The Ryman Auditorium breaks its three-month silence tonight with a special fund-raising performance by Kentucky songwriter Sturgill Simpson. The show, with the support of an all-star bluegrass band, will go live at 7 pm on Nugs.TV, Twitch and YouTube.
The chance to hear Simpson in acoustic throw-down mode is novel and exciting. He's joined by mandolinist Sierra Hull, fiddler Stuart Duncan, guitarist Mark Howard, banjo player Scott Vestal, bass player Mike Bub and drummer Miles Miller, who is part of Simpson's regular band and production team. Rolling Stone reports that just recently, Simpson and those musicians took to the studio to record his “entire back catalog of songs…the way they were written and meant to be played…ruff, rugged, n’ raw.”
The webcast is offered free, but here's how Sturgill describes the causes for which he's raising money:
SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION - Donate Here: 2nu.gs/SpecialForces
The Special Forces Foundation is dedicated to bringing support to the Special Forces community and their families in whatever way necessary. Services include operator and family support, tragedy assistance and survivor support, veteran support and more. All projects directly benefit individuals and their families. Text SFF to 91999 to donate instantly.
THE EQUITY ALLIANCE - Donate Here: 2nu.gs/EquityAlliance
The Equity Alliance proactively advocates for African Americans and other communities of color to have a fair and just opportunity at realizing the American dream. They are a Nashville-based grassroots non-profit advocacy group that seeks to equip citizens with tools and strategies to engage in the civic process and empower them to take action on issues affecting their daily lives.
MUSICARES - Donate Here: 2nu.gs/MusiCares
The Recording Academy and MusiCares established the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help people in the music industry affected by the coronavirus disease outbreak and subsequent cancellation of multiple music events. From hotel and bar gigs to major music festivals, COVID-19 is deeply impacting live music events, and the creative community behind it all.
