Hey Dave- I totally agree with your comments about Ryan.
Good morning everybody!
-Kim

I agree with you, Dave, on so many counts. At the beginning I thought it was a 2 horse race (Lukas & Dilana) and that the show would be a real drag, but the twists and improvements have kept it interesting and it shows in the interest level - friends who would never watch something like this are totally caught up in it. Thanks as always for your comments & for being here for all of us. Looking forward to seeing TPC live!

As always, your right on the money Dave! So I had this idea for next year's Rockstar band.. not sure if they would be up for it though..

Kim Thayil-guitar
Chris Novoselic-bass
Tim Alexander-drums

I can't wait to see TPC perform again in DC, i was bummed when i found out the 13th track was recorded at the Double Door in Chicago.. oh well, at least we were the first to be asked to count to 13! I hope you get a new Nite-lite logo this time around, and that Steve doesn't jump on it!

Have fun with the SG show!

As always, your right on the money Dave! So I had this idea for next year's Rockstar band.. not sure if they would be up for it though..

Kim Thayil-guitar
Chris Novoselic-bass
Tim Alexander-drums

I can't wait to see TPC perform again in DC, i was bummed when i found out the 13th track was recorded at the Double Door in Chicago.. oh well, at least we were the first to be asked to count to 13! I hope you get a new Nite-lite logo this time around, and that Steve doesn't jump on it!

Have fun with the SG show!

As always, your right on the money Dave! So I had this idea for next year's Rockstar band.. not sure if they would be up for it though..

Kim Thayil-guitar
Chris Novoselic-bass
Tim Alexander-drums

I can't wait to see TPC perform again in DC, i was bummed when i found out the 13th track was recorded at the Double Door in Chicago.. oh well, at least we were the first to be asked to count to 13! I hope you get a new Nite-lite logo this time around, and that Steve doesn't jump on it!

Have fun with the SG show!

Okay, so Phil isn't much in the spotlight at the moment. He will be- the guy is hot!

Amen. Damn Dave, what an awesome post 2day! There was so much there that I needed, 2. Everytime I hear Sedonia N. by Muse (..don't waste time, or time will waste you) it just, hits~ If ANYONE is in a domestic violent relationship STOP trying 2 change them back 2 how they once were 2 u, b4 things "got so bad" - JUST LEAVE 2DAY, and seize it. peace.

You can always tell a good peice of art, either people "love it" or they "hate it"!

Dilana has that effect on people.

Never was into reading posts, blogs... But really enjoy reading yours.

Thanks

That was weird! Posted the comment below and it linked me to some person named Carly! lol

Hope Carly does not mind!

...You can always tell a good peice of art, either people "love it" or they "hate it"!

Dilana has that effect on people.

Never was into reading posts, blogs... But really enjoy reading yours.

Thanks

Thanks Dave, I totally agree!

Wondering what you make of the rumor going around that Dilana has quit the show? Doesn't sound liked that's the case based on your post.

Have I said this before? I think Ryan and Magni are the two most talented left, but neither will win. It is a race between Lukas and Dilana. Storm just looks like she is much better off on her own. I'd buy a ticket to see her today! They should give her a Pat Benetar song to do. I would also love to see Zayra get onstage sometime with TPC.

Dave have you seen any of the footage from the Citywalk performance on Friday? After watching it, I have changed my mind on a few. Toby and Magni were absolutely amazing playing together. Both had great stage prescence...something I had previously had doubts on with regards to Magni. Magni just seemed to be everywhere in the show...popping up to play guitar...even taking lead guitar in Fire. Really impressive stuff.
Lukas, who had been my favorite so far, actually bored me a bit...same old, same old with him each time.
Storm and Ryan are great, but probably are better off a solo artists.
So now my top 3 are Magni, Toby and Dilana/Lukas.
Any possibility of them selecting 2? Magni would be a great guitar addition for them and seems to get along with everyone. I really liked Toby's voice on the last Supernova song...not the song itself mind you, but his voice helped it a bit.

The really interesting thing to me is how the Rockstar show is part talent contest, part popularity contest. And then the big unknown, in this case, of an unproven band. No one knows what Supernova wants to do or really sound like. Do they want a lead singer that contributes from an artistic standpoint? Do they want someone who just does what they say? Do they want someone who brings something original to the band or is having Tommy/Jason/Gilby already enough?

While Zayra probably wasn't really right for the band, I think she was capable of stepping out from those guys shadows. Storm is the only other one who flashes that potential, in my opinion. Everyone else, while capable vocally and from a performance standpoint, is to my mind like the comment you made last week "the lead singer who won the contest".

Dave, I really enjoyed the Toronto interview, and I was happy to hear that you may do some small tours again. The show was so much fun at Canes.

Seeing there have been two or three new Lindas here, I have decided to change my signature to include I am from San Diego. I don't want anyone to think that another Linda is me, especially if they make negtive comments towards you Dave or Lukas.

I guess I mised SRL yesterday, and that sucks. I really enjoy listening to you Dave. I still don't have my own wireless internet, so I'm living on a prayer that I will pick up someone elses signal. Much Love, the original Linda

and after reading your new update, i'm thinking to myself... whatever the heck happened to sweet suzie mcneil? she was an awesome singer but there's no sign of her around whatsoever. or maybe i'm just not paying attention.

Good Morning Dave...
It's crazy how all this exploded on RS:SN isn't it? Insane... but must be something right about the mix to draw such emotion... the people are wild on this season... VARIETY... hahaha all across the board... but more than anything this season I realized more about you as a celebrity and more importantly as a person... Not easy in the mix of all this that you both maintain perspective, and keep all your professional balls in the air... (so to speak) haha Truthfully.. a role model when it comes to fan base... you rock that world... much respect on that.. without pause.. listening to new cd... becoming acquainted... enjoying the journey... thanks for caring about all of us enough to spend the energy you do... I hope all things are possible for you...

Fuck, I left out the a in negative. I hate making mistakes!!!

Hey Dave,

Great comments once again I agree with you! Hate's a strong word though why not dislike instead?? Hahahaha! I hope Lukas wins still he is in my opinion a real rockstar in more than one way, but either way it goes I'll be buying his CD and going to his show's if he comes here ever 2 NS Canada! :) Take Care

Kristy
Hfx. NS Canada

hey dave!

you roccckkkkkk! waiting for my copy of ONe from Amazon, (has to fly all the way to Israel...)

you know, it was driving me crazy until finally i realized it - Steve Isaacs looks like Jeff Buckley!

Magni's star is rising. I hear so much talk about him away from internetland...... hopefully these folks will get off their asses and vote. He has the IT factor. I can't wait to see him in front of SN, Hopefully this week.

Dave -- rock on!

Dilana might be hated and loved but that's just because she decided to be. It's a piece of cake making that happen. Be talented and disrespectful at the same time. Before she showed that side of her it seemed lots of people loved her and others had no opinion. But those were alot of peeps so it was a strength on its own. I'm just looking forward to seeing how this all goes down.

Do you know if there will be a release of the CityWalk gig?

I would also love to hear your take on Magni doing Fire.

Obviously, SN has to look for that "it" factor on stage, but I'm wondering if they are paying attention to the "rockers'" personalities off stage as well. Whomever they pick will become a part of that SN family and while tension can create some amazing music, it can also fuck up a really good tour.
In the meantime, Miami waits for TPC!

Dave hopefully you are up to answering a question, or maybe someone here will have the answer. Is there anyway to listen to former SRL
broadcasts?

Dave, I feel the same way about Ryan as you do. He's weird, but I totally dig him. And I'd like to see him win just because nobody would have expected it. Everyone expects Dil/lukas to win.

I remember last year everyone KNEW that Mig would win, until the last few weeks when people started noticing JD's potential.

Morning Dave, I do hope that all of the rockers take your advice and start moving on their own stuff right away. It they dont follow that advice they only have themselves to blame. I think your right about Z, shes going to be around for a while.
Dave I'm still wondering when we are going to get treated by you and Panic Channel on the show!

Actually, it's a little depressing when I think in terms of "Solo Careers" (including band) I actually can't see anyone particularly being able to make it out on their own with the exception of Zyara and she could be really awful yet fascinating, she reminds me of PJ Harvey who has her own following although possibly awful at times also.

