Jesse Daniel is an American country musician whose work is closely connected to his upbringing in the San Lorenzo Valley on California’s Central Coast. He has described the region’s landscape and community as formative influences on his artistic development. His album "Son of the San Lorenzo" reflects this connection, presenting themes of home, perseverance, personal struggle, and recovery. The album was recorded live to tape at The Bomb Shelter in Nashville and chronicles Daniel’s experiences, including his early years hitchhiking near the Santa Cruz Mountains, his difficult adolescence, and his struggles with addiction. It also highlights the people and music that played a role in his recovery. The songs draw on introspective and autobiographical material and incorporate elements of classic country and California country rock. The album features a guest appearance by Charles Wesley Godwin and emphasizes Daniel’s interest in both musical and personal growth.