Danko Jones @ CMW 2008

The Horseshoe Tavern

Toronto, ON

on Mar 7 2008

David Missio (CHARTattack)

03/08/2008 3:00pm

BACKGROUND/COMPOSITION: Danko Jones is still the man, but for a festival shows like this, I wouldn't mind seeing the band tuning their own instruments and forgoing the "entrance music." That aside, why on earth is Danko Jones still playing these festivals? He's like a student who does really well in school, seems really smart, is involved in all the extracurricular activities, but has been inexplicably mired in grade 12 for the past 10 years.

Grade: 90

Comment:Danko Jones rocks.

Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations
80-100: Exceeds skill and knowledge expectations, i.e. rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock 'n' roll standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' roll standard.
50-59: Demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
00-50: 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
Pronunciation: E
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: E
Image: E
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: 
Danko Jones had the Horseshoe eating out of his hands.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: E
Organization: E
Audience Participation: E
Sound: E
Composition: E
Songs: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep:
A Danko Jones set may not be the most "musical" thing on earth, but it's hard, it's fast, it's emotional and there's more headbanging by one man than an entire sea of metalheads. Jones actually singing is new, but new is always good.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: E
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: E
Sexiness: E
Haircut: E
Indie Rock Footwear: E
Nods To Disposible Fashion: E
Cool Equipment: E
Level Of Inebriation: E
Actual Ability: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: 
Danko's visits are always welcome and, now that he's pushing his vocals beyond the barking swagger of a man in control, it's exciting to see what he'll come up with next.