Showcases                                                                                                                 

                   Tracking - Schedules - Tickets - Stage set-up - Reviews - TEA Gallery

We are thrilled to announce that this years 2009 TEA Summer Showcase will be held on Saturday July 18, 2009 at the well known Rivoli on Queen Street in the heart of Toronto. We are now in the process of selecting artists for the showcase. You will be contacted if selected to participate in this years event.  Updated artist selection and showcase information is now posted at the New TEA Website

We have been working very hard on our New TEA website which is now up and running. Yippee!  We have designed the site to feature and promote TEA Artists. You the compilation and label artists will take centre stage on our website with the sole intention of promoting and bringing more awareness to all TEA artists from Volume 1 up to the current release. We think you will enjoy the new updated and refreshed look as well. This yellow and black is killing the eyes.

The release date for TEA Volume 13 was on February 20, 2009. All CDs, press packages and participant packages will be mailed out on this date. If you do not receive your package within 14 days of the release date please contact us. We are very excited and we anticipate a very good response from media for TEA Volume 13. Thank you to everyone for helping us move the release date ahead of schedule.

Indietalent features many TEA artists and has now incorporated a TEA Hour show which features each TEA compilation volume. The TEA Volume 12 Part 1  show has now been completed and Part 2 will be airing in February / March 2009.

It was a very difficult decision by the TEA Staff to choose the top six featured artists for TEA Volume 13. Artists will be posted on Feb 20, 2009 at teaspace.               

Many TEA Artists will be contacted for interviews, features and promotional videos in the weeks to come. Congratulations to the the many TEA Artists who have already been chosen and please have patience if you are waiting for interviews or features. It takes a lot of time to complete these many projects that are available exclusively to TEA Artists. Thank you!

TEA Volume 12 charted at # 2 at CKMS from Sept 26 to Oct 2, 2008. Bravo! Yipee! Well done!  

Aaron Childs is back as DJ on Just Good Radio. He loves TEA artists and has requested all TEA compilation volumes. If you are a TEA artist, Aaron is interested in your music. Contact us if interested in sending Aaron material for his new show.

Katelyn Dawn makes the top 16 on Canadian Idol. We are very proud of Katelyn and her push for the Top 10. She did extremely well! Read Katelyn's interview on TEA on 148.ca with Phillip Hong. 

 
Radio station CKUA contacted us here at TEA South and requested our compilations be sent to their radio station. This came from word of mouth from DJs at other stations who have come to work at CKUA.


SRN Mediaworks have started up an all new TEA artists show and webpage on their network 148.ca called TEA on 148.ca.  The most recent TEA Artist article posted is Katelyn Dawn and  Matthew de Zoete

Check out TEA Artist feature interviews now posted on Fab Indie 148. More TEA Artist interviews and features in the coming weeks and months.

SRN Mediaworks is interested in conducting radio interviews for TEA volume 13 artists. This is a great opportunity to get interviewed and reviewed.  Contact TEA South if interested.

SRN Film and Video Production - SRN will be working on a trailer for a video series we'd like to produce in the far future: It's called "Unit 148" and this will also feature TEA artists music.

SRN REGIONAL VIEW  - Since many indie artists don't have the time and/or resources to film their own music videos, we decided that it would fit the bill if we tried using TEA artists for an "indie local music video" series. Each video will feature a TEA artist's music, and views of York Region in interesting times (like spending a morning in Woodbridge's most dangerous 4-way intersection). We will be releasing more videos throughout the year and will continue if viewer response is positive. Contact TEA South if interested.

SUMMER INTERMISSION - Philip Hong marks his return to live on-air broadcasting after a year or so of dormancy and behind the scenes production; this will be a deejayed mixed, featuring prominent TEA artists from Volumes 1 to 12.

Indietalent is interested in conducting radio interviews for TEA volume 13 artists. This is a great opportunity to get interviewed and reviewed. It would involve radio airplay for a few of your songs along with a phone interview. Contact TEA South if interested. The first feature show is Katelyn Dawn and Mike Maddison on Jan 8, 2008. Shayne Lazarowich and Outspoken will be featured on Feb 1, 2008 and Steve Webster, Tribe 11,  Noah Campbell on March 8, 2008. Many more artists to follow.

TEA Artists music used for SRN Mediaworks brand image "This is SRN"

TEA artists music from volumes 1 to 13 will be used for the second season of "The Travelling Briefcase".

