Jesse Dayton

Grammy-nominated artist Jesse Dayton is set to unveil his highly anticipated album, The Hard Way Blues, on May 31st, via Hardcharger / Blue Élan Records. Produced by the acclaimed Shooter Jennings, this album marks a deeper exploration into Dayton's blues influences, following his recent Grammy nomination for "Contemporary Blues Album of the Year" together with Samantha Fish.

2024 is already shaping up to be a banner year for Jesse Dayton, who will release "Night Brain" — his blues-rock follow-up to last month's "Baby's Long Gone" — on Tuesday, January 23.  

Guitar heroes Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton take their show on the road this winter. The Supadupabad Tour 2024 commences on Valentine’s Day at Montgomery PAC in Montgomery, AL and ends a month later at New York City's storied Beacon Theatre. The chart-topping duo have been on a non-stop international tour supporting their chart-topping L.P., Death Wish Blues, which was nominated for a 2024 GRAMMY® Best Contemporary Blues Album.

Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton, the two acclaimed songwriters and modern-day guitar heroes behind the chart-topping album Death Wish Blues, have received a GRAMMY® Award nomination in the Contemporary Blues Category. The 2024 GRAMMYs will be held on Feb 4th at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles, with Death Wish Blues in the running for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

Following the release of their critically acclaimed album “Death Wish Blues,” Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton are pleased to announce the release of their new single “Lover On The Side.” The single is accompanied by an official music video which can be viewed HERE.

Out today, Jesse Dayton’s “Talkin' Company Man Blues" is a gritty blues-driven tune that leads with loud guitar riffs and the amplified attitude from a man who’s spent his career as the music world’s best-kept secret, hiding in plain sight. A true renaissance man, Dayton’s resume is as diverse as it comes, having lent his guitar playing skills to an array of artists ranging from legendary music icons Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings to rock and roll hell-raisers Duff McKagan and Glenn Danzig.

Guitar badass Samantha Fish and outlaw country maverick Jesse Dayton. are pleased to announce the Shake 'em on Down tour commencing on November 28th in Memphis, TN, winding its way along the East Coast, and landing in Birmingham, AL on December 10th. Joining them on the road will be Jon Spencer, who produced Samantha & Jesse's full-length, Death Wish Blues, and celebrated guitarist Eric Johanson.

Dynamic blues auteur Samantha Fish and guitarist extraordinaire Jesse Dayton release their anticipated collaboration, Death Wish Blues, on Rounder Records. The latest track is the gritty “Rippin’ and Runnin,’” a bold number full of swagger and bravado, featuring a twangy intro that quickly evolves into thumping riffs alongside gut-punching vocals.  Listen to the hard-hitting “Rippin’ and Runnin’” and to Death Wish Blues HERE.

Powerhouse blues player Samantha Fish and modern renaissance artist/guitarist Jesse Dayton unveil their pounding new track “Settle For Less” from their upcoming collaboration, Death Wish Blues (out May 19th on Rounder Records). Featuring slow-burning verses and a hard-hitting chorus, “Settle For Less” is a fierce, emotive rumination on self-esteem.

Dynamic blues force Samantha Fish and country outlaw Jesse Dayton reveal the fierce new track “Riders” from their upcoming effort, Death Wish Blues, out May 19th on Rounder Records. “Riders” finds the duo interchanging commanding vocals while building a ferociously groove-heavy rhythm.

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