Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country @ The Sovereign

Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country is a unique blend of traditional country music infused with elements of rock, bluegrass, and funk, showcasing a vibrant and improvisational musical style. 

Daniel Donato is a talented guitarist and singer-songwriter who has carved out a niche in the music scene with his Cosmic Country project. His style combines the rich traditions of Nashville honky-tonks with an improvisational spirit, creating a sound that resonates with a wide audience. He began his career busking on the streets of Nashville and has since evolved into a prominent figure in the cosmic country genre, often compared to artists like Billy Strings.

He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that’s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It’s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang, a showcase for Donato’s instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, tie-dye and plaid, it’s a world of his own, and wide world of musical adventure at that.

“I think Cosmic Country is a tale as old as time, really,” Donato explains. “It’s yin and yang in a musical form. It’s three chords and the truth, and then on the other side it’s exploration and bravery.