Unfortunate Heads

Previous events

  • Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:00 pm
  • Flipnotics Coffeespace
  • 1601 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Lance Sollock four-song solo set as part of House of Songs showcase series (that's a lot of Esses) :

    8:00 Devin James
    8:10 Vanessa Lively
    8:22 Lance Sollock
    8:38 So Long Problems
    9:00 (Break)
    9:10 Peter Smith
    9:35 Seth Osborn
  • Friday, October 30, 2009 7:00 pm
  • Carousel Lounge
  • 1110 E. 52nd St, Austin, TX, US (MAP)
  • Friday, July 31, 2009 7:00 pm
  • Carousel Lounge
  • 1110 E. 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Old reliable monthly show at Carousel Lounge featuring the original power trio lineup with Thomas Bones on bass and T Doak Morgan on drums.  Dreadfully delicious. 
  • Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:00 pm
  • Triple Crown
  • 206 N Edward Gary St, San Marcos, TX (MAP)
  • U.H. journeys to the jewel that is San Marcos with joy in their hearts. 
  • Friday, June 26, 2009 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Carousel Lounge
  • 1110 E. 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • U.H. back in the Lounge.
  • Friday, June 5, 2009 10:00 pm
  • Lamberts
  • 401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Jason Molin
    Unfortunate Heads
    Slowtrain

    ...in that order.  U.H. plans a tight one-hour-ish set with T. Doak Morgan on drums and Barry Keesey on the keys.  Come out, treat yourselves to some frou-frou barbeque, and hang while we provide musical delectables.  Yummmm!
  • 5.00
  • Friday, May 22, 2009 7:00 pm
  • Carousel Lounge
  • 1110 E. 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  •   For this show, we'll play our set in sequence from oldest to newest songs. 
      We'll also be unveiling the new band lineup, including Barry Keesey on keys/harmonies and Marty Mack on drums.

      7 - 9 pm, two 45-minute sets, no frills, no horizontal fences, just good times and good music
  • Friday, April 24, 2009 7:00 pm
  • Carousel Lounge
  • 1110 E. 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • All aboard once again.  Two epic sets of mammoth proportion.  Enter the time capsule that is the Carousel Lounge and smile till your face hurts.  Good ol' Davey Frank filling in on drums like old times.
    7 to 9pm - no cover
  • Friday, March 27, 2009 7:00 pm
  • Carousel Lounge
  • 1110 E. 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • U.H. with Trevor Morgan back on drums. 2 hour set beginning at 7pm. Deadly.
  • Thursday, March 26, 2009 10:00 pm
  • Ruta Maya
  • 3601 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • A night shared with the Lightning that is Tongue-Tied.  Be there.  Light the candles!!

    Ruta Maya Royal Headquarters, where the world's greatest coffee is imported from the deep, deep thickets of Chiapas by AK-47-packing mercenaries for your SoCo enjoyment.
  • Friday, January 30, 2009 7:00 pm
  • Big Top Album Release Extravaganza
  • Carousel Lounge: 1110 E 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • The big day's upon us. Our new LP, April All Summer, is finally on the shelves and it's time to celebrate. Naturally, it's all going down at the Carousel Lounge, so bring your cash and a sack of hooch. We'll be playing the album from start to finish for what's likely to be the last time. A stupendous affair.
  • Monday, October 27, 2008 8:30 pm
  • Momo's on West 6th above Katz
  • 618 W. 6th #200, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • U.H. bring the music from 8:30 to 9:45pm.  Let's make Monday night the new Saturday.
  • Friday, October 10, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Carousel Lounge
  • 1110 E 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • 7-9 pm
    2 sets, 2 hours, massive
  • Friday, October 3, 2008 9:00 pm
  • Lambert's with The Story Of...
  • Lambert's: 401 w. 2nd, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Wednesday, September 24, 2008 9:00 pm
  • Hole in the Wall
  • 2538 Guadalupe, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • w/Johnny Goudie, Dustin Welch and Todd Detherage
  • Friday, August 29, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Carousel Rides On
  • Carousel Lounge: 1110 E 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Better than Christmas in August, Unfortunate Heads return to the lovely Carousel Lounge for the classic 2-set, last-friday-of-the-month, happy hour bonanza.  Admission is free, drinks are cheap and surprises will flow like wine from a hobo's boot.  Same as it ever was ... only better.
  • Friday, July 25, 2008 10:00 pm
  • Lambert's BBQ on a Friday
  • Lambert's: 401 w. 2nd, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Our first show in ages with our old friends Sweet Lee Morrow and our first ever with Tim Pearson. A psychedelic display in 31 flavors.
    Come on out and get your BBQ on.
    Show starts at 10
    UHeads are on at 11:30



