doubles on trumpet to shake things up a bit.

Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations
80-100: Band exceeds skill and knowledge expectations. Rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Band achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock 'n' roll standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' roll standard.
50-59: Band demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
Below 50: Band has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

Grade: 78

Comment: Spookey and his band play it tight and smart live, and have a whole range of different genres that they dabble in, but for the most part stick to slighty progressive pop. The musicians in Spook4y's band are of high calibre, and the songs are hummable, if not warped.

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

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: G
Pronunciation: E
Stage Presence: S
Stage Banter: G
Image: S
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Spooky is a gifted songwriter and his material comes of well onstage. He has a personable manner that reels the audience in and keeps them on his side. The band isn't much on image, but hey it's only music.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: E
Level Of Participation: G
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: G
Work Habits: G
Organization: G
Audience Participation: G
Sound: G
Composition: G
Songs: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:  Spooky has a great voice that can soar quite high at times and it blends well with the musical themes going on underneath. His voice is an aquired taste because it is so unique, but is warmed up to after a while. His dynamic range is the centrepoint of this band.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: G
Sexiness: S
Haircut: S
Indie Rock Footwear: S
Nods To Disposible Fashion: S
Cool Equipment: G
Level Of Inebriation: S
Actual Ability: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: The band plays very well and they seems that they really couldn't care less what they're wearing. Spooky is a definite musical underdog that keeps on truckin' at his own pace, creating whatever he may, wheather it appeals to the masses or not.