Sturgill Simpson

This concert was amazing from start to finish. The musicians were impeccable and Sturgil's voice is so good. Do your ears a favor and go see Sturgil.

Sturglll Simpson brings it to every concert. As much as i miss his Muscle Shoals horn line he shreds the guitar and the acoustic set was sublime. Sturgill please safeguard your anazing voice. Don't sing every single night. Also the Radio City amplification was superflous and an impediment to really listening to that smooth rich voice of yours. Please please release a live album.

The show was great! He did a fantastic job! He cut his finger and just played through it and all the blood on his guitars! Looking forward to seeing him grow and become even more popular!

If you have never seen these guys you are missing out. They were awesome. It's impossible not to enjoy these two.

Sturgill Simpson is the epitome of talent and entertainment. His guitarist is out of control amazing and the show that those two put on together can not be beaten by any other artist in the industry today. Myself and half the audience couldn't understand why Sturgill was only opening & not headlining. Hopefully that changes very soon.

This was not billed to show "co-headliner" status in an obvious way. Completely missed Simpson since he was on first, but his face is on the ad and his name is the predominant one in all adds.

Typically the headliner plays last, but at this concert Sturgill played first and we missed it. We were trying to time it to hear Sturgill and be able to gamble a little bit. Not very happy with the waste of money on the seats to have the set schedule done in an other than usual way.

Simply put, Sturgill Simpson is the best band going They blew the doors off and left everyone clamoring for more. No disrespect to Jason Isbel as I do know he's a good songwriter, but there was nothing he could do to match what Sturgill brought to the stage.

Sturgill Simpson and Jason Isbell were very good, the venue was terrible. I will never go back to Winstar

Became a fan when I saw him on tour with Dwight Yoakam. I was impressed then, but I was blown away last night. The energy and musicianship were outstanding. I really enjoyed the venue as well.

unreal performance, he sounded amzing and heres 13 more characters

Great re-birth of Country Music in the tones of Waylon. Great musicians with special notation of lead guitar called "Joe" from Estonia. Outstanding addition to the core. As Sturgill gains working capital he might benefit from his own sound board operator. Strong recommendation for this show. Hope he gets some exposure when out west. True country fans will applaud Sturgill's arrival on the scene and push for his continued success. Can't wait for his next album.

On Thursday night at the Brighton Music Hall I heard and saw a performance that was just brilliant. Laur Joamets performance on lead guitar was smokin' and the rock solid bass of Kevin Black and percussion work of Miles Miller was spot on. This was the third time in a about a year that I have witnessed their performance live and Sturgill and the boys have never sounded better. To say the show was awesome would be a gross understatement. In just under 2 hours time these guys burned down the joint! I first heard and met Sturgill Simpson in Knoxville, TN., in August of 2013. He was good then- and by good, I mean good enough to sign on a major label. That however, was never apart of SS's agenda. Go see him "...in some smoky bar with bad sound and a dim lit stage" while you still can. You won't be disappointed.

This is one talented group. Sturgill's writing and singing are top notch and his band is tight and professional. RUN to their next concert.

Sturgill Simpson s show was a great big fat letdown. Most of the songs sounded similar and all of them reminded me of music you would have heard in a 1980 s country western bar. Simpson fluctuated between channeling the voices of Waylon Jennings and John Conlee. There is nothing new in Simpson s music or singing style-just old ground being re-covered. It seems nostalgia may be driving the recent hype over his music. The guy playing the electric guitar in the back-up band is very good. His solos made the rest of Simpsons show endurable. Chris Jacobs, the opening act and a local from Baltimore, was the highlight of the evening. I could have listened to him all night. Jacobs is a talented singer and musician. On a few songs he played an electric three string cigar box guitar. His style of music is refreshing and inventive. Jacobs interacted well with the audience.

Sturgill Simpson is the real deal. The Birchmere is the place to be.

Saw Sturgill Simpson the first time at his debut at the Opry last year. My mouth dropped 15 seconds into his first song. Was totally blown away and wondering where in the world did he come from? Followed his show dates and when I found he was going to be in Alexandria...searched for the tickets then and there! First time to the Birchmere...that was awesome too! Sturgill Simpson and his band put on an amazing show and I am even a bigger fan now! Real, authentic sound and great musicians as well. Cannot wait to see them again. Would buy a ticket again.....right now... to see the exact same show! Bought both his CD's after also buying and downloading his CDs online. With the release of his tour dates just yesterday, I have purchased tickets to the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2014 to see Sturgill Simpson perform there again! But I firmly believe that the Birchmere was by far one of the best venues to witness the talent of Sturgill Simpson. Just perfect all around!!

