A dynamic duo.
Today, Jesse Daniel released a new duet with Ben Haggard, who is of course the son of country music legend Merle Haggard.
The second single from Daniel’s forthcoming fourth studio album Countin’ The Miles, “Tomorrow’s Good Ol’ Days” takes an incisive look at the state of the world and our current trajectory as a society.
Daniel says he took a look at his own values and principles when he wrote it, adding that he feels as though it’s his duty as an American songwriter to observe, comment, and even critique life in America, which we all know is far from perfect:
“American songwriters have traditionally been observers, commentators and critics of life in their country. With ‘Tomorrow’s Good Ol’ Days,’ I took a closer look at my own values as a songwriter and put those forward as honestly as I could.
When I first wrote it, I heard Ben Haggard’s voice in it. I asked him to sing on it, and what he sent back gave me chills. His vocal delivery makes this song, and it is an honor to sing this one with him.”
Ben Haggard added:
“The good times ain’t over for good if you invest in tomorrow’s good ol’ days.”
Amen…
Haggard has such an incredible and commanding voice, and adds such a beautiful layer and weight to the song that makes it feel even deeper and more thoughtful.
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.
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.
Check out the new song here:
“Tomorrow’s Good Ol’ Days”
“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
