Dalton Rayne
Overview
I play guitar and sing and can morph a set list to meet your clientele.
I have been playing and performing for 40+ years, have been a busker, played in several bands throughout the years in the PNW and Stockholm Sweden.
I play in three great bands right now and can front booking requests on their behalf.
Ten Saw - roots rock, Blue Skies - blues and Salamander Junction - Americana Jam band
Solo I play multiple styles from Blues, Old time, Country, Classic and Contemporary Rock, Singer Song Writer stuff...covers and or originals.
Some influences inclued Tyler Childres, Ray LaMontagne, the Wood Brothers, to name a few. I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Rush, Supertramp etc..
Reviews
10 reviews
Karla J.
October 19, 2025Absolutely wonderful!
I would hire Dalton again (whenever I get the chance). I may even plan a party just so I can!!
The music was so perfect for the reception, and just having live music in the background took the reception up a notch for sure.
He was so adaptable to some songs or artists that I wanted and he was so nice and easy going.
Dalton was a very good communicator early on, showed up early to set up, his set up was really noice and he just started singing in playing.
I was so busy at the reception, I didnt get to thank him enough, but everybody loved it.
Now I want to just and just watch and enjoy him play somewhere else!!
Thank you Dalton, you were so appreciated!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Andy
September 14, 2025Dalton was amazing to work with.
Dalton was so easy to work with. He is such a kind and generous man. I am so glad he was a part of our wedding celebration. I cannot say enough good things about him. He truly loves music and being a blessing to people. I can't remember the last time I met someone with as good of heart and as good of a person. Thank you 🙏
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Bluegrass Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Mara M.
August 28, 2025Fantastic Bluegrass Band – Talented, Flexible, and Crowd-Ple
We had this band play at our backyard summer party for about 55 guests and they were absolutely awesome! They worked with us ahead of time to pick songs from their set list and even learned 10–15 additional songs we requested. They played everything but one (not surprisingly, Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ’Em was a stretch!) and delivered it all beautifully. The crowd loved them—so many friends commented on how talented they were and how perfectly the volume was set so you could enjoy the music and still mingle. They were easy to work with, stayed an extra 30 minutes when we asked, and made the night so special. Five stars for sure!
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
Nick G.
August 17, 2025The band was incredible!
We had such a a great event because of Dalton and his ten saw crew! We had a few people asking to book them in the future they were so good. The band was very accommodating to our requests and made our event an event to remember.
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Bluegrass Band, Country Band, Singing Guitarist
Marica T.
January 30, 2025Country Soul
Dalton was excellent throughout the entire booking process and after. Fantastic communication, even checking in the day prior to the show. We hired him for a happy hour at a senior living community. He arrived early to set up, engaged with the audience, and showed genuine appreciation to be with us, even taking time to speak with the residents after his show ended. He welcomes feedback. Dalton is open to taking requests if you give him time to prepare his set. He has a beautiful voice and incredible guitar playing talent. Highly recommend for heartfelt, soulful country music. We would be happy to have him back with us.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $100.00 and up
Languages: English, Swedish
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
With a vast library of both cover and original songs, and a large community of pro musical collaborators, I can customize any set list to meet your event's needs. From solo acoustic and vocals, blues, country, jam or rock band performances. Let me know what you are looking for, and I can leverage my community of incredible musicians to give you the performance you are looking for.
I currently play bass and guitar and sing both lead and harmonies in a number of local bands including Ten Saw, Blue Skies, Salamander Junction, and an old time band named Runs with Scissors. From kids birthday parties, wedding receptions, to corporate events, or party entertainment...just let me know.
About
A PNW native, Dalton Rayne has played in multiple rock, blues, grunge, alternative/indie, old time, bluegrass, funk and soul bands around Washington, Idaho and Oregon since the late 80s and on and off for the past 8 years in Stockholm Sweden. Since March of 2020, Dalton has been focusing on multiple global online music collaboration projects and has published and released multiple singles and full albums with Burning Orchids, JustVera, MBD to name a few with several others in the works.