This show was hands down, the best show I've seen at the Birchmere. The opening act, Cris Jacobs, was rockin' out solo and his voice is beautiful. His songs gave me goosebumps, and man, can he wail on the guitar. Sturgill Simpson came out and not only did he and his band play incredible music, they provided a bit of stand up comedy too. They played non-stop for over an hour and a half and the songs were heartbreaking and foot stompin' and not a single person was just sitting there. The whole audience was into the show and it was great to see so many fans in the DC area. I will see him when he comes back time and again.

I have not heard country music like this in forever! Sturgill Simpson is the real deal. Incredible voice, tight band, amazing songwriter. This is country music folks. The guitarist can rock the house.

Sturgill and his band were fan-fucking-tastic at the Birchmere

I witnessed true greatness. He is the most impressive musician in the world. I know all his songs but he changed them all just so slightly making it an unforgettable show. that dude can really bring it with the guitar.

Never saw Sturgill before. It was a good show but way too short. He had a good band and he's a pretty good guitarist but he only played 90 minutes exactly and no encore. Who doesn't play an encore these days? At the price of tickets these days, no show should be under two hours

Something was off with this performance, does anyone know? Acoustics, lighting, no horn section, too much organ, extended jam sessions, 4 song acoustic interlude including Long White Line? Very disappointed in this performance, we brought several friends to introduce them to Sturgill and to under sell it, they won't be investing any time or $ on his music. He missed the opportunity to broaden his base.

This concert was incredible. We had so much fun having dinner and drinks in the surrounding area and then made our way to the pavilion. The pavilion was HUGE with so many things to see inside. Simpson was PHENOMENAL! He played a good mix and when it came time for some guitar solos we were in the aisles dancing! It was so much fun and he is incredibly talented. We had such a wonderful experience....would definitely go to the pavilion and see Simpson again!

This was my third Simpson show on this tour. First two (Kings Theater in Brooklyn and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville) had a superb horn section in the band - it really added to the sound and the performance. Have to say the show suffered with their absence. Love Sturgill, his band is fantastic, but boy I sure did miss the horns.

Looked forward to seeing the Album of the year winner. However, the vocals were terrible and couldn't understand a verse. Disappointed!!!

The opening act was very talented but his use of language was a big turn off. The pit is big at this venue and if it's not full there is a gap in the energy. They should let the GA come down once the show starts. Lastly, the show ended without an encore...lame!

Sturgill Simpson shows the audience he can definitely shred on the guitar. There was no country twang in this show, this was a rock concert. Be prepared to be blown away when you see him perform live. His acoustic set was one of the best I have ever seen.

This guy is so friggin' talented...I had no idea he was a top-notch guitar player, in addition to being a great singer-songwriter. The venue was really easy to get in and out of. Having regular bathrooms (as opposed to just ports-potties) was great also. Beer was a little too expensive however.

Sturgill Simpson took the stage with just his band, his voice and his guitar - no light show or frills. One of the best shows I've seen in quite a while.

Merle and Van Morrison had a baby in 1940. That baby grew up listening to Leadbelly. Then, that baby built a time machine and went to the 70s and learned to play guitar from Jimi Hendrix. Then, that baby time traveled to last night and possessed the body of Sturgill Simpson. Yeah. It was like that

I have seen Sturgill a couple of times, always with a horn section that I love. But this show was a simple quartet, Sturgill on guitar was joined by bass, keyboards and drums. It was an awesome show. It felt like watching some friends jam out in a garage. He would improvise guitar solos that made every song feel like a 'finale'. I believe we really saw something special and tell my friends that weren't there that the really missed out.

This show was awesome. The weather was perfect for a show, our seats were great and the performances were excellent!

The show was on time,fun, exciting and just downright awesome. Hope he comes back again!

The venue was great and the staff kept everything organized. Sturgill played an amazing show and proved to be the best live guitarist I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. The band put on a great set and they seemed to truly enjoy themselves.

Great concert! Awesome staff as always! Definitely will be coming back for other events!

This was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. Sturgill was amazing and we can't wait to see him again!

I've been to plenty of concerts, but never before have I been captivated by a performers sheer talent quite like Sturgill Simpson. He is without the brass section, but what he lacks in backup instruments he will make up for with guitar solos and jam sessions with his band. You can tell that his true passion in life is music, and he puts his heart and soul into every song. His vocals are powerful, his talent is impressive. He may be classified as a country artist, but don't be fooled. This is one of the best rock concert you will ever see. If you are considering going to one of his shows, just go ahead and buy the tickets. You will not be disappointed!