Dilana doesn't have the personality to be able to front a band on her own. She doesn't have the leadership quality, she's a follower, a fan. She can't bring people together at all as she's demonstrated. She really is a lead singer of an established band type with someone writing the music as well. I mean, that "lotion and thong" lyric mixed with her butt movement still bothers me everytime I think of her, until that moment I thought she was fantastic. Not to mention the tears during watching her video. You can't have a lead singer who doesn't have a stronger musician behind her to be that emotional about her performance, it would drive the band crazy.

Lukas. left on his own he will self destruct. Kinda in the Pete Doughtery way. Possibly got one really good album in him though. When I saw the press do-da, he had real pressence. He looked like a star. Not in the way of "He dresses like one because he wears sunglasses in the day" but has a quality that famous people have. Casual arrogance and charm, mixed with ease. But it would still be a punk kid band. Maybe with a cult following but nothing really spectacular.

Toby. Maybe in the next boy band rock type of way but would be forgotten in a year or two. Can't see him in a sustained band that last too long. I think he's just boring after a while. I mean little girls grow up and lose interest.

Not to mention it's totally dangerous for Supernova to listen too much to the voting. The people who watch the TV show may not translate to the record buying public at all. They may go watch the tour tho. But really, all the moms and kids, and whoever that happens to have the TV on isn't exactly all rock audiences in the long run.

Patrice... college radio women rockers show (at best)

Storm.. I actually see her singing in some rock opera and doing really well. I can't think of anything off hand, but something that's a "Cool" show. Possibly yet to be written. I could see one hit wonder, maybe even ONE song that is a classic in her, somewhat like Joan Jett and the heart breakers. I just don't think she has distinct enough personality to make herself into something really memorable. A strong blond who is sexy is already taken. Blondie anyone? You can't do it again.

Magni. I think he will make a great session musician. He's obviously talented musically, he's got a great voice. He can deliver. Seems dependable. At best he could front one of those Euro bands that is solid but bit boring (Just like his original song he wrote), that never really make it across the US but has a few hits in the continent.

This is not really good. When I see the singers out of the context of the show, they don't seem to be able to stand up on their own, which is why they are on the show anyway. If they could do it, they would be doing it.

As for Phil. Urg. Forget it. The guy is so forgettable. I could see him playing at the Roxy once every year for the rest of his life on the off season.

Oh, wait, I forgot Ryan.. Which says something completely. I really don't think he's that great on his own, although he is a fantastic contestent. He climbs and climbs and reaches a goal. He improves. But "most improve" rockstar does not make.

I love the show, I loved the INXS show as well. But part of the interest for me is to see these people grow or self destruct, to see who stays and who goes, and in fact to listen to Gilby and Jason talk. They have left me incredibly impressed with their insights and thoughts. I learn something new about music or rock each week. And last but not least to see Dave... but to be honest, in the last few weeks the performances have become less and less interesting and important to why I watch the show. Which doesn't bode well for any of the singers, because really in an ideal world I should be watching all of them or at least one or two wow me, just like a good band does.

Y

Three generations of my family attend show tapings and love the show.

I agree that I can see things playing out in many different ways. From the start Lukas and Dilana seemed to have the most presence/energy/right stuff for this band. As I've watched week after week, each of the remaining rockers have brought it in many surprising ways. Magni was the biggest surprise at last week's elimination (I was there for the taping and that was...as Tommy said...Ridiculous!).

I didn't like Lukas the first couple of weeks but he's grown on me to the extent that I rewatch his performances over and over (and now he's the only one I do that) and he's just getting better and better. I've turned into a complete fangirl and am remembering how I felt to be in my 20s again.

And yeah. What DID happen to Jordis?

(My prediction is she is back at home with her boyfriend and cat, writing a few songs, and recording it herself... I hope I am wrong she had an opportunity to grab onto the whole thing and get a deal with all the contacts, but watching her dissipate in the last few weeks of the show, makes me think she doesn't have the mettle to do the business.)

As for Susie.. she really should do rock operas... I really loved her, she was my favorite for sure. But again didn't think she had the personality to make it.

That's the thing with fame and lasting fame right? It takes the talent, the originality, the special something PLUS a HUGE AMOUNT OF PERSONALITY that includes being able to withstand all the knocks on life.

I am never suprized when I read Dave or Antony Kedis's recover journey. You know it would have taken lesser men down and have done and will do and is doing to a lot of people every day. But they didn't make it that far without having some stelth and strength, and ability to pick themselves up. Making music is hard, being good at it is hard. Talent is one thing but being spectacular takes work and brains.....

(I am suffering from Insomnia. So I have all the time to write!)

lates.

Y

Dave... you are so spot on with your comments in regards to B3 this week...

"I guess we will see just how bad Dilana's comments hurt her in the poles."
Which pole, the north or the south... lol...

and Glutterbug...
"Patrice... college radio women rockers show (at best)"
Austin City Limits she's playing and more!!!
http://www.myspace.com/patricepike

Dave,

Interesting commentary this week. The big question on my mind is, do the Supernova boys want a creative force, someone who can really help mold their sound some more? Or do they just want a voice and a frontperson to sell a sound that's been pre-manufactured by Butch Walker? The coolest thing about RS:INXS is that they went for the guy who seemed to be the most well rounded artist, who could write, arrange, and perform well, rather than just the most popular and consistent cover singer on the show. I think that's what made Rockstar so much better than those other singing competitions. Thanks to YouTube, this year I've been able to find a lot of the contestants' earlier work, and I've found Ryan to be most impressive from a songwriting and *unique point of view* standpoint, followed by Lukas. Ryan's original stuff is just really trippy and passionate and cool. I was pulling for Ryan way before he became the Dark Horse, even though, obviously, 90 second cover songs weren't really doing him any justice. It's nice to see that Ryan's growing on you now, and that you also still dig Lukas despite some lukewarm performances...gives me some hope that Supernova will follow INXS's lead and look beyond reliable technical proficiency and a polished performance bag of tricks (Dilana, Magni) and go for a real musical voice who could make that "pretend" reality show band into something real and worth supporting with our hard earned cash.

P.S. Dude, how could you NOT call out Dilana for chanting her own name in the middle of her Sting cover? I doesn't get more cheesy and lame than that. LMFAO

Morning Dave!
3 more weeks and life returns to normal? Yea!
Nice SRL/CFR simulcast last night! BUSTED! ;-) We miss hearing you on CFR. Not that we don't love Dono or Matt but you and Billy together=hysterical!
Someone mentioned the lite brite, it happens to be one of the lite brite girls Birthday! Happy Birthday Kirsten!

Dave,

I concur with your comments about lead singers . . . and how they evoke either love or hate. You mentioned that the frontmen with whom you've worked elicited such a response. I assume you're referring to Perry Farrell and Anthony kiedis? Let's not forget Eric Avery from/in your Deconstruction days; people had strong reactions to his baritone. I hope that you and Eric Avery will collaborate again in the future, by the way. Oh, and then there's Is@@cs. He, too, makes waves. I'm a supporter of all the vocalists with whom you've worked.

Back to RS:SN . . . I'm beginning to wonder if The Dark Horse may take this thing. He just might be my SeaBiscuit.

Crush it!

Savvy.. Myspace... hmmmm.. Is Austin City Limits a big venue, event? Is it sponsored by a college radio? ;) (Enlighten me)

Poll vs Pole.

JD should totally have won. I was happy when he did. He was also the singer who I wanted to win because I realized he had NO CHANCE in a solo career but could do really well in the context of INXS. Which is what h did, and the song he wrote was much better than anything that was on the album already.

Thing is there was talk that Supernova isn't a "real" band (some thread below). Its a one album and tour wonder only. If that is the case, they are going to just need someone who can perform the stuff that's already written well in a really short time to put an album out and go on tour. Unlike INXS they didn't have to think of the future of the band, which in that case Dilana is a shoe-in.

If they decide they were a real band, they would have to make the considerations that Mindy pointed out and that would be make the contest still running because the woman needs to prove herself in the songwriting department straight away especially when the "Be Yourself and Five Other Cliches" was REALLY bad. In fact I was most dissappointed, I thought the first one was real catchy.

As Dave always says, We don't know what the band is looking for so we don't know the outcome.

I need to force myself to sleep...

IMO: The person who will win rockstar will have the most "underground" appeal (not the best pipes in the biz).

The essence of rebellion or being different from the current mainstream -
That's the energy I feel in music that has always fueled my musical preferences.

