Concert opens with funk

Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds began with a heavy descending guitar riff before transitioning into a smoky blues guitar solo over jazz chords.

Simpson's musical range

Kentucky-born Simpson is one of the greatest singer-songwriters of his generation, capable of conjuring timeless emotion with every bleary howl.

Album preview

The Mutiny After Midnight album preview promised arena shows with no opening acts and a focus on taking every minute the venue gives.

“We're going out to play arenas and theaters with a vengeance. No opening act. We're going to take every minute the venue gives us. We're gonna rock this Mutiny as hard as humanly possible. It is our privilege and our honor because our fans deserve it.”

First hour jamming

The first hour featured lengthy, shapeshifting songs with saxophone solos and dance-punk beats.

Passage du desir highlights

The second hour focused on 2024's Passage du Desir album with songs like 'If The Sun Never Rises Again' and 'Turtles All The Way Down'.

Setlist progression

The concert moved through Simpson's catalog, featuring Mutiny songs and deep cuts from Passage du Desir.

Final songs

The show closed with 'Best Clockmaker On Mars' and 'Excited Delirium', proving the band's versatility.

Consequence

Simpson's three-hour show captured the essence of his art without apology, despite some critique of the length.