Sturgill Simpson - Live At The Artist Den (2016)

[@ahole0311]

I dig how he can play the same song 8 different ways and keeps reinventing them. A true artist.

[@daverichey9393]

Agree. Dap Kings let him be creative with the music for every song. Jazz.

[@PAULTRUDT]

that's the bluegrass seeping in at every corner a.k.a. hillbilly jazz

[@mikeel3742]

He’s hands down my favorite artist out right now. He’s an ultra talented genius.

[@theedgereport7383]

One of the greatest artists to never go mainstream.

[@_Snapper]

i love him for it

[@Think632]

He was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammys

[@djchedda793]

He is one of the REALEST artist music has ever had

[@Big_Wamu]

@@Think632 yeah and they took it off tv for the first time ever when he won

[@michaelminturn183]

Mainstream??? Journey more like it the man has music in his head that he has to get out. Last time I checked he isn’t hard up for musical content.

[@DannyMctear-yv8rh]

That version of “It ain’t all flowers” fucks so hard it’s hard to comprehend

[@owenstoller3253]

Songs 1:50 long white line (3:23 yelling) 8:30 sitting here without you 11:27 life of sin 14:10 livin the dream 18:00 the promises 22:26 railroad of sin 26:05 it ain’t all flowers 30:19 welcome to earth/pollywog 34:36 Breakers roar 39:13 Brace for impact 45:34 Call to arms

[@normwhite7463]

Reigning country king.

[@jewelsandbinoculars1]

Thanks 🙏

[@ffortner82]

(yelling) - I FUCKING LOVE YOU

[@mitchellmcknight8690]

@@normwhite7463 Country? And Western? Hail Sturg

[@ironmyno]

Big thanks Owen!! Your the man who's got Sturgil's back!

[@DoomTrooperTV]

Good lord, that sax solo on "the Promise" made me stand up out of my desk chair and shout!

[@Jayhallo-is4ns]

The songs really tied the room together!

[@CoryAlphin]

I loved that too! 🤣

[@eddiekaya1]

these are dedinately NOT the carpet pissers, Dude.

[@Bluemgwes]

Now THIS is country music. It’s like hearing Waylon in the 21st century. Sturgill Simpson is one talented man.

[@ScrantonTed]

Yes he is.

[@chuckbrown5035]

Sturgill doesn’t even really like Waylon. He hardly listened to him until he met Shooter Jennings.

[@GarretLeopard]

I believe in reincarnation, and I'm a huge Waylon fan. Sturgill is definitely his reincarnation. Looks like him and all. Just like Derek Trucks looks like Duane Allman.

[@chuckbrown5035]

@@GarretLeopardthat’s the dumbest thing I’ve read all week. Especially since Sturgill was in his 20’s when Waylon died. Jesus man, you should just keep your thoughts to yourself. Better to be assumed a fool than to open your mouth and be proven a fool.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox6731]

@@chuckbrown5035ease up guy. No need for name calling. Bros just trying to say that he’s got Love and admiration for both. Maybe Stub sounds like he’s channeling Waymore to bro and that was his way of saying it. It’s all Love baby! That’s what good music is. Shared Love in a collective conscious.

[@Pab-Low]

Keith Richard once said "a good country song is often a good Rock'n'Roll song". Well, when Sturgill Simpson plays country it sure sounds like Rock'n'Roll

[@RickC-4]

Kieth Richards clearly doesn't know country music very well. I can list countless GREAT country songs that sound nothing like rock in any fashion.

[@carybear3610]

Keith Richards country music is legendary

[@Shredeker420]

@@RickC-4can you list your credentials that put your opinion above Keith richards?

[@kingbuzzobussan]

I have no credentials to make me an expert of any artist or genre . But I believe we are truly blessed with the gift of beautiful music . The light and the power and the beauty . Sturgill's music is a gift . Rock , country or otherwise . Hear it , love it , embrace it , feel it in your heart and let it move your soul .

[@kingbuzzobussan]

Why argue any point whatsoever about something so obviously massive . I love a dozen genres at least . But all I can think when I hear this is how blessed I am to have been fortunate enough to know it .