Dave,
great post, glad to see it's back to your insights/thoughts.
I agree about Ryan. He peaked my interest this last week. I can't say who I want to win this gig at SN. I too have my favourites but I'm not so certain that this band would be the best thing. It's mostly due to the fact that we don't know exactly who Supernova is or is going to be. Individually, of course we know their past but together...well we have to wait and see. I loved their first song w/Dilana but I wasn't overly crazy about the second one not rememberable. The performance was good, just the song wasn't great.
Here's a guestion for you. If you were not involved with the show or even a talent(ie. like the rest of us) then would you vote? I wouldn't dare ask if so who, simply b/c I don't need to know, I think you've expressed you're thought well enough. Just would you bother to vote? I ask b/c I find that at this particular point in time, I'm good with any of them. Does anyone else feel like this or am I just in a rut and want to get on to the next stage of all their careers. I'm fairly confident that the one I've been routing for will continue to be a heard. Just my thoughts all.

Oh and Last thought...

Of course Zyara wasted no time. She was never in the show to be in Supernova anyway. She was on the show to sell herself.

If she wanted to be in the band, do you think she would have choosen to sing a Spanish Ballad for the original?

She stayed so long because she was good to watch and I think Supernova might have enjoyed it as well. (Possibly???)

And I do look forward to seeing Magni front the band, we never know. It just might work....

I like him although as I said before, his original song was a real bore.

Good night and shut down..

Dave, I'm so glad you give Ryan so much love on your blog and on the show. He's fantastic and I am rooting for him to go all the way as well. I think he can bring so much to SN by way of songwriting and musicianship. Love your blog and Panic Channel sounds rocking.

Yes, Happy 18th Birthday, Kristen!

I see it differently. Dilana, Storm and Lukas are freaky enough to be doing their own thing. (I mean that in a good way!) But I see Toby fronting this band. He seems to have the whole package: stage presence, chops, personality, looks. IMO they'd be a band. If Lukas was fronting them, it'd be Lukas and the old guys.

Poor Dave, 6767 is out of control. I wonder if you are happy that you connected your website to Rockstar? I do talk about how much I love Lukas, and I feel defensive if someone makes negative comments about his look or vocal range. In that case I feel the need to defend him.

Utlimately 6767 is really about you Dave, and I understand your frustration at being caught up in the whirlwind called Rockstar. xoxo

Lukas and old guys.. ROFL.. as it's true. But could be intriguing. I guess we will know when he plays in front of the band. (I hope they give him a GOOD song).

I would agree with you Lori about the solo careers if any of the last years contenstent made a blip in the music world since. They haven't. Although I have to say that this year's contestents are of so much better quality and cred that the one before. And my god, just to prove what i don't know why no one has noticed yet, but the American Idols all suck really bad.

What did happen to Jordis?

I'm a die hard fan of Jordis and I am growing tired of the waiting for her album. Its been in the works for a year now? It better be damn good when it does finally come out !!!

Ryan the Dark Horse has my vote to win, but I think SN will pick Lukas. I would pay to see a concert with either of those lead singers.

I don't get the Magni craze. He doesn't thrill me at all.

Toby is somewhat interesting, but doesn't WOW me.
Storm is somewhat interesting, but doesn't WOW me.

Dilana has the right look and attitude for SN, her voice might be a little limited, but I'm thinking they won't pick her.

Anxious to see the outcome.

Hi Dave. :-) Wow, down to the last three weeks. I’ve always said “time flies whether you’re having fun or not.� LOL But, this show *has* been fun and very entertaining, thanks to your own sweet self, ‘the boys’ and the performers. *fights feeling of early ‘withdrawal symptoms’ kicking in* LOL Good thing there’s going to be concerts, SRL and lots of other good stuff in the future. :-) After watching the CityWalks video footage, I could really dig a band with Lukas as lead singer, Toby as backup vocals and Magni as alternate lead/backup vocals and guitar. Not going to happen. LOL But it was fantastic seeing the lads (and everyone else) rocking out on stage together and just having *fun* away from the show’s pressures and ‘fishbowl’ mansion environment. It’s funny how people have different perceptions of things. For myself, whenever Lukas gets onstage, I can’t take my eyes off him and love his stage presence. It never gets ‘old’ or tired for me and my favorite performance by him is whatever he’s doing at (and in) the moment. I’ve been appreciating Ryan’s voice more as the show has gone on. Magni and Toby have stepped up their stagecraft. Storm and Dilana will both do fine for themselves. But, you’re absolutely right, many members of the general public have the approximate attention span of gnats with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Unless an event touches people’s lives on a direct and personal level, it really is ‘flavor of the month’ syndrome. But if, for example, someone’s watching the 6 O’clock news and they see people they know (which is rarely a good thing LOL), then suddenly their universe collapses into that moment. Most people care about their own lives and the stuff that hits close to home. A few rare souls take an extended view and are moved by the things beyond their own doorways and borders to reinvent their lives and change the world. It’s never a *completely* safe bet where a person’s feet will take them when they get up each day. People always have to leave room for those angels (human and otherwise) to turn their heads and put them on an unexpected path. (It’s appropriate that I have the CD cover art for "(ONe)" sitting next to me as I talk about angels. LOL ;-) ) And here I thought I wasn’t going to have much to say, today. ;-)

I didn't watch last year, but I have to say Jordis is quite beautiful, imho...
http://www.jordismusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/jordismusic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordis_Unga

As for Suzy: she's doing pretty well actually. She's been touring with several of the Rockstar INXS folks, has been touring as a backup singer for Pink, and recorded a track with Clay Aiken for his new album. And her new album comes out pretty soon too, I believe. Check out her website -- www.suziemcneil.ca.

As for Jordis, I have no idea what happened to her.

Suzie McNeil
http://www.suziemcneil.ca/
http://www.myspace.com/suziemcneilmusic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzie_McNeil

p.s. it's raining in NYC so I had some time to look up Jordis and Suzie...

Dave, I disagree with your take on who's left. Dilana and Lukas have become too predictable and boring, and Ryan's style is so wrong for the band it's not even funny.

Toby and Magni are the best ones for the job dammit, can't they see that? :o)

Good luck with your new CD!

RUMOR CONTROL please. I have been reading on the rockstar site that Dilana left the mansion. Is there a shred of truth in that?

STORM AND THE BALLS: I really hope she goes home and goes directly back to them and they go directly to touring and I get to see her live! Has anyone seen her with her band on YouTube? She's truly the real deal. Completely authentic. It's very inspiring for those of us who are performers but deal with the pressure to conform...Even though I'm a classical artist, I love seeing any artist who's just fearless in being true to themselves and is able to do "that" in front of others. On the show it seems that conforming is more of what's been going on with her.

K, this has nothing to do with the blog yet Im listening to your stream and Ive heard you say..."this is my station, I play whatever the fuck I want" and Ive also heard you say ..."..this is your station people, its all about YOU"
Which one is it?

bi

I think the best collaboration would be with Lukas. He can bring something to the table SN is definitely missing, the appeal of youth and an emotional attachment to the music. He comes across as being so in touch with the music he performs, he's current and forward thinking and he lives and breathes it. You can tell by how into it he seems when he performs, he believes in music, he loves music, it loves him. He is a musical experience not just a singer but he would have to be able to love what SN has already laid out to bring that, as we saw with CS, if he doesn't believe in it, he can't bring it. He's a musician not just a cover song singer, but if he has enough input into the arrangements and lyrical delivery he would be the absolute best choice. I can't wait to hear his choice of an original. IMO, even though the Cleavage stuff is pretty old now, it hasn't lost it's appeal. His own work has that emotional energy that Supernova's current repertoire lacks.

Hey Dave,

I LOVE you!!! You are so insightful and even though your vote doesn't count with regards to the winner, I seem to constantly await your words of wisdom more than any others. So, thank you for being so thoughtful and putting so much time into sharing your opinions with all of us! I agree with many of your comments -

Dilana is definitely love/hate but she seems so fake, that I'm not sure I can believe anything she does anymore. I don't trust her.

Ryan-I am so glad that you're really liking him. In my opinion, he's the most all-around talented contestant. I really love his voice and how he arranges all of the songs he sings. And oh my god, his originals truly rock!! I would REALLY dig it if you collaborated with him at some point in the near future-would make me go crazy, just saying!

