Greg Hobbs @ NXNE 2003

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition: Four piece folk country act fronted by the Toronto native.

Comment: Strictly a by-the-numbers folkster good but especially great.

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:G
Pronounciation:E
Stage Presence:G
Stage Banter:G
Image:G
Appearance:G
Use Of Stage:G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
It was obvious from the onset that Hobbs was a musical veteran and that this festival was just another Toronto gig for him. Though no folk music barriers were broken during his set, he offered a solid performance.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: G
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving:G
Teamwork:G
Work Habits:E
Organization:G
Audience Participation: G
Sound:G Composition:G
Songs:G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Being a folk country musician the obvious comparisons to make would to Bob Dylan or Johnny Cash. Hobbs lyrics evoke interesting tales of love and loss without preaching at his musical audience.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma:G
Problem Solving:G
Teamwork:G
Sexiness:G
Haircut:G
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposible Fashion: G
Cool Equipment:G
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability:G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Hobbs looked the part, free from pretension. He played a solid set that was eventually well received by the audience.