[@CaraMontroy]

Nobody else’s music makes me feel like this. He brings me to tears ❤ This performance is incredible

[@zaphodbeeblebrox6731]

I Don’t Mind gets me every time. IYKYK

[@cydneymetz]

Music doesn’t get any better than this

[@Sweetpeabowgirl]

Keep playing this set. He’s got to come back again!

[@joshw7974]

1:28 "I thought the songs would tie the room together." The dude abides.

[@kingbuzzobussan]

Ive only recently discovered Sturgill and if im perfectly honest , the thought that i may never be able to see him perform any of the beautiful music that we are all blessed to have known leaves me broken .

[@debbiewaring5542]

just announced he will perform in October at Austin City Limits festival.

[@Saintlymike78]

And now a full blown tour!!

[@zaphodbeeblebrox6731]

3333 just saw him in Hampton. Started on time. Played for 3 straight hours. No set break. No encore. Just churning out song after song from the heart and from the soul. What a breath of fresh air?!? Seeing him at these award shows and what not is surreal. He looks like the only thing authentic whenever he’s surrounded by music industry people. There’s no hiding it and no denying it. I Love him more and more every day.

[@brendanhennessy6325]

Sturgillll, come back man. You're too good to not expose yourself to the light that's obviously been on you since day one. Heavy's the crown, but you wear it well.

[@Capt_HowdyGT]

well he messed his vocal cords up so......

[@mudgunner49]

@@Capt_HowdyGT ???

[@richardthatcher5301]

He's back!!!

[@jodidarnell6497]

DB m lll​@susureid1

[@jeffsquidward]

Jonny Blue Skies

[@jesshaggstrom616]

Gaaaaaaawd damn these boys are on fire ..... Thank you sturgill and company for keeping American music alive and well. 😊

[@DixieTony-78]

One of the only non stereotype voice in country music, And he can play its guitar 🎉 Most of the songs are I IV V And all the songs are pure gold 🤩 Discovered a couple of month ago, and I listen him everyday 😃

[@benhoward7006]

It is so good that it's too bad Sturgill is not playing anymore. Maybe the best artist in the last 20 years of country, blues, rock, and bluegrass.

[@williamkittridge7567]

He's back bro

[@alexbowles9034]

@@williamkittridge7567you seen his Guitar Moves video on KZbin yet? If not I would definitely recommend it.

[@thomasmeader6966]

Johnny blue skies aka sturgill

[@crystalboni9635]

Sturgill we miss you buddy... please come tour again ❤

[@jc1489]

Heeesssss baaaaaccckkkkk!!! Seeing him in Utah is September

[@wesleywingate2921]

Sturgill on a telecaster in a 3 piece, awesome. On acoustic in a big band, awesome Playing lead for Tyler Childers, awesome. By himself on his HD28, awesome.

[@ryanj.4187]

These are factual statements.

[@mitchellmcknight8690]

animated. conceptual. on film. ABSO LUTE FUCKIN ACE

[@kingbuzzobussan]

God yes !

[@garrettharvey3785]

Sturgill's voice reminds me so much of Waylon's. When he belts out those lyrics you can feel it in ur soul.

[@fordranger1121]

He even looks like Waylon Jennings

[@rcs3511]

Gotta argue. It's a thing of 'what does this remind you of," but I will say that there's a thing about Sturgill's voice that is just unique. It can remind you but I think it's important to NOT tie someone to someone else...to admit that this is a primary sound. That was probably aggressive, but I just wanted to make that point. We still love the song.

[@719vol]

It’s the singing through his nose. Same style.

[@markavaldez11]

I was about to write the same exact thing then I saw your comment!

[@Heisenbrick]

Waylon said Bob Wills was the king and I felt that but Waylon far surpassed them all! I’ve heard people compare Sturgill to Waylon and I do get the reference but I personally hear a lot of differences, as a singer myself i sing them quite differently. Totally different… Sturgill is special because he is also Rock and Bluegrass. His bluegrass kicks ass!

