By Max Stewart

Sturgill Simpson‘s 2024 tour proved once and for all that he is at the top of his game. Johnny Blue Skies, Simpson’s moniker, is at the absolute top of his game. His sound has grown and evolved at every release, and Simpson and his band are in lock-step on this tour. They are stretching out songs from his entire career into wide-ranging instrumental jams while leaning heavily on the material of the strong new release, Passage Du Desir. The lineup includes longtime drummer Miles Miller, guitar phenom Laur Joamets, bassist Kevin Black and keys / saxmaster Robbie Crowell. When they performed at Georgia’s Gas South Arena, it was a superb mix of variety from his career while sprinkling in covers throughout the tour as well, including phenomenal versions of “Purple Rain” and “Midnight Rider.” Do not miss an opportunity to see Johnny Blue Skies.