I've also been wondering WTF happened to Ryan. I went from being a Dilana fan to a Ryan fan, something I never thought would happen.

But I do have one burning question: Dave, when will YOU play with the rockers and/or Supernova?

If K-Fed is one of your "peer" Dave then I am so out of here ;-)

Tonights the night! The NYC Panic Channel listening party!
8:00-10:00 pm
Snitch
49 W 21st St
NYC
RSVP panicpartynyc@yahoo.com

Dave if you and Steve are swinging into Toronto stop by NYC tonight! ;-) Can't kill a girl to try!

Toronto? I'm going to Toronto today too! (the bf lives there)

I don't suppose you'll be performing or anything similar when you're there?

To be honest, I'm not that familiar with your stuff but I'd love to check it out! Thx!

Congrats on your group sounds real good, good to see its on Madden 07 also. I like the show but I'm still not convinced about the groups music hope todays performance changes my mind. You're a talented guitarist, why not play with one of the rockers. Have a good one from Monterrey, Mexico

Dave,

I'm so happy that you can be so honest and witty at the same time. Your comments seem to sum up some of the confusion we, as fans, are not able to see as outsiders or non-performs; for that I would like to thank you. Also, you are very interested in your fan base concerns (seeking out the Dilana controversy). I also agree, there are some exceptions in 'thoughful concerns' when talking about peers.

Off My Soapbox...

Ok. This is Lou from yesterday and as I trust Dave and thank you all for your comments I am less thrilled with Dilana at this point; however, I am not sure how to find the webisodes to watch or listen to so I can make my own decision. I am not too computer or cellphone savvy so could someone please help me locate her comments towards her peers!! I appreciate it in advance.

Also, I think Lucus is so unique but he cracked me up last night. I kept shaking my head in amusement and bewilderment. I thought he was either drunk, really drunk, or putting on an act like he had some sort of motor disability. Wow, he was bizarre but in a neat way. He has the "it" factor no matter how strange. As for Storm, she just keeps doing the same thing over and over and over and (you get it) but I like her. Kudos for Ryan and Toby. They are surprising me and I like that. Magni and Patrice were just ok and likable but somewhat forgettable.

Thanks again for the help, and Dave have a great, restful but fun time in Toronto.

Dear Lou,
www.rockstar.msn.com
love,
jezzi

Dear Dave,
SRL from the Great White North?
Please,
jezzi(haha, Sue, you can't win if you don't enter)

keep rocking dave!

kyle

oops, sorry....ROBIN...
that's what I get for not having that third cup of coffee.

Hi Dave,
Last nights show was awesome. However, I am not a fan of Lukas. His voice, he sounds like he is forcing it too much, just the way he sings I cant stand it. And he has got this bad ass look always on him as if he is, "The Shit". I dont think so. I honestly dont think he is going to win this. I have always liked Ryan, and I thought he rocked it. What was the nickname you gave him? I hope when it comes down to it, it will be Dilana, Ryan and Toby. I also wanted to let you know that you looked hot last night. Instead of Toby taking his shirt off, I rather have you not wear a shirt for a show. Wearing a shirt open is just being a tease. Love ya.

Great RS:SN last night. Much better song choices. Plus I dig that they are letting more originals through. It highlights the fact that these people are Pro's and not American Idol amateurs. On a personal preference note I'm starting to lose interest in Dilana's performances and it's not because of her attitude. It's just that she sounds very 80's rock chick on the faster songs. At first it was refreshing but I don't think it can hold peoples fickle attention spans. I think someone more dynamic like Ryan or Storm would work out better. Biut then again it aint my show. So I can't wait to watch what happens next.

Thanks for makin this work Dave.

Hey Dave,WOW Ryan really killed it last night.He truly has come a long way since day one.I see so many negative post about SN on here and on other blogs.Hey if they dont like what they see,they need not watch the fuckin show.They must have some intrest in SN since they keep watching and dogging them.Just my thoughts.As always Brooke looks hot.Dude you need to pull out your guitar and rock the house down at least once.Show these people what hard work and love for the music can do for them if they really want it.Peace from new mexico.

Tommy Lee is a good drummer, but that house band drummer guy is UNREAL.
Are any of those house band guys in other bands?
They are truly the best part of the show, musically.

Why is everyone so down on Patrice's original song? It is 10 times better than the original Supernova from last week. Same with Ryan's. That's why they want to turn them into Supernova songs because both are better than what they can come up with.
Also, Toby's version of Layla was awesome...the original is kind of worn out, and he made it rock. The stage presence was ok - whenever any of them go out into the crowd or the other rockers, it seems kind of forced and cheesy on TV. But it was still better than any of the other covers last night.

TOMMY LEE on drums ..... What about "LITTLE FEAT" which one be the best that is the question ?

TOMMY LEE on drums ..... What about "LITTLE FEAT" which one be the best that is the question ?

TOMMY LEE........on drums.........but what about LITTLE FEAT ?

Olà Dave!!!
Though I'm from switzerland, i can't really watch the whole RS:SN thing but I'm very excited about the record...
Anyway, what i wanted to say is, I love (oNe)!!! I know it may sound a little strange to you but The Panic Channel is kind of an evolution of the sound you had on Strays. I know it's a totally different Band, but i learned from Jane's not until strays came out (i was watching MTV late at night and "just because" was airing), so i always linked Jane's to Strays even when i started to listen to the old Jane's' stuff...
So i just wanted say thank you for that inspirational piece of music you and your panic guys have released!!!

Still i got a question for you... hehe...
Is there any chance you might hit Switzerland with a performance?

Greez
Attila

TOMMY LEE........on drums.........but what about LITTLE FEAT ?

Hey Dave. I picked up TPC the other day and I gotta hand it to you, it's a really good album. It's good to see you getting out there with all the TV appearances. I hope you and your bandmates have a real hit on your hands.

There is no way that K-Fed (or whatever) is one of your peers. He is feeding off of the popularity of his wife (don't understand her deal either). His 15 minutes will be over soon and you, my friend, will be rockin' til that beautiful black hair of yours turn grey.

Now to RS. Last nights show was really good. Sorry to say Magni did nothing for me. Lukas is kind of a freak show, I guess that is his appeal to most. I also liked Ryan, for the first time. Dilana was good as usual but I am actually getting a little bored. Storm is cool, but I am only saying that because I am afraid she will kick my ass if I don't. :) One tough chick!

TPC rocks........love to all.

Are you performing in Toronto or are you doing any appearances? Would love to see you, love the new song! It is great! You rock on RS-SN, you comments are right along the way I think when I hear the performers.

TOMMY LEE ! But what about : LITTLE FEAT which one is better?

I think the whole Dilana-thing is starting to wear off on the viewers. Her shock-value (same with Lukas) has carried her as far as it could. Now its about her vocals and from what we've seen recently, it ain't much. Very limited range. It got really old really fast. (Again, same with Lukas.)

I'm digging the real professionals like Ryan and Magni who just appear to be heads-and-shoulders above everbody in terms of talent. They just bring it every week. It would be performances (the Ryan original, for example) that makes the performances great to watch AND more importantly, great to actually listen to.

First,am I the only one that when they went to 9:00 on the cable guide and didn't see Rockstar panicked? It had been moved to 10 EST.
Second, when this show first started I was waiting for Ryan to go. Now I am not. I am very impressed with the chances he takes and the range of style and talent he has been showing in his performances. Poor Toby, is a sweet boy, but I do believe he is loosing ground. As for the "great Dilana debate;"it is disappointing to see that side of a person. It must be very difficult for the other performers to live in the same house with someone who has spoke on national tv so disrespectfully of them and who on the other hand is getting so much hype. I have to give them credit I would really have a hard time not only associating with her, but in keeping my mouth shut. I think Magni may come out the winner. Reasons, Lukas is good but very young, and Jason just doesn't seem to like his singing, and he is auditioning to be a singer not a musician Dilana has shot herself in the foot with her mouth. Magni has great talent that can be molded for SN. Also,he is a mature family man giving him more in common with SN since they are older and have families. But you never know, and that's why we all keep watching.
Love ya Dave, Nana

OK, I have to agree with all the Dilana critique going on however I don't know that her shock value is beginning to wear off I just think some of the other folks are stepping it up about three notches. It's time to get down to business and some are starting to shine and some are starting to dim. The originals are a seriously interesting thing. Do you want someone who can sing and perform or someone who can sing, perform, write, and collaborate? I say if you want to make it you better have it all. That's just me. Dilana is trying to hard sometimes it seems like and her cockiness may hinder her in the end. Storm is really good but I worry about her ability to be involved with this band and not turn into a .... well, for lack of a better word...slut. She's beautiful and talented and I guess maybe I just worry about relationships between band members going down if they pick her. Those never work and it really screws with the chemistry in the band. These guys could seriously rock and I would hate to see it screwed up by something so stupid as that.

