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Temptress @ El Mocambo
(Downstairs)
Wednesday June 14, 2000 @ 01:00 PM
By: ChartAttack.com Staff
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Band:
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Temptress |
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Hometown:
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New York, NY |
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Venue:
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El Mocambo (Downstairs) |
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Date:
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June 10, 2000 |
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Composition:
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One cross-dressing punk
rocker in the style of Rocky Horror, two scantily-clad,
anorexic go-go dancers known only as 'The Nasty Habits'
and from the Bronx, the Piranha Brothers. The tunes were
fast, furious, hilarious and very punk rock. |
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Reporter:
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Paul Gangadeen |
Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations
- 80-100:
Band exceeds skill and knowledge
expectations. Rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
World Domination Status:
Progressing well towards world domination
Progressing with some difficulty towards world domination
No chance in hell for world domination
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The combination of punk, cross-dressing, sex, S&M
and The Piranha Brothers made for a very deadly
concoction of rock and roll and this is what it's all
about. Not only was this act entertaining, Temptress had
some of the best attitude (and ego) to appear in this
city for a long time. Any local glam-rockers should take
the time to catch this act for some pointers on how to
truly appeal to their audience.
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Learning Skills:
E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad Really
| Oral And Visual Communication
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| Eye Contact:
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E |
| Pronunciation:
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E |
| Stage Presence:
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E |
| Stage Banter:
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E |
| Image:
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E |
| Appearance:
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E |
| Use Of Stage:
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E |
| Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step:
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The only weakness to speak of was that this set
lacked multiple costume changes, an on-stage make-up
artist and a stylist. Temptress worked (and sweated)
very hard and needed somebody to look after her in
between doses of rock and the Nasty Habits. Why should
beauty suffer in the hands of rock?
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| Musical Analysis
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| Cooperation With Others:
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E |
| Level Of Participation:
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E |
| Problem Solving:
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E |
| Teamwork:
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E |
| Work Habits:
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E |
| Organization:
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E |
| Audience Participation:
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E |
| Sound:
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E |
| Composition:
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E |
| Songs:
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E |
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Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step:
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There were so many bodies on stage at one point, it was
hard to tell if someone had to jump ship to save it from
sinking. With the aid of the Piranha Brothers, it would've
been hard not to sound great. Towards the end, there was a
real-life ass whippin' as one of the audience members had
his butt on display for all to see as the Nasty Habits
whipped and humiliated this poor fellow. Punk rock in its
essence is trashy so there was no need for complex
arrangements or technical prowess. Keep it simple, stupid.
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Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
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Charisma:
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E |
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Sexiness:
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E |
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Haircut:
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E |
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Indie Rock Footwear:
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G |
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Nods To Disposible Fashion:
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E |
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Cool Equipment:
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E |
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Level Of Inebriation:
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G |
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Actual Ability:
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G |
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Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Next Step:
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A big-screen television was required for all curious
on-lookers in the back to see what they've been needing
and missing all of their lives - a dosage of Temptress.
Expect to see Temptress and his/her crew at a wedding or
church function in your town soon.
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Recent Reviews:
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swag.
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review of the Wizard of Odd album.
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artists while you're there...
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