Lukas, I get him, I think he's got a cool vibe, but I'm not too impressed with every performance he puts out there - I need him to change it up once in a while.

Storm-I like her attitude and she's got a great voice, I just can't see her with the band.

Magni-yeah he's talented, but again, I'm not loving every performance of his.

Panic Channel is really amazing - can't wait to get to a show!!

Thanks for listening,
HS

Dave you are right, these remaining rockers have to get their own projects out there right away if Supernova doesn't choose them. Look back at the INXS finalists and what they have done, 1 yr later:
Jordis: the supposed new singer with a Sarah Maclachlin voice is nowhere to be found.
MiG: coming out soon with a album of coversongs?? Sounds like he should have stayed with the Queen stage show.
Suzie: has done backing vocals but her own cd has yet to see the light of day, though she says it has 'been in the can' for months.
Marty: released his cd with his band, to limited success. His original song 'Trees' was never very strong IMO, though I did buy his cd and like a few other tracks on it.

And JD ended up getting a few writing credits on the INXS cd. That cd was not bad for the new 'debut' of INXS, and they are back in the game.
Sure hope the SN winner gets to add to that album, cause it may not float otherwise.

And BTW, TPC's cd really ROCKS! Honestly, one of the best new releases of the year for me, great job on it ... please tour through Canada!

hey Dave man ..when rock star is over if you do get into season three will you post somewhere how to get to try out ..i mean JD fourtune was fom halifax and im only 4 hrs form there ..and id love to see if i have any kind of talent at all ...i mean i think i do friends think i do ..but i know your a tell it as it is type and can push me in the direction best for me ..thanks man ..peace and love ..

Dave....this has nothing to do with Rockstar or anything in your blog...I know that you know of a little band called Flyleaf that is totally awesome! I was just wondering how into up and coming bands you are? I know of a couple of other bands from in and around Dallas that are totally Kick Ass and could use a little publicity so I thought I'd mention them here. The Feds have a myspace site, myspace.com/thefeds. They are so awesome and down to earth...they are never backstage before a show, they are with their fans talking and having a good time. Also a little band called Darby. If anyone is from around dallas, you have to check out BuzzOven Volume 17. Darby will be one of the featured bands. They are totally cool. You can checkout lots of Dallas area bands on myspace.com/buzzoven. Dave, I hope you have a chance to check some of these guys out. I think you'd enjoy them! Peace and love till next time....

i'm disappointed to see you and stephen involved in something like ONE

ONE is one step forward for isaacs and chaney
two step backwards for You and Stephen

once you said you intend RITUAL as the record you're proud of
as a true fan i consider RITUAL my fave album of all times. and i'm sure you can do even better

that was not the right occasion
despite the deception
just wanted to say that i'm ever proud of waiting from you something great

love and respect dave

dozzo

Although more will be leaving this week, I decided to include the final six on my livespace, and if I finish it today I might enter it in the contest. That aside, I thought I'd share one I just finished and give a little gift for those who have been so nice and chatted with me in the chat a couple of times I've visited recently, so if any of you would like to set it as your background on your computer, just click on the link below which will direct you to where I've posted it for now, then right-click on the photo on that page, save it to your 'my pictures' in your document folder. Once that is done, go to 'start', 'control panel', 'display, click the 'desktop' tab, select it from the list, choose the 'tile' option for best look, 'apply', 'ok'. It's a photo creation, of sorts, of Dave. Hope you like it, enjoy. Btw, the background of it is the Milky Way and its dust particles, very pretty. If the link isn't active, highlight, control c, click on browser bar, control v.

Dave Navarro wallpaper:
http://makeashorterlink.com/?K147545AD

NASA's image gallery:
http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/index.html

Hubble Telescope gallery:
http://hubblesite.org/gallery/

~Miss Ninsee~

Dave, I love reading your comments about the show...you always have such an honest and straightforward perspective. I hope the rockers who are going home listen to you because you are giving them good advice.

I was glad I got to see you at MuchMusic ... they featured you guys today on the "Best of MuchonDemand show" by the way. And your acoustic set on MTVLive rocked.

Look forward to seeing you in Toronto again on your upcoming tour.

Actually, Storm does seem to get that love-her-or-hate-her reaction on other boards. A lot of people hate how sexually charged she is (she "sells sex"), hate that she rocks out in the pod ("she hams and mugs for the camera"), hate her confident ballsy attitude ("she makes too much of a show of wanting to be in the bottom 3"), hate her affection for her housemates and not fighting them for songs ("she's afraid to fight, likes having the convenient excuse"), etc etc.

I love Storm and she has a lot of fans, but there are plenty of haters out there too.

What is the big "hype" with Dilana?
I honestly don't understand it.
If I smoke two packs of cigarrettes for a year, I could sound just like her!
She's shown everyone her true colours, with all of her backstabbing.
I mean, sure it was a " mistake" but honestly. You don't say things like that to reporters. Even I know that.

And then we've got Miss. Large.
How can you not love her? She's witty, she's talented, and she's beautiful.
She's the only one other than Magni who is "real" and who I would honestly go to see in concert. She's also the only one with range.
The others are just BORING.
You can't understand a word of what Lukas says, Dilana sounds like a horse, Toby gets stagefright, and Ryan is always making that pained look into the camera.
I don't see what the hype is about.

If Supernova want to appeal to people over the legal drinking age, they're going to need Magni or Storm.
Anyone else is just a joke.
Honestly, no one old enough to drive are voting for Lukas or Dilana.

Reference my wallpaper note above, forgot to add a comment. You'll notice a white glow about Dave? I thought I'd give him a bit of an etheral glow to go with the theme of the paper, the star I added. Although I don't know, I'd be willing to bet he's a sweet person, so the etheral glow might be appropriate. ;-)

Ok, I'm done now. I couldn't find any other place to post it for you, so I added it here. I'm looking forward to this week's show. I've decided to not even try to guess who they will pick--time will tell.

i realize how it sucks to being warned of not walking on the right way.
besides being italian i (fortunately) don't know nothing about "rockstar" that has a teenage vibe.
my opinion is just related with music and personality.
"rock music" and "personality" are notions and that i've focalized thinking about YOU, Lennon, Reed, Prince, Hendrix, Perry, Zappa.

funny that listening to TPC i can't find despite all the enthusiasm around ghere, nor good music nor personality.
i hope you intend me as a voice of your consciensce

like the voice of the conscience that speak to Suzy Creamcheese in zappa's FREAK OUT

sorry for bothering again
i love you

dozzo

LET'S LOOK AT THIS PURELY FROM THE MONEY ANGLE:

SuperNova isn't INXS. Nobody has one of their t-shirts hangin in their closet or their poster on the wall. In a way, they are a construct of TV, sort of like THE MONKEYS (70's).

So without that existing base of fan support, their only fans are really the fans of the rockers themselves.

Knowing this, they want to make as much money with this first tour / album as possible in case this thing really is just a supernova and burns out quickly.

Lukas and Dilana's fan bases exceed the other rockers by a factor of at least 5:1 IMHO. Considering their desire to make money, it would be madness to alienate either one of those fan bases - talk about shooting yourself in the proverbial foot.

Based upon this analysis, I believe that SN will offer the lead gig to BOTH Dilana and Lukas AND have the HB open for them with acts by the remaining 4 rockers in the top 6.

I agree that Toby and Storm will likely be in the bottom three but I think it maybe a toss between Magni and Ryan.

Although I was disappointed in Dilana's comments I doubt very much that it will affect the voting. Regardless of whatever happens, I still think Lukas will be chosen to front SN and that Ryan may take second place if he keeps doing what he has been doing.

I was thinking about Lukas always turining his back to the audienece and I wonder if maybe its a poly on his part to get into the final three so he can sing a song of his choice...lol maybe he is getting tired of only performing one song a week? I don't know just a thought.

By following my recommendation above, SN would:

1. Sell a ton of records
2. Sell out concerts
3. Suck in fans of all 6 rockers.
4. If it is anything like CityWalk, give one kick-ass concert.

BTW Dave, I hope you saw video from that concert, it was unreal.

Hi. I realy like RS:SN and I think that all the singers that are left, has a lot of talents although I think Ryan and Magni are the two most talented left. But as much as I want to se eather of them winn, I am afraid that SN will get Lukas as the lead singer - and I am also afraid that there they are not getting the best singer.