Luv n Rock,
Jams

Patrice and Ryan's original songs are miles ahead of the SN original, even post production. If I were a contestant on the show, I'd be trying to hook up with the house band, not SN. The house band would be the real prize.

Dilana has the same moves and sound every week. She had shock value at the start, but when you look past that at her vocals and performance, I see nothing to write home about. And I haven't seen her jumping at an original song either.

I also think Gilby is the main songwriter in the band, so his opinion will carry the most weight when it comes down to who wins. Watch for whoever's original he likes most...

Frank in Canada

I was remiss in my last post in not mentioning Ryan as being a strong contenter as well as Magni. He has a lot to offer in many ways.

Dave,

In real life, you and I are, I'm sure, on totally different planets (our own planets, not to be confused with Zayra's...) but I keep coming back because you have made such an amazing impression on me with this blog.

I've closely following another celebrity’s online fan base for the last few years (I will NOT mention who here upon threat of death) and there is NO comparison.

Your interaction with your fans, the consistency of your attention, and the fact that you actually listen and acknowledge your fans as human beings has won me over for life!

Thank you!!

Wow. Lukas was wearing the ring I gave him on last nights show. He was wearing it on his left hand ring finger. I feel so honored! His performance was amazing last night as always!!

Dilana sucked, and I hated the eyelashes.

Storm, well, I've never heard anther singer be able to do an Aerosmith song.

Ryan's song was good, the only other performance that I enjoyed last night.

Dave you were way to kind to the rockers last night. Toronto- Is Lukas going with you?

Storm makes you want to do the dirty deed to rock songs all night long. Patrice makes you want to go into the studio and write rock songs all night long. I'm glad Tommy perked up and recognized that he'd love to collaborate with Patrice. It's not always just about bringing A+ material, it's about inspiring your other band members to kick in and add to the creative process.

I didn't like Ryan at the beginning of the show, I have resisted liking him as the weeks go on, but dammit if last night he didn't pull me over to the dark side with that performance.

And can I second the request for an SRL from the Great White North? Please, please, please...

Magni owned last night. His rendition of Smells Like Teen Spirit killed. If SN wants neo-grunge muscle, Magni's the man. And don't forget that he can strip it down. Remember his acoustic version of that Live song? In a word, chilling. On an unrelated note, I love how Dave and Isaacs have embraced Web 2.0 and social networking - - blogs/RSS, MySpace, podcasting, v-casting, YouTube, etc. It's subtly subversive and revolutionary.

Dave is there any idea as to when you guys will be coming to the uk and if so will it just be a quick show in "london" or some more obscure places-what ever im there but right now theres fuck all goin on in the uk.
cheers dude ,paul.

I forgot, someone asked what Tommy meant by his comment, bring me the check, after Lukas performed last night. In my opinion, he was saying it's over, Lukas is the one.Tommy really seems to like Lukas. For those of you who think Lukas is a freak show, I love that he is original and doesn't change his look to impress anyone.

Morning Dave, have a safe fun trip!

I really can't understand the Storm lovers..she has sucked the last two weeks..last night was MARINATED in wrong sauce! ;)

Please let her bomb out in the bottom three and go home!! (I bet your comments will go over 400 if that happens..heh)

Peace, Mmf

PS I love Gilby's little French Bulldog. He should run over and lift his leg on the loser tonight. (the dog, not Gilby)

"You NEVER talk shit about your peers! "But Dave, what about the K-Fed comments you made on Kimmel?" Well, all I can say to that is..."

RE: K-Fed (i'll be nice and not use the derogatory terms everyone else who dislikes his music says)

K-Fed is not even close to being in the circle of being one of Dave's peers. So in retrospect Dave didn't dis his peer.

I totally agree with Jam.
I think Lucas is too young and very likely to go off on a party train and not come back. He would seems to have the look of a junkie waiting to happen and on tour there is so much of that kind of thing that it is inevitable for Lucas (I know it sounds mean and I really don’t mean to be. I am just speaking what I think is the truth).
What was the 'Check Please' comment from Tommy?
Storm and Tommy look like a court case waiting to happen. Storm is just too much sexuality for the group. I mean I like her and she is a great singer but I don’t see her fronting for Jason and Gilby. They seem to be a little more reserved.
Toby is too pretty and ‘nice boy’ looking. Can Tommy handle it? I can say this for Toby, he seems to really take to heart the feedback he gets from the guys. But maybe that is it. He is trying too hard and his performance coming off as stiff.
Ryan seems to have come from nowhere. I like what he has been doing but he is so dark and hurt looking. I am not sure he can deliver a performance that is upbeat.
Magni is great and I am not too sure what to think of him. He hasn’t been the center of any controversy. Is that good or bad, I don’t know.
Patrice……go home girl. Back to Austin and play for the gays that love you (if you don’t know there are a lot of gay people who live in Austin).
Now my girl Dilana………WTF were you thinking when you opened your mouth to those reporters?????? I think she just shot herself in the foot. I really liked and I am so disappointed.
So……….those are my two cents, plus some. Dave you need to start getting really harsh with them not only on their performances but on how they are representing themselves.

I'm sorry, but I do not see the mass appeal of Lukas and Dilana. I think Dilana is very pretty and I love her outfits (hated last nights eyelashes though) but I think both her and Lukas are too gimmicky. Lukas just does not sound good to me, at all. That forced sound he produces just grates on my nerves more than anything. Dilana's voice, in my opinion, would have been better suited for a metal band in the 80's. Personally, I still think that Magni is the most vocally talented on the show, and I hope that he does not win, because I don't see SuperNova going very far due to their sound being very unoriginal and dated, from what we saw last week.

"Dilana has the same moves and sound every week. She had shock value at the start, but when you look past that at her vocals and performance, I see nothing to write home about. And I haven't seen her jumping at an original song either"

That would be her ultimate downfall of it all if she actually performed an original.

Come on Dave. Don't you think you're being a little hard on Patrice? That song she performed has a lot of potential for radio play, unlike Ryans rock b-side generica, and roll eyes lyrics. As far as 'not being a rock star', well Clive Davis saw rock star potential there, signed her band to Arista as a pet project before being forced out. Rock star enough to chart twice with Sister7. Patrice has street cred. Out of the 15 contestants on the show, only two have any potential for a major league career outside of SN, Patrice and Zahra, and Zahra's iffy. The others will wander the streets of LA for awhile wondering where all the attention went and then finally go home forgotten, as these things go.

K-Fed is a fuckin' joke.....they are really scraping the bottom of the barrel if they seriously gave k-fed a record contract.

Miss Jones 'N

Lukas, Lukas, Lukas...ok I get it. I like his rock star, to hell with all of you attitude...but in his reaction to Dilana's mutinous and completely unprofessional media purge...I saw that it ain't true. Lukas might just be one damaged cat that, I think, SN should probably steer away from. And to be honest since her Johnny Cash...I was a HUGE Dilana fan -- that faded pretty quick watching what she did with the press...that just shows what she would do if SN ever pissed her off.
Ryan really has stepped it up -- he definitely is winning over people/fans/SN at a time others are losing them.
My favorite -- always my favorite guy -- is now Magni. In my effort to attempt to not focus completely on the negative -- did you see how Magni handled the press and that woman in particular. He deflected her negativity, and left you smiling about it and completely on his side -- THAT IS AN ART! Magni always brings a great performance too...he showed that he can rock last night, and that was good to see.
Go MAGNI Go!
Btw Dave -- TPC album rocks...love what I have heard so far. Thanks for this site -- it is amazing!

Lukas is king*********

Ryan is laughable, Dilana is boring, Storm is cool, Magni rocks, Patrice who?, I'd like to get drunk with Toby.