The venue, COTA, was awesome, as usual. Good food and great drink choices. I have seen Sturgill Simpson before in a much smaller venue. He was down to earth and entertaining as always. Great artist! It was a great night.

Amazing show. This was my third time seeing him and he tore it up on lead guitar and his voice sounds better than ever.

Hell of an atmosphere, vocals are spectacular, unforgettable concert.

Sturgill and the band were amazing. On a hot, steamy Carolina evening they rocked out for an hour and 40 minutes. Sturgill was fun and his performance was dynamic. He did not perform Turtles All the Way Down, In Bloom, and was cut short about midway through Welcome to Earth (Pollywog) because of a pedal board malfunction and never finished the song later in the set. I am still a little shocked that the concert ended with no encore and missing a couple of my favorite songs, but I would go again in a second. Had a ton of fun and Sturgill is one hell of a performer.

Definitely enjoyed the show but was very odd to just end a song, walk off with no encore. The security guard by us told us there would be no encore so this was all part of the preshow plan and especially since it was only 10:30pm and there were a few technical delays during the show it was just strange and disappointing. By the way, sound ordinance in Charlotte begins at 11:00 on the weekend so that's not why there was no encore.

First off it's Sturgill Simpson so the music he played was great but it was a short show and there were technical problems. Halfway through Pollywog he stopped because his equipment wasn't working and then he just abandoned the song. Hugh let down there. He didn't play a lot of the crowd favorites like Turtles or King Turd, but I understand it's his newer album's tour. His voice was awesome. He covered a few songs that were great. Overall good show, but I was hoping for a lot more as was the crowd. There were a lot of people complaining as we were walking out... no encore.

Sturgill opened strong and finished strong. I was a little disappointed at first to see he did not have his horn section with him, but that quickly faded. He was accompanied by a bass player, organ player and a beautiful sunburst Les Paul guitar that he stuck with all night.

Great show ! I would definitely recommend everyone to see sturgill preform. He is a very talented individual.

Sturgill Simpson was off the charts with his guitar playing, it was unreal how good he is. His vocals are amazing also, sounds better live!

Felt like we were sitting in on a private jam session!

The show was great.Margot Price opened and did a amazing job. Then Sturgill came out and played 2 hours plus of his hits.Great high energy show would definitely recomend going and seeing him live.

This show was mildly disappointing. After seeing Sturgill at the Ryman in Oct. 2016 with his entire band, this show simply did not measure up... not having his normal band (which I read iin Rolling Stone just disbanded -pun intended) really was a detractor from this live performance. Sturgill also just played 2 quick sets and then packed up without much fanfare or encore, pulled the curtains, and disappeared. Not your typical Sturgill performance... I'll still g see him next though...

Top notch & the venue has improved immensely, A+ show, 4 stars...

This was my second time seeing Sturgill Simpson live in concert. His voice truly fills the place when he belts them songs out. I still have goosebumps thinking about how good his show was. He played for almost 2 hours and I was sad when it finally ended. I will definitely see him next time he comes around.

Phenomenal show, Sturgill Simpson is one of the best performers alive. I highly recommend seeing one of his shows. The venue here gets a big thumbs down. Severely crowded, not enough restrooms and ventilation is really bad.

Unbelievable performance. He is a rare breed who cuts all the BS and brings his A game every single night. He's the type of musician you can go see without knowing a single song and still have a blast. I highly recommend seeing him when you get the chance!

I saw Sturgill Simpson in July 2015 at SlossFest in Birmingham. It was outdoors and hot but the sound and vibe were much much better than this show at the Alabama Theater. I have watched movies, standup comedy and a few concerts here and the SOUND IS LESS THAN IDEAL (specifically for vocals/words). Sturgill was sick so his voice wasn't in great shape, plus bad sound made it less than ideal. Crowd was kinda into it on a Sunday night.

Not only was Sturgill amazing, his band was the best I have seen. From the horn section, the drums, the keyboards, to Laur on the lead and steel guitar. They played songs from the first two albums. They played most of the biggest songs on those two albums. They also, scattered in some classics like "I never go around mirrors". Then they started the latest album A Sailor's Guide to Earth. They played all the songs on the album in order with out much break in between the songs. They even added to solos within and at the end of songs. Overall, one of the best concerts I have ever seen!

