Sturgill Simpson - Full Performance - Live on KCRW, 2016

Cosmis country artist Sturgill Simpson has led a resurgence in the classic outlaw lane of country music. His 2016 album, “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth,” went on to win the Grammy for best country album and you can see why with this intimate performance of the album from Apogee Studios for KCRW.
Set List:
0:00 Welcome to Earth (Pollywog)
4:42 Breaker's Roar
8:23 Keep It Between The Lines
13:16 Sea Stories
16:29 In Bloom
20:17 Brace For Impact (Live A Little)
25:28 All Around You
28:54 Oh Sarah
33:01 Call to Arms
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[@waloacme]

Criminally underrated artist.

[@junkie.9208]

actually this album won a Grammy award

[@waloacme]

@@junkie.9208 Yup

[@jmcc6104]

He's rated exactly as he wants to be

[@JUMANJI27G]

I've never seen a more appropriate description of Sturgill, until now.

[@jasonleslie2]

Agreed, but selfishly I appreciate it. Seems the more mainstream the artist becomes the less I enjoy.

[@jimmyfox809]

My grandfather introduced me to Jimmie Rodgers' music. My father introduced me to the music of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, and Waylon Jennings. One day, I will introduce my son to the music of Sturgill Simpson.

[@shanephillips1730]

I came here because of Prine. I know Jimmie, Waylon and Hank: I worship Johnny, Prine was a Saint. Tying to move ahead, or at least catch up.

[@ensinitas]

and the circle will be unbroken!

[@JeffPazen]

what a beautiful sentiment

[@tkbikesnc6079]

They're the keepers of the flame!!

[@TXCountryJunkie99]

My 2 yr old boy is obsessed with Sturgill. Proud dad.

[@decr5555]

Everything Sturgill touches turns into gold

[@amanwithtacos7514]

by far one of the best artist out there there is rumors he is going to do another tour

[@mariaweydert7505]

Seriously? I’m there.. I’d die a happy woman

[@bindi2012]

He's perfect! Lyrics are perfect! Band is perfect!!!!! Damn. Nobody better!

[@melindashannon1015]

I can't get enough Sturge. Let him sing country, rock, or bluegrass. It's all good.

[@lisajackson9557]

I agree .. Can listen to him continuously . Gotta say he just does something to me..... And I love it

[@dustinmcdaniel5487]

Even funk and electronic music like some tracks on Sound and Fury. This man is a Swiss Army knife of genre.

[@kevindrago2701]

5 years ago today - I was at “Secret Show” in Brooklyn NYC

[@davidmay1803]

@@lisajackson9557 hey girl

[@lisajackson9557]

@@davidmay1803 hey David, this is Lisa .

[@ChristopherJohnson-qv4oh]

I wish I could like this a million times. So underrated ❤️🤘

[@kittielickandpurr459]

My absolute favorite performance of all. Makes an old lady want to fall in love.

[@mariaweydert7505]

Love it 🎉❤

[@Infidel7153]

Sturgill Simpson gives the recording industry the middle finger every time he sings it’s so dam refreshing thank you a thousand times !

[@ryanjohn5393]

His story is incredible. True art when he puts sound to rhythm. God bless Sturgill

[@kyleelliott6861]

What's his story?

[@WildIrishSoul]

Unreal!! I love Sturgill Simpson... That sounded really great

[@levioftelie9405]

He played our State Fair, we couldn’t get tickets so we went outside the fences and danced through his whole set…could barely see any flashes of the show, but it is still one of my all time favorite memories of a concert I’ve attended :))

[@kittielickandpurr459]

What a beautiful memory. I actually got envious. I think dancing outside the fence with y'all would have been almost better than being inside. That is a wonderful image of pure love of music. Gave my kids goosebumps!

[@charlesbeals1607]

Good God Almighty! Haven't heard anything this good since Waylon walked the earth.

[@jaredwren9304]

Sturgill is obviously incredible, but all these boys can throw down. Love it.

[@scottbowling3893]

After this performance how could we not have see Sound and Fury coming? This man is Epic!

