Sturgill Simpson - Brace for Impact (Live a Little) 40th Birthday Bonnaroo 2018

Sturgill Simpson jamming out on his 40th birthday at Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee on Friday, June 8, 2018.
“My mid-life crisis is fucking dope!”

[@jackisbil6301]

i was doing security that night had no clue who he was. I remember looking at the guard next to me when Sturgill took the stage, we shrugged and then .....Boom!

[@nicknick6380]

Imagine stumbling around Bonnaroo looking for meaning in your life and you hear this in the distance. I was drawn in like a Tom & Jerry cartoon where someone smells a freshly baked pie.

[@lorikirchoff5138]

Nick Nick like a moth to the flame...totally get it.

[@seanbauer9180]

fucking absolutely, it was just spectacular

[@ericfrojd6745]

Nick Nick I was close to this with my now wife... amazing show. No idea who he was before sitting down For a break.

[@gagnorblu]

I was stumbling around trying to find the stage while tripping balls and ended up seeing the final 10 minutes. Imagine a pasty kid from Baltimore pelvic thrusting and pumping his arms, and you'll have an idea of how much fun I was having. I ended up peaking during Muse. I swear to god, when they were playing Uprising and Knights of Cydonia, I wasn't just feeling rebellious defiance, I *was* rebellious defiance.

[@stevenkim7782]

add "after taking a couple of tabs" and there you have it

[@lorikirchoff5138]

Sturgill just plotting the music industry's destruction - blow it up, son!

[@debbiequillian3340]

Lori Kirchoff DAMN SKIPPY

[@jeffhamrick2016]

Hell ya

[@alexdavis6711]

I was there! Top of the stage!

[@jeffhamrick2016]

Lucky

[@DKM977]

A 2 disc live album is so long overdue. Thank you for filming this.

[@michaelpfau1150]

I I hope that guitar is 18 years of age.. wow.... the first time i heard Sturgil was about a month ago.. Huge fan now..

[@urthtone]

I've seen him live several times. That boy is definitely evolving. Just when you think he can't get much better... Bam.

[@Naturalbridget]

Id love to see him live and a meet n greet would be the Best if only i could MAke a wish

[@buckshoty]

If you were at Bonnaroo and you came here instead on Bon Iver, you made the best choice of the whole festival.

[@tylermcmanus4]

That decision would be my personal version of Sophie's Choice.

[@waltermontiel4405]

Yeah, what did Bon Iver do to anyone?

[@brandysons4287]

Dat me lol

[@adm5030]

Lol true!

[@johmstrom3523]

Can’t get enough So good.

[@jonathanducharme9958]

Best guitarist out there making music these days. Good songwriter and good sound. awesome band. His original style and developing into one of best Jam bands.

[@kentbissell]

This was the BEST performance of Bonnaroo 2018 IMO

[@eddie054]

Myself, my wife and son agree. However, no more Bonnaroos. It's too much of a police state event now. Sad.

[@taterodriguez]

Saw him with Willie last weekend......Sturgill was THE concert. Thanks to KZbin, I stumbled across him about a year ago and now I've become an alcoholic

[@ryanczar1783]

Tate Rodriguez I was at Willie's Picnic too. His performance was amazing. I wish that he'd had more time on stage. I have been hoping that somebody would upload some video of it. Since he's picked up the lead guitar I think that his talents are only going to get better with time.

[@brandonsnelling2270]

@@ryanczar1783 i think thats why hes done making country music, hes ready to slay on the guitar. Makes me sad a little but you noticed it all too well the last album wasnt so much country at all.

[@corazondeoro9351]

Sturgill Simpson was the reason I went to Willie Nelson's 4th of July picnic !!

[@crowdude94]

Oh to be back there in that damn pit again. One of my all time favorite Bonnaroo sets. Pure electricity. Still gives me chills 💖

[@jamiscoda5013]

One of the best jams ever. Love the interplay with the drummer.

[@jamestrout7337]

Who is the 1 queef that gave this a thumbs down!? Probably listening to Florida Georgia Line.

[@bethstec4232]

James Trout sounds about right lol

[@patrickjaegers3110]

Love Sturgill, but FGL isn't that bad. Actually like some of their songs better than most other new country.