Brave New Frontiers has recently featured TEA V 11 & 12  artists... The Weak Need and Doug Jones on July 19, 2008. Bob Rylett on Show # 202. Glenn Reid and Allan King March 8, 2008. Katalyn Dawn, Morris 8 and Imagine F3 on Nov 17, 2007. China Syndrome - March 22, 2008

SRN Mediaworks is starting up a whole new station called SRN 2 which will feature TEA Artists music and enable TEA artists a chance to vote and promote. SRN 2 will also be using TEA artists music for Video Commercials.


 

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TEA compilation tracking Volume 13

Tracking of TEA Volume 13 - Is now posted on the New TEA website under tracking

• Film Submissions - 11
  
• Featured TEA V 13 Artists at TEAspace are...Chasing Satellites, T-Riley, PhonoTactic, Bob Rylett, Johnny Shoes and Jason Campbell. Top 10 anyone!
  
• NEW - TEA Volume 13 Radio Show - syndication in progress - request for song info emailed out on April 14, 2009 with deadline of April 26, 2009
  
• NEW - Sound FM - light rotation
  
• NEW - Creston Radio - added
• NEW - CIDO - medium rotation
  
• NEW - The Wolf 106.9 - considering - already played Chasing Satellites
  
• NEW - CJAY Calgary - considering play
  
• NEW - Just Good Radio - light rotation
  
• NEW - KOOP FM  91.7 - light rotation
  
• NEW - The Verge - added
  
• NEW - New Rotation - added
  
• CFUV - declined
  
• CFBU - added
  
• CHOQ - medium rotation
• CHYZ - heavy rotation
  
• CILU - added
  
• CJLU - added
  
• CKMO - added
  
• CKUL - added
• CFML - added
• CLCR - added
  
• CRKZ - added
  
• CKRL - added
  
• CKUA - declined
  
• Fusion Radio - added
• CFBX - charting # 10 - April 15, 2009
• CFUR - added
  
• CFXU - light rotation - added tracks # 4, 5 ,20 and 21
• CHCR - light rotation
  
• Network IKX - heavy rotation
  
• SRN Film and Video Production - SRN will be working on a trailer for a video series they would like to produce called "Unit 148" and this will feature TEA V 13 music; SRN will choose what's appropriate shortly before post-production.
• SRN REGIONAL VIEW  - Since many indie artists don't have the time and/or resources to film their own music videos, SRN decided that it would fit the bill if we tried using TEA artists for an "indie local music video" series. Each video will feature a TEA artist's music, and views of York Region in interesting times. We will be releasing more videos throughout the year and will continue if viewer response is positive.
•  TEA on 148.ca. - Interview requests - emails to participants - March 12 & April 19, 2009 - Chasing Satellites Interview - Sugarbeach Interview -  Shannon Vanasse interview - Kelita Interview
• SRN Mediaworks Radio - Heavy Rotation -  Listen to TEA Artists
  
• TEA V 13 Artists music will be used for SRN Mediaworks brand image "This is SRN"
• SRN ONE - heavy rotation
  
• SRN TWO - heavy rotation
  
• KJAG Radio - heavy rotaton
  
• Wild Bunch Radio - heavy rotation
  
• The Wolf Radio - heavy rotation
  
• Audio Coffee Network - heavy rotation
  
• Indietalent.ca - added - interviews will take time
  
• Don Campau - added - Weathered Hearts - March 10, 2009
  
• KKUP 91.5 - light rotation
  
• Radio Marabu - light rotation
  
• Rock 101.9 - declined
  
• CHLY - medium rotation
  
• CKON - light rotation
  
• CHMA - added
  
• CFUW - added
  
• CRFM - light rotation
  
• WDYN - light rotation
  
• Brave New Frontiers - Show # 234 - Kelita and Kevin Davison - March 14, 2009 - Murray Wilde - March 28, 2009 - Show # 236 Shelley Campbell - April 4, 2009 - Show # 237
  
• Steve Bala - will play
  
• The Fox 105FM - considering play
  
• CKMS - light rotation
  
• CJMS - added
  
• CKXU - heavy rotation
  
• CKUM - added
  
• CTSR - added
  
• CHUO - declined
  
• WERG - light rotation
  
• CKLN - light rotation
  
• Nikki Red CKLN - will play
  
• CIUT - added
  
• CFRE - light rotation
  
• CHRY - light rotation
• CSCR - added
  
• CFCR - light rotation
  
• CJLX - added
  
• Fashion Television - added to library
  
• No-Cause Productions - added to library
  
• CJUM - added
  
• CKUW - added
  
• CHSR - declined
  
• CFMH - added
  
• CHMR - light rotation
  
• CKDU - added to library
  
• Broken Pencil - no review
  
• NOW Magazine - no review
  
• Exclaim Magazine - no review
  
• Eye - considering - possible future date
• Toronto Star - showcase review in July
  
