Blinki @ NXNE 2000

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Toronto, ON

on May 9 2000

Rob Kingston (CHARTattack)

06/10/2000 1:00pm

Hometown: Vancouver, BC

Composition: Bubblegum pop composed of the traditional four piece: two guitars, bass and drums

Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectation
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: 72

Comment: With a name like Blinki how can you expect anything but straight ahead pop? You can't and you don't get it.

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

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: G
Pronunciation: G
Stage Presence: S
Stage Banter: G
Image: S
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: S
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step:
The best thing Blinki did was nothing wrong during the entire set. They just get on stage, play the songs and there isn't enough attitude to get them in any sort of trouble.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: G
Level Of Participation: G
Problem Solving: S
Teamwork: S
Work Habits: S
Organization: G
Audience Participation: S
Sound: G
Composition: G
Songs: G
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step:
There were a number of endearing things that Blinki put forward. However, as strange as this may sound, they did a very, yet oddly, passable reggae cover of Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry Be Happy" that not only made an impression on the audience but gives you a sense of what they bring to the table.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: G
Sexiness: G
Haircut: S
Indie Rock Footwear: S
Nods To Disposible Fashion: N
Cool Equipment: N
Level Of Inebriation: N
Actual Ability: S
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step:
This is by no means a slight to anyone, but Blinki is travelling a lot and has a good chance of catching on in the college/university tour circuit and becoming band like the Skydiggers: Always working, selling modestly, never getting any airplay, yet making a name for themselves to the extent that everyone seems to have at least heard the name.