Showcases                                                                                                                 

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

SRN Mediaworks has just contacted us about starting 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

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TEA compilation tracking Volume 12

Tracking of TEA Volume 12 - Release - July 1, 2008 - Week 1

• Film Submissions - 2
• Featured TEA V 12 Artists at TEAspace are...Ranj Singh, Versus the Nothing, Bob Rylett and Columbia
  
• 14 NEW STATIONS ADDED
  
• NEW - CFUV -
  
• NEW - CHOQ - 
• NEW - CHYZ -
  
• NEW - CILU -
  
• NEW - CJLU -
  
• NEW - CKMO -
  
• NEW - CKUL -
• NEW - CFML -
  
• NEW - CKUL -
• NEW - CLCR -
• NEW - CRKZ -
  
• NEW - CHYZ
  
• NEW - CKRL -
  
• NEW - CKUA -
• TEA on 148.ca -  Matthew de Zoete now posted.
  
• Fusion Radio -
  
• CFBX - 
• CFUR -
  
• CFXU - 
• CHCR -
  
• The River 97.5 -
  
• Network IKX - added to network -
  
• SRN Film and Video Production - SRN will be working on a trailer for a video series they would like to produce in the far future: It's called "Unit 148" and this will feature TEA V 12 music; we 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 request
  
• SRN Mediaworks Radio -
  
• TEA V 12 Artists music will be used for SRN Mediaworks brand image "This is SRN"
• SRN ONE -
  
• SRN TWO -
  
• KJAG Radio -
  
• Wild Bunch Radio -
  
• The Wolf Radio -
  
• Audio Coffee Network -
  
• Indietalent.ca -
  
• Don Campau -
  
• KKUP 91.5 -
  
• Radio Marabu -
  
• Rock 101.9 -
  
• CHLY -
  
• CKON -
  
• CHMA -
  
• CFUW -
  
• CRFM -
  
• WDYN -
  
• Brave New Frontiers -
  
• Steve Bala -
  
• The Fox 105FM -
  
• CKMS -
  
• CJMS -
  
• CKXU -
  
• CKUM -
  
• CTSR -
  
• CHUO -
  
• WERG -
  
• CKLN -
  
• Nikki Red CKLN -
  
• CIUT -
  
• CFRE -
  
• CHRY -
  
• CSCR -
  
• CFCR -
  
• CJLX -
  
• CFRC -
  
• Fashion Television -
  
• No-Cause Productions -
  
• CJUM -
  
• CKUW -
  
• CHSR -
  
• CFMH -
  
• CHMR -
  
• CKDU -
  
• Broken Pencil -
  
• NOW Magazine -
  
• Exclaim Magazine -
  
• Wholenote -
  
• Eye -
  
• Toronto Star -
  
• C101 FM - added -
  
• CHRW -
  
• CJAM -
  
• CIBL -
  
• CKCU -
  
• CKLU -
  
• CFRU -
  
• CKUT -
  
• CJMQ -
  
• CFFF -
  
• Niagara College -
  
• CFMU -
  
• CJIQ -
  
• CKRG -
  
• CISM -
  
• CFBU -
  
• CFNY 102.1 -
  
• More FM 105.5 -
  
• The Mix 99.9 -
  
• CHIM FM -
  
• CHTZ 97.7 -
  
• CITR -
  
• CJSF -
  
• CKDJ -
  
• CJSR -
  
• CJSW -
  
• National Library of Canada -
  
• CBC Library - added to library -
  
• Brave New Waves -
  
• RPI Productions -
  
• Gallaxy CBC Satellite TV -
  
• XM Satellite Radio -
  
• M4 Radio -
  
• Sonic Chronicles -
  

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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.

• Loading - 5:15 pm / Sound check - 6:00 pm - first full band act  - 6:45pm - last full band act - 7:00pm -  Acoustic artists - line checks  / Doors open - 8:00 pm

1.    Act 1   - 8:00 pm - 
2.    Act 2   - 8:20 pm -  
3.    Act 3   - 8:45 pm -  
4.    Act 4   - 9:15 pm -  
5.    Act 5   - 10:00 pm -
6.    Act 6   - 10:45 pm -
7.    Act 7   - 11:30 pm -
8.    Act 8   - 12:15 pm -

Full Band - 25 minute sets - 15 minute set-up time - 5 minute floater
Solo Acoustic - 15 minute sets - limited set-up time - plug and play

• 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

This is where you will find information regarding tickets for TEA showcases

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.
• Loading - 5:15 pm / Sound check - 6:00 pm - first full band act  - 6:45pm - last full band act - 7:00pm - Acoustic artists - line check  / Doors open - 8:00 pm

Go to Bulmer and Spadina turn onto Bulmer St.

          Loading is at the Rivoli back door at 5:15pm - 7:00pm.

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

MusiciansWhoCare.com