Richard Burnett And The Broken Heroes @ NXNE 2003

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition: Three piece bluegrass with a sit-in weisenborn guitar player.

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:80

Comment:
I had seen this band years ago as Bread & Circus, was impressed by them then and am happy to see how they have progressed musically now. Burnett's refined vocals begs comparison to Ron Sexsmith and also speaks to his musical originality.

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:G
Image:G
Appearance:E
Use Of Stage:E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: It was obvious that Richard and his band have been gigging for years, as their relaxed stage presence was reflected. The Bull was a perfect venue for the melodic, yet often dark, sound of this ensemble.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: E
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving:E
Teamwork:E
Work Habits:E
Organization:E
Audience Participation: G
Sound:E
Composition:E Songs:E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:  It is difficult to draw musical comparisons that would do this group justice. Though comparisons that might seem obvious are Johnny Cash or Neil Young, his music draws on a broad landscape of Canadian artists. His talents, and the talent of his bass player and drummer, make for a truly unique sound.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Problem Solving:G
Charisma:G
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: They looked good and sounded better, with a fashion that was in no way disposable.