The Likes Of You Perform Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" on Episode Two of the Next Great American Band

The Likes Of You's lead singer, Geoff Byrd, is good. Dicko was concerned that he just threw a band together to get into the competition, which is exactly what Byrd did. However, Byrd said that they just clicked and things are great. We'll see, but for now, they're definitely a front-runner with Byrd's singing and writing talents. They did a good job on Dylan's Blowin' In The Wind, and their original was called Love and Gravity. Enjoy!



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The Hatch Perform Bob Dylan's "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" on Episode Two of the Next Great American Band

The Hatch are my least favorite of the final twelve bands. I don't think they're as talented group-wise as the rest of the bands. Sure, as Dicko said on episode one, the lead singer is good looking, but looks alone won't win this competition. They did an okay job on Dylan's It's All Over Now, Baby Blue, but I didn't like their original song called Stretch Out The Time. Enjoy!



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Rocket Perform Bob Dylan's "Knocking On Heaven's Door" on Episode Two of the Next Great American Band

Like The Hatch, I'm not a big fan of Rocket. I don't think the lead singer has what it takes to lead the band. They're certainly not as talented as many of the other bands in the competition. They might last a while because of female voters, but I think eventually, they'll be out of their league and will be sent packing. Here they are performing Bob Dylan's Knocking on Heaven's Door and their original song, Mean To You. Enjoy!



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Tres Bien Perform Bob Dylan's Subterranean Homesick Blues on Episode Two of the Next Great American Band

I like Tres Bien. They're like a modern day Beatles. I think they have a good shot at winning, and they did a great job on Dylan's Subterranean Homesick Blues. Their original song is called Easy To Love Me. Enjoy!



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Cliff Wagner and the Old #7 Perform Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" on Episode Two of the Next Great American Band

Well, Cliff and his gang of Bluegrass Hillbillys are actually pretty talented, but I'm not sure they're going to make it too far. They'll pull in some votes, but they're not going to appeal to the masses. They were still very entertaining to me though. Their original song was called Old Fire. Enjoy!



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Light Of Doom Perform All Along The Watchtower on Episode Two of the Next Great American Band

Light of Doom did a pretty good job on Bob Dylan's All Along The Watchtower, and their original song called Eye of the Storm was okay. On Episode One, I thought these kids were pretty good. But, I remember one thing that Dicko said to them that I now feel might happen to them. He basically said that once the awww... factore wore off, they're wouldn't be much substance left. After seeing them perform on Episode Two, I'm starting to agree with him.

My main concern is this: The lead singer's voice is going to change in a couple of years, and like Hanson before them, once it does, chances are, they'll be done. Maybe they'll prove me wrong, but I think as a band, they won't be together very long. As individuals, they might go farther in the future. Only time will tell...

Lastly, I agree with Dicko. These kids needs to keep their shirts on. It's more distracting than anything else. Enjoy!



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Franklin Bridge Perform Bob Dylan's Tangled Up In Blue on Episode Two of the Next Great American Band

Franklin Bridge are definitely in the driver's seat right now as far as the judges are concerned. They completely redid Bob Dylan's Tangled Up In Blue and made it their own. They did a great job. Their original song, Incredible, was also really good. I think America is ready for an African American rock band. I definitely think these guys are the ones to beat. Enjoy!



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Dot Dot Dot Perform Bob Dylan's Like A Rolling Stone on Episode Two of the Next Great American Band

Dot Dot Dot are good. The lead singer is a great entertainer, and they have the look and feel of today's pop/rock bands. They did a really good job on Dylan's Like a Rolling Stone. Their original song, Another Stupid Love Song, was very catchy, and I can easily see it charting on the pop charts. They're definitely one of the favorites to win the competition. Enjoy!



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Sixwire Perform Bob Dylan's Mr. Tambourine Man on Episode Two of the Next Great American Band

Sixwire are definitely the most polished of all the bands in the competition. They've been around for seven years, and they've already had and lost a major record label deal, so it's basically, now or never for them. To me, all these guys need is a record label that will push their music. Country music is huge right now, so they're hitting it at the right time. We'll see...