I think Storm should sing "Metal Queen" by Lee Aaron!

Hey Dave!

People keep talking about who of the rockers really wants to be in Supernova. If you listen to an interview with Dilana that I found somewhere on the web she talks alot about wanting to "take this thing" and to "end up on the top". I think she is actually just looking for the attention. And also people need to respect her as a musicitian and not a singer. As for Lucas. He does have a very unique style and personality, but is it the kind Supernova is looking for. Such a look on the frontman changes the whole band. You couldn't picture yourself KISS with only the singer painted and not the others, the others have to follow.. so will the Supernova guys act, dress and use makeup the same way as him? ..Magni however is a guy that can be molded to the same style as the Supernova guys, remenber how rebelious and different JD looked at first, and now nobody can see anyone else with INXS. Also people talk about the whole family issue with Magni as if he couldn't be in Supernova because he want's to be with his famil.. well, the fact is he was already in a band and touring like crasy back in Iceland, but for much less money.. so having his wife with him would have been too expensive, but I'm sure when you are touring with Supernova you can afford to have your wife and child more around and go see them inbetween... so actually, he would be in a much better sittuation for his family than he has been in the past.

Dave...welcome to Toronto!! Wanna come over to my place for a drink? My partner and I are big fans!

Gotta say, I think Dilana is awesome...and whatever the outcome I will follow her career. Her comments struck me as out of character and somewhat disproportionately skewed. Don't get me wrong, they were a little snarky...but was it an editing coup by MB? I mean, we've not see all the footage from all the interviews...isn't it likely that all the rawkers have slagged fellow contestants somewhere along the way? This *is* a contest afterall...and all stops are pulled when you really want to *win* something aren't they? I know I've heard disparaging remarks from other contestants (Lukas on day 1)...and I am sure there are other remarks we've just not heard - no? Why's Dilana been getting the short-stick on the edits lately?

ok i was never so irate as i was last night ..our damn channels diodnt show last nights preformance ..and yeah im hoping mad ..theyre playing two back to back the nerve making me wait an extra day for my roickstar fix ..god damn can feel the withdrawl already.
anyways ..will be watching tonight ..and yeah Dave ..rock on man
p.s.
yer a hard man to sketch ..

First off, I just wanted to say I saw you guys in Chicago a couple of weeks ago and it was awesome! Had a great time and it was well worth the drive from Toronto.

Second, I think you're doing a great job with the Rockstar thing and I'm quite amazed how accommodating you are with the fans - good job dude. I can't say I'm a diehard obsessed fan of the Rockstar show but what from what I've seen, only Storm and Lukas have really interested me.

Dude, I just read somewhere that Butch Walker is only interested in getting a female for this band - if that's true, that's bullshit and they should have only had chicks audition for this.

Anyway, keep up the good work - later.

Dave, I'm glad your first instinct in the Dilana media fiasco, besides truthfulness, is to give her some much needed advice. Because she NEEDS to hear it from someone with credibility in the biz. I'm sure coming from you, it's going to make a bigger impression on her than it would coming from just regular folks.

I was over Dilana after the first few shows, and last night I was WAY over Dilana. Dilana of the goofy eyes, the goofy singing of her own name, and the goofy get up. Gilby said she has great instincts on stage, and she does, it's why she's compelling to watch. But her instincts stop there, because every other decision she makes is just wrong.

By the way, Dave, caught you on Kimmel, and I'm impressed with The Panic Channel. And I like the way you handle negative feedback. So you're back in my good graces (after the slamming of Storm).

I'm liking Tommy again too. He's just a happy-go-lucky kind of guy who likes everybody. How can you stay mad at someone like that?

Yeah, Dave, are we going to see you on the Supernova stage? That would be a nice treat. Having teo original songs last night brought a needed fresh energy to the show last night.

Ryan and Storm were my favorites. I likes Toby's rearrangement of Layla. Lukas started off great but he lost me as the song progressed. Patrice look comfortable for the first time in a long time.

One quip. Where is the rock fashion? Lukas is the only guy who doesn't seem stuck in the black jeans, t-shirt or sweatshirt and chains. I like to see Storm wearing some color too.

Anyways, thanks for posting your thoughts here. they are always interesting to read.

i think supernova and the show isn't giving enough credit to us fans. i mean, yes, we love the drama, the theatrics and the celebrity-dom, in general. but don't forget that aren't the typical audience.
WE ARE ROCK FANS -- we are primarily driven by the music.

again, i truly believe that the show has done its research and they realized that fans love drama, but c'mon, supernova has got to give us more fucking credit.

First of all, I meant Dave you were too kind, not to kind.

Ava147, I agree Lukas is King!!!!!!!!!!! What happened to all the Lukas fans? I guess they are over at his space on rockstar.

Dave, I just wanted to let you know that I would love to give you a gift too, but I don't think you would want it!!!! HAHA

I honestly do not understand the fascination with Lukas. His voice is weak, thin, and affected. He sings with his back to the audience. He's arrogant and lazy. I would hate to be in a band with him, and I would hate to watch a concert with him as the lead singer. So what if he "looks" the part of a rock star? He's just like any mediocre poseur in any mediocre local bar band you can see in any city any day of the week. I don't get the Lukas love.

Hey Dave

wooo you are coming to my home town, have a great time while you are here :)

Tonight's episode should be interesting.

Thanks for clarifying that sometimes what you see on TV isn't what you see in person. I kind of thought so but nice to hear it from someone who is there every week!

/cheers

Hi Dave, You are the only one I feel in alignment with since the message boards are filled with younger, lets say more impressionable people. I'm glad you've become a stable rock music force. I grew up with Led Zepplin, etc. but listened to all those guys in SN (truthfully no Crue - 80's hair band stuff but Dr. Feelgood is great snd T Lee is a most awesome drummer). I can't see anyone else in the lead other than Lukas although Ryan impressed the hell out of me last night - great song.So I agree with Lukas as a good choice for lead, he has the draw, frontman quality and his lyrics were way better than SN's on that song! - I hope their songs get edgier. My question is, since the SN boys have been through most of their hard partying days, drinking et. al. will it be a deterent if Lukas is too much of a drinker? I know a lot of the show is edited and viewers really do not know the full scope. Thanks for all your imput and keep rocking.

That song by the Killers was awesome. I've never even heard of that band.

Can anyone tell me if their other stuff is worth listening to?

Here's why Lukas will win this hands down.

Tommy Lee is the leader of this band, that is so obvious.

Tommy Lee loves Lukas, that is so obvious.

Lukas wins this easily, that is so obvious.

Must be fast!!!!! Last night best show yet!!! Cell phone broke no internet connection....still don't know what boss will do...is torturing me....story of my life....will update when I can.....it rocked last night....co-worker told me she picks on me....evs!.....love it here...gotta run! I must work for myself, this is slowly killing me.
peace.

DAVE is COOL ! ...........HAy check out this : HTTP://MYSPACE.COM/ 1jjstylz

GLAD 2 SEE THE LUKAFREAK GOT IN FRONT MOTHAFUCKING ROW!!!!!!!! DAVE FOR PREZIFUKADENT!

Hey Dave!!!
You make RS worth watching! I was a fan of dilana's but she totally made herself look cheap and nasty at the press junket. Now I'm totally on the Lucas train but Storm is really coming into her own now too. I can't get into Ryan - same angry face and same emotion every time. Lucas is the most versitile and charismatic performer there - I hope SN sees that he is the one that will draw in the crowds and make them the money!!! I don't know how long it will last -afterall, they don't have the back catalogue and history thzt INS has (btw - been to 5 inxs concerts so far - unbelievable!! the best live show I've ever been too - did they ever get it right with JD!!!) But I digress - Lucas will get some great exposure here and believe me, even if he doesn't win - he will be the one that will come out of this with a great career.If SN is smart - and I think they are pretty savy guys- they'll see this too.

Hey Dave,

Why is it that I keep getting the overwhelming feeling that you guys are telling Lukas to tone it down and you are telling the other dudes to pull out all the stops.It's like some are trying to pull a rabbit out of the hat (Toby and Ryan)whereas Lukas is just coasting.

I appreciate the difficulty in casting for the show but I find it a bit frustrating to watch these singers strain to try to be in the same league as Lukas.Maybe a bit more talent at the top next year huh?Or are we putting a really talented unknown artist in a show with a bunch of hacks?Hmmm...