• C101 FM  - heavy rotation
  
• CHRW - added
  
• CJAM - declined
  
• CIBL - medium rotation
  
• CKCU - light rotation
  
• CKLU - added
  
• CFRU - declined
  
• CKUT - declined
  
• CJMQ - heavy rotation
  
• CFFF - medium rotation
  
• Niagara College - declined
  
• CFMU - considering play
  
• CJIQ - added
  
• CKRG - added
  
• CISM - added
  
• CFBU - light rotation
  
• CFNY 102.1 - declined
  
• More FM 105.5 - considering play
  
• The Mix 99.9 - considering play - this is close
  
• CHIM FM - added
  
• CITR - considering play
  
• CJSF - added
  
• CKDJ - added
  
• CJSR - declined
  
• CJSW - added
  
• National Library of Canada - added to library
  
• CBC Library - added - March 4, 2009 - PCD 59051 V13
• RPI Productions - added to library
  
• Gallaxy CBC Satellite TV - see listings
  
• XM Satellite Radio - see listings
  
• M4 Radio - added
  
• Sonic Chronicles - returned to sender - resent - Aaron you owe us one - will play
  
• Free Radio Jackson - Aaron always plays TEA Artists
  

Canada

U.S.

U.K.

EURO

Internet

Digital

This is where you will find information regarding Showcase scheduling

TEA Showcase Scheduling

All future TEA showcases will be at the nostalgic and well known Rivoli.

• The TEA Summer Showcase 2009 will be on Saturday July 18, 2009. The finalized roster of 6 TEA Artists will be posted on the new TEA Website
  

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• SRN Mediaworks will be airing TEA Showcases live to radio and all bands performing will be interviewed during the course of the evening.
• Filming, live recording, radio interviews and photography will be ongoing throughout TEA showcases and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
• View all showcase pictures and video at the TEA Gallery page.
  

 TEA Showcase Tickets

The TEA Summer Showcase 2009 will be on Saturday July 18, 2009 at the Rivoli. Tickets are currently being made and the roster finalized.

Check out TEA Radio to listen to Showcase Ad Spots

This is where you find information regarding TEA Showcase set-up details

The Rivoli -  334 Queen St. West.  /  416.596.1908


TEA always provides the drum kit and amps for the Rivoli main stage. The kit will be a 5 piece with all stands, 1 ride, 2 crashes, hi-hats, and drum stool. If you choose to add more cymbals, your choice of snare, or toms, please bring stands and have your modified set-up prepared before your band set-up change time. We strongly suggest drummers bring their own drum throne/seat, not everyone likes to sit at the same height. Set-up time between acts will be 15 minutes and set lengths will be 25 minutes long.
 

Amp gear provided for the Rivoli main-stage will be...

1 Marshall Stack
1 Bass Head and Cabinet

• Please bring your choice of keyboards, cables, amp heads, twins, effects, D.I. Boxes etc.
• All microphones, stands and P.A. with sound and light engineer will be provided.
• All finalized details for the TEA Summer Showcase 2009 will be posted on the new TEA website.
  

Go to Bulmer and Spadina turn onto Bulmer St.

          Loading is at the Rivoli back door at 6:00pm.

TEA Artist Reviews - The Toronto Star & Other

Broken Pencil Review

Broken Pencil Review - Terrence Dick

TEA (Toronto Experimental Artists) began with label guys Clay Phillips and Mark Harrington over 17 years ago, "TEA Artists and musicians pooled themselves together with their resources and skills to help promote their works in an affordable way. Pooled resources include many of the TEA services  today: recording, mastering, graphic design, photography, radio promotion, film/TV placement, record label development, CD manufacturing, compilation CDs, consulting etc. When we first began to work together, we found it difficult to make it cost effective for the independent musician. Over time we grew and began consulting independent artists in the many different directions they can go, with affordable packages tailored to suit their needs and budget. TEA prides itself in being an artist friendly community that can help connect artists together and bring them what they may need or want, and help develop their own connections in the industry."

