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