Tractor Presents: Jesse Dayton AT Conor Byrne Pub (early show)

Sat Mar 22 2025

6:00 PM (Doors 5:30 PM)

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5213 Ballard Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98107

$20.00

Ages 21+

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Jesse Dayton: The Last Outlaw Standing
Jesse Dayton lives and breathes American roots music, blending Texas blues, honky-tonk swagger, and punk-rock grit into an electrifying live show. A true road warrior, Dayton’s career has spanned decades, from recording with legends like Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson to earning a Grammy nomination for Death Wish Blues with Samantha Fish.
His latest album, The Hard Way Blues—produced by Shooter Jennings—debuted at #2 on the Billboard Blues Chart, proving Dayton’s sound hits harder than ever. Fierce, unfiltered, and unapologetically real, Jesse Dayton is the last outlaw standing—still blazing trails and tearing up stages coast to coast.
 

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Tractor Presents: Jesse Dayton AT Conor Byrne Pub (early show)

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    JESSE DAYTON: THE LAST OUTLAW STANDING 
    Hailing from the rough backroads of Beaumont, Texas, Jesse Dayton is the living embodiment of outlaw music, blending honky-tonk grit, Texas blues, and punk-rock swagger into a singular sound that defies categorization. From his early days fronting the notorious Road Kings to playing alongside country royalty and blues legends, Dayton’s career is a testament to relentless artistry, unapologetic authenticity, and a life lived on his own terms. 
    Dayton’s latest album, The Hard Way Blues, produced by Shooter Jennings, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Blues chart (just behind Slash’s Orgy of the Damned). It’s a loud, ripping declaration of independence, packed with heavy blues riffs, Southern storytelling, and raw, electrified energy. “I don’t care about genres, trends, or buzz words—I care about being truthful to my vision,” Dayton says. “This record let me rip blues leads like Freddie King one minute and play rock guitar like Jimmy Page the next. It’s where I’m at right now, and I couldn’t be prouder.” 
    But Jesse Dayton’s story goes far beyond one album. Over a career spanning three decades, Dayton has worked with music’s most revered names—recording with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Glen Campbell, while tearing up stages with punk-rock legends like Social Distortion, roots rebels The Supersuckers, and even producing horror-punk anthems for filmmaker Rob Zombie. His versatility speaks for itself: a chart-topping solo artist, a Grammy-nominated collaborator with blues powerhouse Samantha Fish (Death Wish Blues), and a relentless road warrior who clocks more than 100 shows a year. 
    Dayton’s outlaw spirit first exploded onto the Texas scene with the Road Kings, a band that bulldozed through the late ‘90s with their razor-sharp mix of rockabilly, punk energy, and country swagger. “The Road Kings weren’t just a band—they were a movement,” Dayton says. “We lived on the edge. We didn’t care what the industry thought. We played faster, louder, and grittier than anyone else, and people who came to the shows were part of that rebellion.” That dark, fast-driving sound became the rallying cry for Texas underground rock, a hard-edged antidote to the slick Nashville charts of the time. The Road Kings left a sweat-drenched legacy of raucous shows, blazing their own trail where others feared to tread.  
    The past few years have been a watershed moment for Dayton, both as a solo artist and collaborator. His work on Death Wish Blues with Samantha Fish brought him to audiences worldwide, earning the duo a Grammy nomination and proving that Dayton’s music has no boundaries. Rolling Stone hailed his electric live shows, calling him “a force of nature” whose blend of country, blues, and punk is impossible to pin down but impossible to ignore. 
    “What's happening to me right now isn’t supposed to happen to someone at my age,” Dayton reflects. “But I’m still getting bigger, and I’m grateful as hell for it. I’m making the music I want to make, and I’ve got bigger stages, bigger crowds, and more people coming along for the ride.” 
    From playing massive shows with Tab Benoit and Samantha Fish to penning gritty rock tales for his solo records, Dayton continues to build on his outlaw legacy. Whether it’s the roaring Hard Way Blues or his resurrection of the Road Kings’ fire, Dayton doesn’t just play music—he lives it. 

    A REBIRTH, NOT A VICTORY LAP 
    For Jesse Dayton, the future burns brighter than ever. The Hard Way Blues isn’t a retrospective—it’s a rebirth. “I wanted this record to feel massive, built for the kind of shows I’m playing now,” Dayton says. “It’s rock, it’s blues, it’s Texas—it’s all the stuff I’ve loved since I was a kid, wrapped up in one. I’m not here to coast. I’m here to keep building, keep writing, and keep playing my ass off.” 
    Jesse Dayton is more than a singer or guitarist; he’s the Last Outlaw Standing—a man still blazing new trails while honoring the unvarnished spirit of roots music. As his audiences grow and his sound evolves, one thing remains constant: Jesse Dayton isn’t slowing down. 