[@msdixiepearl]

Lord have mercy, this has made me realize that Sturgill is an extraordinary music composer and a hard working band leader. Thanks, Mr Simpson, for giving us great music and never stop rockin….you are a very talented young man!

[@kingbuzzobussan]

If you like this , check out his earlier stuff with Sunday Valley and solo of course . It'll move your soul .

[@CG31Travel]

God I miss Laur with Sturg... I stood about 10ft away from him at their show in London in 2015 and it was absolutely a life-changing experience. His guitar playing is absolutely mesmerising and he never moved the entire show... what a presence and sound!

[@JeffreySykes]

This lineup was just about perfect. Laur is a pleasure to watch!

[@nicolegibson1491]

Good golly... He's truly one one of the greatest

[@nathantennison1379]

Dude is A Musical Genius ❤❤

[@rjsr4916]

Close your eyes and go back In time when country music was pure and true

[@ScrantonTed]

That’s some mighty fine pick’n and sing’n!!

[@nathantennison1379]

Sturgill Is a God Send ,Songs for my Soul, Please Please Forgive me for being personal. But Sir you speak to my heart. Songs of Truth. God Bless you Brother. And your Band is out of ✌ ❤

[@TheStandardKnife]

I wish they would release this set as a live album. Such an amazing performance, everything about this was so perfect

[@mattkeith1180]

Being a Dad and a massive Sturgill fan, makes “Welcome to Earth” always get me right in the Heart and Soul!

[@markbaileycimarron-memoria3446]

lol

[@kingbuzzobussan]

53 and father of 2 boys , 4 and 6 , weeping . I never knew you could be in love with someone , but not romantically . But I am .

[@DaveBry1000]

Ditto. 💯

[@DoomTrooperTV]

Shit man, it makes me wanna BE a dad!

[@grantzawodniak682]

I love this band setup. Laur and the brass are sick. They all sound amazing. This one and the KCWR performance are two of my favorite Sturgill shows. 1:50 Long White Line (Buford Abner Cover) 8:28 Sitting Here Without You 11:24 Life of Sin 14:11 Living the Dream 17:39 (Interview Segment) 18:02 The Promise (When in Rome Cover) 22:26 Railroad of Sin 26:03 It Ain't All Flowers 29:51 (Interview Segment) 30:18 Welcome to Earth 34:35 Breakers Roar 38:45 (Interview Segment) 39:11 Brace for Impact 45:31 Call to Arms 49:45 (Extremely enchanting brass boogie [In the middle of Call to Arms])

[@Peter-iq6rc]

Thanks, Grant! Totally agree with all you said. I miss Laur playing for Sturgill!

[@Slampedro]

The Promise is actually a cover as well by When In Rome

[@beauwatts7944]

this and hardly strictly in SF for me ... miss my brotelz tho

[@jrc7660]

Ty for marking

[@TRD_Mike]

Thanks for the timestamps. I knew Long White Line was a cover, but I never made the connection that The Promise was also a When in Rome cover.

[@mikeel3742]

The Voice, The Band, The Horns. Wow! Not to mention whoever did the sound on this. I don’t recall a better hour of musical performance than this. Ever.

[@bdmoore3704]

This is amazing. Sturgill likes to keep his head down into the next thing in his mind, but this combo is magic.

[@sgenetti77]

The sound on this is incredible.

[@lalenacook222]

So dang talented.....love his music...

[@Sweetpeabowgirl]

Keep playing this set. Want to get him back out again!

[@capitaldd3693]

the whole damn band kicks it up....very textured sound - a joy to hear

[@Arlene_witha_y]

Fantastic! Wish I was there

[@rdpatrickga]

That sax solo in promise. Wow

[@johnbaugh1122]

thats brad walker

[@TRD_Mike]

20:45 That Sax solo sent shivers down my spine it was sooo good! And the reactive "Wooooo!" that Sturgill lets out just was just so perfect. These boys bring a lot of energy and passion to the music, and I can't get enough of it. I would pay a ridiculous amount of money to see Sturgill live. I'm so sad he's not touring anymore.

[@spalding311]

This is one of the best shows I've seen on KZbin by Sturgill! I hope I get to see him live again one day!!!

