Andrew Vincent And The Pirates @ NXNE 2003

Hometown: Ottawa, ON

Background/Composition: Three piece playing smart, lyric-driven rock.

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:83

Comment:
The band is fun, and the lyrics are very observant and intelligent, but this kind of music never really seems to take over the airwaves.

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

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact:E
Pronounciation:E
Stage Presence:G
Stage Banter:G
Image:G
Appearance:G
Use Of Stage:G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:  Stage banter was alright. A couple of SARS jokes thrown in, but sadly, no pirate-esque rhymining of SARS with "Aarrr." Vincent's pronunciation was dead on, essential considering the importance of his wordplay.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: E
Level Of Participation: G
Problem Solving:G
Teamwork:E
Work Habits:G
Organization:G
Audience Participation: E
Sound:G
Composition:E
Songs:E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Vincent and band played a straight up style of '70s rock, cribbing the occasional lyric and hook from Jonathan Richman, the Velvet Underground, the Sex Pistols and David Bowie. It all worked wonderfully together, especially with Vincent's keen eye for heartbreaking lyrical detail.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma:G
Problem Solving:G
Teamwork:E
Sexiness:G
Haircut:S
Indie Rock Footwear: S
Nods To Disposible Fashion: S
Cool Equipment:G
Level Of Inebriation: E
Actual Ability:E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:  Inebriation levels were off the charts, as Vincent took swigs from a bottle of whiskey and waved a beer around while trying to explain the importance of the setlist. Sexy haircut... Well, Vincent said the band should be renamed "Two Bald Guys and Fabio." Let's leave it at that.