I am not a country fan except for the real old school stuff, Hank and Willie etc... i found out about Sturgill from another site that a group was discussing "Turtles All The Way Down". I listened just for novelty and as the youtube playlsit started behind that amazing track I realized this band was no joke. Rich in lyrical content and top notch musicianship. Soon after the sailor's Guide album was for sale on pre-release and I bought it. I was not disappointed. I will say i prefer the live show to the recordings, some of that studio polish is replaced with a grit that hits the soul. I am also into House music, the Grateful Dead etc... so I had to dance. One of these days the rest of the crowd may catch up to the few of us that couldn't stay in our seats.

Even feeling under the weather he put on one hell of a show!

After seeing him at The Criterion I will never let Sturgill come through the state without at least making the effort to try and see him. I have been a fan for a while but seeing him play live has resulted in a boarder line obsession! Haha. If you are a fan of talented musicians, great bands, and deep lyrical content then the Sturg is a must see!

One of the best shows I've ever seen!! Sturgill and his band played the full album front to back, amazingly in the most powerful way that was awe inspiring!! Go see this tour!!!

This is the 3rd time I've seen Sturgill and every time I see him he doesn't disappoint. The Ryman and Sturgill go perfectly together and I'm so glad he added the Sunday show so I could attend! The band, the sound, the lighting, and all of the above were spot on. The only thing I wish would have happened that didn't was him playing "you can have the crown". If that's my only complaint then you know it was a great show. I can't say enough about how great of an artist he is, music just pours out of him from head to toe and it's a priveledge to watch!

From the first song to the last, INCREDIBLE energy! A lot of artists have a hard time sounding as good as their recordings. In Sturgill Simpson's case the live versions was ten times better than the recorded versions...his voice was SO powerful and emotional, simply amazing.

Sturgill is the man! 'Nuff said. Amazing time had by all that attended the show at the NorVa.

You can't miss him. This music is mind-blowingly good.

One of the best concerts I have been to in a while! He and his guys were outstanding! And Mercury Ballroom was the perfect setting!

Comparable to no one, Sturgill once again gave us an unforgettable show filled with super high energy, incredible guitar solos and crazy great vocals. Love, love, love this man's work. Best show I've seen all year, and I go to see a lot of music. Happy that this show featured guitars instead of horns (I saw Sturgill with his horn section last year, also amazing, but I like the guitars better). No one does it like Sturgill Simpson, and the Boston Pavillion can't be beat for the most fun place to go for live music.

Sturgill rocked out, and Fantastic Negrito was great! Can t beat a venue like Northerly

Sturgill never disappoints! This was my fourth time seeing him live, and I'm always blown away by his performances! Add to that, the fact that Northerly Island is one of my favorite venues in Chicago (aside from their ridiculously steep concession prices), and I'm a happy show-goer! Good times!

Absolutely awesome! Great show. Better than I could have hoped. Damn he's good.

Hope he returns to Chicago next year, great show! Don't miss this show in your area.

Excellent show with a tight ensemble that stretched out and jammed at times. He also did a solo acoustic section. Everything was great. I love the Waylon Jennings timbre to his voice. Rock on Mr. Simpson!

Loved the show, the music and the band- incredible! I'll go see Sturgill anytime I can now!

I love Sturgill Simpson, but I wish he would have done more acoustically. There was heavy guitar and drums which often made it hard to hear him well. Overall a great show!

It was as much fun as I expected. What a great show! The opening band was excellent! Can't wait until he's back in town!!

Saw him in Royal Oak last year and the set was incredible. Without horns and a missing guitar, I could not have been more disappointed. A mumbled and rushed set list without the horns, leaves me underwhelmed and regretful. I would absolutely skip any shows left in this tour as he is mailing it in on this one. I'll look forward to he next.

Simpson s vocals were just as good in person as they are in recording, which is rare for many artists

I missed seeing the horn section but sturgill can jam. He just seemed disinterested in the concert. Did not talk much... guitars and solos dragged on

Great venue. Great Seats. Great Music. Country Music Is back.

Not the best venue for Sturgill, he's best in a club, but he has earned the bigger audiences. Nice quartet with excellent guitar/keyboards interplay. He indicated he was not feeling well and promised to return / looking forward to that - hopefully in a Hall with better acoustics.

Sturgill got too famous too quick - now he plays for thousands of people but hasn't learned the tricks that veteran arena rockers use to engage an audience that size. He toured as just a small, 4-person garage band without all the accompaniment of the horns and strings which was a huge mistake. His album sound is big and grandiose but his live presence is more suited to a smaller nightclub/bar. When he starts playing smaller venues, I'd happily pay to see him again, but he's out of his league in front of thousands of paying guests.

