The Colour Of Soul @ NXNE 2000

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition: 5-piece super soul funk outfit. Drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, horns.

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: 89

Comment: Dance, dance, dance. And maybe a few "Woohoo!" shout-outs. That's all you wanna do while watching The Colour of Soul. An all-out funk and soul onslaught with hair-on-the-arms raising saxophone solos. These guys instantly get the audience up and dancing.

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

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: E
Pronunciation: E
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: E
Image: E
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: E
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: Funny interludes by lead man/saxophonist keep the crowd smilin' while they're dancing. These guys have the look of late night talk show band with all their instruments. Kudos for playing the short, all-out instrumental "Goodnight, thanks for coming out!" jam to lead the set off.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: E
Level Of Participation: G
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: E
Organization: E
Audience Participation: E ("N" for people who hated it)
Sound: E
Composition: G
Songs: G
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: Tight musicianship here. These guys look like pros up there. The soulful funk of their music is so infectious even this dance geek was able to get down and look half decent. Their "slow jams" were just sexiness personified.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: E
Sexiness: E
Haircut: E
Indie Rock Footwear: N
Nods To Disposible Fashion: G
Cool Equipment: G
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability: E
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: Front man oozes charisma as he kept the crowd amused between sets with his ramblings. No indie rock footwear for these guys as they opt for the more appropriate slick, late night show band look. Many thank yous to the band for makin the ladies get up and "shake their thang." Thank you.