They announced that whomever remains tonight is going with them on a private jet to Las Vegas to The Joint. Pretty sweet gig. I think that is where they might sing their take on the Supernova song.

The guys of Supernova couldn’t pick just one encore, so this week, there was two. Lukas was up first for his first encore and he rocked it. The second encore was Magni, and they asked that he sing it electric. They should have left it acoustic, it just wasn’t near as tight. There was something harried about it.

As they pull the bottom five, again this week, it’s no big surprise. Jill, Josh, Zayra, Patrice and Ryan. The shocking part of it all, was that Zayra was safe. I think she has the entire territory of Puerto Rico voting. Until their fingers bleed, like in an illegal sweatshop.

The first in the bottom three was the mini dynamo, Jill. Her song choice was the Queen of Soul’s Respect. Amazing song, but not amazing when Jill sings it. I think Jill’s niche is a hotel lounge act. I can picture her in heavily sprayed hair, big earrings, shiny dress and singing top 40 covers. Perhaps the discography of Taylor Dayne. Hmm.

Josh was the 2nd in the bottom three, much to my surprise. Was the guitar thing all that important? He does Bad Company’s Shooting Star, while it was a good version, it just made me realize that I can see Josh with a piano as a Gavin DeGraw style artist. He’s got talent but he’s not a rocker. I’m not sure that Supernova is the way for him to go.

To wrap up the bottom three, Ryan. Jason seemed surprised but then called him out on how much he’s changed it up from week to week. From the grand piano, to the hoodie and eye make-up it’s a big change. Ryan said that he’s getting more comfortable so should we assume that at some point he’ll show up in full drag singing Hello Dolly? Ryan does a rock version of Depeche Mode’s Enjoy the Silence that was a bit off to me. It would have been much better, had he hadn’t tried to do that low sexy rasp.

The moment of truth comes when the Hatchet Man delivers the news, they are letting Josh and Jill go home. Only the 8 remaining are going to Vegas. I am anticipating the next couple weeks,then the competition gets down and dirty. When the do their take on the Supernova song, these songsters are either going to shine like diamonds or sink like a stone.

And I’ll be here, capturing it all and posting it here.

‘Til then-

This week, Dilana took the song with Supernova, and the guys were rather amazed that no one fought to get that song. Frankly, me too, this would be their chance to show a little something extra, a little oomph.

Here’s my weekly rundown on the remaining Supernova hopefuls.

Dilana: Kicked it on The Who’s - Won’t Get Fooled Again. She kicked some serious ass yet again. I swear, she’s rockin’ 24/7. She just has no off switch. They absolutely loved her. Gilby said that he knows a chick can front their band. Well, duh Gilby. Gilby meet Dilana, Dilana meet Gilby.

Jill : Mother, Mother - Tracy Bonham. Much better song choice for her voice, but…. she’s still just not it. She’s trying to be something that she isn’t and that was the kiss of death for Dana. People can spot fakes, Darlin’- better be careful.

Ryan: He chose Paint It Black from the Stones. Hmmm, weird little entrance,the hoodie with the fur on it? That eyeshadow, oy. What? Freaky little performance by all in all, better than it has been He just looks horribly angry all the time and that ’sullen rockstar’ routine only goes so far. For obvious reasons, Dave loved it, but the rest of the guys did also so…..Ryan might be safe for another week.

Storm: Queen- We are the Champions is a daunting song. Freddie’s shoes are impossible to fill and it was risky for her to do something by Queen. But damn, the girl pulled off Freddie like there was no tomorrow. She wasn’t trying to do an impression, or emulate his style or tone, she just sang it, like she meant it.

Zayra: What the hell was she singing? Because it vaguely resembled Mott the Hoople’s All the Young Dudes. She doesn’t know the words, or the melody of the song, because she’s interjecting words here and there. None of the guys seemed very impressed, I think perhaps the “Reign of Whorer” is over.

Josh- Interstate Love Song- STP with Tommy Lee. He’s growing on me, like a fungus…. but he needs to lay off the STP, and do some serious soul. He’d be top of the charts. Why does Tommy always look like he’s smiling while he plays? I think that Josh is going to make it through another week.

Magni- The Dolphin’s Cry - Live . Great acoustic performance. Gotta love the hearing protection on the baby…good Daddy, Magni! Finally a performance by Mr. Iceland that I didn’t hate. Perhaps, since his family was there, he mellowed out and got his focus back.