What I'd like to know is do Supernova think ANY of the potentials are right for their band? I was just thinking it would suck to have to pick out of the hopefuls feeling that none of them were what you were looking for, but you were obligated to chose someone. The thought has crossed MY mind more than once this season & I'd be curious to know if it had theirs at any point...
P.S. I really enjoy reading your blog - yours & the few the SN guys post at the MSN site are the only blogs I read-period.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, Dave. I totally enjoy reading your blog.

I was shocked by some of the things Dilana said last week, but I still think she's the best performer, and I love her voice--so I'm hoping she ate some humble pie and tones down the attitude (you can have rockstar attitude without being a complete dick) and just focuses on her performances, because I think she should win this thing.

If it doesn't go to Dilana, I'd love to see either Toby or Ryan get the job. I think Toby's captivating on stage and Ryan gets better every week.

I honestly don't understand why Lukas is still a front runner. He's got a great look and when he takes Jason's advice and actually sings, he sounds fantastic, but he rarely sings! Last week, he sang the first few lines and then it was back to mushmouth Lukas. And mushmouth Lukas annoys the hell outta me.

I think Magni's a good performer, but I have to admit I think he's kinda boring. He just doesn't perk up my ears like Dilana, Toby, and Ryan.

And Storm...Storm...I LOVE STORM...but I don't think she's the right fit for Supernova, I feel like she should (and will) have a killer solo career. (As will Zayra. I would pay to see Zayra perform in A HEARTBEAT.)

Speaking of whatever happened to...

When are we gonna hear from Suzy McNeil again? Suzy was a rockstar! (I thought she sang Bohemian Rhapsody as well as--if not better than--Queen.) And what about Ty Taylor? His No Woman No Cry performance killed.

Hi Dave!

Are you going to give us a review of the show when you are done taping?

Always,
me

Hi Dave,
Keep on being the drama King, we love it!!!
Even though I'm living on Ramen noodles I went out and bought your CD- I could stand to lose a couple pounds anyways. I wanted to show support for all that you do. I like that you know how to make us ladies happy by wearing a vest, undoing buttons, stripping down, lazing around on the couch on Kimmel - that sort of stuff. Bigger things are on the horizon for you Dave, I am sure a lot of us feel that!

I thought about this yesterday and then asked a friend. "What song was SUpernovas' first song?" We couldn't remeber, but we could remember who sang it and their performance. That says something about Dilana...

I dont know. I thing Magni and Ryan are to good for Supernova. I realy realy like to see Magni as a singer in the houseband :) Dilana is getting boring she is always the same never anything new from her.(vocally ) Lukas is so desperate to win this but acts like if he has thousands of spiders down his pants on stages. So i dont know... the thunder from down under yeah why not??? greetings from Iceland

long time reader, first time commenter..
always fun to read your stuff.. love that third party insight into rockstar.
personally though, i've discovered, i wouldn't pay to see any of these guys perform. and it's not because i'm insanely poor..
perhaps as a fellow icelander i might take a loan somewhere and go see magni with supernova but that would only be because, as i say, 'fellow icelander'.. not that his voice isn't great.. my cousin is married to one of his bandmates and he sang at the wedding.. it was really beautiful and i actually allowed a couple of tears to escape!

REGARDING THE RUMOR THAT DILANA HAS LEFT THE MANSION:

I've researched it thoroughly, and from what I can tell, it all sprang from one post (ALL CAPS BTW) by someone that Dilana had left.

First of all, ALL CAPS posts should never be taken seriously. So anyway, one Lukas Troll posts a lie and the whole internet catches fire.

I have been to www.rockband.com. The mods there know EVERYTHING that is going on and there is not one peep about Dilana leaving anywhere.

BS Rumor.

Dave, please tell us that The Panic Channel is planning a show in Vegas on the upcoming tour!? TPC at the HOB or the Empire Ballroom would be unbelievable!

www.myspace.com/rstar
www.RYANSTAR.tv

I heard Sweet Susie McNeil's song on the radio yesterday in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. I guess she is playing a ton of shows in the area! At least she's doing something. I also saw Tara Slone in a music video a few weeks ago!

I really like all of the remaining contestants, so I really don't care who wins. I never miss an episode!

I just want to say that Ryan Star is by far and away the artist that has grown the most right now on this show. I actually think his original performance blew away both of the Supernova tracks...He has a bright future ahead of him and I think he is a brilliant writer. I just bought his solo album at www.ryanstar.tv

I noticed Billboard Magazine gave him critical acclaim for his album and I cannot wait to hear it!

Dilana is taking cheap shots at the other contestants because she does not have original ability. She's a surface character with no depth...a cover singer with flashy makeup and hair, but a weak classless soul!

If Dilana did leave, it can't have been under the circumstances swirling around the Rockstar site. Allegedly, Patrice gave an interview in which she said that Dilana was distraught over her spanking on Wednesday, locked herself in the bathroom, threatened to sue the producers for emotional distress and then packed her shit and hit the road. Sounds dramatic. However, she performed with the whole group on Friday, two full days later. So, if she left on Saturday or Sunday, it wouldn't have been for the reasons the rumor mill is claiming. It would seriously suck if she left because she got called out on her comments, especially since she really did make those comments. And if she left, she wasn't cut out for the band anyway. Although, I hope that the whole mess is nothing more than rumors. I'd hate to see anyone throw away a career like that just because she was embarrassed. She's not my favorite, but that doesn't mean she's untalented and doesn't deserve a shot.

I haven't seen any spoilers yet, but I'm thinking Dilana performed as planned. I hope so, anyway.

Danni told me your were re-broadcasting yesterdays SRL. I just heard the last few minutes when you were talking to Billy. I really like the music, but my favorite part is hearing what you have to say. Maybe next time. xoxo

Hey Dave
Great stuff, I feel Ive got to know you over the past while as a person rather than just some media figure who was datin some supermodel.

Helped me grow really knowing I am quick to judge...

JUST LIKE I WAS QUICK TO JUDGE LUKAS AS THE WINNER OF THIS THING RIGHT FROM DAY WON!!!!!
WOOOOOOOHOOOO LUKAS WINS!!! ILOVEIT!
but...

Thanks Dave, you make the show interesting and keep on truckin mofo....

Piece

Jessica,

Did you see Dilana at the RiverWalk Concert? She was beaming and having a great time. This didn't look like someone ready to sue and storm out.

I haven't seen the actual text from this phantom Patrice Interview anywhere and I have looked.

BS started by a Lukas Troll.

Just a note to say i went to my nearest HMV store to purchase The panic channel debut album on he day of release and was denied. What the FUCK.

Just when is the U.K release date?

Dave,
I've alway been a fan. Love you even more now that I see this intellectual, observant side you have. I used to hate your facial hair, but I realized you'd be too handsome if u shaved it. Anyway, I respect your comments, but feel your wrong about Toby. He has shown such growth, each performance he tries something new and seems to really be passionate about it. He is not fake like storm and trying to change who he is like Ryan. Ryan is talented, but boring. He has stepped it up, but he was so dull from the get go. Toby was good at the start and just getting better, plus he sounded great singing that Supernova song. He seemed to fit. Dilana and Lukas have shock value which gets attention and I agree with u people hating them actually gets them attention but won't sell their music. The judge of a good band is how they sound together. I go to hear the music and feel that Toby really sounded good with them. Magni has talent but he's not the best fit.Thanks for the summer fun!

Dave,
I saw u on Entertainment tonight Canada, e-talk and heard you on the edge and you were great. sorry about all the canadian hounding you about how well our boy Lukas is doing. I just wanted you to know after hearing you on the edge i stoped at the closest HMV ( music store) and bought thye Panic Channel Cd . Let me tell you it Rocks it is so much better than anything Super Nova is doing. Maybe you should be producing the album. I'm also a Janes addiction fan and panci is better thanh that. can't wait till youcome back to toronto on tour

I heard/read about an interview that Patrice gave and they said she said "no comment" when they asked her about Dilana... It's the one below...

Patrice interview links...
http://www.rockstargohome.com/patrice-pike-beautiful-thing-interview.php

It's great to see you blogging about RS. It adds a fun dimension having this interactivity online while following the show, so keep up the good work! I think you might be breaking some ground with this :)

I'm a Magni fan, I felt like he was a part of the HouseBand when they were playing Fire and together they did a performance like I've never seen in this show. Usually the HB, great as is it, is only a backup for a solo act. I think any band would want to add a frontman that raises their whole act. But I think all who are left in the final six are great.