  • Saturday, June 21, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Black Star Beer Coop Social
  • Kenny Dorham's Backyard: 1106 E. 11th St., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • U.H. invited back to play the Black Star Beer Social.  THIS is a good time, friends.  The outdoors, groovy people, great cause, great music, amazing beer.  Kenny Dorham's Backyard is next to the Victory Grill and across the street from the Longbranch Inn.  7 - 10pm.  See ya there.
  • Friday, May 30, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Big Top Happy Hour Finale
  • Carousel Lounge: 1110 E 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • The Big Top Happy Hour of Power reaches its thrilling conclusion.  Drop by to celebrate and help us turn this mutha out.
  • Saturday, May 10, 2008 10:30 pm
  • Dan, David, Florida and the Unfortunate Heads
  • Dan's Silver Leaf Lounge: 103 Industrial, Denton, TX (MAP)
  • Taking it to the road for our first show in Denton.  We'll be paring down to a trio to save on gas.  Trevor Doak Morgan stepping in on drums.  Opening for David Dondero and the Entire State of Florida.  Sure to be a memorable night.
  • Friday, May 9, 2008 10:00 pm
  • Mohawking with Dave Dondero
  • The Mohawk: 912 Red Ri ver, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Our triumphant return to the Mohawk. and the first of two dates opening for the fabulous Mr. Dondero. More info at the Mohawk's website.
  • Friday, April 25, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Big Top Happy Hour of Pain
  • Carousel Lounge: 1110 E 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Friday, March 28, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Big Top Happy Hour of Power
  • Carousel Lounge: 1110 E 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:00 pm
  • SXSW - Genuine Records Showcase - Twilight Shindig
  • Ginger Man Pub: 304 W 4th St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Hell yes.  They finally let us into the Ginger Man before it's kissed by the wrecking ball. 

    Full Lineup:
    The Ironweed Project - 3
    Lost & Nameless - 4
    Onion Creek Crawdaddies - 5
    Hazard Hollow - 6
    Combo Mahalo - 7
    Boxcar Preachers - 8
    Unfortunate Heads - 9
    Jeff and Vida - 10
    Toy Hearts - 11
    Two High String Band - 12
  • Saturday, March 15, 2008 4:00 pm
  • SXSW - Genuine Records Showcase
  • Central Market North: 4001 North Lamar, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • The Full Lineup:
    The Team Merchants - 3
    Unfortunate Heads - 4
    Green Mountain Grass - 5
    Beaumont La Grange - 6
    Troy Campbell - 7
    Two High String Band -8

    Totally unofficial, but promises to be totally awesome.
  • Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:00 pm
  • SXSW - Flipnotics on Barton Springs
  • Flipnotics Coffeespace: 1601 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • The Full Lineup:
    Hazard Hollow - 7
    Jeff and Vida - 9-9:30
    Unfortunate Heads - 9:30-10
    Shiny Ribs - 10-10:30
    Boxcar Preachers - 11

    The schmoozefest begins! 
  • Friday, February 29, 2008 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Big Top Happy Hour of Mayhem
  • Carousel Lounge: 1110 E 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • The first in our series of "Last Friday of the Month" shows at the Carousel.  We've got something special up our collective sleeve for each one.

