I could not get into this book it just was not for me. I am sure other people will think this is a good story. Just not for me sorry.

I have been so lucky to have seen Jesse Dayton play here locally many many times, and will again soon. The last time we saw him at our beloved *but now gone* 3 Kings, he complimented my coat (like a gentleman from the South does) and called me ma'am. I think I may have gotten a little gigglie if I can be quite honest.
The shot above that I took and shared to Instagram in 2015 may be one of my favorites. I was standing behind the speakers and for a split moment I raised my camera and clicked. I didn't look down to see if the shot worked because I knew if it didn't, I wouldn't get the chance again. The original is somewhere, and to be honest I have spent the last two weeks trying to find it. .

Through out his book Jesse shares ALOT. He shares his tragedies and his triumphs. It is a great ride. Also when he takes you into the backrooms and homes of folks he meets it's not to brag, it's just the lord's truth he is JUST THAT COOL.

I would subtitle this book Beaumonster (the Road Monster) because the book really is a primer for those young rock road scholars to pick up and learn some very valuable lessons. Prime being, don't be afraid if someone says "I think you may want to meet" so and so. Because Jesse Dayton says yes to that and a lot more and has the chops to back it up.

We first saw Jesse Dayton open for John Doe at the Lion's Lair here in Denver and I remember saying, that guy is legit. This book just proves how so. Reading his experiences that brought him to that level and status when we saw him for the first time was really great. I had no idea and I am so glad to have gone on that journey through this book.

Someone wrote that he felt like the book was just one long brag about how famous he is. I beg to disagree. Sir, you obviously didn't get through the book. It's not that at all. He says clearly in the book "All we truly have is the hang, and then the memories". And I have to say thank you Jesse Dayton for your book and your memories and bring us into the hang.

He writes about his film making experience, which I have to say was a wild ride, his love for his wife, his road stories and it's incredibly infectious.

I appreciate his music so much more now and look forward to maybe complimenting HIM when he is here in Denver next opening for the Railbenders at Globe Hall or headlining at the Soiled Dove (links to tickets), I will probably get a little gigglie when I say it, but it's heartfelt. Anyone that falls in love with Exene's art too is someone that I will admire for a lifetime. If you do go, know that you are in for a treat seeing him play live. Read the book before you go... it will seriously make what he does that much better for you.

Thanks at Jesse Dayton for the great book and the great hang.

If you want a great hang you too can get it at all your favorite places, but go local support your booksellers!

Dayton has lived an interesting life that's for sure. There are enough stories in here to make it interesting. However, there are so many people name dropped and time period changes that it became very confusing to keep up.