[@Ringer76]

Why is this man not in the main stream of so called music

[@mackeysman]

best show of Bonnaroo 2018

[@ivanagunderson4565]

I think I own the at least 70k of the views.... I can't get enough of this

[@brandonbond769]

One of the best shows of the whole weekend.

[@lesphelps3741]

I agree. He was on fire!!

[@ChaylaOohLaLa]

Absolutely.

[@mrodriguez9002]

Blew my damn mind at Bonnaroo !' Epic set !

[@robarnold6998]

That boy damn sure gives you your money’s worth. What a talent!

[@michaelsmith6402]

Saw this band about a week after this in Telluride. They destroyed the place. So so good.

[@paulmesker9332]

baddest guitar player I've ever seen live. Every song he plays is spectacular

[@johnnynoble8983]

Sturgill is a hard core Country Rock Star !!!

[@daneryan1879]

I didn't think it would ever end, and I was disappointed when it did

[@lorikirchoff5138]

Thanks for sharing this, Casey!

[@hallfan01]

Dude. Thanks for this.

[@peggygleichman5101]

I am hooked...

[@tomgiberson5516]

I,ve been telling people about him for a few years ,this high lites his musicl ability, his lyrics are amazing.

[@JoyRockzz]

Holy shit!!! Wow 💕

[@Maltozombie]

I just wanna say, I'm a lucky bastard and LIVE here in Manchester where they have Bonnaroo, I was standing in this field waiting on Muse when I first saw Sturgill, I feel lucky that this was the first performance of his I was present for. He is easily becoming my favorite artist, If I had to be shot into space with only three playlists, it would be Sturgill, Tool, and Radiohead. no question.

[@allenbetz1175]

It's only been 2 years! 😅. I love your sentiment though

[@oliverclark8460]

Live in manchester as well and I'd have to agree although Radiohead varies throughout the months

[@Maltozombie]

@@allenbetz1175 lmao to be honest man I can't for the life of me figure out why I said it was 5 years ago, I think I was mixing this up with the first year he played in 2015, even though I didn't see that show. I must have wrote this on a good night, I've been to Roo every year so I think it gets blurry after a while lol

[@happyhips79]

Cannot wait to see Sturgill Outlaw Music Festival Toronto !!!!

[@jdcole333]

The heat.

[@Maltozombie]

I'm here with all of my people. \mm/ Much love from Manchester ya'll. and hey.... COME BACK.

[@SturgStang]

WOW!!!!!! No other words.......

[@darrengee936]

His band is beyond tight. amazing live shows

[@dmfj1980]

Best version of this song by far!

[@ALoafOfBubbles]

I had to have been right next to you, cause this was almost my exact view. Somehow got into Sturgill and Muse's pit. Great day

[@cassandraolson1024]

Ohhhh...God...Yes...Don't stop....

[@jasonlightfoot4145]

Love the shirt!!

[@shirleyjennings5787]

Awesome!

[@RichM0410]

SUPERB! 🍺

[@mojorisen2014]

Goat

[@pattraynor3613]

I remember seeing him at Firefly .. Its amazing how far he has come and with the winning of a few awards his ticket prices skyrocketed. Im happy for this guy !! Even though you might not understand what he says at times, it just sounds soooo good !!!

[@tmichaelturner8088]

Pat Traynor 75k+ to get him..wow!

[@chuckryan6065]

GOD. DAMN.

[@leightnite3056]

DAAAAAMN! Rock solid wicked tight. YO

[@tammijo]

This guy is so amazing live! Had the honor of seeing him last weekend open for Willie.

[@repnfunkytown]

tammijojo tam me too! These guys rocked the house!!!

[@christopherfettes390]

I saw him open for Guns N Roses last year, what a trip! I expected a bigger backing band, but this was it. They were unbelievably tight. I think he did his whole set on the same Strat. They just jammed it out on a sticky August night. Unreal.

[@arlaj.martin1837]

Wow he is such a great guitar player!!

[@cheapthrillsII]

badass band and drummer

[@valeriekelly552]

lost my mind and voice during this song at bonnaroo. thanks for uploading. holy fuck

[@karenbrooks6823]

Just another example of how Sturgill (hopefully) is the Country of the future! He is WITHOUT a doubt the best guitar man out there.. even Chris Stapleton thinks so! and yes, I too DO have a crush on him! My old man knows it and is cool with it!

