Midnight Tea Party
Timothy Bowen
Soul Messengers
Midnight Tea Party blend the hypnotic melodies of the balkans with dub, jazz and rock. Now in their 12th year together as a band, their dynamic live sets are packed with irresistible energy, musical flair and party vibes.
“Midnight Tea Party dance through an infectious concoction of rock, gypsy and dub to craft a sound that belongs entirely to themselves.” Happy Mag
Since the release of their album “Massilia” in 2018 Midnight Tea Party have played festivals such as Woodford Folk Festival, Bellingen Winter Music and Gumball as well as touring up and down the east coast of Australia.
The quintet released their third EP “Electro Bazaar” in early 2023. From the wonky, circus like intro of the title track to the mesmerising sound of the Greek “tsoura” on Monsieur Ouzo, the dubbed out sounds of Hatter’s Hideout and the final assault of Glitterworm, this EP showcases the high energy, dance vibes that the group is renowned for, as well as the ingenuity of the band members and their mastery of the instruments.
Timothy James Bowen is a singer-songwriter with an unforgettable voice and a formidable story to tell. He writes of young and enduring love, his near-death experiences and his exploration of the world around him.
Timothy began his musical career at the age of 10, training with and eventually leading St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir. Having followed his sister, Clare Bowen, to Nashville, he found a dedicated and inspirational community of artists and writers.
Timothy has toured internationally, written songs for US and Australian TV series and penned campaign songs for Virgin Mobile Australia and Cancer Council NSW. Bowen was nominated for Live Voice of the Year at the 2018 National Live Music Awards, has made multiple appearances at the Grand Ole Opry (USA), performed several times for Channel 9’s Carol’s by Candlelight and following his personal battle with Stage 4 Lymphoma in 2015, he became a Cancer Council Ambassador and was awarded Cancer Council NSW High Profile Ambassador of the Year in 2019. In 2020, he appeared in the Top 8 of The Voice Australia. His debut album, ‘Sing’, topped charts in Australia and abroad.
Soul Messengers are a Sydney Soul and RnB band who have released 3 albums. Vision & Faith reached #5 on the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay chart and their previous albums also garnered great reviews and nationwide radio play. ‘Dirty Soul’ featured as Eastside Radio’s album of the week.
The bluesy-soul revivalists present a dynamic live show honed at over 150 shows since 2015 at The Basement, Lazybones, Butchers Brew and the Vanguard. In addition to performing regular shows Soul Messengers have played at Kiama Jazz Blues Festival, Double Bay Street Festival and The Northern Beaches Music Festival. With residencies at Vic on the Park, Gasoline Pony and Botany View Hotel, you have one of Sydney’s most booked originals bands.
Rich Aljinovic (vocals, guitar), Simon Morel (guitar), Dave Kirby (drums) and Michaela Davies (Bass).