Overall, I am beginning to see vast improvement so far in the contestants.  There were a couple of performances that left me cold but, for the most part, everybody did a fine job.  However, there are a few rockers who are separating from the pack.  More on that to come.  About Last Night:

Patrice Pike–Helter Skelter: I finally figured out what it was that was bugging me about Patrice.  She reminds me of a rocking Cynthia Nixon.  Not that there’s anything wrong with that.  For the third week in a row she did an outstanding job on a song that is hard to separate from the original.  I feel that she is destined for something, but not as lead singer of Supernova.  I almost think, in the long run, she will be better off being eliminated in a few weeks.

Josh Logan–Come As You Are: Man, this guy is smooth.  He is the best vocalist in the group.  But there is no way I see his soulful vibe fronting a band with the likes of Metallica’s former bass player.  But he was great.  When you make me like a Nirvana song it’s truly saying something.  He needs to do something rocking to stay around.

Storm Large–Just What I Needed: Have I mentioned that I love Storm Large?  Love the name.  Love the look.  Love each and every performance.  She is in the top 3 performances week after week.  And she rocked the Cars classic.  She incorporates everything she has into her performances.

Lukas Rossi–Let’s Spend the Night Together: It’s obvious that Tommy is looking for the classic front-man: coming to the show 45 minutes late, high and looking for a fight.  If he can squeeze a show in between escapades, that’s great.  That makes Lukas a perfect fit.  However, I just don’t see the appeal.  Sure, he’s cocky and a showman.  But I like to be able to understand what’s being said.  Do we really need another Johnny Rotten?

Jill Gioia–All Right Now: She should have fought harder for “Helter Skelter” because she was unable to pull this tune off.  This is another tune I don’t really like and, after last night, I don’t need to hear it again.  Bottom 3 again for Jill.

Ryan Starr–Fortunate Son: He underperformed one of the most under-rated songs in rock history. He’s middling at best.  Not much charisma or presence to pull off fronting this band.

Phil Ritchie–White Rabbit: Although I can’t picture Phil as the psychedelic guy and, aside from the fact that he’s no Grace Slick, he did a’ight, dawg.  It helped that he had Jason Newstead up there performing with him.  He’s responding to the help of the band and showing vast improvement.

Dana Andrews–It’s My Life: Last year, Jordis was the youngest competitor and, despite how talented she was, she did not have the stamina to hang with the older, more experienced performers.  Dana, unfortunately, does not have the same talent level as Jordis.  She’s cute, but her vocals are limited.  Not destined to last much longer.

Toby Rand–Runaway Train: Toby will be one of the final four unless something drastic happens.  Week in and week out he performs.  And last night he brought life to the Soul Asylum tune.  This wasn’t his best performance but we know what he can do.

Magni–Plush: I’ve liked Magni since day one even when he was being trashed.  Now, he seems to be taking command of the stage. I think he’s trying to channel Bono too much but you can see why he is a star in Iceland.  Then again, Bobby Fisher is a star in Iceland.

Zayra Alvarez–Everybody Hurts: Obviously, I’m no music critic.  I guess I don’t really know what I’m talking about.  I thought she stunk.  The band loved her.  I don’t get how she survives.  Can someone explain how that performance was noteworthy?

Jenny Galt–Drive: I know she is talented.  I know there is something there.  But it’s not coming through.  Another listless performance.  And another uninspired song choice.

Dilana–Zombie: Wow.  She scares me, still.  But she is the best performer on that stage.  She rocked the Cranberries. Who knew it could be done?  The only reason she doesn’t win the whole thing will be because Tommy would rather make headlines with Lukas.  She is the best on this show, hands down.

So:

Repeat Performance: Dilana

Bottom Three: Ryan, Dana, Jenny (first woman goes home tonight)

Going Home: Dana