New Jesse Daniel is coming soon.
The California native just announced his fourth studio album Countin’ The Miles is slated to drop everywhere on June 7th, his first project since signing with Nashville-based label Lightning Rod Records.
In addition, Daniel released a new single today called “Comin’ Apart At The Seams,” which features background vocals from Jon Randall and fiddle playing by the legendary Gene Elders (of George Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band), who sadly passed away shortly after recording.
Daniel says he wrote “Comin’ Apart At The Seams” about the “spirit of perseverance and earned toughness” he learned by growing up in rural California in a broken home:
“I wrote this song about my experience in life. It’s autobiographical and touches on the way my brothers and I grew up. Coming from a broken home, there were a lot of hurdles for us, but I see now that those hard lessons we learned so young were actually a blessing.
I wrote this one about the spirit of perseverance and the earned toughness that comes from an upbringing like we had. It’s the realization that no one is coming to save you. That’s on us to save ourselves.”
Countin’ The Miles was recorded at Austin’s Arlyn Studios, and features several other very talented musicians including pianist Ronnie Huckaby and the aforementioned Elders of George Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band, as well as bassist Kevin Smith, who a longtime member of Willie Nelson’s Family Band.
Ben Haggard, son of country legend Merle Haggard, and Jodi Lyford, Daniel’s partner, bandmate and frequent co-writer, have vocal features on the album.
This album marks Daniel’s first go as sole producer:
“My fourth studio album ‘Countin’ The Miles’ drops June 7th. Making this record was my first step into the role as the sole producer.
I poured everything into it – countless hours were spent writing each song, arranging the instrumentation, rehearsing and hammering away in the studio to make this album what it is. It features multiple duets, an incredible band and my best collection of songs to date.
I am extremely proud of it.”
The California native is known for keeping the Bakersfield sound of country music alive and well, and this next release is shaping up to be another solid addition to his impressive catalog.
Daniel most recently released his fantastic record Beyond These Walls in 2021.
You can check out the latest single below.
“Comin’ Apart At The Seams”
Countin’ The Miles tracklist:
1. Comin’ Apart At The Seams
2. That’s My Kind Of Country
3. Countin’ The Miles
4. Ol’ Montana
5. Restless
6. When Your Tomorrow’s In The Past (feat. Jodi Lyford)
7. Lonesome Blues
8. Tomorrow’s Good Ol’ Days (feat. Ben Haggard)
9. Golden State Rambler
10. Steppin’ Out (feat. Jodi Lyford)
11. Cut Me Loose
Jesse Daniel 2024 tour dates:
April 4 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar ^
April 5 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah ^
April 6 – Los Angeles, CA @ Desert 5 Spot ^
April 7 – Morro Bay, CA @ The Siren ^
April 10 – Fresno, CA @ Strummer’s ^
April 11 – Bakersfield, CA @ The Nile Theater ^
April 12 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst ^
April 13 – Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post Sacramento ^
April 14 – Chico, CA @ Tackle Box Bar & Grill ^
April 16 – Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub ^
April 17 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios ^
April 18 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern ^
April 19 – Boise, ID @ Neurolux ^
April 20 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The State Room ^
April 21 – Denver, CO @ Globe Hall ^
April 26 – Bandera, TX @ Big Texas Bash
April 27 – Galveston, TX @ Rock The Coast – Texas Country at Sea
May 16 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Blue Note Lounge #
May 17 – Kansas City, MO @ Knuckleheads #
May 18 – Des Moines, IA @ xBk Live #
May 19 – Waterloo, NE @ Buck’s Bar and Grill #
May 22 – Wisconsin Dells, WI @ Showboat Saloon #
May 23 – Chicago, IL @ Carol’s Pub #
May 24 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom & Tavern #
May 25 – Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe #
May 26 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi #
May 29 – Newport, KY @ The Southgate House Revival #
May 30 – Lexington, KY @ The Burl #
May 31 – Nashville, TN @ 3rd and Lindsley #
June 1 – Little Rock, AR @ White Water Tavern #
June 7 – Austin, TX @ Antone’s Nightclub %
June 14 – Helotes, TX @ John T. Floore’s *
June 21 – Houston, TX @ Last Concert Cafe
June 22 – Beaumont, TX @ 7 Oaks Event Garden
June 29 – LaPorte, IN @ Red Wine and Brew
July 27 – Lowell, MA @ Lowell Folk Festival
August 17 – Red River, NM @ Motherlode Saloon
August 20 – Waterloo, NE @ Buck’s Bar and Grill &
August 21 – Pierre, SD @ Grey Goose Store & Social Club &
August 23 – Gallatin Gateway, MT @ The Westerner &
August 24 – Butte, MT @ Covellite Theatre &
August 25 – Missoula, MT @ Monk’s Bar &
August 28 – Selah, WA @ The Outskirts Brewing Company &
August 29 – Portland, OR @ Topaz Farm &
August 30 – Walla Walla, WA @ T-Post Tavern &
September 1 – Colville, WA @ FarmJam 2024
September 11 – Murfreesboro, TN @ Hop Springs Beer Park $
September 12 – Johnson City, TN @ Families Free
September 13 – Bristol, VA/TN @ Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
September 14 – Wilmington, NC @ The Eagle’s Dare $
September 15 – Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House Music Hall $
September 18 – Richmond, VA – Ember Music Hall $
September 19 – Winchester, VA @ The Monument $
September 21 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Made $
^ – with support from Brit Taylor
# – with support from Alex Williams
% – with Pedal Steel Noah
* – with Mark Chesnutt
& – with support from Tylor & the Train Robbers
$ – with support from Two Runner