[@nikopoa6555]

This version of Brace For Impact is the best I’ve every heard. I’ve listened to it 2,834 times. It’s one of the best pieces of music I’ve ever heard.

[@drakdamen]

He's the absolute best of America, making him too much for America. ♥️💔♥️💔

[@CoreyWrenn]

The bass player straight vibin even when shit is blastin off...this man is my spirit animal.

[@kellybullock2456]

This Man is freaking AWESOME! had can do it all! Love his spin on covers, he does it his way. And his original are definitely beyond radio worthy....most underrated artist ever, like I said AWESOME!!!

[@chriscloutier8567]

so many things that I love about Sturgill - his song writing, his honesty and openness, the blend and mix of sounds but a performance like this makes it clear just how amazing his voice is!

[@estherwiskel6550]

You are very perceptive 👏👏👍😍

[@davidsmethie]

Insanely talented artist and holy shit the band is TIGHT. I'd like to take this comment to give some props to the drummer and the horn section. They really nail it, make it sound and look so easy!

[@wayneborkovich3460]

My favorite concert video lately. A great band

[@JamesShelton59]

Man I dig that horn section live ✌🏼

[@eddiekaya1]

Saw Sturg on this tour and the show was incredible. What a band he put together for this. Can't wait for the Bluegrass albums this Fall!

[@MattTigers]

I think the first album dropped today.

[@trippmiller6199]

His bluegrass album is 🔥

[@nikopoa6555]

The worst thing Rona ever did to me (yet) was cancel that Simpson/Childers show I had tickets for earlier this year. I’m crushed. I might not get to see them together and I won’t get to see Sound and Fury.

[@codyadkins9241]

@@nikopoa6555 Same. DC shutdown the week of his show in DC. I have a huge FOMO on that album and the tour itself. I know people who hated his album and left after he called them "Yeti Coolers" but that album was one of my favorites. The bluegrass album is a good cut, but Sound and Fury and the way he plays his older stuff during that tour is my favorite.

[@dustingaddis2423]

@@codyadkins9241 and ​ @Niko Poa We saw them in Atlanta which was one of the last shows they did before canceling the tour. Tyler absolutely killed it, can't say a bad word about his performance. Sturgill I was less pumped on. As much as I love Sturgill, the Rock & Roll Sturgill is my least favorite variant. It was a good show, but there was a lot of jam banding business and it was SOOOOO loud, you could barely hear him. That said, I absolutely love the new bluegrass album, it's about all I've listened to since it came out, can't wait for the 2nd one!!!

[@DoomTrooperTV]

THIS BAND IS ON FIRE

[@michellegedling3492]

When the music starts goin more on Breakers Roar and sturgill does a little foxy dance move, it just makes me smile! Such a great, great album! Played it in my car exclusively for over 6 months.

[@mcwyatt7599]

So underrated.

[@nikopoa6555]

One of the greatest pieces of art ever made.

[@holymountaineer9325]

DAMN! This guy's got more range than a 50 cal and more sides and edge than a dodecahedron! Amazing!

[@Vasanty114]

Straight Fire!!....Please never take down!!!

[@iamjackalope]

I don't think I have ever seen any performance where there are so many obvious influences coming through in the performance. I know he is singing covers but singing a Nirvana song like he is George Jones. One minute I'm seeing Stevie Ray Vaughn and minute later it's Stevie Wonder, it's Neil Dimond then it's George Straight and Waylon Jennings then Otis Redding but in the end it's all Sturgill. Got to love it.

[@timanglin89]

Love the way they do Breakers Roar in this!!

[@alexanderrandolph6819]

Amen... I need more Sturgill in my life. I want to see him live. Grace us, Sturgill!!!

[@Littledip030]

Where have you been all my life?! One of the best performances ever!

[@jamesclayton161]

Probably the best Sturgil Simpson live show to date period ! I've been listening ever since Sunday Valley days and man they had some killer shows so look em up . As for myself it just dont get no better and son keep em comin , the bluegrass album is killer as well . Sure hope your polywog is growin strong and true and may you and your family be blessed . Peace to all who come here cause it sure is some strange ass shit we livin in but and I do mean but when I listen to this I just dont pay it no attention , rock em brother !!!