Patrice: She decided that she could handle Lennon’s Instant Karma. In my humble, non A&R opinion, she’s gotten worse and worse each week. For some reason they all thought that she did great. But how can they say it was good?

Lukas: I’m adding him to my list. The free list, the list that my husband can’t get mad at me for. There’s something crazy about him. His performance of Creep by Radiohead was awesome. He felt every note of that song. The vocals weren’t perfect, they were off a bit, but it was full on, it was all him and I loved it.

Toby: He pulled Talking Heads, Burning Down the House. He did better than he does most weeks, but it still wasn’t the best I’ve ever heard. The arrangement of the song, was hot though. It was harder, it was ‘rockified’. I’m still not a Toby fan, there is just something about him that doesn’t click with me. But the bullhorn…wtf? The highlight of Toby’s performance was the fact that Tommy finally didn’t say “G’day Mate”.

Let’s see who makes the bottom 3. My call…. Patrice, Zayra and Jill.

So, Ryan gets the coveted encore. Well, that’s alright, he did perform better than he normally does so, throw the dog a bone.

At some point during the voting Toby, Patrice, Zayra, Jill, and Dana were in the bottom 3- No big surprises there….. They really weren’t great performances and they really aren’t the strongest of the bunch.

Jill is first to stay in bottom 3 and she does ‘Alone’ by Heart. She’s not a bad singer…but she’s not Supernova. She’s not doing too horribly when the song kicks in gear and she makes the fatal mistake of doing the predictable mic stand kick, the strut forward and the scowl then she starts the patented Jill Screech. Where are these ‘deep rich tones’ she was saying she was going to bring? Oh lord, the overacted pained face and heaving bosom shot for the big finish was just TOO much! *Flashback to Ace Young of American Idol* But then, all 3 gave her a standing ovation? WTF,Over?

Dana was next in line for the Hatchet Man. Who really thinks she can pull off ‘House of the Rising Sun’ by the Animals? What is this girl thinking? Why does she think that classic is her ticket to stardom? It seems she can’t pick one voice style, she goes from growling, to vibrato to screeching.

The final victim tonight, Patrice. She has moved to the top of my hit list. I’d rather keep Zayra after this. Her choice (and a poor one at that) was ‘Eternal Life’ by Jeff Buckley. She totally toasted it, I could hear Jeff’s momma cryin’ and he rolled over a few times. If you are going to stand there, and claim to do a tribute to someone, at least learn the song and sing it in a complimentary manner. She treated that song like a drunken slut on prom night; she ran roughshod over it, had her fun and then left it standing tearfully with running mascara, a torn dress and one shoe in the Winn-Dixie parking lot to get her own ride home.

The Hatchet Man deemed Dana the least worthy and sent the farm girl packin’, new treble clef tattoo and all. They did tell her that she handled it great, she was mature about it and that she could go far. Of course, after telling her that she had a long way to go. She’s winging it back to Augusta, Georgia as we speak. Adieu, Dana, it’s been …. White bread.

Next week, the remaining 10 will get a track of Supernova’s. Their mission is to individually write lyrics and melody for the track. I think that this has the potential to be amazing. We can finally see who is really going to fit with this band, who shares their vision and who hits the proverbial nail on the head and I think her name is Dilana. But like I said…I’m no A&R man.

As the first post of Ink 19’s TV Party, I gladly bring you Rockstar : Supernova.

What can you say about this show other than to compare it to American Idol on steroids. Jason Newsted from Metallica, Gilby Clarke from Guns N Roses and Tommy Lee are looking for a new lead singer, the pool they have to swim in is deep and full of wriggly fish. Let me bring you up to speed. We are in week #5, so we’ve already lost some of the trout. They definitely weren’t the cream of the crop, that’s for sure. I’ll recap.

Week 1- We lost Matt, he wasn’t all that bad, but he wasn’t right for Supernova. He pretty much sealed his fate with his horrible rendition of Planet Earth by Duran Duran.

Week 2- We lost Chris, wahhhh, I’m glad that dude is gone. I don’t know how he got as far as he did. He was so bland, so painful to watch.

Week 3- We said Buh-Bye to Jenny. She was from Canada, blonde, folky and played guitar. NOT a rocker at all, she was mini-Jewel. Apparently she has some sort of career in Canada. Hmph. Oh, reallllllyyy?

