Uncle Seth News

Formed in Scarborough in 1999, Uncle Seth were a staple of the Ontario music scene until their break-up in 2007. During their time together they released an LP, an EP, and a handful of singles. The band became darlings of the early independent podcast community, which helped them score showcases at podcasting events and music conferences in Toronto, Kingston, Boston, and New York. No strangers to reinterpreting songs by iconic women, Uncle Seth received a Toronto Independent Music Award in 2006 for their version of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides, Now.”

Uncle Seth went through a variety of line-up changes over their time, and the new recording brings together players from across the history of the band. Mainstay members Amaya Thompson (lead vocals), Jeff Jones (guitar), and Jay Moonah (harmonica) are featured on “Jolene”. Moonah has recently achieved notoriety with his one-man blues band Broke Fuse, including a nomination for New Artist at the 2022 Maple Blues Awards. Jenn Kee, a founding Uncle Seth member and veteran of Classic Albums Live and Brit Floyd, provides backing vocals. The recording is rounded out by a robust rhythm section featuring Drew Moncarz (bass), Mark Kitchen (percussion), and dual drummers Chris Patheiger and Frank Baraczka.  Renowned producer/engineer Brian Moncarz (known for his work with Alice Cooper, Our Lady Peace, The Trews, Julian Taylor, Philip Sayce, and countless others) recorded the band at Hapi Hipi Studios in King City, with Jones producing and mixing the track.

“Jolene” (Dolly Parton) - 3:43

Performed by Uncle Seth

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Jeff Jones

Recorded by Brian Moncarz at Hapi Hipi Studios, King City, Ontario, Canada

Amaya Thompson - lead vocals

Jeff Jones - guitar, clavinet, additional percussion

Jay Moonah - harmonica, accordion, backing vocals

Drew Moncarz - bass

Mark Kitchen - percussion

Chris Patheiger - drums

Frank Baraczka - drums

Jenn Kee - backing vocals