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Austin at SXSW: Uncle Lucius
Singer/guitarist Kevin Galloway moved to Austin from Freeport in 2002, and started pursuing his musical career as most fledgling musicians do — with a series of open mic performances and solo gigs around town. Three years later, Galloway met Hal Vorpahl, another Austin transplant originally from Lufkin. The two decided to form what would later become the band Uncle Lucius when Houston’s Mike Carpenter joined them in 2006. The group quickly found their niche in the Austin outlaw country scene. Drummer Josh Greco joined the band in 2009, and since then the members of Uncle Lucius have established themselves as a solid southern rock band, and from some of the answers Galloway provided us with via e-mail, a southern rock band with a sense of humor, too. The official SXSW showcase is at midnight Thursday, March 18, at Valhalla.
What can SXSW attendees expect at your showcase? Tears of joy, carnies, snakes, flags, dragons, wave caps, oneness, Ray Romano, a horn section and a cello player. We are very excited to be playing right after the legendary Guitar Shorty. If you don’t know who he is, I suggest you do some research.
What other acts are you excited to check out? We are also looking forward to seeing Smokey Robinson, Dead Confederate and Broken Bells. We will also be checking out OK Sweetheart … a Denton band we played a show with a couple of months ago on a very eclectic bill. The lead singer has one of the most beautiful voices you’ll ever hear.
Are you planning to go to any panels? Yes. We are very excited about the SXSW decision to allow all artists access to all panels. We will be fanning out and taking notes, hoping to make the most of the opportunity.
What are some Austin must-do or must-sees for out-of-towners? We say get out in nature to get the blood pumping and find your center. A hike along the Greenbelt offers just that. If it is warm enough, we suggest a dip in Barton Springs pool. If it’s an interesting conversation you are looking for, we suggest you find Leslie, the local cross-dressing mayoral candidate. When you find him, ask him about big brother and the police state. Be ready to take notes.
Where do you like to hear live music, when it’s not SXSW? Threadgill’s World Headquarters and Stubb’s Waller Creek are great outdoor venues. We think The Saxon Pub is the best intimate listening room by far. For jazz, it’s the The Elephant Room. You can never go wrong with the legendary Continental Club.
What’s your favorite ‘only in Austin’ thing to do? Cold beer and shuffleboard at the Horseshoe Lounge.
Tracks and photo (above) courtesy of Cash Edwards.
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