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Sturgill Simpson With Tyler Childers Reviews

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Average customer review: 3.0 star rating (3.0 Stars)

Number of reviews: 10

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5.0 star rating K from Detroit, Michigan

JAM SESSION

After seeing a few live performances and hearing the new album, I was hoping it would be a guitar based jam session, and he didn't disappoint- 2 hours of some tight riffs and traded solos.

4.0 star rating Dave Milt from Johnstown , Pennsylvania

GREAT SHOW THAT LEFT ME DISAPPOINTED

First off, the Peterson center had a problem an did not allow the crowd in early enough to get seated. Tyler lead off with his beloved Feathered Indians. I felt bad for most of the crowd that was not seated yet. Childers set was a little over 80 minutes an was fantastic. He should have played all night. From reading past set lists, he has been ending his shows with a 4 songs acoustic set. I was disappointed not to see/hear Follow You To Vergil and Hardtimes. I’m not quite sure what to think of Sturgill’s reinvention / new sound. I knew going in what I was going to see. But, for the fans that started listening to him for his great song writing and Americana/ traditional country sound it was not a enjoyable show. Even favorites like End of the Long White Line and Turtles All the Way Down we’re electrified and jammed out to they were almost not recognizable.

4.0 star rating Dupe from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A MUST GO

I helped set up the audio and stage then took my son for a great 1. Would definitely enjoy them both again. They both can belt and have a brand of uniqueness. That last Sturgill song was a rockin jam and a mic smasher. Better than a 3 song encore. Tyler and the Food Stamps I can listen to for hours.

3.0 star rating Wayne O' Hazard from Detroit, Michigan

A DEPARTURE FROM THE NORM

Sturgill Simpson's performance was awesome. A departure from what you would call country music, but entertaining none the less. His guitar talents on full display, playing lead through the whole show. Not the biggest fan of the new sound, but can appreciate musically what hes doing. Tyler Childers was amazing, truly talented. His band was tight, vocals clean, and connected to the audience. An outstanding, honest performance.

3.0 star rating Bobbi Warner from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

OVERWHELMINGLY UNDERWHELMED

I’m not going to lie, I went to see Tyler. I have never seen him live and didn’t know what to expect. I don’t know if the crowd was just not giving up the energy or if he was rushed for time. But it felt to me like he zipped through all the material at lightning speed, stiff-legged, with his hat pulled down. I am reading some rave reviews about acoustic sets and crowd call-back songs from just the last few weeks. Sadly, I didn’t get that experience tonight. I felt no more connected to the music than I do when I am listening on my car radio. He didn’t even take a breath to slow down on Universal Sound. The talent was there, for sure. They were tuned up but sadly, tuned out as well. Felt like the McDonalds version of a folk show to me. Whatever the last song was, it rocked. I found myself wishing it had started the set, because I was finally getting into the vibe for a minute, and then it was lights out, no Lady May for you, thanks for coming.

3.0 star rating E. Meadows from Charlotte, North Carolina

NOT WHAT I EXPECTED

As a native Kentuckian and fan of both, I was kind of surprised at how the show really lacked the emotion and moments of levity that both artists are know for. Tyler’s set was solid, and the audience was engaged. He’s an incredibly talented young man that delivers an enjoyable performance no matter what. However the corporatization and time constraints were apparent. Simpson’s set, on the other hand was loud, indulgent, and reminiscent of the many jam band concerts I went to in the 90s. Simpson wowed me with his authenticity and modernized classic country vibe when I first discovered him. I was so looking forward to this show, but the repetition of the guitar riffs and keyboard solos lacked audience engagement and fun. Had he busted out a cover of the Dukes of Hazzard theme song, or brought Tyler our for a duet, I think he could’ve won us back. Instead, we got another lengthy guitar riff. We left early, which I never do.

3.0 star rating Jim Reynolds from Atlanta, Georgia

WEIRD CONCERT

This was the third time I’ve seen Tyler Childers in Atlanta and was excited to see Sturgill as well even though the last album wasn’t my taste. The last two times I saw Tyler he went on around 10pm. Ticket time was 7:30pm and he must have started on the dot because I got there at 8:15 only got to see three songs. There was a 30-45 minute intermission between sets while they changed band equipment. Place was a hot box from weed. Sturgill started and everyone around me had the WTF look on their face. I left during the third song. Overall a waste of money. Tyler will always be awesome l, and he is carrying Sturgill through this tour. I don’t get why they wouldn’t do a single song together. Just a bizarre event all together.

2.0 star rating Eddie from Birmingham, Alabama

JAM SESSION

I didn't realize I was going to a sturgill simpson jam session. If you like a lot of electric guitar and hours of jamming to his new rock sound, this is for you. I enjoyed Tyler Childers. He sounded good and played most of his hits.

2.0 star rating Jill S from Charlotte, North Carolina

DISAPPOINTING

I really like Tyler Childers and while he did a good job he seemed so sick of his own set. He flew through his set and when he did speak, he’s done it so much it literally had no feeling but more annoyance to it. No encore at all so disappointing. Sturgill Simpson who has some great songs that let me remind him, brought the crowd out in the first place, didn’t do anything even recognizable for the first 11 songs. He totally lost the crowd and I left. These guys seem to forget we work hard for our money and when i pay 125 a ticket i would like a somewhat decent show. I know artist want to perform new stuff but really please remember what got you there and mix some good stuff in. I never leave a show but this one was so annoying i couldn’t take anymore of the same sounding jam session. I went and got a beer which took forever came back I couldnt even tell he changed songs. I lost a lot of respect for both but specifically Sturgill for being so self absorbed. The new album SUCKS!

1.0 star rating Tonya from Atlanta, Georgia

NOT WHAT I EXPECTED

Tyler Was amazing I enjoyed his whole show. Simpson came on I listened to 3 songs and left. Wish someone would have told me I was going to a rock concert instead of a Country. I'll never pay money to go see him live again.

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