The TEA Summer Showcase video interviews have now been completed and Phillip Hong has really captured the humorous side of all the artists. Check out the witty questions Phillip shoots at the showcase performers at SRN Television. Feel free to leave your comments.
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SRN Mediaworks have been working very hard to complete the TEA Summer Showcase Video Interviews that were recorded on Saturday July 18, 2009 at the TEA Summer Showcase. You can view each interview by going to SRN Television a dedicated TEA Showcase web portal. TEA Summer Showcase 2009 performing artists from right to left are...Johnny Shoes, Katelyn Dawn, Outspoken, Power Boxx, Tribe 11 and The Weak Need.
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TEA Showcase 2009 was another fantastic show at the Rivoli with a gracious and friendly group of performers. This showcase featured TEA artists Katelyn Dawn, Matthew de Zoete, Power Boxx, The Weak Need, Outspoken, Johnny Shoes and Tribe 11. The feedback from the audience regarding this group of performers was amazing. Everyone had a brilliant performance. You can view video interviews of the showcase performers at SRN Television.
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SRN Mediaworks have created a dedicated website to feature the TEA Summer Showcase 2009 and all performers. SRN and TEA South have now completed artist interviews, recording live audio, video and photography. SRN will be airing the showcase to radio in the months to come. A big thank you goes out to Phillip Hong and his staff for all of their hard work in creating this website, and preparations to feature the Showcase and all performers. You can now view posted pics of the TEA Summer Showcase 2009 at the TEA Gallery where we archive all TEA showcases.
The latest update and progress for the dedicated TEA Showcase website at SRN has already come in from Phillip Hong and we look forward to seeing and hearing the completed media project in the near future...
1. Editing the video interviews so all six performers interviewed will have a chance to publicize what they have done over this past weekend. All video interviews have now been completed at SRN Television.
2. Update the website to reflect post-concert mood and design a template so photos and video can be easily assessed from there. Web pages now completed.
3. Update auxiliary web pages that relate to the concert (SRN Television for example). Completed.
4. I will confirm with Mike (Broadcasting) about an air date and time for the Showcase. Date confirmed for Saturday October 31, 2009 at 12pm. Christmas dates will be posted soon.
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TEA Volume 10 compilation artists Outspoken are a pop-punk band with a twist of alternative indie-rock. They are one of those independent bands that help fans fall back in love with music as they stay in tune with themselves and their dreams. They stand out in the scene today, not just for their musicianship, talent and dedication, but their business aspect/grasp of the industry.
Outspoken have accomplished a great deal while doing everything themselves; no management, just four determined musicians. They have been featured in two international and domestic magazines, Canada’s Faze Magazine and Germany’s Outspoken Magazine, along with being on three international domestic CD compilations {HIV Yellow Head Comp, Pop-Punk Comp, and TEA Volume 10}.
Outspoken have also managed to get their latest CD "Hear We Go"… released in HMV record stores across the country. They have also put together a show themselves, where they played with whom they 
call rock stars , The Ataris and are having, what is said to be an amazing show with GOB this month. Their next goal is to be a part of the Vans Warped Tour line up. Outspoken played a high energy set at the TEA Summer Showcase at the Rivoli on Saturday July 18, 2009 which was outstanding.
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Kelita and Jim Cuddy
TEA Volume 13 compilation artist Kelita has a career that is full of success and all inspiring. When Kelita sings, people pay attention. Her rich, warm voice captures the ear immediately. Her clear, honest lyrics speak directly to the heart. Kelita, who knew she wanted to be a performer at age four, is a singer-songwriter whose career has seen many highlights. Well known across Canada for her superb musical achievements, Kelita’s new Contemporary Christian music is the most personal and moving work she has produced to date.
Amongst many Kelita has shared stages with Jim Carrey, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis and Michelle Wright, and performed on numerous television programs including Nashville Now, The Tommy Hunter Show, Sun Country (a booster of both Kelita and K.D. Lang in their early days and the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) show. Her Song "New Love" received the Country Music News Fan Award for Single of the Year and in 1988 Kelita recorded "Neighbours of the World", the official song for Calgary during the Winter Olympics. She soon had three Top 10 singles to her name, and was presented with the CCMA Vista Rising Star Award.
