astroblast @ NXNE 2000

Hometown: Austin, TX

Background/Composition: The singer's slim black tie was pretty cool to look at and the drummer's insistence of looking down while playing gave a great view of future balding sites on his head. The bass player was simply . . . cool. It doesn't get any more indie than this.

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: 75

Comment: Opening with an instrumental was pretty cool, though it had two awkward tempo shifts in it.

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: G
Image: E
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: G
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: There was a little battle for supremacy between the vocals and the rest of the instruments at times. Otherwise, songs were mostly on the kick-ass side of things. astroblast played a solid set despite being in front of a very small comatose crowd.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: G
Level Of Participation: G
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: G
Organization: E
Audience Participation: E
Sound: G
Composition: G
Songs: E
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: I'm happy with the fact that unlike most bands with female singers, these guys don't play sissy rock.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: G
Sexiness: E
Haircut: E
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposible Fashion: G
Cool Equipment: E
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability: G
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: Talk about your cool gear. One guitarist was wielding the same kind of axe Dave Grohl uses. Though the singer stole the sexy spotlight with her cute red shirt and dark denim pants, the guys of the band were pretty hot themselves... you know, for guys.