As a singer/songwriter, Dalton takes inspiration from legends such as Allison Krauss, Stephen Stills, Patty Griffin, Ray LaMontagne, Zac Brown Band, Robert Plant, The Wood Brothers, Reeltime Travelers just to name a few.
Dalton's original music explores love lost, broken dreams, battles with demons, mindless murder, selfish greed, chilling impacts of war and general intrigue. To quote Dalton: “My audiences tend to leave realizing their lives are actually pretty good.”
Additional booking notes
For all venues and group sizes I have various pro PA systems to choose from. For solo and small venue string band performances I use an EV column array system. For larger groups and venues I have an Allen & Heath 20 channel digital mixer, 15" powered speakers and 12" powered monitors.
The PA equipment and engineering is included in my price.
I also offer recording of the event performance at no additional cost and can even offer full engineering, mastering and publishing to all streaming services for a small additional fee and agreement that you will get an equal share of any streaming revenue generated from the published songs.
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
25
Saturday
Reunion
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Ethel, WA
Past booked events
March 2026
06
Friday
Blue Skies Salmon Bay Eagles
5:00pm - 10:00pm
February 2026
27
Friday
Soul Fire The Blue Room Bellingham
7:00pm - 11:00pm
October 2025
18
Saturday
Dinner Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Mount Vernon, WA
August 2025
31
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Bothell, WA
16
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Mercer Island, WA
10
Sunday
Anniversary Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Puyallup, WA
January 2025
29
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Mukilteo, WA
December 2024
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Sammamish, WA
November 2024
16
Saturday
Holiday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Marysville, WA
Set list
Set List
Nose on the Grindstone - Tyler Childress
The Lucky One - Alison Krauss and Union Station
Free - Zac Brown Band
Whiskey Lullaby - Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley
Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles
Jolene - Ray LaMontagne
In Color - Jamey Johnson
Let her be – (Original)
Consider Me – Mark Lanegan
Empty - Ray LaMontagne
6 feet underground – (Original)
Wild Old Dog – Patty Griffin
Loving County – Charlie Robison
Break
Call Me the breeze – JJ Cale
After Midnight – JJ Cale
Cheap Sunglasses – ZZ Top
Can't let go - Lucinda Williams
Devil Wears a suit and tie – Colter Wall
Close
Bullpen if necessary
Can’t find my way home – Traffic
Doubt – (Original)
Trapeze – Patty Griffin
Haunted – (Original)
Bear – (Original)
Johnny Had a nightmare – (Original)
You can bring me flowers – Ray LaMontagne
Wallace Falls – (Original instrumental)
Man of constant sorrow - Soggy Bottom Boys, That’s all right - Elvis, Folsom Prison blues - Johnny Cash - medley
Future Shows
Mont Blanc - Quiet Hollers
What I am – Eddie Brickell and the New Bohemians
Crazy Mama - JJ Cale
Don't go to strangers - JJ Cale
4 + 20 - Steven Stills
Influences and inspiration
Elvis, Johnny Cash, Patty Griffin, Ray LaMontagne, Stephen Stills, The Wood Brothers, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, Lucinda Williams, Chris Stapleton, Otis Reading, JJ Cale, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Rush, Marillion, Jamey Johnson, Zac Brown Band, Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Tyler Childress, The Eagles, Mark Lanegan, The New Master Sounds, Colter Wall, ZZ Top, Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin, Quiet Hollers, Bon Iver, Reeltime Travelers, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, Nirvana, Radio Head, Tool, Jimmi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Bad Company, Lake Street Drive, Van Morrison, Ben E. King, BB King, Charlie Robison, Bob Marley, Prince, Lynard Skynard, Flock of Seagulls, The Clash, Devo, and a million others....
Setup requirements
I have multiple PA systems to meet any venue size including loud speakers, monitors mics etc.
I can also offer to record the performance and provide the raw audio files or do the engineering, mixing and mastering and even publish the performance to all streaming services for a minimal additional fee.