Can't believe that this is going around about Dilana moving out and locking herself in a room? Jeez, if she made bad comments about someone and got called on it? If she can't take that, then she doesn't need to be a rockstar. I mean,in my working enviroment we get told about our 20 mistakes on a daily basis. I have learned to develop a thick skin. Just a lesson, Dilana, a silence is golden. What drama. Thanx for the SRL last night:) Had a fun time chatting in your chat room last night, then listening to Billy,Dono, and Matt on CFR. Linda, I try to always let everyone on the Asylum know when SRL is on as well:) Have a relaxing day DMN, I am doing laundry, ah the joy of it all:O I love reading RS comments on here. Karma police are after you Dave, that is why you have almost 300 posts, give and you shall recieve, luv ya, Db

Hey Dave,

I bought TPCs cd today - awesome. I love 'Why Cry'.

More rumours about Dilana, Geesh. Don't believe she left the show. She performed at CityWalk on Friday. She looked to be in good spirits, although she got booed when she brought up the "incident" again. Think everyone wants to move on. I agree. I'm not a fan of hers but I wish the Rockers could just get back to their performances without all this drama. I'm sure they're under enough stress as it is.

In the only Patrice interview I am aware of she doesn't dish. When asked if Dilana is a b*tch, she says 'no comment'.

Question: Does SN see the results of the voting? Of course they know who is in the bottom three. But what about who is getting the most votes? Before letting Patrice go, SN said to her that they found it hard to ignore the fact that she was in the bottom 3 four times, saying that its the fans buy their cds and concert tickets. You'd think they'd want to know who has the biggest fan base.

My horse does not sounds like Dilana. She, (my horse) would be totally and completely offended!

Anywho..my first post. I wanted to say, Dave, thanks so much for sharing of yourself and keeping it real. You're a great guy, I thoroughly enjoy reading, listening to and watching you weekly; Keep up the great work!!

There is going to have to be a double axe again soon. How soon and whom? I think Toby did a great job with the band and Magni could be a great fit for them too. I don't understand why either are in the bottom 3 over Dilana and Storm (whom I don't prefer personally). It's a shame that SN may be forced to let them go on account of listening to the voters.

That said. I think they know who they want, it's a done deal. The guy has just got so much behind him, so much more to show and he's got it all "dialed" as a wise rocker recently said.

Cheers!

hi dave,
i think u are awsome and i secretly wish that u and ryan would collaborate on a song or something!!
the show is getting so exciting and intense at the same time!
i really hope that ryan wins he is trully talented! He is the only one that i feel has the whole package his song writing is amazing I recently bought one of his solo cd's it is amazing I think that u being a legendary artist would also love it its called songs from the eye of an elephant!!!

Must add also; he is my first and only choice!!

2 Carla: Concerning your post much earlier in the comments this morning, the names are below so don't worry, I thought the same damn thing when I did my very first post here a long time ago. ;)

I typed the Amen 2 Dave post.

Oh, and btw, I visited and read here for like a year b4 I actually posted, but once u post @ 6767, you are hooked! haha.

Also, to the person the was asking if the Austin Festival was small stuff, no, as matter of fact my boys are playing there....u might have heard of a little band called, The Raconteurs?

peace,
clk

As always, good comments and a worthy read, your whole site, a testament to the fact that you understand the current situation with regards to net and it's place in the world of 'new media'.

The show: I always believed that a 'feel' for the blues, in almost any idiom, rock, jazz country save ambient electro things, is a necessary core, to really bring 'it' to those forms of music. When Dilana did Can't Get Enough, it was as clearly demonstrated as if Paul Rogers himself did it.

Try to envision the other artists dialing into that 'factor', I don't see it, maybe Storm.

This post is already too long, but many factors independent of things musical, enrich or build that 'blues' relation, I'm not talking I-IV-V, I'm talking an experience relation...might be Jack Daniels or that realm, could be something primal in a sexual way. Some folks will get my implication without any problems, others will be in the dark. Those who get this submission, will no doubt sense that Dilana is the right pick, those who don't will default to one of the others for reasons that have no relation to heritage with respect to the longview of music.

Not sure if this diatribe coveys what I would hope, but I know, some of you get it.

Peace

RS:SN is one prolonged job interview with no job description. As someone previously mentioned, it all depends on what SN are looking for, and no one but them knows! In a way, that's not all bad, because it will be best for the winner to be a "natural" fit vs. something contrived to appear like a fit.

If the job description says "talented songwriter and musician with intense vocal ability and performance versatility..." then the Dark Horse should take this thing.

I'm not typically a reality show fan, but RS:SN has me hooked. Thanks for the ongoing commentary, Dave.

Hi Dave,
First time poster, long time reader. I can't believe how much you and I think alike! I, too, think it's down to Dilana (YEAH!) and Lukas, but how did Ryan slip in there, whoa! He really has improved a LOT!!! I almost hope the final two are Dilana and Ryan!!

...and could someone PLEASE take that white jacket away from Lukas?!?! He wears it so much, I just cringe every time I see it on him! He needs a stylist....PLEASE!!!!!

Go Dilana!!

Awesome site, love it!

Hey - I am loving 6767, SRL & the snippets I have heard from TPC. When will ONe be released in New Zealand? Loving your work all round.
Cheers :)

Dave - Great comments, it's great to read your personal perspectives beyond the brief clips we get on the show. I'm very interested to see how the band looks and sounds with the remaining singers, especially Lukas and Magni. I have trouble imagining Lukas especially with Supernova - his vibe just doesn't fit with the band for me. But I was pleasantly surprised by how well Toby meshed with them, so I'm keeping an open mind.

~Barbara
http://babas.typepad.com

i really hope Lukas wins

FYI - Jordis just played here in MN at Renegades over the weekend. I wasn't able to attend but after checking out her myspace it looks like she packed the house and rocked em all! I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm looking forward to seeing the Webisode tomorrow to see what transpired at the house after last weeks shows. Should be pretty interesting hearing what they all have to say. Hope you got some much deserved R&R over the weekend Dave.
Love from MN

Sadly I will miss Tuesdays show.

I have to take my horse to the chiropractor and I don't know that I will be back in time and I can't tape it.

I will have RS:SN withdrawl :cries:

I agree with you Dave, I think that there will be a showdown between Lukas, Ryan and Dilana for that spot in Supernova. However that could easily change as you say because one of the other contestants could step up and blow us away.I'm still waiting for that moment from Toby,Magni and Storm, haven't seen it yet. I seriously think that either Lukas or Ryan could front the band because they have shown to be the most well rounded. As for Dilana, she was my front runner but unfortunately what she did really turned me off, and she will have to merit her being my favorite again. What a shame all that talent overshadowed by that kind of attitude....

Oh, that's great to hear (post about Jordis performing in MN). She has a beautiful voice.

I've just been scan reading the comments, there's so many, and referencing the posts about Dilana walking out, well, I'll just wait to see the show next week. It's probably just a rumor.

http://missninsee.spaces.live.com/

Hey Dave! I don't have time to read all the comments so if someone pointed out that you typo'ed POLLS already, my apologies. Hope you had a great day!

Speaking of Jordis, I wish she would have come to TPC show in June in Minneapolis. My hubbie really liked her when watching RS:INXS/ Just thinking of those of you that are sick of the Rockstar talk. My feeling is, the show made me a Dave fan. I had never really heard his music or got to know people here so, I look at it this way, I met lotsa cool people on here, met lots more at TPC show in June, and am meeting more and more, just because a lil reality show I seen last summer. Thanx everyone for the great comments.
Happy SUNday:)

Hi Danni, I'm just saying a quick hello. Getting ready to watch a movie at my freinds house. Luv ya, and you too Dave!!!!!!!!!

It's amazing how so many people can watch or read the same thing and come away with different impressions, and think that theirs is the right one! I'm not one for a lot of TV, but Rockstar has definitely got me hooked! I agree that Storm would do amazing solo, but is missing that extra something to front these guys. I think Dilana has some growing up to do first. She pushed for Lukas to sing Creep, giving the impression that she wanted him to fail; and yet I thought that he hit it right on the money. In Vegas, she was talking to Tommy aside; suggesting that they get rid of the others right away, and then the press clinic. How much more that the public doesn't see? I see Magni or Lukas going all the way. It's great to see you guys coming to Canada, but I now live down east, so I don't get the big concerts anymore. Some day, eh? Enjoy your personal days and take advantage of them!

