Garrett T Capps
Details
Garrett T. Capps is steering his cosmic country ship straight into one of Austin’s most legendary hideouts on May 29, 2026 at 8:00 pm. If you like your honky tonk with a side of space dust and South Texas storytelling, this is your night.
The show goes down at a venue that feels like it was “discovered” America-style: by accident, while lost. Camouflaged by a quiet wooded neighborhood beyond Slaughter and Manchaca, it’s the kind of place you don’t just stumble into—you get gently swallowed by it. The road in looks suspiciously like the road out, and somewhere in that looping sense of déjà vu sits the South Pole of Austin’s musical axis.
Long known as one of the city’s least visible venues geographically, this spot has lately been glowing brighter on Austin’s radar. Local pickers, touring road-dogs, and serious two-steppers treat it as neutral ground where the only politics that matter are pedal steel vs. Telecaster. It’s a bar where time slows down, the stage feels three feet from your soul, and the crowd leans in to listen instead of yelling over the music.
Garrett T. Capps fits this room like a well-worn denim jacket. Expect a set that drifts from driving roadhouse rock to borderland ballads and spacey country dreamscapes—songs that sound equally at home on a desert highway at 2 am or under a string of backyard lights. His writing balances Texas grit with cosmic curiosity, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself both dancing and unexpectedly emotional.
- Vibe: Dusty, intimate honky tonk energy with a thriving neighborhood-secret feel.
- Music: Cosmic country, roots rock, and South Texas storytelling turned up just loud enough to rattle your boots.
- Scene: Regulars at the bar, songwriters trading notes, and music lovers who still believe the best shows happen off the main drag.
- Why go: To hear one of Texas’s most intriguing country voices in a room that feels like its natural habitat.
If you’ve been craving a night that feels like old Austin but still very much alive, point your compass south. Lose your bearings a bit, find the music, and let Garrett T. Capps and this low-key landmark remind you why live shows still matter.
Venue Details
Welcome to Sam's Town Point - a hidden gem in South Austin that feels like stepping back in time! This beloved dive bar has been a working-class neighborhood joint since 1981, run by Penny Grossman and her family, and has emerged as one of Austin's most authentic music venues.
Nestled among trees in a quiet neighborhood, Sam's Town Point exudes old Austin charm with its unassuming beige exterior. Inside, you'll discover a cozy space adorned with aging beer signs, wood paneling, and a delightful mix of comfy couches and old movie theater-style seats facing the dance floor and bandstand. Christmas lights and Chinese lanterns add to the homey atmosphere, while a late-1960s Wurlitzer jukebox loaded with 45-rpm records stands against one wall like a forgotten treasure.
- Enjoy live music seven nights a week featuring top local and touring talent
- Try Texas draft beers from breweries like Jester King, Karbach, and Live Oak
- Join the popular two-step dance lessons held weekly
- Experience both indoor entertainment (capacity ~80) and outdoor events (several hundred)
- Bring your friendly pup - they're dog-friendly!
What makes Sam's truly special isn't just the pool table, DJ booth, or even the taxidermied black bear near the front - it's the community of artists and music lovers who gather here. Under the curation of songwriter Ramsay Midwood, you can always count on quality performances, whether inside or on the spacious outdoor stage.
Location
- monday6 PM-12 AM
- tuesday6 PM-12 AM
- wednesday6 PM-12 AM
- thursday6 PM-12 AM
- friday6 PM-12 AM
- saturday6 PM-1 AM
- sunday4 PM-12 AM