They did a great job on the cover song, and their original, Good To Be Back, is a great song. Enjoy!



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The Muggs From Next Great American Band Perform Bob Dylan's Meet Me In The Morning From Episode Two

The Muggs performed Bob Dylan's Meet Me In The Morning last night on the episode two. They also performed an original song called Slow Curve. They did a great job on both songs. Their sound reminds me a little of the Black Crowes. I really like them because they're just a trio of average joe's making great music. Enjoy.



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The Clark Brothers Perform Bob Dylan's Maggie's Farm on Next Great American Band Episode Two

The Clark Brothers are a very talented trio, and if they continue their performances like last night on episode two, they've got a great chance at winning the whole thing. They did a great job on Bob Dylan's song, Maggie's Farm, and their original song called Billy The Kid was my favorite original song by any of the bands. Keep up the great work guys! Enjoy.



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What's Sheila E Been Up To Lately? Playing the Drums...That's What!

For those of you who aren't very familiar with Sheila E., one of the judges on the show, here is a video of her playing the drums. As you can see from this video, she's one heck of a good drummer. Enjoy!



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Zolar X Strange Video - Rejected Band From Episode One of The Next Great American Band

Okay, these guys had to be the strangest band that was featured on Episode One. They're actually very accomplished musicians, but they were way out of place on the show. Here's a strange video of them I found on YouTube. Enjoy!



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Northmont Promotional Video - Next Great American Band Episode One

Northmont didn't make it through to the final 12, but the judges gave them a second chance. I actually thought they sounded really good. The lead singer looks like a cross between Vin Diesel and Henry Rollins and the band sounds like Matchbox 20.

All that being said, they have the right formula to produce top 40 music, which is what the competition is ultimately about: Finding a pop band that can sell cd's to the masses, i.e. top 40 music. Oh well, maybe the publicity from the show will help these guys and encourage them not to give up. Here's a promo video of them I found on Youtube. Enjoy!


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Rocket Performance on Episode One of Next Great American Band

The girls of Rocket made it through to the Final 12, but they're definitely going to have to do a lot more during their next performance if they want to move on. Enjoy!


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Tres Bien Performance on Episode One of Next Great American Band

Tres Bien is another one of the bands who have a great chance at winning the competition. They're a solid band all around. Johnny seemed to really like them, and Sheila E. was air drumming away, so that's always a good sign that you're going to make it through. Enjoy!


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Did the Zombie Bazooka Patrol Make It Through To the Final 12

Earlier, I posted the video of the Zombie Bazooka Patrol making it through to the next round. However, on every other website I can find about the show, they're not listed as one of the final 12. In fact, with them, there would be 13. I don't know if this was a mistake by the judges for choosing too many bands or what, but I'd like to find out what happened. Because as you can clearly see in the last post, the judges pushed them through. Anyone have any information about this???

Zombie Bazooka Patrol's Performance on Episode One

The Zombie Bazooka Patrol didn't sound anything like they looked, but they actually sounded pretty good for a bluegrass/pop band. I can see these guys losing the makeup in the future and actually becoming a pretty successful band. Enjoy!


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The Likes of You - When I Fall From Grace

The Likes of You are a very talented band. They made it through to the Final 12 participants. Here is their video for their single, When I Fall From Grace. The lead singer reminds me of a cross between Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) and Billy Zane (Actor in Dead Calm, Titantic, etc.). This band could be a sleeper to win the whole thing. Enjoy!


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Denver and the Mile High Orchestra Viral Video

I haven't been able to find video online yet of Denver and the Mile High Orchestra's performance last night on episode one, but here's a great video of them performing live. They do a great job entertaining the crowd. I think they're better off performing as a Vegas act or something like that, but it was nice to see them make it through. Enjoy!


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Cliff Wagner and the Old #7 Performance on Episode One

I was actually surprised they voted this band through, but they are talented. And, let's face it, any bluegrass band that sings Madonna's Like a Virgin deserves to make it through. Enjoy!