Week 4- We saw the last of Phil. He wasn’t worth watching. He had a couple good performances but nothing spectacular, and he wasn’t enough to front this band. That weird head bob thing… ewww. Reminds me of Shaggy from Scooby-Doo and not in a good way.

This week, the competition is heating up. I still think the last 3 standing are going to be Lukas, Storm and Dilana. I’m no A&R man but that’s my humble opinion.

Patrice- She’s….alright…but… there is something icky about her. She can sing…but damn..she tries so hard that it screams stalker. Tommy played drums with her singing Higher Ground. She pretty much yelled the whole song and yet, they seemed to like it.

Josh- Wow, Santeria was the perfect song choice; it truly showed his singing ability. He’s a singer, not a rocker and I don’t know how that’s going to play out. He can carry a tune, but I see him more of a solo soul artist. Again, I’m no pro….

Dilana….my girl, the one that I can see taking this competition. Tonight was not my favorite performance of hers, but there is something about her that screams strength. Dave Navarro commented to Patrice about being lost in front of Tommy but I don’t see that happening with Dilana ever. She can not only hold her own, she can one up them at their own game.

Toby - Pennyroyal Tea. Not big Nirvana fan, not big Toby fan either. But, he did this one well. He was a crunchier version, but stark. Very good arrangement. And Tommy’s constant Crocodile Dundee impression has got to stop. It’s just not cute anymore. Toby has the chick votes, so he’ll be around a little longer.

Zayra- Man, I am shocked that she’s still here. She’s got to be the worst vocalist ever. I wonder if she’s better in her native tongue. But that version of 867-5309 was actually entertaining. But her wardrobe…. Just …plain… no. I don’t quite understand the stall after her performance…. Did they have wood? Did the poon escape during one of her wild dance moves? Will we ever know what that was all about? Believe me, I’ve been looking.

Magni- Clocks by Coldplay? The song selection needs to step it up. Haven’t we had Coldplay every week? I do love me some Chris Martin, at the right time and right place and I think in front of Supernova just isn’t it. Why can’t they pick heavier stuff? Magni is a little weak to me, he’s not a heavy hitter and that’s really what it is going to boil down to when this is over. Why did Jason say he’s pure talent? Am I the only one that thinks he’s just a step higher than any bar band singer? Tommy saying they are flying out his family is just amazing though. I wonder what gifts they are going to bestow on the other folks. You know it’s coming.

Jill - don’t you forget about me. Okay, I won’t forget. I won’t forget that you need to go home. And the only gift you will get is a ticket home. Her hair extensions this week are just to Lita rip-off for me, along with the outfit. Dave’s call was perfect, I would have gone to get a drink at that moment, oh …wait.. I did.

Ryan- okay, I still think he looks like a frat party, roofie slipping, date rapist but….. his rendition of Losing My Religion with nothing but him and the piano was incredible. It really showed the power in his voice, and that was a good thing. If he could just fix his hair and not scowl so much, he might stick around a while.

Lukas- Celebrity Skin, yeah, there’s something about that weirdo that makes me wanna see his skin. He’s just in another stratosphere and I love him. He’s enough of a character to pull it off. But, why did he keep going back to the drummer in tonight’s performance? Why was he not looking at the audience? Some say that he was just out of place since he followed Ryan. He said he was uncomfortable with the song and the words. Perhaps. I still love that freak.

Storm. I love her. I love her voice, I love her stage presence, I love her song choices. Changes, the way it started slow and then she kicked in, was awesome.

I have to agree with Jason, her going from the full on rockgrrl to the classy singer was a brilliant move for her. Stage dive last week, blazer this week. The girl can sing, there’s not doubt about it.

Dana. White girl gone bad. Being the HUGE Who fan that I am, I squirmed in my chair and wanted it to just be over. She’s not a rock girl, she’s more of an indie singer, and she just needs to be who she is. The faux growl and rock face was enough to make me wanna hurl. She needs to step out of the way because she’s about to get run over. Tattoo? What tattoo is she going to get? A Tweety Bird on her shoulder perhaps?

Can’t wait for the results show, which is Wednesdays at 8. Who is my pick to go home? Always Zayra, until she’s gone. Then, Dana. But, I hate to say, that I think the hammer is gonna fall on Jill, I think the massacre of a Simple Minds classic was an aural assault that won’t be easily forgiven.