Sturgill Simpson Announces 29-Date Tour for New Album

Sturgill Simpson, performing under the alias Johnny Blue Skies with his band The Dark Clouds, has announced a 29-date North American tour in support of their new album, Mutiny After Midnight. The Mutiny for the Masses outing begins on September 4, 2026, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, and concludes on October 30 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

The tour follows the album's recent release on March 13 through High Top Mountain Records and Atlantic Outpost. Mutiny After Midnight debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, marking Simpson's career-high position, achieved entirely through physical sales of CDs, vinyl and cassettes. The project was initially available only in those formats, with a brief appearance on YouTube about a week before its official launch. It has since become available as a digital download via iTunes, though Simpson indicated it will eventually reach streaming platforms. The album's tracklist includes songs such as "Make America Fuk Again," "Excited Delirium" and "Don't Let Go."

Simpson's decision to prioritize physical releases stems from a desire to support independent record stores and foster a tangible connection between artists and fans, according...