News Direct from www.teaparty.com:
"Heaven Coming Down" has returned to the #1 spot
on rock radio in canada. It has been there for 5 seperate weeks since
it's release.
The video is now at #1 on the muchmusic countdown
Australians will have "Heaven Coming Down" as
the next single on radio. Look for the video on channel "v".
Next single in canada will be "Touch".
The band will not be shooting a video until the third single in the fall.
The band will be announcing details of the USA
release of the record in a few weeks.
European release are scheduled for later in the
year.
The band will be relatively quiet this summer
in preparation for the busy fall touring schedule.
Trip will be released in Holland on August 2,
and in Germany on Aug 20.
Live Dates:
| Date | City, Country | Venue |
| Sept ( Dates TBA) | Quebec, Canada | TBA |
| Sept 9 | North Bay, On, Canada | The Wall |
| Sept 15 | Toronto, On, Canada | The Warehouse |
| Sept 16 | Toronto, On, Canada | The Warehouse |
| Sept 18 | London, On, Canada | Western Fairgrounds |
| Sept 29 | Auckland, Nz | Power Station |
| Sept 30 | Pentrith (Sydney), NSW, Aus | Evan Theatre |
| Oct 1 | Central Coast, Aus | Leagues Club |
| Oct 2 | Shellharbour, Aus | Worker's Club |
| Oct 3 | Newcastle, Aus | Worker's Club |
| Oct 5 | Sydney, Aus | Enmore Theatre |
| Oct 6 | Sydney, Aus | Enmore Theatre |
| Oct 7 | Sydney, Aus | Enmore Theatre |
| Oct 9 | Canberra, Aus | Royal Theatre |
| Oct 11 | Perth, Aus | Metropolis |
| Oct 13 | Adelaide, Aus | Thebarton Theatre |
| Oct 16 | Hobart, Aus | Town Hall |
| Oct 19 | Melbourne, Aus | The Palais Theatre |
| Oct 20 | Melbourne, Aus | The Palais Theatre |
| Oct 22 | Brisbane, Aus | Festival Hall |
| Oct 23 | Lismore, Aus | Rsl Club |
| Nov 22 | Toronto, On | Massey Hall |
| Nov (Dates TBA) | Canada | TBA |
| Feb, 2000 (Dates TBA) | USA | TBA |
| March, 2000 (Dates TBA) | Europe | TBA |
Other News:
There was talk of the tea playing edgefest 2000, but an article on www.chartnet.com/damn says that there's no edgefest next year. Instead, they'll replace it with a set of shows in more cities, smaller venues, and more canadian acts. (thx Julia)
Heaven coming down single:
Commercial release in Oz, August 13
Track list:
1. Heaven Coming Down
2. Temptation
3. Fire In The Head
4. Save Me
(thx Dean)
The Tea are nominated for the Much Music Video Awards!
Favourite Canadian Video
Len - "Steal My Sunshine"
The Tea Party - "Heaven Coming Down"
Sky - "Love Song"
Alanis Morissette - "Unsent"
Prozzak - "Sucks To Be You"
The Tea Party will be playing Heaven Coming Down at the MMVAs
The Messenger will be the 3rd single.