The Tea Club
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Category: Progressive Music Lounges
Forum Name: Suggest New Bands and Artists
Forum Description: Suggest, create polls, and classify new bands you would like included on Prog Archives
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Topic: The Tea Club
Posted By: theteaclub_dan
Subject: The Tea Club
Date Posted: August 05 2008 at 18:04
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"Formed in 2003, when their oldest member was a mere 20 and their youngest a ridiculous 15, THE TEA CLUB is a progessive rock band that consists of Patrick McGowan, Dan McGowan, and Kyle Minnick, original bass player Jim Berger, who left the band in 2005, and newcomer Jason Barsotti. A progressive rock band "in denial", because of their painful awareness of the look-what-i-can-do pretentiousness that is often associated with all things "prog", THE TEA CLUB is a group that focuses more on their songwriting than their technical ability. Though they can't deny their love of prog bands like King Crimson and Yes, and cite them as major influences, infamously manic depressive brothers Patrick and Dan can take the band's sound from an early 70's art rock outfit, not unlike Gabriel-era Genesis, to an art punk Sonic Youth inspired feedback frenzy, depending on their mood. Live, THE TEA CLUB is known for their intensity; Patrick and Dan singing like their lives depend on it, while Kyle and Jason create a thunderous and machine-like rhythm section; Gigs often end with band members lying on the ground next to broken guitars as captivated audience members are unsure whether to applaud or call for an ambulance.
In 2006, THE TEA CLUB were discovered by producer Tim Gilles (Thursday, Taking Back Sunday), who invited the band to come down to his studio, Big Blue Meenie Studios in Jersey City, NJ, to record a debut album, which became "General Winter's Secret Museum" (2008). With the always passionate dual lead vocals of Patrick and Dan, the McGowan brothers also sing Beatle-esque harmonies together, while using their guitars to create intricate and beautiful arpeggiated melodies in the likes of Sunny Day Real Estate. The always inventive drums of Kyle Minnick make mesmerizing and elaborate grooves throughout the record, bringing to mind a young Phil Collins or Bill Bruford. Though original bassist Jim Berger co-wrote the basslines for some of the songs, Patrick plays the bass on the album, and, like Chris Squire or Ray Shulman before him, uses the bass to carry the melody throughout instrumental sections, while maintaining a razor sharp precision with Kyle's drums. "General Winter" showcases the bands natural song writing abilities and is a valiant salute to the band's influences, whilst retaining their own unique vision and identity. Among several independently released EP's, this is the band's first full length LP. Though still a young band, THE TEA CLUB is a true "progressive" rock band of amazing talent, brimming with originality and great potential." www.myspace.com/theteaclub |
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: August 31 2008 at 10:42
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http://www.myspace.com/theteaclub - www.myspace.com/theteaclub personally, I see the 'experimental' side of your music more clearly than the 'grunge'...though I wouldn't really know which genre to recommend it to... thanks for sharing your efforts with us, though....  ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: theteaclub_dan
Date Posted: August 31 2008 at 13:23
Thank you. Yes, the "grungier" side of our music isn't really represented by the songs on our MySpace... the experimental stuff is what gets us out of bed in the morning these days 
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Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: September 17 2008 at 03:46
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Recently listened to the whole album.
For the record, I think these guys are terrific, and would recommend them for either Eclectic or Heavy Prog for now until for dissection can be done about their 'genre'.
Anyone else here wanna contribute to getting these guys on the archives? They have a professionally-produced album available to buy, which makes them a candidate for inclusion, does it not?
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: October 06 2008 at 12:03
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I'm finally listening, not sure why I missed this before, and will give my opinion later on today. Edit: Oh, I didn't notice it before because it's in Unsigned Bands. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: theteaclub_dan
Date Posted: October 07 2008 at 17:19
Hey great! Thanks for listening, and I'd love to know what you think
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Logan wrote:Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: October 07 2008 at 17:26
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I should stop making promises that I too often don't keep. I was planning to post my opinion/ evaluation last night, but other things going on so I completely forgot. I will try to say something substantial this evening, but no promises. I would now, but I have to leave in a few minutes.... EDIT: Was in such a rush to pick my daughter up from kindergarten (it's walking distance) and now I have go to skating in a few minutes that I forgot to mention that I enjoyed the music. Good stuff -- will say more later. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: October 07 2008 at 20:49
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Very good band, but are they prog? If yes, I'd think Crossover could work, if not then then ProgRelated is an option but a harder sell I think |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: October 08 2008 at 12:43
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I've voted against it in Eclectic. I think it has considerable progressive qualities/ tendencies. It is good. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: theteaclub_dan
Date Posted: October 11 2008 at 11:28
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That's fair, and yes I can see our sound as being crossover prog, which is very cool. And if so we'd be in good company I feel (dredg and radiohead, two great bands!)
Cool to hear some feedback, thanks for listening, much appreciated!
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Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: October 11 2008 at 13:17
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Given that the band is being discussed for inclusion - I'm moving them from Unsigned to Suggest. Great work, folks (in the band, that is!) ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: theteaclub_dan
Date Posted: October 12 2008 at 18:04
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Thank you sir!
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Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: October 12 2008 at 22:59
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It looks like Eclectic is not going to be the place for The Tea Club. Not to worry, though, there are still a couple of of places I could see them fitting in accurately. |
Posted By: Zuir
Date Posted: October 23 2008 at 19:04
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Every single trapping and quality needed to qualify for the "Prog" title is present. They should be added as "Prog". TG
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Posted By: Henry Plainview
Date Posted: October 24 2008 at 17:46
If only that were a subgenre! Curse our overclassifying ways! ------------- if you own a sodastream i hate you |
Posted By: Zuir
Date Posted: October 31 2008 at 14:14
Case in point. TG
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 13 2008 at 07:14
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being looked at by the crossdressers
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 13 2008 at 07:28
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and accepted ....
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 13 2008 at 07:39
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and added.. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=4144 - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=4144 ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: December 17 2008 at 19:12
Well done Micky  - and a great sig as well 
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