Kelita and Shania Twain
Kelita’s life took a new turn when she met Gord Lemon (Kelita’s producer and co-writer) on her second UN tour. They were married and produced their greatest creation to date - their son Keldon. During that time, Kelita teamed up with Inuit recording artist Susan Aglukark to write "Kathy I" and the top 10 hit "Breakin’ Down" on Susan’s platinum selling album "This Child". But it’s Kelita’s personal work that definitely has her full attention. Her music has taken on the exuberant tones and textures of gospel and her lyrics now reach far beyond the surface. Kelita’s autobiographical ballads are heartbreaking in their honesty, yet uplifting and filled with a gently healing quality. Grappling with vulnerability, coping with a dysfunctional family and finally, finding strength in God. Listen to Kelita
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Tribe 11 fans compare the bands music to classic acts like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd mixed with later influences like Jane’s Addiction, the Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead and Queens of the Stone Age. Yet, Tribe 11 is no re-hashed imitation. Fans and critics agree that Tribe 11’s impressive debut forges a path all its own.
Fusing aspects of alternative, classic rock, prog rock, folk, and blues, there is a constant tension in Tribe 11’s music that pushes and pulls between a bubbling simmer and an explosive boiling over. “Both elements are always there,” according to Steven Webster(lead singer). “Even when the guitars are screaming and the band is at full throttle, there are still the simmering subtleties that can be heard in the background. This is essential to me because it connects the music to the lyrics, both of which should be a journey toward clarity – not something that is appealing only at a surface level and then quickly becomes tiring, forgotten.”
In this vein, Webster cites his approach to music as his same philosophical approach to life generally. “I am inspired by the writings of Simone Weil and the implications behind ideas like ‘superstring theory.’ They instill in me the idea that only in the quiet absence of everything is it possible to perceive anything, while, in the noisy abundance of everything there is an overwhelming
Tribe 11 are featured on the TEA Volume 10 compilation CD and performed a unique and passionate set at the 2009 TEA Summer Showcase held at the Rivoli on Saturday July 18, 2009.
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Matthew de Zoete
TEA Volume 9 compilation artist Matthew de Zoete talks with Phillip Hong from SRN Mediaworks about his latest song release Sparkle Eyes. This track is featured on compilation series TEA Volume 9, from Toronto Experimental Artists. It also takes centre stage on Matthew's album "Accross the Sea" which can be found here. After releasing 'Across the Sea', de Zoete began establishing an international audience. Extensive touring throughout Canada, America, and The Netherlands has earned him a reputation for solid songwriting and dynamic performances that pull listeners deep into his music. Along with his band, he goes beyond a simple recitation of notes to construct a powerful musical conduit connecting the audience to the songs. Matthew has shared the stage with artists including Great Lake Swimmers, Luke Doucet, SerenaRyder, Peter Elkas, Melissa McClelland, and Pete Best. He has performed at numerous festivals including North by Northeast (Toronto, ON), Indie Week Toronto, GO! Music Festival (Waterloo, ON), In the Dead of Winter (Halifax, NS), Spring Arts Festival (Grand Rapids, MI), Hamilton Music Awards, Festival of Friends (Hamilton, ON), and It’s Your Festival (Hamilton, ON). Matthew is about to embark on tours of Eastern Canada (March 2009), the Netherlands (April 2009) and back to Quebec and Ontario for Spring and Summer 2009. Check out his tour dates here. Matthew performed heart warming and emotive set at the TEA Summer Showcase at the Rivoli on Saturday July 18, 2009.
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If COLDPLAY, PINK FLOYD and THORNLEY all hung out and decided to make an album, it would sound just like The Weak Need's upcoming debut band release entitled "Restitution." This eclectic group of guys who's style and influence range from jazz to 80's electronic, to power punk have found one vision, one dream, one band that they all believe in. They are: The Weak Need A high energy pop act being regularly compared to such bands as Keane, Coldplay, Muse, Pilot Speed and U2. Their emotive delivery at their live shows has their fans saying that they were "blown away" and "speechless" afterwards. "They are like the Coldplay of Canada." Sean (Lead vocals and Keyboards) himself is quoted as saying "I love Keane and Coldplay and I really like their sound but honestly, I don't listen to them a lot of the time because I don't want to start writing like they do. I'm totally influenced by their sound but I really try to take it somewhere totally different." Different indeed.
