imPURE @ NXNE 2000

Hometown: Vancouver, BC

Background/Composition: Two piece band with a drum machine

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: 84

Comment: An addition of a drummer to the band would be a good thing. A lot of the music is heavily influenced from their former band, Pure. The crowd became wild as soon as they played a few familiar sounds of "Anna" from Pure's "Generation Six Pack" before the sound manager at the B-Side wouldn't let them play overtime. All in all, they seem energetic and ready to start fresh with new poppy sounds and Jordy's high pitched vocals.

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

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: E
Pronunciation: G
Stage Presence: G
Stage Banter: G
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: S
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: The communication between Todd and Jordy is strong. Years of experience has helped these guys to perform well with confidence. The venue wasn't a great place for sound, but imPURE seemed to pull through and put on a good show.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: G
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: G
Organization: G
Audience Participation: G
Sound: G
Composition: G
Songs: G
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: It was hard to really become involved with the show because they were only on for a short amount of time - a little over a half hour. As soon as they started warming up to the crowd, they had to end their set.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: G
Sexiness: E
Haircut: G
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposible Fashion: S
Cool Equipment: G
Level Of Inebriation: G (Leading to N)
Actual Ability: E
Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step: imPURE are sure to become a success with their confident attitudes and knowledge of how a band actually works. With a little more organization and a debut CD to put out on the market, they may have the chance to achieve high musical status.