Week two is checked off the list. I hoped we'd get these
recaps after each week of this tour passes, and I have never been happier to open YouTube and see a week two recap on my suggested page.
The Why Not? Tour is rolling on through the country as
Sturgill Simpson and the boys hit Montana, Minnesota, his home state of Kentucky, and Michigan. Again, the tour recap highlights enthusiastic fans who are excited to see Sturgill Simpson back on stage throughout the week. Simpson continues to deliver high-energy performances, bringing fans the best of Sturgill Simpson's discography while playing the newly loved songs of
Johnny Blue Skies and ensuring fans get their fill of jam session goodness. Sturgill, Miles, Kevin, Robbie, and Laur are hitting their stride during this week's two recaps, and the shows keep getting better and better. The crown jewel of the recap from the week was Sturgill's homecoming show throwing down at The University of Kentucky's famed Rupp Arena. https://www.instagram.com/p/DAjVAr7yZ-p/ Before they took the stage at Rupp, the cameraman went behind the scenes and shared a snippet of Miles, who is also a Kentucky native, getting a custom Kentucky basketball jersey. He was hyped about the gift he got to wear on stage, playing in front of their hometown crowd.
"No way, dude. I was just telling them I'm riding way too high right now. Holy sh*t." He says as he opens the royal blue jersey. Simpson highlighted his bluegrass picking while on the Rupp Arena stage, also sporting a custom Kentucky Wildcats jersey. The snippets from the Chicago shows look electric as they jam out in front of the packed crowd. I love these weekly recaps that Sturgill and his team are putting together. Since fans can't attend every show, it's fun to watch the energy the group brings to the stage at each stop and to have a sneak peek at what the tour looks like behind the curtain. I can't wait to see what week three has in store. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eVCBM9od4s
Why Not? Tour Dates:
October 8—Oklahoma City, OK—Criterion* (SOLD OUT) October 9—Rogers, AR—Walmart AMP* October 11—Huntsville, AL—The Orion Amphitheater* October 11-13—Austin, TX—Austin City Limits Music Festival October 15—St. Louis, MO—Fabulous Fox Theatre* October 16—St. Louis, MO—Fabulous Fox Theatre* October 18—Pittsburgh, PA—Petersen Events Center* October 19—Forest Hills, NY—Forest Hills Stadium‡ October 21—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena* (SOLD OUT) October 22—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre* (SOLD OUT) October 24—Duluth, GA—Gas South Arena* October 25—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena* November 12—Philadelphia, PA—The Met* November 13—Philadelphia, PA—The Met* November 15—Hampton, VA—Hampton Coliseum* November 16—Huntington, WV—Health Network Arena* November 18—Washington, DC—The Anthem* (SOLD OUT) November 20—Toronto, ON—Massey Hall* November 21—Toronto, ON—Massey Hall* November 23—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway* November 24—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway* *“An Evening with Sturgill Simpson” †with very special guest Lord Huron ‡very special guest Durand Jones
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