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THE TEA CLUB
Progressive / Indie / Alternative



Philadelphia, New Jersey
United States

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Member Since12/1/2004
Band Websitewww.theteaclub.net
Band Members- Patrick McGowan - Vocals/Guitar.

- Dan McGowan - Guitar/Vocals.

- Kyle Minnick - Drums.

- Becky Osenenko - Bass.
Influences
Sounds Likethat band that your best friend is in that your other friends claim is really good, but that you "don't really get."
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   About THE TEA CLUB
"...Listening to The Tea Club just confirms to me there is a lot talent out there. These guys are tight, sing really well and write some very interesting material. As a first recording General Winter’s Secret Museum is a major accomplishment, one they can be really proud of. They really deserve to be signed and heard by a wider audience..."

-Jerry Lucky, author of "The Progressive Rock Handbook" & "The Progressive Rock Files"

"...The Tea Club is one of the few bands in existence today who can truly say that they are completely original. Truly, I have not heard another band quite like them, and in this day in age, that is indeed saying something. This is a prime example of what actual passion and love for originality in music can bring. As far as I am concerned, this is true Prog in it's purest, most valid form..."

-Micah 'Kain' Rollins, ProgArchives.com

"...The Tea Club puts out a surprisingly lush and varied sound... with stylistic electric and acoustic guitar embellishments rare to this genre. In place of endless riffage, gorgeous chording and tasty chiming single-note picking keep General Winter's Secret Museum fresh and original... Each piece is performed with a fiery passion that has the whole affair giving most art-rock bands a run for their money, as beauty and bombast are balanced to maximum effect... Expansive and imaginative, The Tea Club's debut is a solid effort..."

-Warren Barker, Progression Magazine

"...Really good melodic considered refined dynamic prog flavoured accomplished intelligent alternative rock from a young four piece from New Jersey. A colourful band, a considered band and a band with a flavour of their own – refined melodic prog adventure and now and again a breath-taking dynamic. An album that’s rather recommended and an impressive band who could well be making a few serious waves in the near future..."

-Organ Magazine

"...The Tea Club immediately show they have a style of their own... Patrick & Dan share the lead vocal duties and both have excellent voices... Kyle Minnick’s drumming is essential to the bands sound. With all the changes in melody and tempo you need a talented drummer to keep everything together and that’s just what Minnick does... This is modern progressive rock and it’s exciting to hear that young bands like Black Mountain, Oceana Company, Diagonal, Pure Reason Revolution, Zombi and now The Tea Club are using progressive rock as a start point while adding a lot of new influences and energy to it..."

-Leo Koperdraat, Dutch Progressive Rock Pages

"...Intensely punkish and atmospheric lyricism stitched with dramatic shifts and structured intentionality is the cloth of progressive rock from which this band is made. Rather than recycling the old prog themes, The Tea Club forges new paths and creates a sound that is immediate and urgent..."

-103.3 WPRB Princeton NJ

"...The two brothers share the vocal position and it's these vocals that give this album its broad appeal, kinda like a head on collision of early REM, Radiohead and The Beach Boys on speed... It shouldn't matter where your taste lies, you should get enjoyment from this album, it's highly addictive... it's hard to categorise them without putting your head on the chopping block, let's just say whatever direction The Tea Club are heading they are damn good..."

-European Progressive Rock Reviews

"...'General Winter's Secret Museum'... is full of chugging rhythms, angular attacks that seemingly come out of nowhere, beautiful acoustic moments, and lovely layered vocals which only add to this band's charm... The imagery created by many of these songs suggests the words are as important as the music which is so refreshing in these days of mindless drivel we are so often bombarded with... This band deserves your attention..."

-Jon Neudorf, Sea Of Tranquility

"...There's hope for the future of prog with this young band."

-NewEARS - New England's Ear On Progressive Rock!
(NewEars's Album of the Month of May 2009, "General Winter's Secret Museum")

"...THE TEA CLUB have restored my faith in Real Musicians creating Real Music. Deep, complex rhythms coupled with mature songwriting and and a clear dedication to sharing their inside feelings with the audience without falling into the 'Musician-as-savior' stereotype, four individuals who invite the listener to join them in their vision.."

-DJ Mojo

"General Winter's Secret Museum" is a very well done album and I can consider The Tea Club a true "Progressive Rock band" with an amazing musical talent, full of originality and great potential... Brilliant and indispensable work, highly recommendable..."

-Carlos Vaz, Progressive Rock & Progressive Metal - E-ZINE

"...The Tea Club manage to achieve something almost as rare as unicorn sightings - marrying an enjoyable, agreeable sound with uniqueness, artistry and creativity... Although there is a lot to like about The Tea Club I thought the vocals were the most promising feature and the one that will most set this band apart from its progressive genre peers. McGowan has great range, imagination, passionate delivery and an appealing tonal quality that even Simon Cowell would have to acknowledge..."

-Jason Turner, Indie-Music.com

"...Combining the unorthodox songwriting of progressive rock with an intrinsic feeling for modern alternative music, The Tea Club proudly do their own thing... it is obvious that this young band is unrelentingly following their own path... General Winter’s Secret Museum, an astonishing record that is accessible and thought provoking at the same time... not only sounds as professional as any label backed record, but even sounds more original and refreshing than those of the majority of big selling artists of today! If all self-released music sounded this good, there would be no need for record companies anymore!"

