Austin-based Americana roots singer-songwriter Jesse Daniel, who Whiskey Riff described as "a modern honky tonk legend," has recently announced his new album: "Countin' The Miles," which will arrive June 7 through Lightning Rod Records.
To commemorate the upcoming record's announcement, Daniel shares its lead single: "Comin' Apart The Seams" featuring background vocals from Jon Randall and legendary fiddle work from Gene Elders of George Strait's famed Ace in the Hole Band.
Also arriving alongside the country artist's new song is an official black-and-white music video shot by Neighborhoods Apart Productions.
In addition, Daniel kicked off his "Countin' The Miles Spring Tour" last Thursday, April 4, in Phoenix and will also be passing through Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, and Nashville, among others, for the next two months. A full list of tour dates is available below.
(Photo : Jody Domingue)
About Jesse Daniel's 'Comin' Apart The Seams'
As per Daniel's statement in regards to the new single, the tune is about his "experience in life" and is an "autobiographical" approach to his and his brothers' story growing up in a rural mountain town somewhere on California's Central Coast.
"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," he said. "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," Daniel continued.
"Comin' Apart The Seams" is only one out of eleven "pure" country bops out of the forthcoming "Countin' The Miles" record, which was born from Daniel's lifelong endeavor to contribute monumental artistry to Americana roots music.
The singer-songwriter's fourth studio album also features guest performances from the likes of Ben Haggard, son of country legend Merle Haggard, alongside his life partner, bandmate, and frequent co-writer Jodi Lyford.
Appearances from a stacked lineup of A-list musicians will also grace the record, including pianist Ronnie Huckaby, bassist Kevin Smith, songwriter and producer Kevin Smith (member of Willie Nelson's Family Band), and Emmylou Harris guitarist and songwriter Jon Randall.
Recorded at Austin's Arlyn Studios in collaboration with Grammy-winning engineer Jacob Sciba, "Countin' The Miles" marks Daniel's first release with Lightning Rod Records and his inaugural sole-produced record, following the project he co-produced with the legendary Tommy Detamore.
"Countin' The Miles" is now available for pre-save and pre-order by clicking here.
The music video for his lead single "Comin' Apart the Seams," on the other hand, can be viewed right below.
Complete List of Jesse Daniel's Upcoming 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 $
Legends:
^ - 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
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