    Come early and bring a wad of cash, none of which we'll be taking from you at the door.
  • Sunday, February 10, 2008 9:00 pm
  • The Mohawk
  • 912 Red River, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Our first show at the mighty Mohawk. The return of the well-travelled Thomas Bones.

  • Friday, January 11, 2008 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Carousel Lounge
  • 1110 E. 52nd St, Austin, TX (MAP)


  • Well rested and startlingly under rehearsed, the U-Heads are back in action for their first show of the new year.  Come early and join us for some stiff cocktails under the Big Top.  Remember, the bar accepts cash only, but thankfully we won't be taking any of it from you at the door.
  • Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:00 pm
  • Lucy's on the Square
  • 141 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX (MAP)
  • A road trip to end all road trips.  A journey into the Belly of the Beast, known to others as San Marcos.  Sharing the bill with our good friends and inter-state rivals, Tongue Tied Lightning.
  • Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:00 pm
  • Flamingo Cantina
  • 515 E. 6th St., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Last minute invite!!  Join us as we all plug in and do something that closely resembles rocking.  45-minute set.  Opening for The Action Design and Luma.
  • Saturday, November 10, 2007 11:30 pm
  • The Hideout
  • 617Congress Ave, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • The triumphant return to the Hideout! The size of the stage is in no way representative of the aweseomeness that will be projected from it. Have a Mexican Coke and a smile.
  • Saturday, November 3, 2007 9:00 pm
  • Trophy's
  • 2008 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Trophy's! An actual trophy will be handed out to whomever defeats Justin "The Bone Crusher" Telepak in an arm wrestling competition after the show.
    Opening for the Mercers and Airline.
  • Friday, November 2, 2007
  • Blanton Museum of Art
  • (MLK & Congress), Austin, TX (MAP)
  • The U-Heads invade the Blanton's monthly B scene art party. The event begins at 6 pm. The band will play an hour-long set starting at 9:30.
    It will be more awesome than you could ever dream.
  • Thursday, November 1, 2007 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Live on KUT 90.5


  • Put your ear hole up to your ol' fashioned transistor, because the U-Heads will be playing live on the air! Tune in to the Music with Jay Trachtenberg program at 2 o'clock sharp to hear the magnificence!