-DisAgreement Online

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Terry Childers (music)

Terry Childers (music)



Nov 16 2009 2:50 AM

great stuff here guys!
Argyle Socks

Argyle Socks



Nov 8 2009 11:01 PM

Thank you! Discovered your music yesterday.  I really dig it.

-Oscar
Jim's Italian Prog space

Jim's Italian Prog space



Nov 8 2009 3:07 AM

Played "Trespass" today, what an album.  Played some Pixies too.  Good music day.  I had to tell *some* body!
eat more plastic

eat more plastic



Nov 3 2009 6:34 PM

klecksfresser
ahoy.
Jim's Italian Prog space

Jim's Italian Prog space



Oct 27 2009 4:50 PM

Dear Teas.....Happy Halloween to you all......it almost seems like the official Tea Club holiday.   Best wishes and lotsa love.   -The Great Pumpkin
yodrums (Yoann)

yodrums (Yoann)



Oct 26 2009 5:37 PM

Hey ! Thanks for the request !!
Your music sounds great, I like it !!
Greetings from France !
Yoann
his myspace page

Sam A



Oct 25 2009 2:29 AM

hey guys sorry i missed the party friday night i wish i could have come i will try to come next year keep on rockin
Mark 666 Ways to Love ♥

Mark Craig



Oct 23 2009 5:35 PM

CANT WAIT TO SEE THE TEA CLUB AND ALL OF THE BANDS TONIGHT
Jellybean Fiasco

Jellybean Fiasco
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Oct 23 2009 6:39 AM

Yo..    ... big al.. holly shit! i just heard it for the first time tonight, and i was tripping balls man.. fucking amazing.. omg.. i love you guys. inspiration to the fullest !!! 
btw move us up on the top niiiizzzzzlleeeee lol 
-Bri
Automa

Automa



Oct 22 2009 2:11 AM

we definitely do, I really like the songs you've got up. I see you guys know Jellybean Fiasco. Let's set some shit up real soon, maybe somewhere in NY for December?

-Jordan, Automa
WoodPusha

WoodPusha



Oct 17 2009 6:49 AM

willie the wimp is a stevie vaughn song lol
WoodPusha

WoodPusha



Oct 16 2009 5:32 AM

im diggin it fellas i thought will o,the wisp said willie the wimp lol
euphoria tea productions

euphoria tea productions



Oct 16 2009 12:40 AM

need custom detail oriented graphic design!?
please have a look at my portfolio.
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euphoria tea productions logo (vintage)
H.U.F.U. STREETWEAR™

Soldierof Fortunato



Oct 14 2009 3:45 PM

Thank you for being a friend. Hit me up sometime! If you get some time or need some gear check out the online store.


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mode complex

mode complex



Oct 14 2009 2:57 AM

Hi,

Thanks for the friendship!!

Please enjoy my music.

mode complex
Super Adventure Club

Super Adventure Club



Oct 13 2009 7:12 PM

haha yeah!  the super tea club!
x
CHUKTOBERFEST

CHUKTOBERFEST



Oct 12 2009 8:07 PM


 

Troubador

Troubador



Oct 10 2009 7:51 PM

yo, still petitioning for a show together!
Lazy Leaf Ninja Brian

Brian Milligan



Oct 9 2009 2:59 PM

Yes, it's real. Go to that website in the pic and see a lot of the design work and some Tim Burton sketches!
SEARCH FACEBOOK/ MATCHMOUTH

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Oct 7 2009 11:53 PM

thanks and nice musice i really enjoyed all the songs

i want the tea club to featured on industry ready volume2

please contact me asap

Jake
Il Ruscello

Il Ruscello



Oct 7 2009 3:02 PM

Thank you very much guys!
All the best,
Il Ruscello

SABOTAGE RECORDS

SABOTAGE RECORDS



Oct 3 2009 7:58 AM

!!!!!!!nowhere to run, nowhere to go!!!
Jellybean Fiasco

Jellybean Fiasco
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Oct 3 2009 3:31 AM

aww you guys haven't forgotten about us!. Everything is good. Just working with a singer, and finalizing a few new songs before we record. Still keeping it progish but adding way more shoe gaze elements to the music. What's new with you guys? BTW! we always play your CD in the car before we go to a practice or hang out, ITS SO GOOD!! lol. Are you guys still doing that VFW show? let me know 
-Bri
Mark 666 Ways to Love ♥

Mark Craig



Sep 30 2009 12:21 AM

Patrick,

thank you for talking to me today about the business side of being a writer haha
i definately appreciate any advice you have for me.

why the hell did we choose to go into the hardest professions? LOL

ah but writers are a selfish selfish breed of people...we have to be i suppose..anyway i will kepp you posted Patrick..thank again my friend.

xx~mark
HAKEN

HAKEN



Sep 28 2009 3:16 AM

Hi. Thanks for your friendship. We appreciate it. Cheers.
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