It is taking longer than expected to fetch the next song to play.
The music should be playing soon.
If you get tired of waiting, you can try reloading your browser.
Please check our Help page for information about troubleshooting Pandora on your browser.
Jeff Martin grew up in Windsor, Ontario, just across the Detroit River from the home of proto-punk and the Motown sound; he was also influenced by his blues-loving father. He formed the Tea Party with multi-instrumentalists Stuart Chatwood (bass, keyboards, mandolin and harmonium) and Jeff Burrows (drums, percussion). Martin himself plays guitars, sitar, hurdy gurdy and harpguitar. Consequently, the trio's sound marries rock with elements of Middle Eastern, Celtic and Mediterranean music. Their 1993 album, Splendor Solis, sold over one million copies in Canada; The Edges of Twilight followed, trailed in 1997 by Transmission. ~ John Bush, Rovi
Great band, but yeah, the Doors really should be listed as a similar band. I'd be tempted to list Zeppelin too. Some of the others like Alice in Chains I can buy too (but of all the other 90's grunge bands STP is probably the closest), but Deftones, no. I like the Deftones but they are really not similar to this band, and I wouldn't place them in the same station either.
Heard a funny story about them on NPR (which consequently reminded me of their existence). Apparently they've come to realize their website is a goldmine and are selling it to the highest bidder. Their initial thought was to sell it to Jon Stewart, but that didn't work out. The domain is likely to go for at least six figures, maybe seven. Talk about luck.
This is one of the bands thats basically too good for the masses, thier mix of darkness, rock, eastern sounds, mysticism, folk, blues......omg, its amazing and unlike ANY other band out there. Too bad theyre still not together, but at least we have what they're wonderful cauldron produced while they were creating thier art.
No, they were known around Seattle, as they got loads of airplay back in day for Edges of Twilight - that's how I knew of them, and yes, I'm from the States. Agreed, most definitely Jim Morrison-esque.
Classic case of egos getting in the way of a great team. Chatwood & Burrows still do some stuff together, mostly new-age, and Martin has gone acoustic & folk/bluesy. Had a fantastic DVD before they broke up. Tangents is the album to buy.
This band has moved my soul from the first song i ever heard... Most assuredly in my top 5 fav all time bands!!! Would love to see more of their EP's uploaded here, they have great remixes of some of their own songs...Deep Lyrics and Diverse instrumentation-- Majickal!
the band name is pretty f**king obvious soveirnreape r .
definately more of a contemporary doors.
soverignreaper
Awesome. Glad they got grouped in with my top few artists, or I might never have heard of them. Still wonder about the group name, but I'm not complaining about the group or the music.
Great band. Easily in my top 5. I too have converted many to this band and was fortunate to see them live twice in B.C. Fanatic fan base for sure and a freakin mystery why they never made it big in the states.
I think this band never got the push because they couldn't be easily pidgeon-holed, and that is exactly the kind of music that I like! I mean, look who my beloved Pandora thinks they sound like? Not that those bands are bad, but just kind of... blah. Over-played. And they miss the most obvious comparison--"The Doors"! I saw the viceo to "The River" and I was hooked.
damianrr
They recorded their first record in my hometown Burlington, VT. Our local rock radio station loved them and would play The River over and over. I got to see them twice at a tiny place called Club Toast...put on a great show! Splendor Solis is on my 'deserted island' list.
Yeah, I never heard of this band until very recently. It's too bad they didn't get promoted very much here in America. Instead, you Canadians sent us "Nickelback." Gawd! I see how it is--keep all the good stuff to yourselves, send the crap here!
When will record companies realize that people are stupid and will buy whatever you tell them to buy, so why not promote good music?
The only reason I ever heard of The Tea Party (or Econoline Crush) was because my cable provider carried Much Music back in the day. None of my friends in the U.S. had knowledge of this band.
I converted many, but it's a shame these guys were unknowns outside of Canada.
kstark89
it has an awesome sound little doors even.
hseilonen
I have been listening to the Tea Party since the mid 90's, still love them! I grew up near the border of Canada and had Much Music (Canadian version of MTV)and that's where I heard them first. I don't hear them anywhere near as much since I migrated south. Nice to see other American's listen to them!
I like that not too many people in the USA listen to the Tea Party, it makes it easier for Jeff Martin to plan his American stops. "Hmm, somewhere in WNY? Check. OK, the American leg is done" Hahaha
Comments
Too bad theyre still not together, but at least we have what they're wonderful cauldron produced while they were creating thier art.
just cause they didnt have a commercial success here......
No, they were known around Seattle, as they got loads of airplay back in day for Edges of Twilight - that's how I knew of them, and yes, I'm from the States. Agreed, most definitely Jim Morrison-esq u e .
definately more of a contemporary doors.
When will record companies realize that people are stupid and will buy whatever you tell them to buy, so why not promote good music?
I converted many, but it's a shame these guys were unknowns outside of Canada.