Here's Lukas doing Rebel yell at City Walk, bad audio but Lukas really rocks it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA59RWfIfKk&NR
ROCKSTAR! ROCKSTAR! ROCKSTAR!

Danni, same here. Watching RS:INXS, I went "Oh yeah! Dave Navarro! What's he doing now?" I wouldn't have found this place without Rockstar. Wouldn't be addicted to SRL, TPC, CFR. Wait..I want my brain back!

Oh man. Speaking of Rockstar. Dave, you may need to watch the reality webisode again. Dilana had a tantrum, threw a water glass, cut Magni's head. Looks like she'll pull it together for the performance show, though it's not looking exactly rockin' so far, just another mellow thang.

But seriously. Dude. She could have at least stopped to see if he was OK. That was way too Axl.

gonna make this short-
storm is gonna do fine, she has her own band, look for them on myspace Storm and the ball's
they are pretty intresting, so we kow that she's gonna do fine no matter what
i can see magni getting really big
dilana is of course my favorite she'll do great.
i saw Suzie McNiel at an NHL game she sung the American and Canadian national anthems, i do miss Mig & the others from last year.. JD was my lest favorite.. so i was skeptical when i started watching this season that someone else that i don't like won.
but i'm not really worrying about it because i pretty much like all of them except Lukas
Peace & love
Jennelle ♥

YOU MADE A REALLY GOOD POINT TO THE SUPERNOVA ROCKERS ABOUT KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH THEIR FANS THROUGH BLOG........BY THE WAY TOBY IS THE BEST FOR THE BAND...HE IS STRONG AND WONT FADE TO A SHADOW DURING THE GRUELLING WORK WITH SUPERNOVA. HIS STAGE PRESENCE IS REALLY IMPROVING WITH PRACTICE, EASY TO GET ALONG WITH, GREAT WITH THE PRESS, PERFECT VOCALS........

Lukas better win or I just became a ticket scalper!

this weeks reality show:Dilana freaks out. What a loser

Hey Dave, I love the show. Check out my fan space. http://jonathanstern.spaces.live.com. This has been an incredible season and I look forward to the remaining episodes. I'm only let down that I never made it to the voting page. Deadline is tonight...

I read a spoiler... YOO HOO!!!
The song choices are awesome for each one of them!!!

Kristen - Happy Birthday!

Linda (San Diego) - you can hear various SRL's on the constant loop Dave and Loop (haha) have going over at:
www.spreadradiolive.com, www.myspace.com/spreadradiolive or under Alternative Rock stations in iTunes!
There are always a couple different shows rotating 24/7....Dave hooks it up for us as usual!

Love, Amber :)

Just started reading your blog recently and am enjoying your wit, wisdom and the amazing schedule you keep. I hope all the SuperNova contestants are really listening to you guys because the wisdom that you, Tommy, Gilby and Jason have really is priceless ( I see a Mastercard commercial tie-in there), I enjoy your comments especially when you don't like a performance...I hope your getting tougher and more critical as we get to the end. I wish we were able to see more of the contestants off of the stage because the ability to cope with the schedules your expected to keep and the stress you live with really has to be a final piece of the puzzle when it comes to picking a lead singer.
I really dig that you read some of the comments on your blog and that you get how important the world wide web is for a career, if the message boards are an indication on a winner I would have to say Lukas will take it.
As for you Dave, I have always been a country fan but since catching Dilana sing Ring of Fire I was hooked on your show and have listened to The Panic Channel and am now becoming a Dave Navarro fan.

"Berlin - The Metro [4:09] - Best of Berlin 1979-1988"... SRL rocks with diversity!!! TKS SRL...

Just read a rumor over at my KISS site that Paul Stanley may use the Rockstar House band on tour. Great for them!! They are Xcelllent-Hi sweet Linda:) nice chatting today, hope you enjoyed your b-b que and your movie!

Wait, where are all you guys seeing the new webisode? With Dilana freaking out?

Help!

Listening to the rebroadcast from yesterday, and I don't recall you playing Jerky boy clips before, did you get that off the khz's srl shows?

Love that your best bud is from NY. Can't wait for the next SRL with you or your Indie band find.

has anyone seen the storm large commericals on cbs? i haven't seen any for the other contestants yet but i am sure they are coming! i like them, it gives it a personal touch..as long as they are doing all of the contestants as well to keep it fair.

Good grief Serafina - put the horse down and turn on the TV. Where are your priorities? (JK)

You know, come to think of it. Other than JD, none of the other rockers from last year really took off. You can argue that Marty did manage to re-record his existing Lovehammers materials for a major label but where did that take him? Jordis? Mig? Oh, Suzie is doing back-up vocals somewhere? What has Rock Star really done for its finalists?

Stummer, the question is what have the contestants done for themselves? As Dave mentioned in his post, if you are in the media and are on peoples minds, get out there and tour and promote. TPC has done an Xcellent job on the net and through tv and other media to promote their music. You have to work at it! I mean, look at some of the contestants from American Idol, they have capitalized on being on the show. A few reality show people have as well. I should follow my own advice into getting another job :-o

Sup Dave...thought you might enjoy this editorial...
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,210221,00.html

...about how this guy cries over RockStar since I seem to remember that you said u cried at America's Next Top Model. I myself, cry at just about anything TV has to offer...but I don't cry often in real life. I've cried at the Real World, Nip/Tuck, American Idol...today, I cried at MTV's True Life. My low point was crying at Celebrity Fit Club 3. What can I say, they really know how to edit these shows!

Yo Dave How have you been?
If Lukas doesn't win most tickets will be on the internet and in the newspapers for sale... Dilana better calm down and pull herself together because there is still a competition to win and throwing a glass and throwing a tantrum at the camera, as well as injuring another ( even though it was an accident) is really ridiculous. Overall I am rooting for Lukas and Dilana but I am terribly disappointed with her, I just can't believe how everything she has done has been shadowed by all of this. It will take a lot from her to gain me back as a huge fan again.
BTW great blog Dave!

Yes I have 4 tickets for Supernova but if Lukas doesn't win they'll be up for sale...

Just want to let you know I love this blog Dave....I'm writing from Australia and the world feels like a smaller place. Gotta love that!

http://www.rockband.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=3907&whichpage=22

I was curious so I had to go snooping on the RS:MSN site. Here is the Dilana recent webisode :)enjoy........

mms://a117.v87257.c8725.g.vc.akamaistream.net/7/1177/8725/v0001/msnent.download.akamai.com/8725/DBA90618/published/Video/Projects/High/rs_209a_act1_082706_e5c9d6.wmv

Here guys! RS=webisode

Dave! Awesome show today! :-D I had an excellent time. I was up front next to the stage and runway, therefore couldn't see you guys sitting in the back. You were very funny and charming AFTER the show refilming (...uh I forgot the term), treatment? package? ???

Love your blogpost. Nice. Really.

Re: the drama. I thought it flowed well today. It had to be brought to a conclusion. I knew Dilana would use the emotion from it in her performance and that song was right up her alley. I'M TRYING TO WRITE W/OUT MAKING SPOILERS. She deserved praise for her performance today.

BUT PROMISE NEXT TIME SHE SCREWS UP A SONG, YOU'LL CALL HER ON IT... PLZ.... or as an above poster put it, chants her own name in a classic or something along those blatantly cheesy lines.