But it's still entertainingly good TV I gotta admit that.

KFED is a robot

LUKAS LUKAS LUKAS ~~~~ He is the "only", need I repeat "only" one that many feel is the total package... We think Lukas is perfect for Supernova.... We never know what he is going to do next... We love that... It leaves fans wanting more more more.... I had never heard of the Killers song he sang last night and I now know every word and am loving how he sounded... WOW with his voice... absolutely mesmerizing. Loved the checking himself out in guiter and how he got his glasses off.. LUKAS has a huge fan base and we love the guy.

Dilana go home. Dilana would be the rocker to write a tell-all about her bandmates. Her voice is like listening to nails on a chalkboard.

Magni & Ryan screamed their songs... I was cringing. Neither Magni or Ryan has any stage presence and I dont get that feeling of "what are they going to do next". There is this huge disconnect between Ryan and the audience. He still look like he needs to take a laxitive.

Storm... I just hate the way she moves on stage.. what is that about. she is getting annoying and her voice is boring me.

Patrice reminds me of Sheryl Crow, but actually better than her.. needs a solo career , i agree dave

Toby keep the shirt on please . pudge

K-Fed = Dave's peer? I think not.

The whole tattoo shop was gathered around the screen last night. Oh the suspense!!!

Morning D & Fam,

SEE YOU TPC FANS TONIGHT @ SNITCH!
Good people, good times...

Trivia, raffles, awesome prizes! Don't miss it.

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Be there!

Love,
Sue (and Kristen)

I really enjoyed the show. It was fun to watch again. Dave and Gilby took care of business. Good to see. I think Patrice may have saved herself. Her song held its own amongst some outstanding compositions. It is difficult to see her go now. And Ryan, Wow, I was impressed. The poor baby always looks so pale and stressed though – somebody slip him a Sambazon smoothie or something. Lukas is still my favorite. He was looking good last night. I think the other performers should be thankful that he went last. I see a lot of post with concerns about Dilana’s vocal range. Maybe when it gets down to the finals SN will find a weakness (or ask the contestants what they see as their weakness) and then assign a SN approved song to see who can put it over the top. Have Dilana sing 4 Non Blondes, “What’s Up?� or something they want to see her do with a difficult range. That might be interesting. Kfed does not deserve professional courtesy. You are so right on.

Dave, I love you, love your comments about the contestants and show. You are the reason I started watching the show last season. I'm with the poster above who asked if and when we will get to see you perform on the RSSN stage?? Come on dont make us beg Dave! You would rock that place like it hasnt been rocked before!

Hi Dave - I've been listening to "Teahouse of the Spirits" and sometimes I can feel it practically climbing up and down my spine. I lost my mother in July to lung cancer. It was really hard because we all want to love our mothers, but in reality she was drunk, rude, abusive and mean most of the last 15 years of her life. Not to mention chain smoking and wondering why she had "allergies" that made her cough so much. Anyway, the song hits me on 2 levels. First... this might have been how she felt looking for her release, waiting for the drinks to come and take her to the place without pain. The second level is when I think about her and think she's in a place beyond her pain and insecurity and that's the mother I'd like to call and spend time with. But it will have to be in the Teahouse of the Spirits now. So... um.. great song - something smart that totally rocks.

For me Toby and Magni are the pick of the bunch. Toby especially is the most versatile, he seems to be able to sing a whole range of songs, great voice, hot looks and good stage presence, the whole package. Magni has a really nice voice but lacks a little wow factor. Sorry, but I find Ryan really distracting, he comes across as a faux rocker and that he's constipated all the time and when he sings I just can't get the picture of Adam Sandler out of my mind!!!I also don't get all the Dilana/Lukas love, once you get past all the makeup etc., Lukas has a very thin average voice and Dilana sounds like a tired old rock chick who has sung one too many cover songs. Storm and Patrice are better off going solo.

Toby?

You have to be kidding me, right?

He gets disqualified just for having the name Toby.

I like hearing your opinions on the rockers, Dave, but honestly...Lukas? He squeaks, he grimaces, and he has seizures around the stage. These things do not a rock star make! Last night's top three performers were easily Ryan (the weekly "damn!"), Storm (who else could have pulled off a Steven Tyler song?), and Magni (always solid, IMHO). And honestly, Dilana needs to realize she's not god's gift to the world, as last night was very "blah," and I get the feeling she thinks she's wowing us all just by showing up.

Dave,
I am going to agree with a great number of the commenters to say that I have too grown tired and bored of Dilanas act. And Lukas does indeed need to stop having his back to the audience so much, but hey I am no professional. As for Dilanas attitude I think she really believes that she has this all sewn up, I would however like to hear Supernova's response to her press junket though.
What you said on Kimmel about KFed wasn't bashing a peer in my mind (since he seriously is not your peer), and I think you were right, he had a lot of talent around him.
I am too going o the darkside and going with the Darkhorse Ryan because he has indeed won me over, but I have to cheer on the hometown Lukas as well.

Have a great time in our city, I am pissed I am off work today now!

Two words, Dave....Ryan STAR. Emphasis on STAR. I really think a huge star was born last night. Ryan's original was wicked, man. And he's only gonna get better.

What did you guys think of Tommy's comment to Lukas, "check, please?" There seems to be a lot of confusion about whether it was a negative or positive remark. Even people at the taping seem to disagree.

Personally, I took it as dismissive in a negative way.

Chopper for the encore, man.

Ryan was AWESOME!!! Magni was okay, anyone can sing a classic like Smeels Like Teen Spirit and rock the crowd. I've seen Kareoke singers rock with that song. Lukas was ATROCIOUS and the rest were o.k.

I thought last night's show was mostly a bore. If I can't get into the first 30 seconds of the song, I'm on to another channel. Toby lost me by the fourth bar...you can't hide that incredible "Layla" riff that way. And what's Tommy's thing with Toby's body?

Magni's performance was the only one that really held me. And I'll listen to Storm sing the phone book.

Dilana disgusted me with her self-promotion in the middle of a classic Police song. What the hell was she thinking? All I saw was Lukas' back and that odd reverse double-salkow goose step of his...I don't know what he was singing about.

Ryan is too green. He's still channeling Live and every other wanna be Live alternative rock band that came after them. He's trying, but he's posing, his creative attempts fall flat (the hoodie?), and he's too prone suggestion (thowing the guitar last night...pathetic...wait a show, wait a song or two). Its one thing to learn and grow, its another to shove your nose up the teacher's ass.

But Dave, you're right. Dilana, Lukas, Magni in the final three. But time indicates that either there's a double elimination coming or four on the final night...so Storm hangs til the final ep.

Hi Dave,

LOVE TPC! When are you coming to San Antonio?

Ryan: totally love Ryan, wow what great changes, showing a lot of versatility, could make for a very entertaining live show, would definitely buy the CD.

Dilana: intially loved her, but now tired of her, would not buy a CD with her; she's blown lyrics twice now, the feathers were gaggable, sang off key, and getting a little boring, a one-trick pony. I thought she totally missed the point of "Every Breath." Yes, she's good, but sheesh, I know what to expect from her and she's not mixing it up much. It may be better live, but on TV, not so much. As for the attitude, well, the SN guys have to figure out if they want to tour with someone like that. If she can do it to others, she can do it to you. And let's see how her original song goes.

Lukas: very entertaining, just can't get past the sound he makes on TV, very blackboard scratchy. He turns his back so much, he appears to be a little intimidated ("I like to share with the band and the audience", ummm, no dude, the audience pays to be there). Probably wouldn't buy the CD unless got a good rec from someone else.

Patrice: bye. She does GREAT for the Austin sound, but comes across weak on the telly.

Storm: best pipes of them all, but not for this band. She's too sweet and pure in her voice. I would buy her CD, but not with SN.

Magni: great guy; boring presentation. Toby: very cute, needs more miles.

Great show, thanks for all the good comments, and keep it up with TPC -- I've been playing it on my PC at work and getting everyone rocking a little.

What's up with Rockstar on YouTube? Its been the only place I've been able to watch - and now its not up to date?!

Has it been shut down like other stuff on there recently? If not - anyone care to stick some vids on there - missin my fix here!

