“I’m feeling pretty humbled and grateful these days,” says former Uncle Lucius frontman turned celebrated solo artist Kevin Galloway “I’m very comfortable being on my own, and I’m enjoying the more intimate shows and the opportunity to dig into the stories behind the songs. I’ve always gravitated towards songs that I can connect to on a personal level, so this is perfect for me.”
The Austin-American Statesman’s Peter Blackstock described Galloway as “one of Austin’s finest singers. His voice is rich, full of character and versatile; he can swing from an easygoing croon to a full-on soulful shout.” The artist has gained similar acclaim for his songwriting, with the Austin Chronicle, which noted that the artist “salves easy, country-licked melodies that contemplate gentle pleasures.”
Kevin Galloway grew up in Freeport, TX, in the shadow of the chemical cooling towers that were a constant reminder of the industrial accident that had disabled and almost killed his father. Resettling in Big Sandy as a teenager, Kevin joined his college choir, took a job at the local bank branch, and spent some time as a music minister for his local church. At 25, he followed his creative muse to Austin. There, he found enthusiastic collaborators in the future members of Uncle Lucius, who soon earned a regional fan base and a reputation as one of Texas’s most celebrated and innovative bands.
Over the next few years, Uncle Lucius’ rousing R&B/blues/country-inflected rock ’n’ roll wowed live crowds across the country and established the band as local heroes in their music-savvy hometown. But after nearly 15 years of musical success and personal camaraderie with Uncle Lucius, Galloway felt that it was time to move on and transition to a solo career. He did so, decisively, with his 2018 solo debut The Change, which expanded on Galloway’s work with his former band while echoing the tradition of the various classic Texas troubadours whose work has inspired him over the years.
For some artists, the prospect of leaving the comfort of an established band might seem a bit reckless. But for Galloway, now a family man with a wife and two young children, making music remains a matter of survival.
“My overall outlook is less self-centered now,” he states, adding, “I’ve quite enjoyed the transition to solo work. I had gotten burned out by album cycles and the ever-spinning wheel. Now, not pushing myself constantly to keep the machine running has led to more freedom and happiness for me. And there are other advantages to solo decision-making, as opposed to an all out democracy. I’ve grown more confident in my abilities, and more mature in my handling of the ups and downs.
“I can’t really tell if my approach to the music has really changed,” he concludes. “But I realised long ago that I’m at my best when I pay attention to inspiration and feeling, and just let everything unfold on its own.”
Secondhand Starlight is Kevin Galloway’s second solo album, following a productive decade-and-a-half run as charismatic frontman of the beloved Austin, TX combo Uncle Lucius. The ten-song set continues Galloway’s emergence as one of his home state’s most distinctive and compelling vocalists and songwriters, with a personally charged edge that consistently gives his compositions an effortless emotional resonance.
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
We have joined forces with Pizza Rana and Jimbrew Brewing Co. who will be providing food and drink on the night.
Liam and his team from Pizza Rana will be cooking some amazing Neapolitan Pizza’s from their brilliant food truck in the Courtyard at Clifton Fields. Included within the price of each £20 ticket is a 12″ Neapolitan pizza, which will be cooked to order for you!
Jim and his team from Jimbrew Brewing Co. will be serving a great selection of their own brewed beers from their impressive Microbrewery & Tap Room here at Clifton Fields. Included within the price of each £20 ticket is a flight of beer, this is a taster selection of 3 of their popular beers (=approx 1 pint). After you have enjoyed your flight of beer, you can then purchase additional drinks from the Tap Room. Please note – Prosecco by the glass and soft drinks will also be available to purchase on the night.
EVENT TICKETS
Tickets are £20 per person and can be purchased via our webstore HERE.
Timings:
- Event starts at 7pm (Pizza & Drinks).
- Exact music timings to be confirmed nearer the event date.
- Curfew at 9:45pm.
Note – tickets will be limited to ONLY 50 places, so if you are interested in attending, we recommend you purchase ASAP.
We will be holding a reserve list to ensure we can maximise event numbers, please e-mail [email protected] to be added to our list, or if you have any questions or queries, please call Vinyl Groove Audio showroom 01772 679723.
We look forward to seeing you for a very special evening here at Clifton Fields this November.
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