tea party

robowski

Anyone listen to the Canadian rock band - the TEA PARTY? They are an awesome rock band - their lead singer has a jim morrison like demeanor and even sounds a bit like him. I recommend songs such as Messenger, The River, Heaven Coming Down, and an awesome cover of the stones Paint it Black.
Check out teaparty.com I first saw these guys on Much Music in the early 90s. They are huge in Canada and I can't see why they haven't done better in the states.

bladworth116

great band. great music. Transmission is in my top 10. Jeff Martin is a huge cokehead

catefrances

shame they broke up. :(

Pyramid

The Tea Party are one of the most underrated bands of all time. I saw Jeff Martin play solo last week and he was awesome of course. The guy can play guitars like no other.

Inkdaub

One of my absolute favorite bands.

HughFreakingDillon

I tweeted to Mike and Stone 6 days ago that they should go check out Tea Party, as they are playing the Showbox tonight. Coincidentally or not, The Tea Party just tweeted out "pearl jam, as requested, you are on the guest list for tonight's show".

PJ_Soul

Saw them for the first time on Saturday night and I was pretty much blown away by how good their show was.

HughFreakingDillon

PJ_Soul said:

Saw them for the first time on Saturday night and I was pretty much blown away by how good their show was.

first time? wow. yes, they put on a great rock show. and you picked a great first show to go to, playing Transmission front to back. I missed the Winnipeg show, I was in Mexico.

jeffbr

I got stuck at work and couldn't make the show last night in Seattle. Really bummed. My buddy, who is a huge Tea Party fan was "Drum Tech for a Day" for Jeff Burrows:

Jeff Burrows - Drummer
March 12 at 7:38am ·
Hi, LAST CALL - this went so well on the first 1/2 of our tour I decided to open it up to more markets on the second 1/2 of the tour that never got filled.
If you are interested in either Regina, Grand Prairie, Red Deer, Edmonton, Calgary, Kelona, Victoria, Seattle, or Los Angeles, please PRIVATE message me if you are interested in the "Drum Tech For A Day" opportunity (under the guidance of my drum technician).
This is a fundraiser that costs you a $1000 donation, and goes towards St. Clair College's academic excellence and student life initiatives. It's a very unique and fun experience that a couple people are coming to do again.

You will receive the following in the city of your choice (unless it's already sold):

-A "Working Pass"
-Change Snare Head
-Wrap sticks for show
-Polish the drum shells for show
-Polish cymbals for show
-Photo Opp with band on Stage
-Photo Opp behind the drum kit solo
-Photo Opp behind the drum kit with myself
-Arrive at Venue for soundcheck at 3pm - *Subject to change
-Leave premises at 5pm - *Subject to change
-Return for show at 7pm - *Subject to change
-Sit behind Jeff Burrows' drum kit on throne for 1st set
-Sit side-stage for 2nd set
-Receive signed show sticks from band
-Receive signed drum head from band
-Escorted off stage

Thanks very much for your interest!
J

HughFreakingDillon

jeffbr said:

I got stuck at work and couldn't make the show last night in Seattle. Really bummed. My buddy, who is a huge Tea Party fan was "Drum Tech for a Day" for Jeff Burrows:

Jeff Burrows - Drummer
March 12 at 7:38am ·
Hi, LAST CALL - this went so well on the first 1/2 of our tour I decided to open it up to more markets on the second 1/2 of the tour that never got filled.
If you are interested in either Regina, Grand Prairie, Red Deer, Edmonton, Calgary, Kelona, Victoria, Seattle, or Los Angeles, please PRIVATE message me if you are interested in the "Drum Tech For A Day" opportunity (under the guidance of my drum technician).
This is a fundraiser that costs you a $1000 donation, and goes towards St. Clair College's academic excellence and student life initiatives. It's a very unique and fun experience that a couple people are coming to do again.

