The Green Hour Band @ NXNE 2008

Gladstone Hotel

Toronto, ON

on Jun 13 2008

Erin Bell (CHARTattack)

06/14/2008 1:30pm

BACKGROUND/COMPOSITION: The Green Hour Band are four lads in tight jeans who deliver '60s-infused psychedelic power pop influenced by The Who, The Rolling Stones, and early Pink Floyd.

Grade: 89

Comment: The band's carefully cultivated '60s image and sound are delivered so convincingly that you'd think you had travelled back in time to the summer of love.

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: G
Image: E
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep:
The band sport tight pants, tight jackets, and adorably mussy mop top haircuts — except for bassist James Bull, who got some good head-banging mileage out of his Ozzy-like mane. 

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: 
Songs from the band's brand new self-titled album were delivered with a solid groove, delicious fuzz-drenched guitars and a wailing organ. The band also weren't afraid to stretch things out a bit instrumentally, but thankfully they kept things tasteful. This was a tight and well-planned set.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: E 
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: G
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: 
The Green Hour Band are definitely a band to watch, but keyboardist/guitarist Randy Kramer should be sent to the office for not playing nicely with others. When four liquor shots were brought up to the stage for the band to share, he guzzled two and left drummer Nick Eccleston high and dry. Sneaky!