Simpson puts on a great show as much for what he doesn't do as what he does. He has assembled a fantastic band and he spent large portions of the night over at the side of the stage letting them stretch. The first 75 minutes or so saw them run through his older material and some covers, and then they played the wonderful "A Sailor's Guide to Earth" album in its entirety. Talked to many in the crowd who were disappointed that this wasn't an outdoor event, but a much greater buzz was created by packing 2200 fans indoors instead of guessing whether or not they could get 5000 outside. The problem with being inside is that the sound was a problem for much of the show. Simpson's acoustic guitar was barely audible, as were the drummer's backing vox. Still, great show. Maybe EXPRESS LIVE can figure out how to get the excellent sound they have outside into their indoor shows. Oh, and it may bring in big $ but they should definitely get rid of the reserved seating in the balcony. It attracts corporate suit types who spend the whole time looking at their phones instead of watching the show.

This man had been battling sickness and still sounded better than he does on an album! Absolutely, hands down, the best show I have seen in quite a few years! The band could not be any better either! If you are in any way a fan of even one song of Sturgill's this show will convert you to a full on super fan!

My first time seeing Sturgill live, and my first time at this venue. Something isn't right. His vocals were inaudible. Might be poor acoustics or a bad microphone, but his lyrics were not audible. Sell out crowd was into his every song. Played for over two hours. No encore. For me his horns blended into his music like a woven fabric. Just awesome. The guitar licks were tight and showed his talent. Four stars out of five because of the blurred acoustics. He is a must see!

Sturgill was absolutely amazing! Great show, he is an awesome live performer, even sick! The only thing that could have been better is if the show was outside.

The title says it: great songs, singing and playing.

Sturgill announced he was not feeling well when the show started. He still rocked the house, even though his voice was a bit off. The band killed it, they are really tight. The sound in the Alabama Theatre is a little rough on the the balcony. The crowd always sucks in Alabama.

Concert was very good. They put on an awesome show!

Sturgill Simpson was absolutely fabulous!!! We enjoyed every minute!!!!

Amazing show. Despite a cold, Sturgill rocked it. Best bandleader around.

Even if Sturgill had to drink hot tea in between every song due to illness, he still killed it out there. Amazing!

This show was a great experience. The fans all felt appreciative to be there and I did not feel any negative energy. The music was on point, even though the lead had a supposed cold. I wish I would have been able to score tickets to Nashville to experience this band all over again. Loved it!

Great artist and great performer! Very captivating and great music!

No opening act and he admittingly had a cold, but it was still a great show.

Completely satisfied with Sturgill Simpson and company's show at Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. They had great energy, played nearly everything in his repertoire, and left us wishing they had more.

Sounds exactly the same in person and he gives 110% effort even when he is sick. We were so impressed! Entertaining, incredible talent, don't miss this one.

I love Sturgill Simpson's music and had been looking forward to his Calgary show all summer, however it was extremely disappointing. There was no opening act (which is ok, just unusual), but Sturgill Simpson totally stoned out of his mind and super distant towards the audience the whole show. I get it, musicians are often hi, but really, no matter what you're on, you can still say "Hello" to the people who came out to support you! He never once acknowledged his audience and when he finally did introduce his band, he skipped/forgot to introduce his trombone player! The audio was a little poor and his voice got a little drown out by the band. There was no encore, the sound guys were packing up as soon as the band left the stage after the last song. Overall, a poor performance by a guy who doesn't acknowledge his fans.

Sturgill once again did not disappoint. Even 1st timers were hooked.

Best show in years. He is so talented. Loved his band too.

As everyone that follows Simpson knows, it was a sellout. The best seats I could get were in the balcony. The sound quality was very poor. I do not know if it was The Palace or Simpson but it was so unclear we could not make out words in the balcony. I do not know if it was any better on the lower level. Very disappointed. I have seen a few of his shows and this was the first time I could not understand him. Also, the time of the show was confusing. The tickets said 8:30 and The Palace box office said 8:30 but some locations on the web such as Simpson's site said the show was at 7:00.

This was my first SS show and he was a great performer as expected, but several of us were complaining about the poor quality of the sound equipment. I've been to several shows in this venue and never had a problem, but could understand almost none of the lyrics. Those that knew his songs better than I were fine with it, but it was a bummer for those of us new to him that were hoping to become bigger fans. Not sure if the issue was the equipment, the technician, the acoustics (unlikely given past experience) or all of the above. That said, I love his music and he was a good performer so I would love to try him again in a different venue.