Pleased to share a new track today, premiering exclusively right here on sethengel.org. It’s an updated arrangement of “Wandering” from 2018’s VIVID TRACE, and it’ll be out on Bandcamp and streaming services tomorrow, 4/17.

Listen HERE

COVID-19 Update:

Hello all - 
As the future is uncertain for me as a freelance music-guy working directly with human beings, I’m trying to figure out how to make my life continue to work.

I’ve never done this before, but I’d like to try offering virtual instrument lessons! I have 18 years of experience including international touring and playing on more than 70 records. Here’s what I can do:
Drums (beginner thru advanced)
Guitar (beginner thru intermediate)
and introductory lessons on Bass, Keys, and Vocals!

Ideally, I’d like to ask for $30 per lesson, which generally run for 45 mins-1 hour. If you’re interested but this is above your budget, get in touch and we can work something out!

Additionally I’m still offering mixing, mastering, and editing (like, I can clean up your ProTools sessions) services! I’ve accrued over 150 recording/mixing/mastering credits over the last decade, and am grateful & fortunate to’ve worked with some truly amazing artists

If you're interested in any of this (or just wanna say hey), email me at optionstheband at gmail. Ok that's it for now, wash your hands, be kind, listen well.

❤️❤️❤️,
 Seth

Hello there - a second tune from Options' Pallet Session is out today! This one is a total reimagining of 'Wandering' from Vivid Trace, in rock band format. Been playing this arrangement for the last year and glad to've documented it with this particular version of the band.

Options 2019 Q4 band was:
Cee Dertz (Cee Dertz) - Guitar/Singing
David Algrim (Stuck, Gentle Heat) - Bass/Singing
James Ringness (Retirement Party) - Drums
Thank you! And uh, I guess there might be a show or two in the future... will post accordingly once I get my shit together. Is that one of those announcements that I'll be making an announcement in the future? Ok ok, I hope you get outside and go for a walk today, it's real beautiful out there.
- Seth

In December 2019, I brought the latest iteration of the Options live band into Pallet Sound for a video session. This version of ‘Hold Out’ features an alternate arrangement, realized after Vivid Trace was released. Another video will be dropping next week, featuring an even-more-alternate arrangement of another tune. No shows coming up, but I’ve been working on new music that I’m looking forward to sharing this year. Thanks for listening.

- Seth

Hey, I'm playing a stripped-down Options duo set (featuring Joe Suihkonen from the Deals and Gentle Heat) for this very special show. RSVP on Facebook, if you'd like.

I had a great time playing with this live iteration of Nature's Neighbor - glad to be able to share these videos from our live session at Pallet Sound. Mike's new record (which I recorded and mixed) is called Wind City Airport, and will be out in early 2020.

"Offering" from Pacific Notion II is streaming now on Post-Trash. Thank you Dan Goldin for the writeup and premier!!