[@ironmyno]

I heard "life ain't fair..." as a sound on TikTok..then deep dived Sturgill today....it's 8/13/23.. Man am I late to this party... But what a treasure find!!!

[@grabbymcpoosey614]

Please, dear God, let country music return to this

[@fredmeine2285]

I pray his voice recovers and we all get to see him again!

[@johancabrera7783]

What happened to his voice?

[@fredmeine2285]

@@johancabrera7783 he had a vocal chord rupture a while back

[@kelleyspartiatis5323]

Wait what? Gutted

[@treyhedrickmusic]

@@fredmeine2285really? Any updates? I thought he just stepped away

[@fredmeine2285]

@@treyhedrickmusic he did show up at Willie's 90th birthday concert so he is singing again

[@spalding311]

Can we please get this on vinyl!!!!!❤

[@Sweetpeabowgirl]

Keep posting this set! I’m thoroughly addicted to Sturgill! One of The best Singer, Songwriter and Actor around. Savior of the Real Country Music world! Let’s get him back.

[@hollifield877]

As a paraplegic, I found my way to the dance floor on both feet as I watched this.

[@drewharrison1840]

I love all Sturg’s shit. Disco alien rock or bluegrass and everything in between but FUUUUCK this band was so good.

[@willispreston8444]

Back for a thousandth time.

[@jamescarterjones]

The horn section is unbelievable!

[@sharonbaye5325]

Could listen a million times over. Powerful!

[@slayinbass2396]

It just doesn't get much better than this. I can't stop coming back to this.

[@meycoe]

in my favorites

[@Sweetpeabowgirl]

Me too! I’m thoroughly addicted. I’m hooked. Going to try to get him back out. I’ve got Goosies!!

[@Steely_Fran]

I saw him on this tour in Ithaca NY on 10/13/2016. What a great show!

[@jerryh5857]

Awesome version of It Ain’t All Flowers. This man sings the soundtrack of my life

[@sharonbaye5325]

Let's get him at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest. This April (2024). Lordy Miss Claude, the place Will explode with all of The people we now have - add this POWERHOUSE !!!!!!° Band is all excellent.

[@Maltozombie]

Good lord these may be some of the best versions of any of his OG songs I’ve ever heard, thank you for your service! 🦅

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

Right?? Super big thanks Caleb!!

[@JonnyDarts]

You can say that again. What an artist. I've see him 5 times and the 6th time was going to be March 2020 but covid hit. I think we call need a sturgill tour right meow

[@Maltozombie]

@@JonnyDarts Man i saw him play Bonnaroo in 2018 and had seen him on podcasts leading up to 2020, and for some reason I just didn't watch Sound and Fury until March, and he had JUST played in Knoxville as one his last shows and I missed it! Let's get Sturgill back for a S&F festival run with fucking motocross, king cobras fighting in boxing rings, and pretty girls in fishbowls.

[@katybirdlarkin]

Yessir... I agree. Thought the same when I hear this recently.. ❤️ Best versions. Yeah sturgillllll

[@gavinspriley5456]

Wow that is an incredible set!

[@Binger-fy3gc]

The ENTIRE BAND is 100% on point every note. And Sturgill’s voice sounds unbelievable. This is better than any studio recorded version, I’ll die on that hill. We need another one of these! I need to see this in person!

[@tannerheyl2537]

Some of the best god damn country music ever made!

[@shannonsultemeier5557]

Best singer/writer/performer and producer of our time!

[@wasperminingco]

He really is!

[@UpInSmokeHq]

This Line up is the perfect fit for Sturgill. Possibly the tightest band of our era for its genre. Every time these guys play together, some of the most incredible music is played. Its a shame sturgill no longer wants to release albums but hopefully one day. I really Wish i got to see him live as he is my biggest inspirations for playing guitar. Ive said it befor and ill say it again, that bass player is something else. What a machine he is. What a show that was, Call to arms is a weapon of a song!

[@tdorourke]

Chuck Bartels on bass - Detroit's own!