[@jordanb8909]

Karen Brooks i would have to say lukas nelson takes it for the best

[@jebpayne1710]

Jason isbell is up there too, great guitarist.

[@CalgaryDynastar]

Karen Brooks I wouldn’t agree country of the future as the majority of ‘country’ fans just want that red dirt, lacking real content Nashville bullshit pop music they play on CMT. Sturgill is a musician and artist, not a performer like the mainstream. He’s appreciated by people who like real music:)

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

Karen Brooks He does indeed piss excellence.

[@charlesryan427]

@CalgaryDynastar~~Yes, Stugill is rock and roll with a southern accent!!

[@kylej.4158]

Soooooo fuckin underrated!!!!!!

[@xrpadoption3293]

Bringing the fucking southern blues long play back!!!!! Damn!!!!

[@brandysons4287]

Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwd😍😍

[@sassykassy7150]

Oh my daaaaaaaaamn! Honestly that's up there with "free bird"or ccr "heard it through the grapevine" I mean daaamn he's good y'all, damn damn damn

[@debradiamond8285]

smashing it

[@ronwilson5210]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Sturgill is wearing that Tele OUT!

[@justintreasure2438]

Sick. This makes me sad I skipped this year.

[@TheDaking1000]

Me too - dude is just shredddddddin

[@xrpadoption3293]

This man is on the rise. Part Molly Hatchet and part Allman Brothers and part Lynaryd Skinaryd. No shit. Love him.

[@youngseanconnery8577]

Hands down my favorite artis right now

[@TempleoftheBeagle]

He will be playing on the Late Show with Colbert in a few hours

[@youngseanconnery8577]

@@TempleoftheBeagle what?!? Thanks for the heads up!

[@jmoe2060]

Pretty epic. The dislikes must all be from guitar strings.

[@faithhopelove9176]

J Moe lmao

[@lorikirchoff5138]

Or maybe his guitar plug in cord? He whips it around a lot!!

[@mikekelly6778]

if a person hasnt heard theses guys live. then they dont no much bout sturgill. its like completely diff type live. awesum

[@mr.lineman4428]

It's like my favorite food!!!

[@stevvenwh123]

Now that is a band!

[@user-fm5wy2sr1m]

Love his music!!! Like to have him all to myself for couple days!!! Lol.

[@jackschaal6669]

This is a dude that gets it!

[@lorikirchoff5138]

Damn, just a man, his guitar, and his red ninja - what more do you need?

[@davidmolyneux5289]

Sturgill is the bollocks. I do still wish Laur was in the band though, they had Merle and Roy Nichols energy.

[@walthampton6700]

I agree with both of you, it's like every incarnation is a new band. That dude Laur is unfuckijgbelievable though. And to be able to look so nonchalant while absolutely shredding....that my friends is a player. And yes, Sturgill knows his way around a tele as well.

[@MattTigers]

@@walthampton6700 I've listened to a little of what Joe is doing now, and its not great. He made a comment on his FB a while back saying "thanks, but I don't play country anymore". Not sure he ever played "country", but he was flat out amazing in Sturgill's band.

[@cheapthrillsII]

Brace for Impact (Live a Little) Sturgill Simpson Produced by Sturgill Simpson Album A Sailor's Guide to Earth 1 27.5K 14 Brace for Impact (Live a Little) Lyrics [Verse 1] One day you wake up And this life will be over Every party must break up For burdens to shoulder We're dying to live Living to die No matter what you believe And all of us cry For the ones we must leave [Chorus] So go and live a little Bone turns brittle And skin withers before your eyes Make sure you give a little Before you go to the great unknown in the sky [Verse 2] Some will beg for forgiveness From someone above For something they did To someone they love Some scream like a baby Some go out crying Some bid the world goodbye And welcome to die

[@kentuckypicker2778]

Makin the Commonwealth proud my man! Badass!

[@johnwayne7476]

KentuckyPicker 27 Right to WORK States are always on the UP!

[@tonewall1]

Massive bass and drums...

