Sturgill Simpson [Reto Sterchi via Sacks & Co]
Sturgill Simpson’s new album “A Sailor’s Guide To Earth” arrives April 15.
In support of the new album, the critically acclaimed artist will perform on CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”
Simpson is listed as the musical guest for the April 18 “Colbert.” The episode will also feature interviews Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Katharine McPhee; Wayne Shorter will sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Other upcoming musical guests include The Flaming Lips (4/19), Charles Bradley (4/20), and The Strumbellas (4/21).
CBS’ official “Late Show” listings follow:
Monday, April 18 Hillary Clinton; Jesse Tyler Ferguson; Katharine McPhee from the CBS drama series “Scorpion”; musical performance by Sturgill Simpson; Wayne Shorter sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human (n)
Tuesday, April 19 Kevin Spacey; Actor Thomas Middleditch; musical performance by The Flaming Lips; Arturo Sandoval sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human (n)
Wednesday, April 20 Actor Matt Walsh; musical performance by Charles Bradley; Tootie & Jimmy Heath sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human (n)
Thursday, April 21 Tom Hanks; Leslie Odom Jr.; musical performance by The Strumbellas; Roy Haynes sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human (n)
Friday, April 22 Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Nikolaj Coster-Waldau; Comedian Sam Morril (n)