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Dot Dot Dot Performance on Episode One

These guys and girls were really good. They've got a good shot at winning because they have a great pop sound. They're definitely top 40 radio material, which is inevitably the type of band that will probably win the competition. Enjoy!


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The Muggs Performance on Episode One

I personally really liked these guys. Yes, it's very impressive that the bass player who had a stroke plays the bass with the keyboard, but the really impressive member of this band is the lead guitarist/lead singer. He's awesome on the guitar and reminds me a little of Eric Clapton. All three judges were blown away by them. These guys are my pick to win it all! Enjoy!


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Franklin Bridge Performance on Episode One

Franklin Bridge remind me of a cross between Hootie and the Blowfish and 80's rockers, Living Colour with a little R&B gospel thrown into the mix. They did a really good job and really impressed the judges.


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Sixwire Performance on Episode One

Here's Sixwire's performance on episode one. The judges really like them. They're going to go a long way.


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The Clark Brothers Performance on Episode One

These guys were good. Even without a bass player or drummer, they were great. They're a mixture of country, rock, blues and bluegrass, and they are talented. I think they'll go a long way in the contest.


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Sixwire Audition Video for Next Great American Band

Sixwire is definitely the most established band of the final 12 participants. They used to have a record deal with Warner Brothers, and even had a top 30 hit on the Billboard Hot Country charts for their song Look At Me Now from 2002. They've got a great shot at winning if they don't screw it up.


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The Hatch Performance on Episode One

The Hatch sounded great, and Sheila E. loved the lead singer's eyes. You can't go wrong when you have one of the judges mesmerized by your eyes. Enjoy!


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Light Of Doom - Performance on Next Great American Band Episode One

Here's the glam rock, kiddy band Light of Doom performing in front of the judges last night on episode one of the show. I loved their performance and their look. The lead guitarist is great and the lead singer has great presence. The only problem with a band like this is the lead singer's voice is going to change in a couple of years, and who knows what they'll sound like then, aka Hansen. For now, enjoy the performance and we'll see how they do in the future.


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Tres Bien Audition Video

Tres Bien made it through to the 12 finalists. Here is their audition video. Kind of wacky... But, hey, whatever it takes, right? Enjoy!


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Rocket - Cougar Rush

The all-girl punk rock band Rocket were one of the bands to make it to the final 12. The girl's of Rocket are: Lauren, Lauren C., Kelly, Kristin and Roxie. Here's a video of them performing their song Cougar Rush. If you'd like to buy their latest CD, Girls With Candy Hearts, you can buy it online at Amazon.com. Enjoy!


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The 12 Bands Have Been Chosen

I just finished watching the first episode of the Next Great American Band on FOX. It's produced by the same producers as American Idol. The three judges for this show are Sheila E. (former drummer for Prince), Johnny Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls lead singer) and Ian "Dicko" Dickson (a judge from Australian Idol). After watching the first show, it's apparent that Ian is the Simon Cowell of the group, Sheila E. is a lot like Paula Abdul and Johnny is like Randy Jackson.

I enjoyed watching the show more than American Idol mainly because a lot of the bands performed rock songs rather than R&B and Pop songs like you hear on American Idol. There were some really good bands and some really, really horrible ones. My favorites from this first show were Sixwire (country band), The Muggs (Blues Rock) and an all kid 80's glam rock band called Light of Doom. I did some looking around the internet, and most of these bands have been touring for quite some time and a lot of them have had record deals in the past, so it's not exactly a huge prize just to win a record deal, but it's more like a "Battle of the Bands" concept. Either way, it should be an entertaining show nonetheless. We'll see. The next few posts feature performances from some of the bands who performed on the first episode as well as their audition videos.

Here are the 12 bands that made it through to the next round:

• Tres Bien
• Light of Doom
• The Hatch
• The Clark Brothers
• Dot Dot Dot
• The Muggs
• Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
• Sixwire
• Cliff Wagner and the Ol’ #7
• Franklin Bridge
• Rocket
• The Likes of You