Artist Interview: Seth Roberts (Lakes)

What is your full name and what do you do in the band Lakes?
Seth Alan Roberts, and I write the songs, play guitar and sing live, and play a few instruments on the records.

Where did the band name Lakes come from?
I used to live with my parents in what's called "the Lakes" in Atascadero, CA. That's also where our little studio is and where me and my wife got married. It seemed appropriate to just call our music that.

How do you go about writing songs? Describe the process...
Never exactly the same. Usually I have a melody first for one part, like the chorus or something, then write progressions and other melodies for other parts. I usually write lyrics last, but sometimes lyrics come first and then a melody. And then of course all the parts build around the core of the song which is the melody and lyrics.

What is your best and worst experience being on tour?
Best experience is meeting people and experiencing things for the first time. Worst is losing the comradely and relationships with your closest friends.

What is your favorite song to play live?
Indian Lover

What is your favorite food to eat?
Tijuana's regular vegetarian burrito in Atascadero

What particular city or cities do you love to play, and why?
Fresno, San Jose and Provo, all just great shows all the time.

How would you describe your personal style
Sexy, very sexy.

What motivates you to keep making music?

To express myself and to be understood.

How do you balance being a touring musician, designer and father?
Well I only tour about 3 months out of the year, and just play shows on the weekend and stuff. It's more of a hobby, designing is my income, and a father and husband is who I am and my world.

Name a person, band or singer/song-writer you would say influences you the most...
Musically, probably Bono.

What kind of music do you like to listen to?
Lately, Brooke Waggoner, Taylor Swift, Delta Spirit, Random Impulse, Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, and the new Lakes album.

When you think of ephraim, what comes to mind?
Cameron, Caruthers, Alana, and Bubbas-big-bad-BBQ.

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