The ever reliable Jumpin’ Hot Club are bringing the fantastic Garrett T. Capps to Newcastle in early September. Bunting up!

Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley is about to get a massive dose of Lone Star weirdness and I, for one, am absolutely here for it. Because, yep, it’s San Antonio’s premier Space Cowboy, Garrett T. Capps, and he’s bringing his signature brand of psychedelic honky-tonk to Cluny 2. For make no mistake, Capps is not your run-of-the-mill country singer. Blurring the lines between experimental noise and traditional Texan roots, his music is a dizzying, joyfully chaotic blend of fired-up country-rock, retro Tex-Mex instrumentation, and a thoroughly cosmic worldview. He’s the kind of artist who can seamlessly transition from a classic, tear-in-your-beer ballad to a synth-drenched, krautrock-infused rodeo anthem. This highly anticipated Newcastle show comes in support of his acclaimed record, ‘I Still Love San Antone’—an album he proudly describes as “the most far-out, extreme San Antonio album of all time”. Laced with Central Texas lore, the record captures the eccentricities of his hometown, bottled up into an offbeat regional masterpiece. Whether you’re a die-hard Americana enthusiast, a psychedelic adventurer, or just someone looking for the most unique gig in Newcastle this autumn, do not miss this trip. Grab your tickets, head down to Cluny 2, and prepare to blasted into a Texan orbit. GM

Garrett T. Capps, Thursday 3 September, Cluny 2, Newcastle, 7.30pm, £15, thecluny.com