Chris Acker + Garrett T Capps
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CHRIS ACKER + GARRETT T CAPPS
CHRIS ACKER: In a genre full of tall tales and marketable lies, New Orleans’ Chris Acker crafts candid songs – weaving his wit and woes into a body of work that exposes the stale plight of the American Songster to the honest, and sometimes hilarious, light of day.
In the tradition of Guthrie and Prine, Chris lends a quavering voice to the half-rotten romance of the unremarkable and unrefined. Regardless if you’re sitting by a backyard fire on a muggy Louisiana night or standing stage-side in some far flung town, when you hear Chris Acker playing, you’re hearing the end result of countless hours of observing the masters of the craftand the end result of repeating their mistakes.
From the folk revival through the golden age of country music, deafened by punk shows and brass bands alike, Chris’s songwriting is a nod to the absurd yet muted brilliance that inhabits the molded corners of the bars he patrons and cratered street he treads, paired with a pained honesty that merits a long second look.
Acker released his fourth full-length album, Famous Lunch, on Gar Hole Records in October of 2024. Famous Lunch contains some of his best work yet: laid back, country-rockers like “Wouldn’t Do For You (Buddy)” and “Shit Surprise” (which Paste Magazine called a “song of the year contender” in 2024), a few raucous, bar-ready joints like “Don’t You Know (Who I Think I Am)” and “Bunn Machine”, and tender, folky triumphs like “Stubborn Eyes” and “Eyelash”, all showcasing Chris’ gift of building “vivid scenes at an impressively low word count” (No Depression).
Acker tours solo or with his band The Growing Boys — Zach Thomas (bass), Nikolai Shveitser (pedal steel), Dave Hammer (guitar, vocals), Sam Gelband (drums, vocals), and occasionally Howe Pearson (piano).
GARRETT T CAPPS: Garrett T. Capps is an American singer-songwriter and alt-country musician hailing from San Antonio, Texas. Growing up in the city’s North Side suburbs as an only child, Capps was immersed in music from an early age, starting on drums in fifth grade and later teaching himself guitar to pursue songwriting. His musical journey began with punk and metal bands in high school, including the group Boy Scout Cookies, before gravitating toward alt-country and Americana. After a stint in Austin, where he honed his craft alongside peers like John Baumann, Capps returned to San Antonio, where he became a central figure in the city’s music scene. He is known for his eclectic style, blending honky-tonk, Tex-Mex, and cosmic country with a touch of humor and irreverence. Capps has released several albums, including ‘I Like Austin, But I Love San Antone,’ which celebrates his hometown and its musical heritage. Beyond performing, he is a co-owner of The Lonesome Rose, a country-themed club, and a tireless promoter of local and national artists, helping to elevate San Antonio’s status in the alt-country world.
Capps’s music is marked by its wit, emotional depth, and genre-blending experimentation. He leads multiple bands, including NASA Country and The Three Timers, each exploring different facets of country, rock, and Tex-Mex. His work often pays homage to Texas songwriting legends while pushing the boundaries of traditional country music. Capps is also recognized for his podcast ‘Trouble Country,’ which features interviews with nationally-known musicians, and for his efforts in supporting local artists through benefit events and collaborations. His legacy is that of a passionate advocate for San Antonio’s music culture and a distinctive voice in the alt-country genre.
CHRIS ACKER: In a genre full of tall tales and marketable lies, New Orleans’ Chris Acker crafts candid songs – weaving his wit and woes into a body of work that exposes the stale plight of the American Songster to the honest, and sometimes hilarious, light of day.
In the tradition of Guthrie and Prine, Chris lends a quavering voice to the half-rotten romance of the unremarkable and unrefined. Regardless if you’re sitting by a backyard fire on a muggy Louisiana night or standing stage-side in some far flung town, when you hear Chris Acker playing, you’re hearing the end result of countless hours of observing the masters of the craftand the end result of repeating their mistakes.
From the folk revival through the golden age of country music, deafened by punk shows and brass bands alike, Chris’s songwriting is a nod to the absurd yet muted brilliance that inhabits the molded corners of the bars he patrons and cratered street he treads, paired with a pained honesty that merits a long second look.
Acker released his fourth full-length album, Famous Lunch, on Gar Hole Records in October of 2024. Famous Lunch contains some of his best work yet: laid back, country-rockers like “Wouldn’t Do For You (Buddy)” and “Shit Surprise” (which Paste Magazine called a “song of the year contender” in 2024), a few raucous, bar-ready joints like “Don’t You Know (Who I Think I Am)” and “Bunn Machine”, and tender, folky triumphs like “Stubborn Eyes” and “Eyelash”, all showcasing Chris’ gift of building “vivid scenes at an impressively low word count” (No Depression).
Acker tours solo or with his band The Growing Boys — Zach Thomas (bass), Nikolai Shveitser (pedal steel), Dave Hammer (guitar, vocals), Sam Gelband (drums, vocals), and occasionally Howe Pearson (piano).
GARRETT T CAPPS: Garrett T. Capps is an American singer-songwriter and alt-country musician hailing from San Antonio, Texas. Growing up in the city’s North Side suburbs as an only child, Capps was immersed in music from an early age, starting on drums in fifth grade and later teaching himself guitar to pursue songwriting. His musical journey began with punk and metal bands in high school, including the group Boy Scout Cookies, before gravitating toward alt-country and Americana. After a stint in Austin, where he honed his craft alongside peers like John Baumann, Capps returned to San Antonio, where he became a central figure in the city’s music scene. He is known for his eclectic style, blending honky-tonk, Tex-Mex, and cosmic country with a touch of humor and irreverence. Capps has released several albums, including ‘I Like Austin, But I Love San Antone,’ which celebrates his hometown and its musical heritage. Beyond performing, he is a co-owner of The Lonesome Rose, a country-themed club, and a tireless promoter of local and national artists, helping to elevate San Antonio’s status in the alt-country world.
Capps’s music is marked by its wit, emotional depth, and genre-blending experimentation. He leads multiple bands, including NASA Country and The Three Timers, each exploring different facets of country, rock, and Tex-Mex. His work often pays homage to Texas songwriting legends while pushing the boundaries of traditional country music. Capps is also recognized for his podcast ‘Trouble Country,’ which features interviews with nationally-known musicians, and for his efforts in supporting local artists through benefit events and collaborations. His legacy is that of a passionate advocate for San Antonio’s music culture and a distinctive voice in the alt-country genre.
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