"TEA Compilations began with bringing artists together with the intention of creating a buzz in all areas of the media - radio, print, film, internet and live performance," says Phillips "Many compilations today are just music convention mail bag fodder at very expensive pricing. The main reason for our compilations is the sense of community it can bring for all involved. A chance to share, hear feedback and receive much needed information for artist growth within the industry. TEA has had some great successes at radio, print media and film with most comps hitting the charts and getting great reviews. Strong artists on our comps have included: Andrew Spice & Emm Gryner, Car Bombs & Allah, David William, Mike Criscione, Robbie Cooper, Little Sunday, Unit 731, Daisy DeBolt, Jill Jack, Power Boxx and many others."

As for Toronto Experimental Artists, Phillips says: "Anyone can submit music to us for our compilations, but that doesn't mean it will make it on. We seek out good music on the internet we feel very passionate about. The range of music on our comps is usually: pop, rock, blues, hip-hop, R&B, folk, electronica, ambient, acoustic, experimental, and singer/songwriter.

TEA Testimonials

Showcase - The Big Bop # 2

Car Bombs & Allah - John Terauds "What's On Editor" The Toronto Star

This new indie rock band sounds like it leans toward emo - except that it's named Car Bombs & Allah. That would imply a sound that's a bit more, uh, explosive. Either way, it's not a name anyone can overlook these days. "I got flack from my girlfriend, from my mother and even from the guy who recorded our EP" says the bands guitarist/vocalist/harmonica player Cory Thibodeau . "I could just as well have called the band "The United States of America Supports Democracy Worldwide.'" "It's just so absurd, equating God with car bombs. It just doesn't fit," says Thibodeau, commenting as much on current affairs as on every artist's need to get noticed in a sea of choices.

On the phone from his home base in Ottawa, Thibodeau turns out to be a smart, affable guy. He also reveals that Car Bombs & Allah is very much a work-in-progress. He has, bass player Scott Badour and new drummer Isaac McFaul bringing their fledgling outfit to town tonight as part of a showcase of emerging musicians/bands at the Reverb Room & Holy Joe's. Car Bombs & Allah shines on TEA Volume 4's second track, with the song "North American Suntan"

Thibodeau says he recently received an email from a man in Washington D.C., who had been turned onto Car Bombs & Allah by an ad on the music website Pitchfork. "I don't know what it is in Canadian water?," Thidodeau quotes the man as saying, "but you have amazing rock up there." The water must also flow through Ottawa, if Car Bombs and Allah is any indication. For more on the band, visit www.carbombsandallah.com

John Terauds editor The Toronto Star - sample portion of review

Showcase - The Big Bop # 1

Andrew Spice - John Terauds "What's On Editor" The Toronto Star

Thank goodness for Canada's steady supply of low-key, intelligent, sweet-and-bitter indie singer/songwriters. Andrew Spice, a 22 year old Winnipeg born singer/keyboard player is quietly beginning to make a name for himself in our city. Spice is one of 18 diverse acts participating in a showcase of performers under the Toronto Experimental Artists umbrella (the bill has a bit of everything, from prog-rock to ska to punk)

There is a powerful emotional depth to the surface simplicity of the lyrics on Spice's recent 10-track debut album - Pretty Demons,  On the record, Spice is backed up on bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion and organ by Emm Gryner, for whom he has no end of praise. "She's done so much for me," he says. "I met her for the first time when Emm opened for Alanis Morissette in a Winnipeg arena six years ago" After listening to his music Emm suggested Spice put together a demo recording - which led eventually to Gryner producing Pretty Demons......

John Terauds editor The Toronto Star - sample portion of review

  TEA Community Causes

Coalition for Music Education

Coalition for Music Education - Over the last decade we have seen an erosion of the school music programs in our schools. Here at TEA we are deeply concerned about the lack of understanding and knowledge regarding the importance of music in everyday life and especially for our children. Please help support music in our schools with the assistance of The Coalition for Music Education

Let's Fix Cancon

Let's Fix Cancon - Sign the petition - Let's work together to get more radio airplay for Canadian Independent Artists. Read more information about fixing Cancon.

Stop the Violence

Stop The Violence - "Stop The Violence – We are Toronto," launched by the Toronto Argonauts, is a community-wide response to the violence that has rocked our city. Encouraging grassroots support, business sponsorship and the active participation of communities, schools and government, "Stop the Violence" focuses on a clear set of goals: to unify a shaken city, to respond to the violence with constructive actions and to strengthen the city's resolve.

Musicians Who Care

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