Last year's album 'Metamodern Sounds in Country Music' proved a landmark success for Sturgill Simpson winning an Emerging Artist of The Year at the Americana Awards as well as a nomination for the Grammy Awards.

The Kentucky bred, Nashville based artist returns to Europe this month to play a few festivals and headline shows in Edinburgh, Leeds and London. Texan singer songwriter Joe Pug will be joining him for the UK dates:

 

14 Aug    WAY OUT WEST FESTIVAL

15 Aug    ØYA FESTIVAL

18 Aug    EDINBURGH, Liquid Room w/ Joe Pug

19 Aug    LEEDS, Brudenell Social Club w/ Joe Pug

20 Aug    LONDON, Islington Assembly Hall w/ Joe Pug

22 Aug    GREEN MAN FESTIVAL

24 Aug    NOORDERZON FESTIVAL

27 Aug    TØNDER FESTIVAL