Outlaw rocker Jesse Dayton is stirring up excitement this fall with performances that spotlight his unique blend of rock and blues. On October 15, he’ll join Texas icon Ray Wylie Hubbard on Roots and Branches of Americana, broadcasting live from Gruene Hall. Fans can listen from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Central on KNBT 92.1 FM or stream live on TuneIn. Dayton’s recent appearances, including interviews on Steve Earle’s Hardcore Troubadour and Otis Gibbs’ Thanks for Giving a Damn, have brought his Texas-rooted stories, latest album The Hard Way Blues, and reflections on his career to an even wider audience.
The excitement continues this December with a highly anticipated holiday reunion of the Road Kings, Dayton’s legendary rockabilly band. Original members Jason Burns and Eric Tucker will join him for two electrifying nights at Houston’s iconic Continental Club on December 28 and 29, promising fans a high-energy mix of classic hits and a preview of new music slated for 2025.
Road to Redemption Tour: A Gritty Triumph
Despite facing weather challenges, the Road to Redemption Tour has been a powerful coast-to-coast return for Dayton, who continues to impress Americana and blues audiences. His latest album, The Hard Way Blues, produced by Shooter Jennings, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart and brings his raw, heartfelt storytelling to life on stage.
Jesse Dayton Joins Tab Benoit for I Hear Thunder Tour in December
Rounding out an impressive year, Dayton will join Grammy-nominated blues artist Tab Benoit for the I Hear Thunder tour. Benoit’s latest album recently hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, and the December tour promises electrifying performances. “Man, being on the road with Tab is a real honor,” Dayton says. “He’s got this raw energy that pulls you in, and I can’t wait to throw down every night.”
About Jesse Dayton
With a career spanning decades, Jesse Dayton has brought his own mashup of East Texas/Louisiana blues, old-school country, and punk rock to the world. His storied career reads like a “who’s who” of American music. He’s toured with acts as diverse as Social Distortion, Supersuckers, George Strait, Ryan Bingham, and L.A. punk pioneers X, and recorded with legends including Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Duff McKagan, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, and even Rob Zombie. Rolling Stone opines, “The Texas motormouth is at his best when he’s singing his own tune.” Dayton’s latest album, The Hard Way Blues, is yet another testament to his craft and tenacity.
Upcoming Tour Dates
Nov 2 Houston, TX McGonigel’s Mucky Duck (solo acoustic)
Tab Benoit’s I Hear Thunder Tour
Dec 4 & 5 Cleveland, OH Music Box
Dec 6 Buffalo, NY The Big Easy/Town Ballroom
Dec 7 Lewisburg, PA Weis Center PAC
Dec 8 Leesburg, VA Tally Ho Theater
Dec 10 Sellersville, PA Sellersville Theater (SOLD OUT)
Dec 11 Old Saybrook, CT The Kate
Dec 13 Derry, NH Tupelo Music Hall
Dec 14 Fall River, MA Narrows Center
Dec 15 Hartford, CT Infinity Hall
Dec 17 Alexandria, VA Birchmere
Dec 18 Richmond, VA Tin Pan
Dec 19 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
Dec 20 Athens, GA Georgia Theatre
Dec 21 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
Road Kings Holiday Reunion:
Dec 27 & 28 Houston, TX Continental Club