[@chandlerd.7512]

True story! The sturg has been, consistently, my favorite artist. This band is so tight and they've killed it anytime they've played together

[@Bob-li5vs]

@@chandlerd.7512 I wish they would tour!

[@ericholdsworth6611]

Mario Battali is a better trumpet player than chef.😁😇

[@mattkeith1180]

His SNL performance of “Call to arms” is amazing!

[@virgoallthewayvirgoallthew4464]

I AM JUST DISCOVERUNG YOU SADLY. WOW, JUST WOW! I NEED ANOTHER DAY ADDED TO MY LIFE... TO ENJOY YOU MORE! AMAZING! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeffbarth-wz8zj]

Would love a live album from this tour. Saw Sturgill at The Palace in Louisville... a ridiculous show! I can't believe I'm just now seeing this. Thanks for sharing.

[@dreamer1824]

This is the best Sturgill show on KZbin!!!

[@The79woody]

This session hits so hard.

[@mrmccreed2136]

When a soul speaks like his does. It makes you want to speak the same. I'd love to show the world how my soul feels. Sturgill has been so inspiring in the last years of my life. Connections are deep. Lyrics cut even deeper. Inspiring at the least. Maybe one day I could make the same connections as he has. Let alone the jam's to this session. It feels like someone is on my shoulder to fulfill greatness and fulfill other's connections to a sunset of feelings lowering through the window of their living room. It's weird how you have a feelings of where you belong. My goodness Sturgill has gone in all the right directions. God Bless.

[@jimrenshaw70]

Music is the Soul

[@markbaileycimarron-memoria3446]

lol so dramatic.

[@kingbuzzobussan]

Nothing dramatic about that . He speaks almost directly to my soul as well . Not with his lyrics , just with the beauty and passion that pour out of every performance he gives . Vocally of course and through his guitar equally of course .

[@jawndough6265]

Thank you @Caleb Lewis !! Awesome...

[@xusemoi]

you guys are getting it. sounding great...please and more.

[@jamescarterjones]

They've been ""getting it" for a long time!

[@xusemoi]

@@jamescarterjones yeah, no shit. love it.

[@howthewestwaswon960]

5 ⭐️ x 12 cuts = 60 ✨! Absolutely Amazing!! Didn’t even know we had live music that soundtastic anymore!!! SS 👍🏻 That Band 🤦‍♂️

[@meycoe]

Mark Lieberman, thanks dude for this fabulous production!

[@nikopoa6555]

Yes! It Ain’t All Flowers live!!! Love that tune.

[@tinaureta9891]

EXTREME TALENT!

[@stephenbelanger1053]

Give more love to the keyboard player that is ripping through most all of it. INCREDIBLE!!

[@igmaticdrummer]

@@stephenbelanger1053 Bobby is currently on tour with Jack White.

[@BrianBachanf]

Best video on all the tube

[@cloudsinjune2899]

20:52 is crazy good!

[@jtruslow28]

I love this guy. No idea why he's not mainstream.

[@55rossrob]

yeah, but it may be best that we help his genius stay out of the mainstream while still earning a nice living. Let artists be artists. He is surely one of the best. Most never imagine this concept. Anyway, just a thought. Y’all have a nice evening.

[@ball8182]

He isn’t one of these industry plants like you hear in country music today. You can hear him talk about stuff like that in his song, “Life Ain’t Fair and The World Is Mean”. On the radio, you hear all this pop country horseshit. Not to mention, his Metamodern Sound and Country Music album talks about drugs, life not being the greatest, and past hardships. Not many stations want that type. This nice blues/rock and roll type country just isn’t wanted by mainstream music industries. His music sort of reminds me of Johnny Cash. Sturgill is really the only country singer I’ll listen to that still surprises me with his style.

[@ryanj.4187]

He chooses not to be

[@ball8182]

@@ryanj.4187 Based choice

[@heinstormvanleeuwen7587]

Sturgill Simpson has the ability to change a single song in such a way that it becomes almost unrecognisable, by adding instruments, changing tempi and modulation or speed. Moreover, he's created a separate recognisable sound for each song. He reminds me very strongly of J.J. Cale. A higher compliment cannot be given.