[@b.csplatbriancross7062]

Check out arms on snl !!!!!!

[@janetbaker3616]

I found out about Sturgill Simpson from Andrew at The Western Side in his video highlighting today's traditional country western singers. I look forward to listening to this album. He reminds me of Waylon Jennings.

[@heatherstark7598]

I watch this once a day. SO good.

[@Shambone82]

What a killer performance and amazing backing band!

[@user-me3sf6xh1l]

Thanks sturgill for your music, service, and for keeping it real. 🫀💪💯

[@jamesbernardo5890]

I'm glad this is back up on you tube, This performance was amazing, I like it better than the album recording.

[@MrSox83]

To me they’re both awesome. I’m really digging this live version though!

[@SANDMANbomber]

these guys are not singing or even playing music... they are EMBODYING the FEELING of music.. THIS is what separates them from 'good' to GREATNESS. just look at their timing. crescendo to decrescendo. they are 'lost in the sauce' as some call it... what a beautiful performance.. excellent album. excellent musicianship. such underrated, such authentic artists. if only you knew HALF the backstory to these lyrics.

[@pierreproudhon9008]

36:18 Love the moment when the guy on sax is swinging his finger to gesture sturgill to turn around and face the mic, then sturgill has that face of "shit!" He is so immersed in the riff he almost forgot to sing the last line😂😂😂

[@eugenstelzer2895]

Big tnx! Awesome music AND nicely rec! 👍😘😎

[@DirtRoadReset]

This made my weekend.

[@gabegmusic8156]

The lyrics are so on-point. I luv this so much.

[@mickeythompson24]

Great show guys! Huge Fan! Have been for years now after seeing you play at the Jazz Festival. Much love from New Orleans

[@ginnyhopper6897]

I play this over and over I can’t get enough of this performance!! ❤️🔥😻😻

[@mnmotosnowmo]

Outstanding band and collection of talent here!

[@gigialexander9675]

I'm completely in love with this man. I am not even kidding. Love you Stergil

[@susureid1]

Absolutely perfect acoustics, vocals, showmanship and instruments!

[@user-po4nj8xo4g]

Country + electric bass = ❤

[@electricstartclint]

A horn section is key. Love it.

[@southwestwifarm3516]

This is poetry and raw emotion and absolutely beautiful. The most eloquently crafted lyrics I have heard in many many years

[@mikefowler2417]

This record is one of best in my collection

[@susureid1]

Love his performance here! My favorite of it so far!

[@tinawhyte2378]

Happy Birthday Sturgill!! Love your music! Kentucky Proud.

[@matthewblank6473]

I seriously rock through this minimum once a week. How does this video only have 350,000 plays? lol

[@mendadent]

amazing talent. all did a great job!

[@tooletime09]

Can’t wait to see them live !

[@saorsablack9895]

SENSEI of PURE COUNTRY!!!! S.S- I’m totally DIGGIN THE BRASS ADDITION! The Mesmerizing Allure of Your TRUTH & Angst has SAVED COUNTRY MUSIC’s ARSE- You reminded Me that I LOVE this Music - and for that I am GRATEFUL & proud to be a NE Tennessee APPALACHUN .. 💗🙏

[@theresaheyer537]

wooooohoooo!what a guy!great soul Sturgill Simpson!!!!keep on truckin',love the music

[@VonNasty]

Thank you sturgill ❤

[@joygreenwell7241]

Wow his voice is just like butter👍🏻 and the band gave me the Chills love the Sound

[@MrSox83]

Amazing!!!!!

[@jasonyoung3405]

Keep going Sturgill! For all us ky fans out here.

[@margaretstoner4701]

Humbling...the kind of artists I love listening to. It's Like WHA WHA WHAT THE FRICK ❤Where these boy's been hiding? SMILE..AND ENJOY THE MUSIC AS I AM❤✌❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tashanderson3414]

Sturgil Simpson is a musical genius on some type of different level ❤ this

[@mariaweydert7505]

Completely

[@FreedomFighter79]

Love him so much

[@TheBevort]

If I could only watch this one live. By far my favorite sturgill appearance. So intense

[@michaelspigel1054]

Best concert in my life was Sturgill Simpson at the Ryman in Nashville in 2016 after this album was released. Amazing does not describe

[@markread8650]

Sure am glad I found this artist

[@tanyataylor1313]

love your music

[@smokewizard666]

Wow this hits deep. Thank you

[@phil.d-roll6393]

Fantastic...

