Uncle Lucius is an Austin, Texas-based band made up of 4 members who later added to their number to become 5. They are known for having a diverse style to their music with the infusion of soul and rock groove. Being a Texas band, it is no surprise that their sound was inspired by their base. The band members are all lyricists and this helped in their creative processes.
Uncle Lucius was active for about 12 years, during which the band and its members achieved plenty of success together. They will forever be remembered as one of Texas’s finest bands.
The band is known to command one’s undivided attention whenever they play. Their fans all over the world never fully get over their energy and vibe.
Members Of Uncle Lucius Band
Uncle Lucius’ band is made up of the following band members. Each member of the band is specialized in R&B, rock, and soul:
- Kevin Galloway was the founder, lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist.
- Michael Carpenter is another member of the band who plays the lead guitar and lends his vocals as well.
- Hal Vorpahl is in charge of the bass guitar
- Josh Greco is a drummer and a percussion player
- Jon Grossman is the newest member of the band who was good with the keys.
Some Of The Best Songs From ‘Uncle Lucius’ Band
- Willing Wasted Time
- Pocket Full of Misery
- New Drug
- Wheel’s in Motion
- Taking in the View
- Someday is a Far City
- Ourboros
- No Time Flat
- Nothing to Save
- The Light
- Gulf Coast Gypsies
- Flood then Fade Away
- End of 118
- Don’t Own the Right
- There is No End
- Somewhere Else
- Set Ourselves Free
- Rosalia
- Keep the Wolves Away
- Just Keep Walking
- I Am You
- All We’ve Got Soul
- San Bernardino
- Pick Your Head Up
Uncle Lucius’ Albums
- Something They Ain’t – Released in 2006 under the ‘Uncle Lucius’ label.
- Pick Your Head Up – Released in 2009 under the ‘Booclap’ label.
- And You Are Me – Released in 2012 under the ‘eOne’ label.
- The Light – Released in 2015 under the ‘Booclap’ label.
Here Are Some More Facts About Uncle Lucius
1. The ‘Uncle Lucius’ Band Was Formed In 2002
The band began sometime in 2002 when Kevin Galloway from Freeport, East Texas chose music over banking. Kevin had been a guitarist for some years and had a background in country music. This inspired his decision to pursue a career in music.
Galloway moved to Austin and was known to go for open-mic shows where he’d play music. Eventually, he met and teamed up with Val before adding Mike to their group. Mike was a veteran guitarist in the Austin music scene and had worked with The Tubes band.
At the inclusion of Jason Armstrong as a drummer, Uncle Lucius was birthed and they took form. By 2006, the band had worked on and released a project. Their first album titled ‘Something They Ain’t’ began to make waves in the Austin music scene. They released the album by themselves under their record label and then became famous for local tours.
With the exit of Jason Armstrong and then Greco replacing him, they released their second album in 2009 titled ‘Pick Your Head Up’. They had a record deal with ‘eOne’ which didn’t last for long and they went back to independent recording. However, by now, they had already made a mark in the Austin music scene.
2. The Uncle Lucius Band Got Their Name From A Friend
The name ‘Uncle Lucius’ was gotten from an old man who lived in Louisiana swamps. The old man was an eccentric friend of the band’s members and so, they adopted his name and tweaked it a little.
3. One Of Their Hit Song’s Is Based On A True-life Story
Uncle Lucius’ hit song, ‘Keep The Wolves Away’ which was certified Gold was inspired by a true story. The song was written by Kevin Galloway and he recants the story of his father. Galloway’s father was terribly injured by chemicals in a tanker ship accident.
The accident happened in Galveston Bay and it caused the family a lot of financial troubles. The ‘wolves’ in the song represent all the struggles in life such as bills, hunger, depression, and other issues. The song became the band’s signature song and has been a relatable song for a lot of people.
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4. Uncle Lucius Band Broke Up In 2017
After over a decade of a successful career in music, releasing 4 albums and a lot of singles, the band decided to fold. The group toured the whole of Texas and garnered a lot of fans as one of Austin’s elite bands.
In 2017, the band announced on its official social media pages that the founding member Kevin Galloway was leaving the band. With his departure from the band, it meant that the band was going to break up. However, they played their final show together on a Friday in March of 2018. This indicated the end to Austin-born band ‘Uncle Lucius’.
5. Where Are The Band Members Now?
With the disbandment of the group, the members seem to be missing in action. Not much is known about where they are or what they do at the moment. Given that most of them became famous for their involvement in the band, this is no surprise.
However, Kevin Galloway who was the founder of the band still remains relevant and in the scene. He is said to have gotten married and is blessed with two children. Kevin also released a solo album in 2018 titled ‘The Change’. Interestingly, the album was produced by his former bandmates Hal Vorpahl and Jon Grossman.