Shadow

RE: Rockstar tonight, i'm impatiently awaiting the spoiler to see who performs with Supernova more than who gets the Tommyhawk next...

YOO HOO for spoilers!!!

Really enjoying the show, and loving this blog. I was worried that you (dave) had turned into one of those "personalities" where you just kind of show up places and be seen, guest on TV shows, etc. You show that you're a real person with some great opinions. Awesome to see from someone who was in one of my favorite bands (JA).
Now if only the Supernova tracks get better...
If you need some drinking company in Toronto, be glad to show you around.

I'm a Torontonian- wanna stop by for a drink?

RE: Dilana being an idiot... I just think it's a little weird - and yeah, I know time is pushed - to not show that on the main show. I mean, that - to me - was the important part of the webisode, not Storm's dilemma over Cryin'. Being that the votors have to show their voice, and that people should have to answer for stupidity - and that it makes fucking great tv when people hear shit being said about them - it would surely be a highlight? I would love to see Ryan when she said that he said he hated the song, and Lucas when she said about the moodswings... Great, great TV. Mr Mark Burnett missed a trick there. Or, possibly, left it out on purpose. Who can tell?

Hey Dave! It's good to know that you actually haven't seen the webisodes. Those of us who cheer for rockers other than Dilana have been wondering if maybe the whole thing was slanted heavily in her direction. I mean, after all, what she did was shady @ best & utterly offensive @ worst. What was she thinking? Thanks as always for your commentary.....

I hope you love Toronto - our city is a fabulous and filled with great fans of both yours and Lukas'. Your insight, opinion and attitude is awesome!!!!

Will be great to have you & Steve in TO...would love to know what radio/tv stations you'll be visiting...cheers & have a great time here..much love to you, D.

Dave, I'm lovin' ONe! I live in a rural area but thanks to iTunes, got it first day out. I'm now playing it for all my friends & coworkers who've also become RS fans.

Like another poster, I tuned into RS last year largely because of your involvement, and I thank you for that. It's great to have a reality show for real rock music lovers, and to watch these talented singers improve their chops under the tutelage of you & the band. From the first day I figured it was Lukas or Dilana, and being from Ontario Canada, I have a bit of a bias for a local boy. But Ryan certainly brought it last night, and as one music journalists said, it was Dilana & Lukas' to lose. A greatly entertaining show, indeed. With excellent tunes and eye candy for all genders. Keep up the great work!

As for the poster above asking about the Killers, well, I know some people who hate them (the rock "purists") but I personally really love their stuff. Their album, Hot Stuff (released in 2004 I think) is brilliant although it may take a while to get used to. (They have a new album coming out next month)

I guess it depends what your music taste is as well - my fave band is U2 and most people at the U2 sites I frequent tend to really like the Killers (there's a bit of a similarity there). If you go the Killers' main site at Island Records you can hear their new single - very catchy, entertaining stuff!

What are SN looking for? Nobody of the rockers have it all! is it singer, artist, performer?
Lukas is a disaster wating to happend!
I think Lukas, Dilana and Ryan are all FAKE!
And the guitar throwing thing 2 sec after Magnis comments, what a suck up Ryan!!
The best choise for SN is Magni and if femail then Dilana! But IMO Magni is the most profesional.

Hey Dave,

I think Lukas' performance was probably edited to come across as less engaging than you originally remembered it. I found the editing during that particular performance to be rather choppy and uneven. The camera work was sloppy at best. But, you are correct, Lukas is far and away better than most there. I think, better than all there.

I didn't have a favorite, but after the last few weeks, I am going with Lukas to front this band. Lukas is the only one I would take seriously.

I keep trying to get into Ryan's performances, because I feel that's what the producers want of me, but I never get that he's authentic, it feels like an act, I don't think he's a poser, just not right for SuperNova and is changing who he is to try and fit. Ryan is more Dave Matthews Band than SuperNova. Toby doesn't feel right for this either. Magni lacks the IT factor.

Dilana just bores the hell out of me as do all the other femmes.

Dave, tell the producers to quit messing around with the film during the editing process. It's taking all the fun out performance night.

Anyone have a link for the video of Dave on Kimmel?

Thanks,
Jen

Dave is coming to Canada? Make sure you leave your syntax and punctuation at the border, we don't like that stuff here! Haha, just kidding you guys!

Dave as usual I agree with the majority of your comments and totally agree with you that Dilana or Lukas are truly the two contenders for SN. I think the rest would all do great on their own or with their own bands.

switching gears!

I am so excited that your going to Toronto...welcome to Canada though I am sure you have been here before. However, you have not experienced Canada until you come to the Maritime Provinces. Nova Scotians are the most genereous, friendly and laid back people you will ever meet- and we know how to Rock!

I really wish TPC would try and get in on the concert were are having Sept 23rd, the Rolling Stones, Sloan, Alice Cooper are all performing but the organizers are still looking for more Rock Bands to play.

I am hoping that Nickelback is going to come but I think TPC would benefit termendeously by coming. So far 65,000 tickets have been sold and on the same weekend is the big film festival so there is going to be tons of people, tons of free press.

Dude its a new market and TPC would do awesome here! Please consider. I do not know what your schld's are like in the latter part of Sept but it would be great. My ticket was a graduation gift having completed a BA in honours sociology so the only thing that will make it better is if TPC came! What better way to celebrate!

Sweet! You'll be in Toronto! Maybe if I get the chance I'll drive down. If you get the chance, take a detour and come to Brantford! It's like an hour away if you take the one highway. You can promote some Panic Channel stuff there. I'd love it!

That would be cool if it actually happened. LoL.

Dave's Toronto Visit.

Live on air at the Edge 102.1
DAVE NAVARRO: will be stopping by 228 Yonge on August 24th at 3:30pm to talk about his new band The Panic Channel, with Bookie.

(Maybe Dave and Steve will also be at MuchMusic)

Hi Dave,

Can you do another SRL when your in T.O :)

First off, wow Dave, ya have a few Canadian fans (me included) Hope you enjoy our wonderful city and don't forget to give a shoutout to us at the next taping ;0

Dearest Dave,
I second Jezzi's idea for some SRL from the Great White North! While TPC deserves so much love, please remember how much you love hanging out with us, even if it's for a little bit.

I think SN is going to need someone who will carry them. They need someone who will bring some originality that they lack. Ryan, Magni or Lukas could fit the bill. Whoever can present them with the best original music should be their singer.

No offense but I don't believe any of the girls could front the band. It just wouldn't bring in as much money as having a male singer. Isn't it all about money?

With regard to Dilana's press junket- man, who cares? She spoke her mind, and God forbid any of us should do that. Maybe it wasn't the best choice from a strategic point of view, but it was her choice and she will live with the consequences. I give her credit for being honest- I think an honest person makes a much better interviewee and is closer to understanding what rock is all about- telling it like it is. Politically correct people can go live on the pop charts. I prefer my rockers real, not wrapped in bubble gum.

I hate when people mention that Lukas is too young for the band, is still young, etc. He's 29! It's not as if he is a teenager anymore.

Dave, can't wait to see you on Much on Demand Thursday! Will you be performing?

Patrice has more talent in her big toe than Storm could ever hope to have.

That is not to say that Patrice belongs in Supernova. She'd be better off staying with her own gig. But I think her performance last night was her best so far, and with that she probably accomplished what she set out to accomplish by being a contestant.

Storm doesn't have talent, she has attitude and confidence. Only the dim and simple-minded cannot tell the difference. Unfortunately in our current world of popular entertainment, the latter is more important than the former. This is evidenced by the overwhelming amount of truly bad and/or boring music produced in the last five years, yet has succeeded in gaining popularity - from record sales to media attention and acclaim.

Either Magni or Ryan would make great frontmen for Supernova. They have talent and attitude and they seem to fit in stylistically.

Dee, The Killers' Hot Fuss CD is all good IMO, and I believe that of the critics as well - what do you think, Dave?

Dave coming to Toronto! Fabulous if you want a great home cooked Italian meal gimme a shout I will cook for you and the guys any day! I'm glad that I am not the only one put off by Dilana. I loved her and Lukas at the beginning (still love Lukas) but after that ... she don't have my vote anymore. They need to learn how to rock and be humble like you at the same time.