[@hookandhealer]

Chuck Bartels holding it down on the bass!!

[@zacharyharr1513]

Sturg is the greatest guitarist that I've seen in person. Outstanding!

[@crawford79hoke]

Also saw SS shred good guitar on the first & only show with Tyler Childers in Birmingham, AL. However, Tyler stole the only “Sound & Fury” show pre-COVID-19

[@skpixieskpixie3346]

thank -you

[@baddriver3580]

Awesome!!!

[@MrBobbystyles]

Good God Damn this Rocks

[@nikopoa6555]

I’m not sure if this Sailors is my favorite Sturgill album but I think it’s his best-written.

[@victoredwards0530]

Wow! Other-worldly stuff, sir! Is there nothing you cannot do?

[@dstookie]

My man, Waylon, Conway, even a bit of Elvis. I’ve been hooked since I first heard the brewery sessions. Hope to see you in CO sometime- FYI, Las Calonias in Grand Junction is a sweet outdoor venue.

[@johnjohnmadscientist]

Id come down from telluride for that!

[@charlesmounts4927]

LOVE THIS GUYS VOICE!! Get him and HANK JR together and give the guy some GOOD SONGS,.. “OUTLAW COUNTRY” reboot!!

[@wattstrucking106]

Awesome performance

[@craftymore]

I showed this vid to a co-worker who never heard of Sturgill before. She commented he sounds a lot like Van Morrison. I never really thought of it but that's a fair and accurate comparison.

[@danielleperry550]

I see that too!!

[@goumork]

super

[@MRJIM72000]

im new for country but finally we have the sama regard for the miusic for the people ,,i descover sturgill from a yelloow whwn the girlsspeek about the favorite miusic ,,i enjoy it -- i ike it thanks for open my hear for a good new jimmy

[@acousticphotoconfessionboo5902]

This fellow is a hard corruption short of everything we need

[@08clickr]

Love that horn section and of course Sturgill!

[@alexraphael6534]

Jeebus. Who knew?!? That horn section is killin' it!

[@user-kc7sf7xo7q]

🍻🤠🤘hell ya keep rocking it Sturgill !!

[@verlinlittlejohn2141]

Woo!!! Come on!!!

[@verlinlittlejohn2141]

Wooooooo!!!!!

[@MarkLsixtyseven]

WOW.

[@tunafish6719]

“Maybe get high n play a little golden eye on that ol 64!”

[@TLinaRoadhouse]

That whole verse is my favorite on the album and most relatable, for me, of any verse I’ve ever heard. Crazy song writing that can only be written from experience!

[@jodoncaribbeancostarica]

Well while I was stressed the heck out raising my son a rare as hell genius far better than Haggard Jones Cash Willie or Williams could ever be was making songs. I make no understatement when I say the guy is my all time favorite artist and I doubt anyone will take that place in my life time. Even his "God awful" sin album which I hate that freaking sound (it is sin, perfectly represents) is good. Bless the man and his God given talent. Seems to be gettin thru the rough part of life.

[@jimpedersen9809]

Oh Sarah is just so dammm Grate crawling under my skin damm good

[@verlinlittlejohn2141]

Yes he is wooooooo

[@kennethfaught8754]

Just Sturgill. Wow!

[@nikopoa6555]

Sturg is the best singer/songwriter on the planet right now.

[@nikopoa6555]

Honorable mentions: Stapleton Childers Bingham Wall Billy Strings Who you guys got?

[@holymountaineer9325]

@@nikopoa6555 Comrade Matt Mattingly from Louisville Kentucky. He is completely unknown and he is one of the best singer songwriters I've ever come across. Check out The Castle Song, Dr. Phil, and the Singing Song.

[@TLinaRoadhouse]

@@nikopoa6555 Evan Felker from Turnpike Troubadours is an insane writer as well!