Following the success of his critically acclaimed album Countin’ The Miles, Jesse Daniel, one of Country Evolution’s 2025 Artists to Watch is gearing up to release his fifth studio record, Son of the San Lorenzo. The album arrives on June 6 via Lightning Rod Records and showcases Daniel’s signature blend of Bakersfield country, cosmic Americana, and Southern rock.
The album features a collaboration with Charles Wesley Godwin and contributions from legendary musicians like Charlie McCoy, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Peter Keys, and SteelDrivers banjo player Richard Bailey. Fans can get a first taste of the record today with the release of the debut single, “My Time Is Gonna Come.”
A Journey Through Life and Music
Son of the San Lorenzo reflects Daniel’s personal and artistic journey, touching on themes of resilience, growth, and self-discovery. The album, recorded live to tape at The Bomb Shelter in Nashville, captures the raw energy of Daniel’s live performances and blends influences ranging from The Eagles and The Flying Burrito Brothers to Led Zeppelin and The Allman Brothers.
Daniel shares his thoughts on the single, explaining:
“When I was writing this song, I thought a lot about my life. It has been a pretty incredible journey, and as I sat there, I thought back on all the work it’s taken to get to the point I’m at. This song is essentially a realization that music, art, and life are more about the journey than they are the destination.”
Listen Now
Album Pre-Order and Exclusive Vinyl
Son of the San Lorenzo is now available for pre-order, including two vinyl editions:
- Standard forest green vinyl
- Deluxe autographed redwood burl vinyl (available exclusively on Bandcamp and Jesse Daniel’s website)
Jesse Daniel’s Rising Career
The past year has been pivotal for Daniel’s career. In January, he wrote the theme song for comedian Dusty Slay’s Netflix special Workin’ Man. His album Countin’ The Miles received praise from Billboard, Texas Monthly, Cowboys & Indians, BrooklynVegan, No Depression, and more, debuting in the Top 30 on the Americana Radio Chart. Daniel also joined Charles Wesley Godwin on tour and collaborated with Benjamin Tod for a series of singles and a co-headlining tour.
Upcoming Performances
To celebrate the album’s release, Jesse Daniel and his band will perform at Skinny Dennis in Nashville on March 28 and at his hometown album release show on May 31 at Redwood Mountain Faire in Felton, CA.
Check out the full list of tour dates below:
North American Tour Dates:
- 3/28 – Nashville, TN @ Skinny Dennis
- 5/31 – Felton, CA @ Redwood Mountain Faire 2025
International Tour Dates:
- 6/21 – Itajaí, Brazil @ The Ranch Truck
- 7/8 – Hamburg, Germany @ Nochtspeicher
- 7/9 – Groningen, Netherlands @ De Oosterpoort
- 7/10 – Utrecht, Netherlands @ TivoliVredenburg
- 7/11 – Lille, Belgium @ Sjock Festival 2025
- 7/12 – Breim, Norway @ Stiftinga Norsk Country Treff
- 7/16 – Köln, Germany @ Die Kantine
- 7/17 – Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands @ Zwarte Cross 2025
- 7/18 – Eging Am See, Germany @ Pullman City Western Town
- 7/20 – Balzers, Liechtenstein @ Burg Gutenberg
- 10/10 – Rockhampton, Australia @ Great Western Hotel
- 10/11 – Mareeba, Australia @ Mareeba Rodeo
- 10/12 – Mareeba, Australia @ Mareeba Rodeo
- 10/15 – Petrie Terrace, Australia @ Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall
- 10/16 – Cronulla, Australia @ Brass Monkey
- 10/17 – Paddington, Australia @ Paddo RSL
- 10/18 – Archies Creek, Australia @ The Archies Creek Hotel
- 10/19 – Brunswick, Australia @ Brunswick Ballroom
- 10/24 – Fremantle, Australia @ Honky Tonk Blues
- 10/25 – Harvey, Australia @ Harvey Dickson’s Country Music Centre
Tracklist for Son of the San Lorenzo
- Child Is Born
- Son of the San Lorenzo
- He
- The Ballad of Love Creek
- One’s Too Many (And A Thousand Ain’t Enough)
- Jodi
- Mountain Home
- Time Well Spent For A Man (feat. Charles Wesley Godwin)
- Crankster
- My Time Is Gonna Come
- The End
“The Best of Life Has Just Begun”
Reflecting on the album, Daniel shares:
“I wrote, arranged, and produced this record myself. I also took on much of the sonic direction, which I think is a really important piece of the puzzle given how personal these songs are. I felt like I was finally ready to stop running and face things head-on with this record.”
Daniel’s journey continues to unfold, and with Son of the San Lorenzo, he solidifies his place in the modern country landscape. Don’t miss the album release on June 6 and the first single “My Time Is Gonna Come,” available now.
For more information and tour updates, visit Jesse Daniel’s official website.
