Sturgill Simpson Returns With Fall Tour, New Johnny Blue Skies Project

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Sturgill Simpson. Photo: Semi Song

Sturgill Simpson is back in action this year with an extensive fall tour, the “Why Not? Tour,” as well as a new album under a new name, Johnny Blue Skies.

After promising to release only five studio albums under his own name, Simpson will mark the beginning of a new era with Johnny Blue Skies and the release of Passage Du Desir on July 12 via his own independent label, High Top Mountain Records.

The album includes eight songs produced by Johnny Blue Skies and David Ferguson, and was recorded at Clement House Recording Studio in Nashville and Abbey Road Studios in London, England.

The “Why Not? Tour,” Simpson’s first full tour in over four years, features 28 dates including stops at L.A.’s The Greek Theatre, Washington State’s The Gorge Amphitheatre, Lexington’s Rupp Arena, Chicago’s Salt Shed (two nights), Queens’ Forest Hills Stadium and Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

Fans are being asked to register before tickets go on sale to help ensure tickets go directly to fans. Registration for the pre-sale is open now until Monday, June 10 and fans can sign up at sturgillsimpsonlive.com to receive exclusive early access to the artist pre-sale starting next Wednesday, June 12 at 10 a.m. local. A limited number of tickets will be available for the general on-sale on Friday, June 14.

Passage Du Desir Track List: 
1. Swamp of Sadness
2. If The Sun Never Rises Again
3. Scooter Blues
4. Jupiter’s Faerie
5. Who I Am
6. Right Kind of Dream
7. Mint Tea
8. One for the Road

Sturgill Simpson Tour Dates (not including festival appearances):
September 14 — Los Angeles, CA — The Greek Theatre*
September 15 — Santa Barbara, CA — Santa Barbara Bowl*
September 17 — West Valley City, UT — Maverik Center*
September 19 — Bend, OR — Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
September 20 — George, WA — The Gorge Amphitheatre†
September 22 — Missoula, MT — KettleHouse Amphitheater*
September 24 — Moorhead, MN — Bluestem Center for the Arts Amphitheater*
September 25 — Minneapolis, MN — Roy Wilkins Auditorium*
September 27 — Lexington, KY — Rupp Arena*
September 28 — Detroit, MI — Fox Theatre*
October 1 — Chicago, IL — Salt Shed*
October 2 — Chicago, IL — Salt Shed*
October 4 — Brandon, MS — The Brandon Amphitheater*
October 8 — Oklahoma City, OK — Criterion*
October 9 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP*
October 15 — St. Louis, MO — Fabulous Fox Theatre*
October 18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Petersen Events Center*
October 19 — Forest Hills, NY — Forest Hills Stadium
October 21 — Asheville, NC — ExploreAsheville.com Arena*
October 22 — Cary, NC — Koka Booth Amphitheatre*
October 24 — Duluth, GA — Gas South Arena*
October 25 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena*
November 12 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met*
November 15 — Hampton, VA — Hampton Coliseum*
November 18 — Washington, DC — The Anthem*
November 20 — Toronto, ON — Massey Hall*
November 21 — Toronto, ON — Massey Hall*
November 23 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway*

*“An Evening with Sturgill Simpson”
†with very special guest Lord Huron

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