artist Uncle Seth

From its inception in 1999, Uncle Seth hasn't stopped performing its "exuberant and accomplished mix of pop, rock, acoustic folk, twisty grooves, tender ballads, and pretty melodies, topped off by rousing vocals" (PIC Press).

Uncle Seth have been recognized at home and aboard for their growing prominence in the Internet music space. Their cover of Joni Mitchell's classic song "Both Sides, Now" has become a popular download in the iTunes Music Store, and earned the band a Toronto Independent Music Award for Best Classic Rock Performance.

Uncle Seth have been been dubbed the "official band of Canadian podcasting" by veteran podcasters including Tod Maffin, Mark Blevis and Bob Goyetche. In September 2006, the band's latest single "To Be An Angel" found it's way to the #1 spot on the Podsafe Music Network, a site run by podcast pioneer Adam Curry's company Podshow, Inc.

The fall of 2006 found the band performing to both a real and virtual audience via the online world Second Life. The band's successful November 25th "virtual simulcast" was documented by major media including the Toronto Star:

http://www.thestar.com/DigitalEntertainment/article/141211

The 2005 EP Forgive & Forget, Volume One captures their distinctive sound with three live and three studio-produced tracks. Melodic songwriting, inspired lyrics, adventurous instrumentation, and lively vocals make this band a stand-out, which is why they were named Dose Magazine's Artist of the Week in April 2005.

Uncle Seth has honed its live performance to "a show, as opposed to playing a list of songs", and forging a relationship with the audience is key to Uncle Seth's on-stage success.

Uncle Seth's considerable creative output, evolving stage show, growing audience, and new online method of delivering music signals an exciting and intriguing future for the band.

Chris Patheiger drums
Jay Moonah bass/harmonica/songwriter
Tara Thompson vocals/songwriter