‘Boomerang Town’ is one of the greatest folk-Americana albums of recent years and no doubt Jaimee Harris will be hitting us up with songs from it when she plays Newcastle this November.

I’ve lived with ‘Boomerang Town’ for three years now, and I still feel awed by how many shifting emotions that Jaimee Harris has managed to pack it with. It is a masterpiece of storytelling—a raw, compassionate examination of grief, addiction, and small-town Texas life that somehow manages to find hope amid the darkness. And while many in Newcastle will have first encountered Harris as the sublime, soaring vocal foil and guitarist alongside folk royalty Mary Gauthier, this tour firmly cements her status as a formidable headline artist in her own right. And, let it be said, Harris brings a remarkable emotional intelligence and grit to her live shows. Expect intimately crafted narratives, blistering vocal honesty, and a sound that effortlessly bridges the gap between deep country roots and poignant folk confessionals. Supported by Crane House, this promises to be an evening of world-class Americana that will linger long after the final chord fades. Don’t miss the chance to catch one of Nashville’s finest songwriters in such an intimate room. GM

Jaimee Harris + Crane House, Friday 20 November, Cluny 2, Newcastle, 7.30pm, £16, thecluny.com