Below is a review of our EP from the lovely Atomic Duster webzine, originally found
here: www.atomicduster.com.  They liked it so much they even corrected the grammatical error in the title...

Uncle Jeff - The Sun Might Shine Brightly (Barn Box Records) 31/07/2009

A massive thank you to all of the wonderful people who came to our EP release party last week, and to the fantastic Ponies, and magnificent Married To The Sea (Whose EP I'm listening to as I write-Ace) for giving up their evening to play with us. We really appreciate all the support on what was a pretty great evening all round.

But pressing onward the Uncle Jeff tour-micra (M reg) is clocking up the miles across the lanes of our verdant isle over the coming month. Our erstwhile sturmbahnfuhrer Stefan Hudson is conducting a particularly mutinous trip to the shores of Withington, Manchester this coming Friday to perform one of his superb solo sets at the Fuel Cafe. If you're in the area, get down, as it will be a fantastic set, and the tea is really nice too. DO IT!

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As for the band, we're venturing down to Warton, near Preston  for an outdoor gig on 15th August and then down to Worcester for a gig at the Marrs Bar before coming back up north to don our flat caps for a spot at the Hordens, Blackburn.

and I'm looking forward to the Barnbox all-dayer in october already! If anyone has any information on these mythical barnbox t-shirts.....


Dave

People across the globe were stunned into silence today before focussing their attentions on a small pub in the provincial town of Lancaster, England after recently deceased pop star Michael Jackson appeared on the pitch during a rain delayed opening day of the third test at Edgbaston. The formerly black, now deceased pop star, who claims to have developed a love for cricket during his three weeks in heaven, appeared in a blinding flash of light, heralded by a phalanx of cherubim and three score ten boy seraphic angels above the wicket at approximately three pm, causing much dismay to Australian captain Ricky Ponting who was facing Andrew Flintoff at the time.
The former king of pop exuded a supernatural pale glow, much as he did during his latter days, and was wearing a white toga on which were clearly embroidered the words:           " Uncle Jeff Are Fucking Boss, And God Thinks So Too".
Giving his first interview since his death Jackson explained that Lancaster based alternative rock band Uncle Jeff were the hottest band in both heaven AND hell at the minute (the only band ever to hold that accolade) and went on to claim that despite owning the rights to the entire Beatles catalogue, he'd never heard anything as good as their debut EP. he continued, stating that the decision to return from the afterlife was based around his desire to catch their EP release party on Friday at the Yorkshire House. The pop mega-star then answered further questions from shocked journalists before taking his seat, in the family stand, to watch the remainder of the days play.

In the wake of this event, mortal fans of Uncle Jeff are advised to get to the Yorkshire House, Lancaster, as early as possible to ensure tickets as Jackson, surrounded by two dozen bodyguards sporting wings, halos and flaming swords will be arriving at the venue at half past eight.

Dave

Hi all,
our gig today on the bandstand at Stanley Park, Blackpool, has been cancelled due to the rubbish rainy weather.
It should be rescheduled some time in the near future,
Apologies
Stephen x

Hello,

I'll be playing a rare old solo set at The Continental in Preston, this weekend (Sat 11th).
I'm on in the afternoon at 2pm, which is probably the optimum time to hear musicians at cider festivals. 

It should be lovely,

Stephen

Oh, below is a live review of us at our recent gig with Suicidal Birds.

"Having seen front man Stephen Hudson perform a brilliant solo set at The Totally Wired re-launch a couple of months ago, I was intrigued to hear what the much talked about Uncle Jeff could offer.  What impressed me was the high level of professionalism present amongst the band members – they were extraordinarily tight yet they managed to make it seem so effortless. It became immediately clear during their set that these guys are serious about reaching the big time and if that is indeed their goal then their certainly heading in the right direction. The band has a wide range of influences from melodic indie pop by way of The Lemonheads and The Eels to a slight Americana influence from Yo La Tengo.  There is also a psychedelic sheen to their songs, particularly the closing track which climaxed with a veritable tidal wave of feedback and distortion which brought to mind avant-garde experimental artists such as …And you know us by the trail of the dead and to a lesser extent Mercury Rev and Early Flaming Lips. What was most impressive was how they managed to combine and focus such disparate influences into one unique sound. It is a rare thing for me to be so blown away by new bands; however Uncle Jeff managed to do so in spades. Alongside 3d Tanx, Ponies, The Lovely Eggs and Joyeux, Uncle Jeff are in very fine company. I for one will certainly be attending their EP release party on the 31^st July."  Reza Mills, Lunecy review

This week I'm going to properly spoil my ears. Not one- not two- but THREE of my favourite bands in Lancaster are bringing out records this week. This is crazynonsense!
If you have ears, i recommend you could do much worse than head to the yorkshire house tomorrow and watch Homemade Lemonade and Ponies songs from their new LPs, and then on Friday Hows my Pop are doing a similar thing at the gregson centre.

C'mon.
HO!

Stephen

When the bassist from The Random Family fell over in the street and sprained his ankle outside Fuel on Friday, he probably thought it was going to be the start of a crappy night.
But, even without Savlon, he and the band played a lovely set, as did fellow Liverpuddings Married to the Sea and our LCR homeboys - Homemade Lemonade. 
It was a super do, the place was rammed tight, so thank you very much everybody who came.
 
If you missed it, you can catch 1/4 of the guilty party (that being us) at the Pangaea Festival in Manchester this Thursday.  We are playing at the Club Academy which is a basement type thing so I'm told, so bring your torch.

Bye bye
x