🪕 Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds @Red Rocks

Sturgill Simpson has a new name and a new band—but the voice, the vision, and the edge are still unmistakable. Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds marks a fresh chapter, with no opener, no fuss, and a full set of brand-new material under the Red Rocks sky. But also yes they'll also play material from Sturgill's entire catalogue.

“This isn’t Sturgill 2.0—it’s something darker, weirder, and totally its own beast.” Read more: sturgillsimpson.com

• 🔹 Who He Is: Country rebel turned genre bender, now ditching the name for something wilder. Johnny Blue Skies is Simpson’s raw, back-to-the-roots alter ego.
• 🔹 If You Like: Waylon Jennings with a fuzz pedal, My Morning Jacket with more bourbon, swamp rock with an existential edge
• 🔹 Essential Track: “Swamp of Sadness” — heavy groove, haunted vocals, pure Southern noir
• 🔹 Must-Listen Album: Passage du Desir — the first under the new name, and a full sonic rebirth
• 🎤 Why This Show? Because how often do you get to witness a musical resurrection on one of the most iconic stages in the world? If you’ve ever loved Metamodern Sounds or Sound & Fury, this is where it all collides.
• 📍 Meetup Plan: All seats are GA and there is no opener. Doors open at 5:45p so we’re getting there early to sit together. If you roll in late, we can't guarantee holding spots (but you'll be with us in spirit). Possible tailgate TBD as the date approaches—stay tuned in the thread.
• 🎟️ Need a ticket or have extras? Sound off in the comments—some of us may have spares from the fan presale. The band did a great job keeping them out of the hands of scalpers.

Q: What's the RSVP policy?
A: RSVP etiquette is crucial! No-shows can throw off the vibe of the event, so we kindly ask that you shoot the host a message or un-RSVP before the event starts if you can't make it. Two no-shows may result in removal from the group.

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