Bahamas @ NXNE 2009

Background/ Composition:
Afie Jurvanen has a lot on his plate. When he's not in Feist or Jason Collett's backing band, he's helping Zeus with their album or working with Amy Milan, The Stills, Hayden or Great Lake Swimmers. He finally found the time to record his debut solo album, Pink Strat.

Grade: 88

Comment:
Jurvanen has definitely taken many leaflets from his colleagues' books, and that's quite alright. His sound sounds closest to Collett's, but there's some growl overtop his soft crooner voice.

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: G
Pronunciation: G
Stage Presence: G
Stage Banter: S
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: G

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
The beginning of the set had an awkward start, but Jurvanen pushed through to an achieving end. He didn't have as much interaction with the audience as they would have hoped, but he did try. He explained he was planning on playing some songs on his acoustic guitar, but that he decided against it at the last minute.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Jurvanen let his fingers slide all over his guitar, which was impressive to watch. He enlisted the help of a friend on drums, and together the music filled the room with a happy lazy daze.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Bahamas has only just begun, it will be interesting to follow Jurvanen's incline, as he's only bound for great things. He has a lot of room to work with in his music and many helpful friends, but even with just him and his Fender, things are peachy.