    Internet listeners can tune in at kut.org.
  • Saturday, October 27, 2007 7:00 pm
  • Black Star Co-Op - October Beer Social
  • The Black Star Compound: 1300 E 4th St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Come enjoy delicious beer and some Unfortunate Heads under the stars at the Black Star Co-Op's October Social.  Costumes are optional, but strongly encouraged.  More awesome than a flying sidekick to the face of a zombie ghost.
  • Thursday, October 18, 2007 7:00 pm
  • The Carousel Lounge
  • 1110 E. 52nd St., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • The Unfortunate Heads make a triumphant return to the big top. Be there. Clown makeup optional.
  • Thursday, September 13, 2007 9:00 pm
  • The Hideout
  • 617 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, USA (MAP)
  • Some people dream of Madison Square Garden or The Royal Albert Hall. 
    The U-Heads dreamt of The Hideout (it's true).
    See ya there.
  • Saturday, September 1, 2007
  • Flipnotics Coffeespace
  • 1601 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Early show (9-10 pm) Unfortunate Heads
    Late show (10:30-12) Jane Bond
  • Thursday, August 23, 2007
  • The Carousel Lounge
  • 1110 E. 52nd St., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Join us under the big top!
    Early show (7-9 pm) Unfortunate Heads
    Late show (10-12 pm) Benko, Distant SecondsArt by Agatha Smith
  • Thursday, August 9, 2007
  • Momo's on West 6th above Katz
  • Austin (MAP)
  • 10:15 start time
  • Saturday, August 4, 2007
  • Flipnotics Coffeespace
  • 1601 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • The Flipnotics Tour 2007 rolls on
    Early show (9-10 pm) Unfortunate Heads
    Late show (10:30-12) Ralph White
  • Wednesday, July 18, 2007
  • Salvage Vanguard Theater
  • 2803 Manor Rd., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • 8pm
    -Lance plays a few songs solo for the Power Point Slam
    $8 admission at door
  • Saturday, July 7, 2007
  • Flipnotics Coffeespace
  • 1601 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • * 9pm - U-heads with full band (even Trevor Morgan!) - Thomas Bones back from the Philippines! (will trade off bass duties with the inimitable Palli) - guest musicians aplenty - a cast of thousands - be there.
  • Saturday, June 30, 2007
  • Ink Patio Bar
  • 405 E. 7th St., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • 9:30pm - pure rockin, and we're all getting tattoos (rrrrrrr)
    *opening for Litany for the Departed and The Wartime Social
  • Thursday, June 21, 2007
  • Flipnotics at the Triangle
  • 4600 Guadalupe, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Two hours of live U-Heads - "Fracas" the Ficus to make stage debut - Palli filling in on bass for Thomas Bones
  • Saturday, June 2, 2007
  • Flipnotics Coffeespace
  • 1601 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • 9pm - Unfortunate Heads
    10:30pm - Lost and Nameless Orchestra
    $5 cover
  • Thursday, May 17, 2007
  • Beerland
  • 711 Red River St., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • The Unfortunate Heads with Sweet Lee Morrow, Brother Will, and The Late Matthew J. Walker
    10pm
  • Thursday, April 19, 2007
  • The Limelight
  • 2718 N Saint Marys, San Antonio, TX (MAP)
  • CD Release Party!  11pm
    "Come Be Light" will be available for sale.  Finally!
  • Thursday, April 5, 2007
  • The Flamingo Cantina
  • 515 E. 6th St., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • w/full band
    doors open at 8:30pm
    * also on bill:
    Josh Koons
    Tongue Tied Lightning
    Sweet Lee Morrow  
  • Friday, March 16, 2007
  • Moe's Southwest Grill
  • 2270 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Lance will perform solo from 9-10pm
  • Saturday, February 10, 2007 9:00 pm
  • The Mohawk
  • 912 Red Ri ver, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • Our first show at the mighty Mohawk. The return of the well-travelled Thomas Bones.
  • Friday, February 2, 2007
  • The Flamingo Cantina
  • 515 E. 6th St., Austin, TX (MAP)
  • w/full band
    9:30pm - Tongue Tied Lightning
    10:30pm - The Unfortunate Heads
    midnight - For Her and the Snow

    cover - $5/adults, $7/18-20
  • Thursday, November 30, 2006
  • The Limelight
  • 2718 N. Saint Mary's St., San Antonio, TX (MAP)
  • For a brief moment on November 30th I guess we'll be living in the Limelight. Then we'll all go home.
    9:30pm
    *sharing bill with Tongue Tied Lightning and For Her and the Snow
  • Saturday, September 9, 2006
  • Vanilla Girl
  • 2209 S. 1st St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • The Unfortunate Heads (minus drummer) w/special guest (7pm sharp)
    *also on the bill: Renée Woodward and Aaron Calhoun. Check out Vanilla Girl!
  • Tuesday, September 5, 2006
  • Pampell's
  • 701 Water Street, Kerrville, TX (MAP)
  • TWOsDays: Lance trading songs with Claude "Butch" Morgan * 2 short cowboy films and free popcorn before show (no cover) - 8:30pm
      ***also listen to Kerrville's KRVL at 6:30pm for live radio performance***
  • Saturday, July 22, 2006
  • The Green Muse CafĂ©
  • 519 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX (MAP)
  • 10pm
    full band (minus drummer)