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Mr. Tumnus' Sleepy Tea is a homegrown Original Jazz Fusion band from Northern Jersey. Whether it is hard rock or silky jazz love songs; this band has melded their favorite genres together for your entertainment. We are looking for a drummer and keyboardist to finalize the lineup...let us know if you're interested.
The above songs are recorded in the old school tradition...put everything into a mixer get the levels right and hit record for a live feel. Then lay down vocals on top for a cleaner sound. That is until we decide to go to a studio. Oh and don't worry, there are alot of songs to be heard. For those of you interested in a hard copy there is a Demo CD available which will slowly get updated as we perfer one song from another...it happens.
*New recordings are being worked on!*
Remember to subscribe to our blog for up-to-date music info and news about the band. So you know when we upload new versions from more recent practices and shows as we get them. Along with gigs we may have lined up, photos being updated, random ramblings, and much more...
Open Mics: We have decided that playing the ones hosted at the Grist Mill Cafe will be where we are playing unless otherwise stated. This way our schedule only has shows so there won't be any confusion. Also, let it be known that we would love to go your favorite local open mic so just drop us a line.
The band started off with three members which took six months to disconnect from past bands sounds and sculpt music that better suites them. You have Kevin with his Classical/Jazz training in vocals and trumpet (which we will get him to play during a song at some point) mixed with his improvisation play it by ear Bass playing has the groove. Also adding to the mix Bryan has his urge to feel the music while laying down beats to bring in the motion. Last but not least Steve with his â€œI picked up the guitar and just can't put it downâ€ attitude and his always warm vocals sets the vibe. This is the lineup where the majority of the music was written in. Now it's down to Steve and Kevin to keep the groove going so be sure to expect a new lineup soon!
Beer of choice: Rolling Rock...because it's cheap. (Bryan made me do it!)
Booking Info
Kevin: 973 600 5205
Steve: 973 271 0176
Email: [email protected]
AIM: SlayerofEvilDuck
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Member Since: 10/4/2006
Band Website: Work in Progress
Band Members: Steve Melamed : Guitar and Vocals

Kevin Wills: Bass and Vocals

As you can see above in our slideshow...we need more pics of us doing random things and performing. Please email us that you may have. Hell, if you have any fan art too...do the same.
Influences: A Little Bit of Everything

Flaming Lips, Soundgarden, Sly and The Family Stone, Led Zeppelin, America, Megadeth, George Clinton, Patti Smith, Disturbed, Phish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Moe., Blind Melon, The Guess Who, Fear Factory (The Dino years), Keller Williams, Alice Cooper, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Oysterhead, Black Sabbath, The Cranberries, Mudvayne, Johnny Winter, Alice in Chains, The Beatles, Assembly of Dust, Funkadelic, The Eagles, Lou Reed, Nine Inch Nails, Earth Wind and Fire, No Doubt (Pre-Rock Steady), Tool, The Grateful Dead, Type O Negative, Pink Floyd, Guano Apes, Parliament, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, The Black Crowes, Nirvana, Ben Harper, Ween, Godsmack, CCR, Lenny Kravitz, The Allman Brothers, Smashing Pumpkins, Regina Spektor, Marilyn Manson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Doors, The Who, Rolling Stones, Prodigy, Fiona Apple, The Romantics, Renaissance, Green Day, SRV, Evanescence, Guns N Roses, Velvet Revolver, Steve Miller Band, Weezer, Jess Klein, Fleetwood Mac, REM, AC DC, Aerosmith, The Cardigans, Sublime, The Clash, Edgar Winter, Blue October, Static-X, Johnny Cash, Incubus (Morning View and B4), Eric Clapton, Counting Crows, Billy Joel, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Korn, Beach Boys, Cream, Talking Heads, Pantera, David Bowie, Jeff Beck, King Crimson, Can, Emerson, Lake, and Palmer...and more

Sounds Like: Well it's Jazz/Rock Fusion but if you're looking for something beyond that think The Doors meet Phish with a touch of Talking Heads
Mr. Tumnus' Sleepy Tea w/ Sean Faust

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Need a Drummer or any other Musician interested

I don't want to got into details...mostly because it's nothing that anybody needs to know about...but Bryan has left the band. We do have a show coming up and the remainder (Kevin and Steve) are...
Posted by Mr. Tumnus' Sleepy Tea on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:08:00 PST

Music Awareness

Now I've been venting about a lack of venues in the area for a long time. Sadly the list keeps getting shorter and nobody is doing anything about it. The Tapestry is gone because Netcong w...
Posted by Mr. Tumnus' Sleepy Tea on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:02:00 PST

Sleepy Tea Videos!!!

Well back in December we played a gig at the Underpass. It was put together by our good friend Sean Faust. After we were done with our set we invited him on stage to jam with us. Mind you he alread...
Posted by Mr. Tumnus' Sleepy Tea on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:25:00 PST

Set List of the Tapestry Show - March 2nd

Always thought it was a cool idea that our friend Sean had. Post your set list so ppl can find out just how much it changes and shit. Anyway...We had a great time. We have a few photos that we will...
Posted by Mr. Tumnus' Sleepy Tea on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:21:00 PST

Tapestry Show

As you know...we have another gig coming up. We really want to make this a big event with our fellow bands so come down and support us!In other news...Songs are being finished and plans for a new dem...
Posted by Mr. Tumnus' Sleepy Tea on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:53:00 PST

New Songs

Alright...so for those of you that didn't get our CD at the show the songs are now on the profile for your listening pleasure. You have the ones you've heard redone and new versions: City Bound Pedest...
Posted by Mr. Tumnus' Sleepy Tea on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:27:00 PST

The Underpass this Friday!!!

Alright...now as some of you already know...Sean and Tumnus' are playing a show and have been annoying you with countless posts and all that. Seriously it would be awesome to have a get together...
Posted by Mr. Tumnus' Sleepy Tea on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:32:00 PST

Party and Open Mic

Alright...the party has been posted to be the first weekend of November. Oh and costumes are still required. Don't think you can get away with that. Let us know if you're interested ...
Posted by Mr. Tumnus' Sleepy Tea on Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:09:00 PST

Come See us Play!

Every week we have been trying to make a habit of playing at the Grist Mill Cafe every friday night. Gives us exposure, a location to craft our live peformance, and new friends. So if you ...
Posted by Mr. Tumnus' Sleepy Tea on Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:28:00 PST