pic of Eric Lightfoot
review of band:
Cadence Weapon ( website -
http://www.myspace.com/cadenceweaponmusic )
Cadence Weapon is a poetic Canadian rapper. His CMW set was a self-described experiment which more closely resembled a rock show.
Stage Presence: A+
Cadence Weapon is incredibly charming and exciting to watch. His on stage presence almost dares the audience to do the impossible, look away.
Stage Banter: A+
Cadence weapon is a master at the type of stage banter I love the most, story telling. He keeps the crowd tuned in between songs with stories from his Canada Reads failure to the trials of testing out a new musical format.
Actual Talent: A+
The category of “Actual Talent” almost becomes laughable when you think about Cadence Weapon. He lies somewhere between talented and a mastermind.
Audience Response: A-
A lot of the audience members I talked to were at The Garrison for the sole purpose of checking out Cadence Weapon and it showed. Even the most jaded, head-bobbers in the crowd were inspired to move when he jumped down among the masses.
Potential for Superstardom: A
For Cadence Weapon to become a superstar he won’t have far to go. If this CMW show gave a taste of what his new rap/rock album will be like, he definitely is teetering on the edge of explosion.
Overall Grade: A+
Extra Credit: Cadence Weapon’s drummer is Gordon Lightfoot’s son.
Canadian Music Week