It is easy to hear the 80's influence of bands like The Cure, The Smiths, Brian Ferry, and U2, along with newer bands like One Republic, and Never Ending White Lights washing through The Weak Need as the listener is bathed in Croley's unique intimate vocals, textured harmonies and intricately woven lyrics.
"There is no other band in Canada with a sound like you guys" says Juno award-winning producer, J. Richard Hutt.
The Weak Need performed a well liked and powerful set at the TEA Summer Showcase on Saturday July 18, 2009 at the Rivoli on Queen Street. They are also on the TEA Volume 12 compilation release.
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A big heartfelt thank you goes out to all of the TEA showcase artists who performed at this years TEA Summer Showcase 2009. Katelyn Dawn, Matthew de Zoete, Power Boxx, The Weak Need, Outspoken, Johnny Shoes and Tribe 11. We had a very good turnout and everyone in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the incredible artists that performed at this years showcase. We could not have organized this years event without our sponsors SRN Mediaworks and all of the TEA South staff who worked very hard to run and organize the showcase. We will be posting pictures of the showcase performers in the coming weeks at the SRN Mediaworks dedicated TEA Showcase website portal 148.ca. Some showcase pictures have already been posted at the TEA gallery. More information will be forthcoming in regards to the TEA Showcase radio show and syndication through SRN Mediaworks. Congratulations to Power Boxx who won the Digital Downloads promotion package for the top ticket sales. Thank you to everyone for a magnificent show. See you next year!
TEA Volume 10 compilation artists Outspoken are a pop-punk band with a twist of alternative indie-rock. They are one of those independent bands that help fans fall back in love with music. They have been featured in many international and domestic magazines and have graced many stages with their heroes and icons.
TEA Volume 13 compilation artist Johnny Shoes has had 6 short years in the music business with the main goal of being the best he can possibly be at his craft. "I can't get enough of it, and not just playing either, the learning aspect too. It's why I wake up in the morning and what I plan to do for the rest of my life...no not make it big and famous."
Power Boxx deliver a powerful hard rock sound and inspiring live show. Lead singer Phil Naro is well known for his writing and recording with Peter Criss of Kiss and performing as lead singer for Coney Hatch in the 1980's. The chemistry in Power Boxx is what glues this band together. Don't miss their powerful live performance at the TEA Summer Showcase.
This eclectic group of guys who's style and influence range from jazz to 80's electronic, to power punk have found one vision, one dream, one band that they all believe in. They are: The Weak Need A high energy pop act being compared to such bands as Coldplay, Muse, Pilot Speed and U2. Their emotive delivery at their live shows has their fans saying that they were "blown away".
TEA Volume 10 artist Katelyn Dawn makes the top 16 on Canadian Idol. What has Katelyn been doing since Canadian Idol? - Katelyn recently released her 2nd album, 'The Window'. The new album, produced by Chris Burke-Gaffney (Chantal Kreviazuk) & Dale Penner (Nickelback) combines an organic sunny roots-pop sound, with hummable melodies and jangly hooks.
Fusing aspects of alternative, classic rock, prog rock, folk, and blues, there is a constant tension in Tribe 11’s music that pushes and pulls between a bubbling simmer and an explosive boiling over. Tribe 11 fans compare the bands music to classic acts like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd mixed with later influences like Jane’s Addiction, the Smashing Pumpkins, and Radiohead.
A singularly talented and all-around stand-up guy, Matthew de Zoete is helping pop-rock recover its lost sense of dignity and self-worth. The 27-year-old from Hamilton, Ontario, approaches his craft much like an Old World artisan, applying a loving hand to songs who's melodic invention and attention to detail consistently catch the listener off guard.
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