Oh please. To me, a mere fan, this all seems so obvious. The important criteria are best voice, best stage presence, best all-around musician, and finally, the person you can actually see yourself working with on a daily basis. That said, why would anyone consider Lukas for more than a half-second? The guy is immature with limited musical range. Dilana is turning into a one-note wonder, Toby is good but not great, and Patrice clearly doesn't fit the band. Which leaves Magni, Ryan, and Storm who have the full package of talent. From a personality standpoint alone Magni is head and shoulders above the rest, not to mention the fact that he really can sing AND he is easy on the eyes (take note RS producers: bald is sexy!!). The only consistent knock against the guy is that he is so solid and agreeable, which in our culture translates to boring. Whatever.

Hey Dave,

I hope you have a great time in TO, my hometown. LOTS to do there 24 hours a day!

I agree with what you said about Dilana and the press *however* we didn't see the full interviews with any of them, so have no actual idea if she was the only one to go after her fellow competitors and MB Productions are infamous for presenting skewed 'reality'. Hopefully a little chat with her will set her straight.

Keep up the great job and thank you once again for bothering to read our postings!

hahaha, tons of Torontonians posting here! (I'm an Ottawan but a Torontonian at heart!).

Anyway, are they really going to Much tomorrow?? I'll have to check it out - leaving shortly for the Big Smoke!

Dude I am SO glad you decided to pay attention to at least this week's reality epi... because to be honest, it would've been all kinds of major let down if none of you grilled her for it this week. I would've bought myself a whole friggin house on the grassy knoll and invited all my friends if she were to end up the only rocker without consequences to her actions.

I just wonder how she thought that this was a good idea. Her mindset was that she initially wasn't going to do it but then realised that "this is a competition." Well, yes it is a competition, and you, Dilana, are still competing. The price of giving out such "dirt" will never come back to you in positive ways in her situation. Instead of building up integrity and experience she takes the easy way out and gives the reporters everything they want to hear, so she gets no personal backlash from the interviewer for not doing so. I thought the challenge would have been to save YOURSELF from those questions, not fall right into them...

As for you and your own peer comments, I said this on RB too when someone brought up the argument that "snark sells" and it works for Eminem, etc - Personally I think there is a huge difference... Snark sells, yeah, but only when you have A) a huge following to back it up, and b) the CRED that makes your opinions more valid to the consumers. Girl isn't even off the ground yet and she is slagging on her colleagues? Someone needs to remind her she hasn't exactly won the gig yet, which makes her completely on the same line as everyone else, no better and no worse.

I would've loved it if Jason had walked in during any of those moments... Too bad he missed them all...

The Killers are amazing. Wonderful videos, even better music. I have been known to sing "I've got soul but I'm not a soldier" for hours at a time, much to the irritation of all of my co-workers (I said they were great, not me!)

Although Storm blows me away (no pun there!) with her singing, stage presence, and bawdy sense of humor, I think the public is sucking up the MBP editing in Dilana's case. She was asked to be truthful, and she was, and to be frank, she didn't say anything truly nasty or evil about any of the rockers. She was asked her opinion and she gave it, yet we did not see anyone else's comments about any one else, they remained mum during that *particular* clip. Could they have dissed others and it remained on the cutting room floor? Hell yeah. This is a *competetion* first and foremost, as well as reality tv. Dilana, to be fair is a strategist and competitor, and is giving this 100%, and is probably right for this particular band. I don't see them lasting very long. Lukas? talented, but after that lame 80's tune from last week, I think he would rather front the House Band than SN...can't say I blame him..they ROCK!! Dave can you *please* give Gilby the name of your hair stylist?? He looks like he should be playing with CCR from the '70's...and tell Jason he is NOT Jung or Freud just ,cuz he took psych 101. This is a rock show not a psych's couch! :)

Dave - I very much enjoy the show and appreciate your efforts in making it happen. I hope you take the stage at some point this season as well, just for kicks (that is no reflection on the house band, by the way, who are terrific). It is quite interesting to hear your comments about seeing it on TV and how things come off differently in the studio at times.

At this point everyone brings something to the table so it will be getting a good deal more difficult I think - and it becomes a question of who will fit Supernova best rather than who has something fairly obviously missing. My question really involves the dichotomy between vocal ability and persona. What has troubled me about Lukas (whose performance last night was to me one of his better efforts) and Dilana (who has played it pretty conservative the past two weeks) is that while they clearly have the rock star persona, as the show has progressed their vocal abilities both appear to be quite limited. Magni, meanwhile, has been consistently probably the best and most versatile singer although his performances, while very good, have not been as engaging. Ryan has demonstrated vocal range and a complete willingness to learn. I suppose I tend to think you can work with a good singer's stage presence and make them engaging more easily than you can transform an OK singer's ability/range and make them great. It would be interesting to know what a real pro thinks of that dimension.

From the few things we've heard it sounds like Supernova is going for some interesting and more hook laden material that would benefit from a singer with more range than either Lukas or Dilana have demonstrated.

Cheers!

What you said about Federline on Kimmel isn't truly bashing your peers, cause he isn't even close to being one of your peers.
Now Perry on the other hand...he is your peer. And as usual, you had nothing but positive things to say about him and his upcoming projects. It's called having integrity and you actively display that all the time.

Can't wait to see the elimination show tonight. Im thinking I should probably watch the web episodes as well. I've never seen any of them and it would be interesting to see the contestants personalities. Or at least the personalities they want us to think they have, right?!

Have a great day Dave and Fam...and hey, if you get too bored at the airport just bust out a new SRL!! :D
Love, Amber

Dave,

I have to wonder why Supernova let Dilana get away with chanting her own damn name in the middle of a CLASSIC Sting rock song lastnight? Do Tommy, Jason and Gilby want to be bring someone under their rock-wings only to have them chant their own name in front of 20,000 fans in a stadium?

Couple that with failing the "don't dish dirt on your colleagues" interview test, the "I can't see anyone else fronting this band" and "send these other shits home" comments she has made, one is left wondering where the real Dilana is. Is the Real Dilana the egotistical one that talks trash and chants her own name to the crowd? Or is it the girl that was nervous the first week because she got the encore and didn't want her housemates to be upset at her?

Also, her mom's favorite song is a ballad about stalking someone?! That's a little messed up, dude.

Now, please don't take my comments as those of a Dilana hater. Up until the last show or two, I have actually been growing bored with her performances, BUT still digging her. I'm actually a massive Storm Large fan, but I know Storm also likes Dilana. And so did I. But she is really losing some of us now.

Who would have thought there would end up being a bigger ego in the rockstar mansion than Lukas'?!

By the way, while I could do without Brooke Burke - I like seeing you on the show and hope you don't let all the criticisms and endless harshness you get from every interview you give about the show turn you off of it. That people attack you so much over song choices and other issues with the show (presumably because they see the word "producer" in your title) only means that it's a show people are PASSIONATE about. And that's a good thing for you and the show.

Regards.
--
Storm Large fan

Hello Dave,
This is my first time posting(ever)...I faithfully check your website daily and just picked up TPC album, good stuff! I think I am a RSSN junky. I can't wait to put my twin girls to bed to watch the show(sometimes have to T-VO it b/c it conflicts with their bedtime.) I am equally eager to check 6767 for your insight and comments. Besides the rockers performances, does Supernova take into account "behind the scenes" stuff, attitudes and things that are said at the mansion and during the weekly clinics? Well, I look forward to tonight's elimination show and hearing a new SN track and, of course, to see your comments! Again, awesome album.
Angela

Wow! I'm blown away once again by Ryan. And Dave, I'm glad that you're real enough to give him the props that he deserves. This rocker has to be one of the most versatile performers I've ever seen. He has given top notch performances since his "coming out" on "I Alone". I've now heard "Back Of Your Car" accoustically and this plugged in version. I love them both! If SN isn't impressed by Ryan at this point, he should just steal the house band and go on tour with them.

Okay, so here I am comment #109 or there about. ? Do you really read all of these comments? And inre: K-Fed, no Dave, not any where near your peer and I would never feel you are wrong to dis someone like him. As for what Dilana did; so wrong! When you have to go back to the house and live with these people you need to be somewhat protective of one another. If she is chosen to be a part of SN they become family. Not cool to dis family. Any way, Hoping to say goodbye to Patrice. She's hard to the eyes! Love you Dave. Have fun in Toronto!! PEACE! <:

The comment you made after the first Lukas performance sums up this whole show for me (about the fact that you didn't already know about him is why shows like this are important). Regardless of whether or not Lukas is picked to front Supernova, I will definitely be following his career from now on.

