About The Teargas Recording Tree

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The Teargas Recording Tree is an independently run, non-profit artistic collective based in the heart on the Canadian Prairies. We are comprised of musicians, composers, painters, sculptors, and writers who all believe that we can get a lot more done if we work together to achieve common goals than trying to succeed alone.

To be a member of the collective, one does not necessarily need to be from the praires or Canada, but they must be willing to work with other members and share knowledge/effort/time for other members' projects as well as their own. It is futile to see other local bands or artists in our cities and towns as competition when we can work with them, sharing venues, touring costs, and cross-promotion. Through co-operation, collaboration, and cross-promotion, many of us have achieved much more than we could have if we were struggling alone and it is because of this that this collective continues to grow. We are always branching into new artist circles and trying to work alongside fresh and innovative material.

If you feel that this idea or organization is of interest to you, feel free to get in touch with us or tell someone else that you know. We are in the age of networking and it is truly inspiring to see where word of mouth can take all of us.

Services

Shows

We are here to help to like-minded artists. If you need help setting up a show, we can help you, either directly or through referring you to someone who else who can. All that we ask in return is that you are willing to help out other artists within the collective when the opportunity arises.

Recording

Teargas Recording Tree offers professional Recording Services at discounted rates for musicians and artists alike. This service is an extension of Steve Reed's home studio:

Robot Homestead

The current studio rate is $15 / hour. In special circumstances, we can accept effort as a payment in lieu of cash. If you would be willing to volunteer some of your with to help us run this collective, special discounts may be applied to any of our services. (examples include: playing a benefit show, help make packaging, postering, etc.)

Contact

• Jim Ginther - Collective co-founder, musician, organizer, webmaster, lover
• Steve Reed - Collective co-founder, musician, organizer, recording engineer