> I did not know > what to do with Ben Kweller, who is described as indie and folk rock > and punk rock - perhaps if someone remembers the song he sung on the > show and thinks it was more of a roof blower I will re-categorize it).
IIRC, he did a country song, and he did it pretty well. To the larger point, SNL likes to book the top of the charts, with minimal regard for artistic merit (see Ashlee Simpson). The Late Show, which has a lot more slots to fill, brings in a lot of artists who fall under "alternative"; much of the music reminds me of watching "Subterranean" on MTV2 a few years back. As far as Idol goes, it's an entirely different kettle of fish: > In my opinion, among the acts listed, the only ones who could make past > Hollywood Week vocally are David Cook (naturally) and Beyonce. That may well be true, but how many of the Idol contestants can write songs, or play instruments well, or get along with bandmates? Obviously, some have gone on to, but many others haven't. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ TV or Not TV .... Smart (TV) People on Ice! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