[@ScarlettDixie]

This just leaves no doubt in my mind, he is the greatest artist of our time ❤

[@Saintlymike78]

I love that my man Caleb Lewis posted this and here I am listening to it like once a month lol

[@richardsummers2161]

Interesting version of the promise. I liked it, you really made it your own.

[@velotik6633]

Great gig, his guitar player is killer

[@willpatterson6105]

Thank you so much for posting this. I thought I had watched all of Sturgill’s live performances on KZbin. I’m glad I was wrong.

[@slayinbass2396]

I was lucky enough to get to see Sturgill with this band. It was the best show I have ever been to by a long shot. Laur Joamets playing lead guitar and Sturgill playing rythm/singing is as good as it gets.

[@ClaytonMRay]

its cool that Sturgill came to sing on the guitarist's set hahaha.

[@0228christian]

So good! Did anyone else notice that there's a bunch of times where you can't hear Sturgill's guitar at all? That's a little disappointing. He's ripping in Call to Arms and you can't hear it at all.

[@chadrobertson5299]

My man Caleb. Doin the Lord's work as always.

[@evanwallacewilson6701]

The film editing on this concert is exceptional

[@crookedrows9803]

Sturgil is the man!! Thank you!!

[@maskedmofomike]

@20:40 ish Sax takes us to heaven and back. Smiles

[@maskedmofomike]

37:45 Slide guit agh! Keep rocking!

[@DonnaGriffin-sh4xz]

wow, thats alot of talent in 1 room.Grate work.

[@gneisskinproducts7212]

That was one of the best live performances for me I have ever seen and I have seen a lot.

[@cindycraft9966]

Thank you Sturgill! This concert helped me get through Hurricane Ian! 155 miles per hour winds pure mayhem outside can surely mess with your head. Little sunshine in a dark place. Thanks and God Bless! Little Hurricane Mama! 🌀

[@td00123]

Love this artist ❤❤❤ All the musicians are stellar. It must be fun to be Sturgill 😍

[@tracydickey-j3k]

I love Waylon and I love sturgill - I just heard sturgill sing for the first time a few minutes ago - thank you

[@lbowsk]

Oh hell yes. Thanks for posting this.

[@scottwwsi]

impeccable.

[@derrick229]

This guys amazing..this IS music

[@chrisboles1861]

This is absolutely phenomenal. Thank you for posting this and ALL THE OTHERS!!!

[@ProbableCauseBluesBand]

This guy, this band, both amazing!!! That electric guitarist is absolutely fantastic in his own right!

[@aidanmaxwell1019]

That there is Laur Joamets.

[@TLK3]

Really miss him playing with Sturge. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Sturgill has switched his focus to acoustic guitar music since Laur left the band.

[@starke2908]

@@aidanmaxwell1019 he a is as great as they come

[@starke2908]

@@TLK3 did not want to pay him or share the stage

[@aidanmaxwell1019]

@@starke2908 I don’t think that’s true, I think Laur just wanted to go off and do is own thing, and it was an entirely mutual parting.

[@MikeJohnson-dr2tu]

I'm sure this has been said a million times but I'm going to say it anyway. Waylon Jennings is alive and well inside Sturgill Simpson !! Through Sturgill , Tyler , Zach and the Troubadours . Maybe country music can be saved ?

[@greenroomgal]

Unbelievable this concert made me so very happy!!! The cover of I'll be there put me in a daze of glory 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@russqueen8084]

Thanks for posting this. I would have paid $1K to see these versions of songs. Unreal.

[@scottietimmons3322]

I just now got to watch this. Thank you Caleb.. WOW

[@mightymangroves]

Those songs really tied the room together dude!! ♥️ The Promise is amazing, but I love it all!! 💙

[@katybirdlarkin]

Yes! 💯 Hands down

[@ball8182]

It’s crazy how different Sturgills rendition of that song is from the original.

[@charrmmee]

Fabulous talent. Love, love. Can listen & very long time. (Sturgill reminds me of the great Waylon) Excellent brass section is such a great addition.

[@karenfortson6942]

I believe him when he sings The Promise!! Thanks for posting 😊