You did a great job, I was very pleased with how you handled the show. Although, it's a bit in poor taste to condone a rocker's tantrums. Yes we know of other bigger stars throwing them, we're never impressed with them. But there are kids watching and as a mom, I'm trying to teach my daughter that tantrums are not cool when you get older. I hope they don't place too much emphasis on that stuff for TV. :-/

*oh and I now that you never claimed to be the guy of "good taste" and you don't need to... just sayin'

Angela,
I just HAVE to comment on your "way too Axl" remark. EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING: "She's gone all AXL already." LOL. Dilana WAS my favorite, but I'm thinking she is one wacky little Sheila ATP.
- EveL

Dave...the rest of the band seems to be getting hot on Toby..you agree? You're obviously moving toward Ryan. (I'm a Magni fan, doesn't make me happy either way.)
Ok..this may sound like a strange question..but. Does Height/weight ratio of the band matter. I couldn't help but notice that Toby and Tommy are very close in height as are Jason (Sweet Jason, the Jasonizer)and Gilby. After Toby sang with them, and they all stood together, it looked really right..not so much with Dilana...does that ever become a factor? I was a HairBand/GlamRock fan way back, and I know that some musicians were picked for the way they looked.*rumor has it Mick Mars was one of those, chosen by, yep you guessed it, Tommy Lee.* Could that be a tie breaker?
And just gotta know...are you sick of the drama yet??(LMAO)
Have fun...
Draven..

panic channel video

http://www.rehearsals.com/mediaplayer/mp_tpl.jsp?mode=high&w_low=/nlr/051306_tpc_reh_01_bloody_mary_350.wmv&w_high=/nlr/051306_tpc_reh_01_bloody_mary_700.wmv&type=v_free&_mp=1

OH..P.S. I guess...Jordis has a CD/Video for sale on MSN videos...(she wasn't my favorite either..)

WHOA! The new webisode is up.... UNBELIEVABLE. I think everyone should check it out, maybe you too Dave.

Hi Dave
If Dilana can't take a little critism with out freaking out how is she going to handle the pressures of fronting a band. Dilana needs to think about why these things are happening to her. I also don't think SN has been doing Dilana any favors by the tongue baths for ever performance most undeserving.

Thanks for making the show interesting!

Last year I was a Mig fan, and I also liked Marty. To be honest I could not stand JD at all. However, since he won, he has shown himself to be the right person for the job, in my opinion. It makes sense that they chose him now. But when they did choose him, I was so mad I turned off the TV and didn't even watch his performance.

I think there is a real danger that in picking one of the more popular rockers you do lose the other rocker's fans, as someone else already said here today.

Anyway, I have really enjoyed the show and will miss it when it is gone. :( It seemed to go a lot faster this year.

Actually I just went and watched the reality webisode thing.. After Dilana got roasted by the judges for talking trash about her fellow rockers, she went back to the mansion and had a complete meltdown. At one point she threw a glass, and it smashed everywhere, and glass was flying, and Magni got cut in the head with it.

At the end of all of this, she said and I quote "I'm not a loser, I'm not a quitter, this horrific thing that happened to me is the best thing that happened to me."

Let's get it straight - nothing HAPPENED to you, Dilana. You opened your mouth and bitched and backstabbed and said all kinds of nasty things. That's not an act of God or someone else. YOU did it. YOU happened to YOU. You then couldn't handle the repercussions, and you HURT someone else physically because of your actions.

I was a big fan of yours, but that's all over. I'm sorry but there's no way you can handle this job. I sincerely hope you end up in the bottom three, and Supernova send you home, straight up, no second chances.

Hey Dave!

Thanks for the update and insights.

I get the whole Dilana thing. The lady is interesting, to say the least. But, my question:

When she wrote her lyrics to the SN track they were pretty cheesy. Then, we had the whole talking about the rockers thing. Now, we have the tantrum.

At what point does a band say that the negatives out-weigh the positives? Do things like the talking about people & the tantrum have a huge impact on the decision making? Would it be different if there were not other rockers that could be considered front wo/man material?

Thanks for any input. You take care of yourself.

Re: Webisode - I honestly cannot buy why Dilana is acting such the bloody victim. That webisode became The Dilana Show, and to talk to her about her gracious apology, Dave, will surely further her ego - she doesn't think she was in the wrong - she just thinks she was stupid. I used to be a fan of hers - I thought her Zombie was killer - but she is just a joke now (and hurting Magni, who deserves a knighthood after that performance of Fire, is just not on!), and I think it's a real pity. Nevermind.

Hey:-

has anyone seen Navarro's 'pet-eel-bashing' scene from one of my favourite collections of mish-mashed video of all time, 'Soul Kiss'.

It's a beauty:- Dave shows you around his apartment, and part of it is introducing his pet eel, which he fishes out, gives a couple of good stiff whacks on the table, then throws him back in. Naughty Navarro.

Dave annouces confidently that 'he'll be ok, as the slimy pet withers slowly back down in the tank. Gold.

THAT'S ROCK!!!!!!

Hey, I cant recommend strongly enough (for real rock) a couple of old-school classics I revisited over the weekend:- Sap EP by Alice In Chains and Temple of the Dog.

THAT'S ROCK!!!!

The All Blacks SMASHING Sth Africa with our B team on the weekend (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/event/story.cfm?c_id=351&ObjectID=10398268)

THAT'S ROCK (ps for you Americans - rugby is an international game played by different countries (ie it's 'world series' is a real, actual world series) where massive guys smash into each other but without helmets or padding. It might sound a bit nasty but it's tremendous to watch, and seriously ingrained in our culture and self-worth as a nation)....

That's all my shit for today. Oh and as for Supernova and all that:-

THAT"S NOT ROCK!!!! BUT GODDDDDDAMMMMN THAT BROOKE XANAX PETHEDINED BRUNETTE BURKE IS BARBIE-RIFFIC!!!!!

The reality episode should have been called "Dilana: The Self Absorbed Pity Party for One".

quoting snosgrad above:
"Let's get it straight - nothing HAPPENED to you, Dilana. You opened your mouth and bitched and backstabbed and said all kinds of nasty things. That's not an act of God or someone else. YOU did it. YOU happened to YOU. You then couldn't handle the repercussions, and you HURT someone else physically because of your actions."

I posted above that I was at the taping and enjoyed it, mentioned condoning tantrums = not good example for the kids watching (or even the older peter pans watching). This quote here is true, I just watched the webisode and this clearly indicates that Dilana still doesn't get it. She did victimze herself. The only one she has any right to be angry at for this is herself. I'm not getting that she really learned what she was suppose to learn.

At the show she said she learned and agreed that she wouldn't do it again. Having experience with ppl like this, THEY CAN NEVER KEEP THAT PROMISE IF THEY REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT IT WAS THEY THEMSELVES TO BLAME. It did not happen to her. She inflicted onto the others and therefore herself. Period.

I dunno, Dave, I certainly wouldn't want to start a relationship with that.

I had a pretty trippy schedule this week and all I can remember is Ryan Star's original song... It was really something.

Started off as a Lukas fan, went through my Dilana phase, have decided Magni is the one. Why? He's the most stable, professional, cool but firy person on the set. You can just see the fire in his eyes when he performs. And he's starting to show it in his performances. He was a late bloomer, but wow, he can really set the stage on fire with the right kind of probing.

Lukas and Dilana just became boring after a while. I agree, they are fun to look at, but after a month of that, it became too predictable, too fast.

Magni's the dark horse. He's your man.

I love Lukas and everything, but am I the only one who thinks he'd be all wrong for SN? It's not his fault or anything, but judging by their type of music and going by the kind of stuff Lukas writes, he's more kind of dark and serious in his choices whereas SN is dirty and fun. While Lukas definitely has what it takes to front a band I just don't think its SN it really wouldn't work. I'd love to see Toby fronting - not just cuz he's my boy from Oz but he fits into that group so well as we saw when he performed with them, he has the right voice and style and ... he's hot. (So are you, Dave)
Love and Butterflies

I love Lukas and everything, but am I the only one who thinks he'd be all wrong for SN? It's not his fault or anything, but judging by their type of music and going by the kind of stuff Lukas writes, he's more kind of dark and serious in his choices whereas SN is dirty and fun. While Lukas definitely has what it takes to front a band I just don't think its SN it really wouldn't work. I'd love to see Toby fronting - not just cuz he's my boy from Oz but he fits into that group so well as we saw when he performed with them, he has the right voice and style and ... he's hot. (So are you, Dave)
Love and Butterflies

Dear, dear Dave...this blog is supposed to be about you, but we continue to rant & rave about RS:SN...oh well, i'll continue the rant/rave...fyi...I really enjoyed the interview on 102.1 the edge...wish I was able to make it down to see you in person at the radio show & muchmusic, but work was calling...anyway, my humble op re: SN...the guys really need to figure out what they want out of this project and where they are headed..then & only then will they (and everyone else know) who is best suited for the band...'begin with the end in mind', right?!?!?...all of the rockers are amazingly talented individuals...but i'll stick with my original top four