I'm also curious about TLee's comment "Check Please" ....was that good or bad?!

BTW -

Whats up with the odd comment that Dilana made after her performance:

"SHE COULD KICK BAMBI'S ASS TOO".

GASP!!!!
Does that mean that
SHE HATES BABY ANIMALS!

She most definatly is a sparkle-tag user :) Hahaha !

The Tommy comment was good you guys...Hello!!! Its been pretty obvious that Lukas is his favorite from the first night when he said, "Can u say, ROCKSTAR!" And "Check Please" meaning, Im done sampling all the contestents...this is my guy. I don't understand the confusion...

It is the media's job to try and get good stories and that includes baiting the people they interview when necessary to get them to slip up on something. Unfortunately for Dilana she took the bait.You will notice that the others when asked the same question tried to politely avoid it. Some did well in their avoidence others not so smooth. Even if you are a star you can hurt yourself (which is your product) by being bitchy, or presenting a persona that the public does not want to see even if that is you and you are being honest. Also, I think SN might now wonder if she would blow an interview that involved them and the band. I am not a Lukas fan but I think his reaction showed he was hurt and embarressed by Dilana's comments. It was not very bright for someone trying to get a job and with no clout in the industry to be so tactless on national television.

WOW, DAVE! THANKS! You really impressed me by going and watching the webisode and then promising to try to bring it up on the show. Nice display of integrity! I truly hope you can get it in. That is what we want as viewers, not so much a sidebar convo with Dilana off-camera.

I have one more URGENT request: PLEASE, before it's too late, go back and watch the songwriting clinic. Then PLEASE watch each of the remaining contestants orig's in their entirety. I think you'll find it very interesting and you'll see what I'm talking about when it comes to Toby.

Thanks again Dave! You truly ROCK! :-D

DN,

Ever thought of setting up a Flickr account like Isaacs?

Dav,
Yeh, I was really disappointed in Dilana's press interview. WTF was she thinking. I hope it doesn't screw her chances of fronting SN. Ryan's song was killer! I think it will come down to Ryan or Magni. I'm afraid our girl screwed herself.I'm not a big Lukas fan, I think he sounds like a frog. Have a safe trip! Your in my dreams.
Kathy from Arkansas

Have fun in Toronto you two... I hear Canada has great weather this time of the year...

Hey Dave,

I'm so sick of Dilana. She needs to go. Her comments reflect on Super Nova... Is that the kind of person they want to represent them??
I hope all is going well in Toronto. Panic is awsome.
O.k. Dave lets see you without your shirt on instead of it just open..YEA BABY

Dave,

The fact is that SN needs a singer who can do it all. Sing incredibly, have fantastic stage presence, be classy in interviews etc. Storm is the only performer left who has shown that she has all the qualities. I like Magni's voice but he does not have the charisma or performance skill that Storm has. She can sing anything, even crap like "I Will Survive" and make it good. The fact that she is mesmerizing on stage and has a great sense of humor to boot is just icing on the cake!

Dilana is a one note wonder. Lukas needs work on his stage presence.

Storm is the only singer who would enhance SN as a group. Not be swallowed up by them.

Tommy Lee's comment of "Check please" means he has seen all he needs to see and Lukas is the one for his band.

Any other interpretation would be wrong.

Okay... we at the RockStar Supernova discussion journal have come up with who should wear the Supernova crown...

let's all say here here and 3 cheers...

Chopper to front Supernova!!!

and to accommodate Chopper's super presence we think the band should be known as ->

"Supernova Chopper"

'cause he's such a rock'n'roll animal (when Gilby doesn't hold him back on the couch)...

Being a Dilana fan I was really cringing when I watched the webisode. She is so professional and that was so not. Please get on her case so she
doesn't shoot herself in the foot. Ryan on the other hand has become an amazement :) Lukas is on his own awesome wave lengh. All three have nothing to worry about SN or no SN.

Welcome to the Big Smoke, Dave & Steve :)

I will try to tune in...hope to see/hear some live accoustic action...

My observations of last night's performance show...Gilby was shown during every song to be completely stone-faced and bored, except when Dilana performed. There was a defintite twinkle in his eye and a slight grin. Editing maybe but still...

Tommy clearly digs Lukas but at the same time Dilana is the only woman on the show that he has not overtly flirted with or reduced to simple observations of her look/style so while some might dismiss that as a matter of his taste in women, I would say he takes her seriously and is showing a level of respect.

Jason's concerns over Lukas' voice come up in all of Lukas' performances although there are small glimpses of his potential - maybe he actually is holding back until the homestretch, who knows. It was a number of weeks into the show when Jason said following one of Dilana's songs that he could finally see a woman fronting the band...if it took that long then she hasn't got a hope with him, IMO. In terms of representing SN offstage, Lukas getting pissed/passing out and being hungover for an important show performace the following day VS Dilana's incredibly immature, indiscreet dishing...both unprofessional but at least the former is very rock n roll, the latter, not so much.

Vibes,
Kim

First the TIRED song selection, over it last year and this year. OK, let's face it though Dilana f'd up her interview she has brought it every week as did Toby, vocally, last night. As for Storm, after last week's and this week's performances she is played out.
As for SN I truly hope this works out overall, god knows I am jonesing for some good ol' arena rock.
Tonight's cut, hopefully Storm or Patrice. Frankly I forget Patrice is there until she performs.
A big hug to Brooke and congrats on the engagement and baby bump.
Dave, falling for you more and more.
From the 1967 babies, Cheers.

Welcome to the Big Smoke, Dave & Steve :)

I will try to tune in...hope to see/hear some live accoustic action...

My observations of last night's performance show...Gilby was shown during every song to be completely stone-faced and bored, except when Dilana performed. There was a defintite twinkle in his eye and a slight grin. Editing maybe but still...

Tommy clearly digs Lukas but at the same time Dilana is the only woman on the show that he has not overtly flirted with or reduced to simple observations of her look/style so while some might dismiss that as a matter of his taste in women, I would say he takes her seriously and is showing a level of respect.

Jason's concerns over Lukas' voice come up in all of Lukas' performances although there are small glimpses of his potential - maybe he actually is holding back until the homestretch, who knows. It was a number of weeks into the show when Jason said following one of Dilana's songs that he could finally see a woman fronting the band...if it took that long then she hasn't got a hope with him, IMO. In terms of representing SN offstage, Lukas getting pissed/passing out and being hungover for an important show performace the following day VS Dilana's incredibly immature, indiscreet dishing...both unprofessional but at least the former is very rock n roll, the latter, not so much.

Vibes,
Kim

You know, it really doesn't matter who has the biggest talent or the best stage presence or song writing ability. What matters is - Who gets to you? Who do you find yourself thinking about? Who can you not wait to see each week? Who makes you feel the music's emotions? It is a very personal thing.

Who hits you where you live?

Hey Dave! Comment about the cameras on the show..do they have to keep showing the same chick in the audience? What, is it someone's mother, or what? Let's see some more of the audience and not just ONE person. :P

Am I the only one who thinks Storm has a COUNTRY twang? Do you guys (Storm lovers) really think she has the SN sound with that twang? You all must have loved the hour of country muzak that pushed everything back an hour last night! Personally, I watched fear factor for the first time..eating cockroaches..yummy..something to snack on while listening to country muzak.

Dave, if you read this and have a sec, check out my URL for my new critter named Storm..second blog entry down. You will like the first pic, too, of "Rockstar". ;)

one more thing about Chopper...

he'll get all those bitches in heat lining up around the block to see him live... and for sure he'll have lots of groupies...

You're coming to Canada and not visiting the Maritimes? *gasp* ah well don't worry, we're use to no one wanted to visit us :(

So about Rockstar, didn't you think Ryan's guitar toss was a little lame? especially after the comments after Magni's performance...come on...and that toss? my grandmother can throw better than that...

Dav,
Will you run around the pool naked for me? oh please......
Kathy in Arkansas

Love Magni, totally gonna be in top 3

Update to Joanna's post re Dave's visit to T.O.