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Tractor Presents: Jesse Dayton AT Conor Byrne Pub (early show)

Sat Mar 22 2025 6:00 PM

(Doors 5:30 PM)

Tractor Seattle WA
Tractor Presents: Jesse Dayton AT Conor Byrne Pub (early show)

$20.00 Ages 21+

Jesse Dayton: The Last Outlaw Standing
Jesse Dayton lives and breathes American roots music, blending Texas blues, honky-tonk swagger, and punk-rock grit into an electrifying live show. A true road warrior, Dayton’s career has spanned decades, from recording with legends like Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson to earning a Grammy nomination for Death Wish Blues with Samantha Fish.
His latest album, The Hard Way Blues—produced by Shooter Jennings—debuted at #2 on the Billboard Blues Chart, proving Dayton’s sound hits harder than ever. Fierce, unfiltered, and unapologetically real, Jesse Dayton is the last outlaw standing—still blazing trails and tearing up stages coast to coast.
 
Jesse Dayton

Jesse Dayton

Music

JESSE DAYTON: THE LAST OUTLAW STANDING 
Hailing from the rough backroads of Beaumont, Texas, Jesse Dayton is the living embodiment of outlaw music, blending honky-tonk grit, Texas blues, and punk-rock swagger into a singular sound that defies categorization. From his early days fronting the notorious Road Kings to playing alongside country royalty and blues legends, Dayton’s career is a testament to relentless artistry, unapologetic authenticity, and a life lived on his own terms. 
Dayton’s latest album, The Hard Way Blues, produced by Shooter Jennings, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Blues chart (just behind Slash’s Orgy of the Damned). It’s a loud, ripping declaration of independence, packed with heavy blues riffs, Southern storytelling, and raw, electrified energy. “I don’t care about genres, trends, or buzz words—I care about being truthful to my vision,” Dayton says. “This record let me rip blues leads like Freddie King one minute and play rock guitar like Jimmy Page the next. It’s where I’m at right now, and I couldn’t be prouder.” 
But Jesse Dayton’s story goes far beyond one album. Over a career spanning three decades, Dayton has worked with music’s most revered names—recording with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Glen Campbell, while tearing up stages with punk-rock legends like Social Distortion, roots rebels The Supersuckers, and even producing horror-punk anthems for filmmaker Rob Zombie. His versatility speaks for itself: a chart-topping solo artist, a Grammy-nominated collaborator with blues powerhouse Samantha Fish (Death Wish Blues), and a relentless road warrior who clocks more than 100 shows a year. 
Dayton’s outlaw spirit first exploded onto the Texas scene with the Road Kings, a band that bulldozed through the late ‘90s with their razor-sharp mix of rockabilly, punk energy, and country swagger. “The Road Kings weren’t just a band—they were a movement,” Dayton says. “We lived on the edge. We didn’t care what the industry thought. We played faster, louder, and grittier than anyone else, and people who came to the shows were part of that rebellion.” That dark, fast-driving sound became the rallying cry for Texas underground rock, a hard-edged antidote to the slick Nashville charts of the time. The Road Kings left a sweat-drenched legacy of raucous shows, blazing their own trail where others feared to tread.  
The past few years have been a watershed moment for Dayton, both as a solo artist and collaborator. His work on Death Wish Blues with Samantha Fish brought him to audiences worldwide, earning the duo a Grammy nomination and proving that Dayton’s music has no boundaries. Rolling Stone hailed his electric live shows, calling him “a force of nature” whose blend of country, blues, and punk is impossible to pin down but impossible to ignore. 
“What's happening to me right now isn’t supposed to happen to someone at my age,” Dayton reflects. “But I’m still getting bigger, and I’m grateful as hell for it. I’m making the music I want to make, and I’ve got bigger stages, bigger crowds, and more people coming along for the ride.” 
From playing massive shows with Tab Benoit and Samantha Fish to penning gritty rock tales for his solo records, Dayton continues to build on his outlaw legacy. Whether it’s the roaring Hard Way Blues or his resurrection of the Road Kings’ fire, Dayton doesn’t just play music—he lives it. 

A REBIRTH, NOT A VICTORY LAP 
For Jesse Dayton, the future burns brighter than ever. The Hard Way Blues isn’t a retrospective—it’s a rebirth. “I wanted this record to feel massive, built for the kind of shows I’m playing now,” Dayton says. “It’s rock, it’s blues, it’s Texas—it’s all the stuff I’ve loved since I was a kid, wrapped up in one. I’m not here to coast. I’m here to keep building, keep writing, and keep playing my ass off.” 
Jesse Dayton is more than a singer or guitarist; he’s the Last Outlaw Standing—a man still blazing new trails while honoring the unvarnished spirit of roots music. As his audiences grow and his sound evolves, one thing remains constant: Jesse Dayton isn’t slowing down. 

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

Ages 21+
limit 10 per person
General Admission
$20.00

Delivery Method

Will Call

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Please see the venue's website for their current COVID policy. This ticket is for admission to a live music venue. It provides the holder to observe a musical performance and nothing else. Other goods and services may be purchased once inside the venue. Please note, seating is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.