Thanks for the cut and paste list - really made this easier. I made Mr B watch with me. Since he's a classical singer, it's fun to get his opinions on the music shows. I could tell he enjoyed this a lot more than when I used to make him watch Idol.
Dilana – Nirvana “Lithium” - I have a bias against the one-name artists, courtesy of American Idol and Last Comic Standing, so I was biased against her before she started. Then she creeped me out, which really made me want to dismiss her before she even sang. But then she got up on stage. I never thought of myself as a Nirvana fan, but dang, I was blown away by what she did with this song. Looking forward to seeing what she does next.
Lukas Rossi – Billy Idol “Rebel Yell” - Another one that almost turned me off with the creepy factor (see Dilana), but once he started to perform, I forgot all of that and just enjoyed what he delivered.
Toby Rand – Bob Dylan “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” - Mr B really liked his voice and liked how he could project. Some of the others got swallowed up by the band, but not him.
Storm Large – The Who “Pinball Wizard” - Energetic way to start the show. Sometimes when someone is that theatrical, they're trying to cover up for weak vocals. I don't think that's the case with her, but her vocals were getting lost amidst the show.
Ryan Star – Goo Goo Dolls “Iris” - Had a lot of moments I liked. I'm looking forward to what he's going to do next.
Patrice Pike – Jefferson Airplane “Somebody to Love” - I liked it. Looking forward to hearing more. Hasn't shown the stage presence of Dilana and Storm, which is why I want to see what else she's capable of.
Josh Logan – Black Crowes “She Talks to Angels” - He just looks too sweet to hang out with that crew. (or should I say crue?)
Jill Gioia – Janis Joplin “Piece of my Heart” - Not bad, but she's no Janis Joplin. She just came across as a big little wannabe. Maybe she'll impress me more on a different song, where she doesn't have to live up to as much.
Zayra Alvarez – Evanescence “Bring me to Life” - She was all over the place at the beginning of this one. Yeah, I know that's how it goes with Evanescence, but you've got to have the right touch to make ethereal work, and she doesn't have it. But once she cranked it up, then I enjoyed it much more.
Matt Hoffer – Coldplay “Yellow” - Meh.
Dana Andrews – Melissa Etheridge “I’m the Only One” - She's so cute. But when I think of rock, cutedoesn't come to mind.
Phil Ritchie – Living Colour “Cult of Personality” - Meh.
Jenny Galt – Nickelback “How you Remind Me” - Mr B said it best: "I can't understand anyone who can't stay on key." So he didn't understand her.
Magni – Rolling Stones “Satisfaction” - Mr B wondered why he even bothered to try pulling off the Stones. Blah performance.
Chris Pierson – Police “Roxanne” - While I'd like to give him some credit for trying to put his own stamp on this song, I didn't like what he did with it. If you're going to take a risk, you better be able to deliver on it.