The Flairs @ NXNE 2003

Hometown: Vancouver, BC

Background/Composition: Former members of Tuuli and Bif Naked turn down the pop, turn up the rock.

Comment: The band had a great sense of humour and rocked the tiny Cameron House to the ground.

Achievement of Hip-hop 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 hip-hop standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches hip-hop standard.
50-59: Band demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
Below 50: Band has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

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

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact:E
Pronounciation:E 
Stage Presence:E
Stage Banter:E
Image:E
Appearance:E
Use Of Stage:E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
The Flairs commanded the attention of everyone in the room, despite playing the latest time slot on the last day of the festival and after a significant delay due to technical difficulties setting up. The fact that their presence overcame all these problems is a testament to the band's power.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E
Cooperation With Others: E 
Problem Solving:G
Teamwork:E
Work Habits:E
Organization:G
Audience Participation:
G Sound:E
Composition:E
Songs:G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Expectations for The Flairs were high, and they met the challenge. Their music rocks much harder than any of the members' previous bands. As their first song stated "[they] know how to rock and [they're] ready to roll." The only complaint was that the bass was a bit too loud, overpowering the rest of the music.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma:E
Problem Solving:S
Teamwork:E
Sexiness:E
Haircut:E
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposible Fashion: E
Cool Equipment:E
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability:E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Charisma was off the charts, with all the hair-shaking action you would expect from a bunch of experienced rock and roll women. After repeated cries from the audience for their version of "Taking Care Of Business," The Flairs instead ended their too short set with a cover of Skid Row's "18 And Life."