Grayson Capps
About
A literate and impassioned songwriter, Grayson Capps crafts songs filled with characters living on the edges of American life—raw, poetic, and deeply human. Often associated with the Americana tradition, Capps’ sound reaches far beyond any single genre, blending roots rock, blues, Gulf Coast soul, and Southern storytelling into something entirely his own.
Born in Opelika, Alabama and shaped by time in New Orleans, Capps’ musical journey spans decades—from his early days in the “thrash folk” band House Levelers and the blues-driven Stavin’ Chain, to his emergence as a gravel-voiced solo artist on If You Knew My Mind (2005). His work has also crossed into film, with multiple songs featured in A Love Song for Bobby Long, further cementing his place as a storyteller across mediums.
After Hurricane Katrina, Capps returned to his Alabama roots, continuing to release a wide range of records—from the gritty Rott ‘n’ Roll to the intimate Scarlett Roses—often collaborating with his wife, Grammy-winning producer Trina Shoemaker, and a close-knit community of Gulf Coast musicians. His music carries the weight of lived experience—equal parts Southern gothic, blues-soaked reflection, and hard-earned wisdom.
In the Room
When Grayson Capps steps into Tigre Island Room, the space settles into something quiet, raw, and deeply real. His voice—gravelly, weathered, and full of truth—pulls the room inward, while his songs unfold like stories passed down late into the night.
It’s not just a performance—it’s a moment of connection. Stripped down, soulful, and steeped in Southern character, this is music that lingers long after the last note fades.