You will receive the following in the city of your choice (unless it's already sold):

-A "Working Pass"
-Change Snare Head
-Wrap sticks for show
-Polish the drum shells for show
-Polish cymbals for show
-Photo Opp with band on Stage
-Photo Opp behind the drum kit solo
-Photo Opp behind the drum kit with myself
-Arrive at Venue for soundcheck at 3pm - *Subject to change
-Leave premises at 5pm - *Subject to change
-Return for show at 7pm - *Subject to change
-Sit behind Jeff Burrows' drum kit on throne for 1st set
-Sit side-stage for 2nd set
-Receive signed show sticks from band
-Receive signed drum head from band
-Escorted off stage

Thanks very much for your interest!
J

that's awesome.

HughFreakingDillon

they re-recorded 4 songs off Transmission and you can buy the songs on their website as of today. 

HughFreakingDillon

they just released a Talk Talk cover they recorded in 2003 of Life's What You Make It in honour of Mike Hollis's death. check it out on youtube. it's a studio version. 

RoeDawg13

HughFreakingDillon said:

they just released a Talk Talk cover they recorded in 2003 of Life's What You Make It in honour of Mike Hollis's death. check it out on youtube. it's a studio version. 

Cool, thanks for that. Wonder what else they have in their vault

HughFreakingDillon

Jeff Burrows (drummer) has said that the following plans are in the future of the band:

-release of the EP with Black River on it by June 2019
-summer festivals and one-offs
-release entire catalogue on vinyl for the 30th anniversary of the band early 2020 (INDIE RECORD TOO?????)

RoeDawg13

HughFreakingDillon said:

Jeff Burrows (drummer) has said that the following plans are in the future of the band:

-release of the EP with Black River on it by June 2019
-summer festivals and one-offs
-release entire catalogue on vinyl for the 30th anniversary of the band early 2020 (INDIE RECORD TOO?????)

I need the ones that haven't been released yet for vinyl. I doubt the indie record will be included but that would be sweet. Definitely want that EP.

willbarclay

Sweeett

willbarclay

Just picked up Splendor Solice on vinyl. Wish they would have done this as a gatefold sleeve.

willbarclay

Winter solstice is such a beauty of a tune 

RoeDawg13

willbarclay said:

Winter solstice is such a beauty of a tune 

Agreed! Also atgreed on the gatefold sleeve but I I was happy to see it repressed and available for less than the crazy prices on ebay or discogs when an original press popped up.

willbarclay

RoeDawg13 said:

willbarclay said:

Winter solstice is such a beauty of a tune 

Agreed! Also atgreed on the gatefold sleeve but I I was happy to see it repressed and available for less than the crazy prices on ebay or discogs when an original press popped up.

I agree as well. 😁

RoeDawg13

I know we get spoiled with the PJ boots, there's a couple of decent sounding shows on dime from this tour though, just grabbed the Winnipeg show. The live in Australia record is excellent as well.

HughFreakingDillon

RoeDawg13 said:

I know we get spoiled with the PJ boots, there's a couple of decent sounding shows on dime from this tour though, just grabbed the Winnipeg show. The live in Australia record is excellent as well.

THE WINNIPEG SHOW???? PRETTY PLEASE????

willbarclay

New Tea Party ep for sale at their site. Signed copies limited to 100
i grabbed one. I’m a sucker for signed vinyl. 

RoeDawg13

I grabbed a signed one as well. Digging the first 2 tracks, hopefully the other 4 will be just as good

HughFreakingDillon

fuck, I'm an idiot. bought one too. I've already got a dvd signed by them. WHY DID I NEED ANOTHER SIGNED ITEM???

RoeDawg13

'Blood Moon Rising' was mentioned as another track on the EP

HughFreakingDillon

RoeDawg13 said:

'Blood Moon Rising' was mentioned as another track on the EP

yeah saw that in the email today. looking forward to hearing these. and the 'several more ep's' coming. 

HughFreakingDillon

got my signed vinyl in the mail yesterday, was pretty surprised it got here so far ahead of release day. 

RoeDawg13

That is early, you have a chance to give it a spin yet?

HughFreakingDillon

spun it several times. I really need a new turntable. it sounds like crap on my current one. at least I HOPE it's my turntable. LOL

willbarclay

Did you guys notice the new Moist vinyl issues?
wasnt the biggest fan but they had some good songs.