[@cumminsrealpower680]

When you are this damn good, you don't need Chicago for backup. Just flat byg*d burning it down. If I'd have known he was there, I would have definitely been there. Eastern Ky just has the best damn talent when it comes to music.

[@weissmon]

He better put out a live album from this set

[@cubensi6692]

Adam Weiss I fucking hope so!

[@edwindeusner5822]

im trying to find a download of this show. amazing!

[@mrodriguez9002]

Yes!!!

[@erichart2093]

I don't see Stu putting out live album.

[@hummybee]

Any dork calling this man Stu, can have a "🖕"... LIVE ALBUM IS THE CONSENSUS!!!

[@ericcumminsband]

Fierce.

[@johnnynoble8983]

This Mother Fucker Rocks !!!

[@claytonburger9520]

Modern version of waylons bad ass attitude an playing

[@gradybyrd4459]

saw him at Bristol rhythm n roots festival he's killer

[@mrimreal2]

Seeing him Friday friday friday

[@ryanczar1783]

Finally caught a Sturgill performance at Willie's 4th of July Picnic. I wasn't sure what to expect hearing that he had picked up lead guitar. I wish that he'd had more time up on stage. This guy is just going to get better with age. I was trying to see if anybody has uploaded anything from Willie's. I find this to be the closest example of the Sturgill that I was able to see. Thanks for sharing.

[@arlaj.martin1837]

Ryan Czar love this guy. Need more of his music!!

[@mojomocker]

check out his older stuff with Sunday Valley- he was doing the lead work back then too.

[@stevenkim7782]

Fucking bananas. and Pineapple pants! aside from my face melting, the only thing i remember clearly from this set is the keyboardist was rocking the fly pineapple shorts.

[@telecasterbear]

Handsome tweed bass rig.

[@brandoncox7474]

That fkn sick guitar tone! It’ll rip your fkn head smooth off 🤟🏽🎸 🔥

[@krobs151]

Mad at myself I didn't go to Hinterland this past weekend.

[@joshschneider4043]

Hinderland version blew this way away

[@krobs151]

Now I'm more mad LOL

[@toneswithtommyrobbie450]

If you look very closely you can see miles turning his sticks to sawdust

[@dneuman7455]

sign him, he'll hit gold!

[@joshuahubrig2479]

NO!! Theyll ruin him

[@mpmlfd6454]

Far out Dude gets it.......then some

[@northwest8363]

I loved doing you

[@timbrown4737]

new age Waylon ………………………...real good...………….great !

[@brettmanley8870]

I want a Tele

[@ryanp6999]

My. Fucking. Dude.

[@bayouredneck9456]

Bad ass. mike drop

[@TheJrddxw]

Sturgill is a MF Wizard!

[@SRF545]

What beat is the drummer playing for like the triplets ??

[@aladinhadzic3384]

His movement on the stage are similar to the late great Rory Gallagher.

[@DarrenDavis]

the lights was to hot he was starting to get eiratated but he rock it to the core,hes on my playlist.

[@sethhughes2163]

This is really top shelf,the only two things which would make this even better: 1) Alot of ex touring board & mix men, who know their shit....bye to THAT engineer.... 2) That can banger...... Sturgill has helped alot of players 'get theirs', so I'm here to say, the same as your engineer..... (BUT....we all get stuck, and that maybe what transpired at this show, if so, please take my apology for sticking both my feet in.(34 yrs.of reverse strike chain drives....)

[@adammorris9008]

Honestly, all the drummer and bassist need to do are keep time for him; he's the whole show no matter who his backing is.

[@robertlarson8141]

Sturgill fucking rocks!!!

[@ChaylaOohLaLa]

"My mid-life crisis is fuckin' DOPE!"

[@RTRoberto]

what became of that bad ass guitar player that used to play with them?

[@MattTigers]

He left about two years ago to play with Drivin N Cryin. Looks like he's not playing with them anymore.Said he's done playing country, but man he was amazing in this band. The name is Lauer Joamets.

[@logobrizzle703]

And pray that you're not on 'shrooms' ... cause if so.. you just found true blue music! 😏💙

[@emilymason4593]

A perfect example of why I love Sturgill and want to have his babies... That is SEXY! Sure wish I could've been there.

[@rickileee4742]

To Emily Mason : i’m a guy and I’d have his babies for a ticket