DAVE NAVARRO
will be stopping by 228 Yonge on August 25th at 3:20pm to talk about his new band The Panic Channel, with Bookie.

If you looked for the show tomorrow you'd be disappointed.

\m/ \m/

Brian in Calgary(better than Toronto)

DAVE: What are you guys doing in Toronto??
Are you going to be on Muchmusic or MTV??
Hope so!!

Love from T.O.

Dave,

I must say that I never cared much for you, but after reading your blogs for the past few weeks I MUST SAY... I hold you in the highest RESPECT I actually do believe that you read ALL of these entries and you respond when you can In a witty but honest way... You dont give too much or too little and your 100% REAL.. So real that I downloaded panic channels songs to my IPOD you see how charm goes a long way DUDE??

I think at this point Lukas since the beginning is still my favorite, I like what you said about how he leaps forward even on his worse night... I feel like after seeing that you cant expect that "IT" factor from any other rockers. This is that same charm expressed here. Even when Ryan and Toby are rocking out you see that it still looks forced.

Dave I really hope that you will call Dilana out on national television about the media clinic, it was done last season!! and It shouldnt seem like she is getting a free pass?? Especially If she saved her ass by getting sympathy votes for her mothers story It should now be evened out.

Thak you so much for your time and consideration to the public who just wants to be heard!!!

YOU ROCK!!

Had to edit my personal info...

Hmmm. I posted a comment earlier this morning, and now it's gonesville. Has that happened to anyone else?

Ryan has sold me. Been listening to some of his stuff on youtube. Just wondering if he ever has fun with a tune?

WHO REALLY WINS RS/SN?

At this point they are all huge winners. Ask yourself this. Who gets to perform at least once a week on prime-time TV? Dave N., Tommy L, Bono, God? Hell no, the RS/SN guys are getting the best pub imaginable and I think we will see several rising stars out of this bunch.

Who gets to tour with the band? If I was any of these guys (yes and gals) I would prefer to stay in it to the end, not win and get started on my real career. Let's face it - Crue, Metallica, GN'R in their prime. Holy crap, you don't get much bigger than they were. While I'd still go see SN, are they going to be as big as the whales that spawned them? Doubt it. These guys still have a lot to offer, but I'm afraid they have already been as big as they are going to get.

Lucas, Magni, Ryan, Dilana, even Zayra and the rest. They are on their way up.

Dave - you are still in your prime dude. Loved ya on Kimmel.

Peace,
Tom

Hello, I've watched both seasons. I like Dilana and Storm. The guys performances are so forced it seems. However, what's up with the same old song being sung? If Supernova os truly a superband, why can't some of them sing songs from each of their respective bands catalogs? I don't want to hear Nirvana covers all the time! Its frickin old. That was year as well

By the way, the best metal and out there right now in metal is Lamb of God. Check out their new stuff. Sacrament. Killa!

"The Tommy comment was good you guys...Hello!!! Its been pretty obvious that Lukas is his favorite from the first night when he said, "Can u say, ROCKSTAR!" And "Check Please" meaning, Im done sampling all the contestents...this is my guy. I don't understand the confusion..."

Because every person with a two digit IQ knows that when you use the phrase "check please!", you are saying "I want nothing to do with this. Get me the hell out of here". So Tommy was using it in a very idiotic way.

Most of the people in the audience at the taping took the comment to mean he felt NEGATIVE about the performance.

Dave
for once I didn't agree with you. Applauding Ryan for throwing away his guitar? No! Musical instruments, and by extension the music, can change peoples lives. If he has so little regard for his instrument, I lose respect for him.
It makes me sick to see musicians smashing their gear - if they don't want them they could give them to charity because there are underprivilaged people whose lives could be changed by a guitar. It's pure selfishness decadence to just destroy something like that. Wanton waste isn't cool.

Good day all...

I've been reading through the comments about RS, mostly nodding in agreement.

Dilana's WOW factor burned out a few episodes ago for me; even before the SN track and the shitty comments about her other house mates. I think I read someone else's comment a few days ago about her being a one trick pony. Sums it up for me.

I still like Lukas, he's a "cute kid", but I've moved to Ryan as for who I want to win. I think about the "who can I watch for 90 minutes during a stage show" when watching RS. Who is a performer, rather than a character? That, for me, is Ryan. You can be sexy and talented without being a punk.

I saw a post from Linda about Storm being the only person who can carry off Aerosmith. A few years back, there was some kind of tribute show for Aerosmith and the lead singer from Train, Pat Monahan, sang Dream On. Steven Tyler said he thought Pat may have done it better. I saw that performance, and I was floored.

Anyway, for me, "Storm" is just an annoying "Drizzle". She seems to think she's a badass. If it were the Storm Large Show, I'd flip the channel.

Enough about that, it's up to The Boys Of SuperNova.

Dave...

I first logged in to 6767.com one week ago today. I love it here. I had my first major exposure to you last year during RS:INXS, and frankly you're the reason I tuned in again this year. I've been trying to do my homework, catch up on old SRL recordings, listen to the live stuff, and got a copy of (ONe). I have become a "fanaddict" in a very short time.

Regarding the album:
1. I can not listen to it in the car. I get involved in it and want to close my eyes to soak it all in. NOT a good idea when behind the wheel.
2. I can not listen to it on my MP3 player in bed. I start rockin' out a little bit and wake up the husband. He's not amused.
3. I CAN listen to it while I work out, especially on the stationary bike. It's not easy pedaling to the beat; it's moving along pretty well. (Teahouse is around 21 mph, just in case you were wondering. !!!) But it can be done and I get some great cardio at the same time.

On a side note: I live in Las Vegas; I've been here 34 of my 37 years. It's kinda cool to imagine what you (and others) are up to when you come to town. I live here, but I rarely play here. Maybe I should!?!

XOXO

Dave,

I am a Dilana fan. However, you should get on her about the press junkett. If she was saying what she did to stir it up for TV then she gets what she gets on TV. I'm sure she'll adapt and will be a better professional for it. As for the comments about people being now bored with her, what the *&^%? Am I blind and deaf? She has changed the type of song, approach, look, stripped it down, rocked it up, grunged it out, sang a country tune, sang with Gilby, Supernova and, sang a falsetto (not really in her range). Make someone else sing a Sting song. Her performances are the most dynamic of all of them.

Hey -

Entertaining show as usual last night.

I'm completely out of the loop in terms of the "Dilana Drama", but from what I gather, she did a very foolish thing and showed a not-so-wonderful side. (A person being 2-faced... imagine that!) Still, she is a great singer and performer. I thought the semi-subliminal "Dilana" chant at the end and the sob story afterwards was superfluous and a touch cheesy, but it didn't take away from the performance.

I really liked Ryan's original song and performance. But I thought the guitar-throwing RIGHT after Tommy's comment was also cheesy. It was just so OBVIOUS. Give me a break. Still, a really good job.

Everyone else was their usual selves... I definitely agree that Lukas has *something* going for him, even though he's rough around the edges. I for one can't wait to see what he does with a SN tune. Maybe tonight?

Speaking of... Is there a TV at Snitch in NYC? Will we get to watch RSSN? :) God willing, I will see some of you there!

Cheers,

What's up with this (I found it in an on-line article when I did a Google News Search for Rock Star Supernova - really, check it out).

"Of the 15, only six contenders remain: Lukas Rossi, Magni, Patrice Pike, Ryan Star, Storm Large and Toby Rand."

SIX, what do they mean SIX, do you think they know something we don't yet, or it could just be a mistake. You know, they do tape this show in advance........

Well, do ya notice who's name is missing - DILANA. You suppose the boys voted her off because of the press incident? This could be a real spoiler........let me know what you think.

I know who leaves.
I know about the encore.
I know who gets a hand slap 2x.
I read a spoiler. nanananananana!!!

I'm off to teach private yoga now.

I think a huge problem for me is that we as an audience don't really know what Supernova is looking for as the 4th member of their band. Are they really looking for someone to contribute 1/4th of the creativity to the song developing process? If not songwriting doesn't become a huge determining factor. Maybe they are just looking for a dynamic voice to deliver what they've already written. They are also three strong personalities and if there is any press I don't think they'd let any rookie represent them. A