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Tea For The Voyage

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About Me

Booking Inquiries
Phone - (613) 545.0987
Email - [email protected]
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Tea For The Voyage is an independent ska group from Canada.
The band’s debut self-titled album was independently released in June 2007 and has received positive acclaim in eastern Canada. While seeing extensive airplay on the country's college radio circuit, the album has been noted for combining reggae, rocksteady, ska, jazz, funk, punk, dixieland and classical music.
Along the way, Tea For The Voyage has toured across the province, received endorsement from international skateboard magazine Concrete Wave, and even played post-secondary Frosh Week events. The band has also shared the stage with the likes of The Planet Smashers , Chris Murray , GrimSkunk , Big D & The Kid's Table , The Ataris , The Flatliners and more.
"Compromised of all original music, [their first full length] is a roller-coaster of style and technique."
- The Kingston Whig Standard
"So, I am sitting listening to this band and realizing that I've discovered something remarkable. It brought me right back to when I worked in the music business."
- Concretewavemagazine.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/19/2005
Band Website: teaforthevoyage.com
Band Members: Garett Barr :
bass
Alec Donaldson :
guitars, violin, vocals
Sean Donaldson :
drums, percussion
Taylor Donaldson :
tenor & alto sax, flute, clarinet
Tyler Edwards :
trombone
Pete McNichol :
trumpet
Dave Perreault :
baritone & tenor sax, vocals, fife
Everyone sings backup (and dances the fling)!
Influences: King Tubby, Augustus Pablo, Sublime, Tower of Power, Horace Andy, The Skatalites, Planet Smashers, The Pogues The Upsetters, The Roots, The Congos, Stan Kenton, Salsa Celtica, No Doubt, The Toasters, The Cat Empire, The Herbaliser, Phish, Propagandhi, Desmond Dekker, Rush, Frank Zappa, Fela Kuti, Elvis Costello, Don Ross.. ask!
Sounds Like:
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Type of Label: None

My Blog

You wouldn’t believe it if I told you...

So here's something fathomable instead! We can't even explain how much of a blast we had at this year's Ottawa Ska Fest. Both of the nights we played had huge, energetic crowds, and the bands were awe...
Posted by Tea For The Voyage on Mon, 26 May 2008 07:00:00 PST

TFTV!

G’day folks!Just thought I’d remind all you Kingstonians that we are hosting Kingston’s first ever all ska show next Sunday (30th) with STOMP Record’s own One Night Band! We&rs...
Posted by Tea For The Voyage on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:14:00 PST

Bands we’ve played wit’

I've been writing down the bands/artists we've played with since 2005ish and I figured it was about time to do something with the list:The Achievers (Kingston, ON)Angry Agency (London, ON)Arbutus Trio...
Posted by Tea For The Voyage on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:38:00 PST

NEW YEARS ERRRVE

New Years is just around the corner and we're just so darn excited to give you Kingstonians a good time! We'll be playing two shows in one evening, and you can be sure that we'll be as under the weath...
Posted by Tea For The Voyage on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:48:00 PST

And now for something completely different

We've recently had somewhat of a major roster change. After almost 4 years in the band, original member Brett McDonald has parted ways with Tea For The Voyage. We only hope the best for him in his fut...
Posted by Tea For The Voyage on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 03:00:00 PST

SKA, SKA, SKA!

Hey guys,Thanks to everyone who came out last night to the Chris Murray and One Night Band show in Ottawa. We had a lot of fun and it was all because of you guys.. please dance like that more often! B...
Posted by Tea For The Voyage on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:08:00 PST

Concrete Wave & more!

HUGE thanks to everyone who drove, bused or skated to the Concrete Wave 'Evolutions' DVD Premiere last night in Toronto. We had a blast and I hope you all did. If you liked the other act of the night ...
Posted by Tea For The Voyage on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:53:00 PST

Back! and so much more..

Hey hey!Well, we're back from what I think was a fun and successful tour.. great gigs, great camping, many-a-beer and the best part: no fender benders or trailer problems! Not to mention the fellas in...
Posted by Tea For The Voyage on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 05:44:00 PST

CD! Tour! CD!

The CD is officially released!And the release party was grand.. well over 200 people graced us at the Time To Laugh Comedy Club and there was at least 50-60 dancing at all times. Thanks to the Tangibl...
Posted by Tea For The Voyage on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 02:36:00 PST

Album... finished?

Wow, I haven't updated this in a long time...And for good reason! We've been hard at work and now we get to prosper: Our first full length studio album is fully tracked, mixed, mastered, you name it. ...
Posted by Tea For The Voyage on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 04:16:00 PST