Round 1 (songs chosen by the judges):DMHO is the first band selected and performs Earth, Wind & Fire's September selected by Sheila E, who relates that she's personal friends with the members of EW&F. Denver does a good cover version of the song, nothing extraordinary. The Clark Brothers are up next singing Clapton's Change the World, selected by Johnny Goo Goo Doll, and again gave a great, unique performance, the type that separates them from all the other bands in the competition. Then it's time for the elimination and the kids from Light of Doom finally are finally shown the door. Dicko has selected Steely Dan's Reelin' in the Years for Sixwire, who deliver the classic nicely.
Round 2 (songs selected by FOX, whatever that means):
This is really, really (have I made my point?) weak, the bands have to endure mediocre selections like Vehicle (Ides of March) for DMHO, Amazed (Lonestar) and the worst, I'd Really Love to See You Tonight (England Dan & John Ford Coley). Dreadful. I feel ill.
Round 3 (songs selected by the bands):
Last call. DMHO plays The Way You Move Me, an original. It's ok, but this band is caught between being a big band and being hip. It doesn't work. The Clark Brothers choose the gospel song Faith, Faith, Faith that knocked everyone out at the audition, but I'm disappointed (the judges are orgasmic) because I want to hear more from these guys. If there is any justice (not David, on steroids), these guys will win. Sixwire brings the competition to a close with a previously performed original Good To Be Back, kind of their signature song, which they nail.
So, now we wait until next week to see what happens next. I know it will be a sleepless week for me, how about y'all?
Previously, on The Next Great American Band:
Episode #8 Queen week
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