Tj Simpson LIVE at Gallery Stage with support from Coltt Winter Lepley

Tj Simpson makes his Gallery Stage debut with the support of Coltt Winter Lepley, releasing his debut EP, TJ Simpson.

Tj Simpson is an Appalachian folk singer-songwriter from West Virginia. Rooted in honest storytelling, his music draws from tall tales, hard truths, and everyday experiences. Inspired by artists such as John Prine, Doc Watson, and Jason Isbell. He recently recorded his self-titled debut EP, TJ Simpson, at Riot City Studios in Morgantown, WV.

Coltt Winter Lepley is an Appalachian folksinger/songwriter from Bedford, Pennsylvania. Coltt’s a published poet, author, folklorist, and former racecar driver who has taken his stories on the road as a touring musician. His highly anticipated and long-awaited recording debut released in July 2025, a self-titled EP, “Coltt Winter Lepley.” The project was produced by Al Torrence at Music Garden Studios north of Pittsburgh, PA. Al Torrence and other members from The Allegheny High (the band that plays on Charles Wesley Godwin’s albums and live efforts), including Amico Demuzio, Nate Catanzarite, Joe Pinchotti III, as well as Pittsburgh musicians Justin Long and Alan Getto, helped to form the sound around Coltt’s storytelling in his first studio effort.