Through his signature style he calls “Cosmic Country,” Daniel Donato has carved out a unique spot for himself in the Nashville musicscape, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him. His sound combines an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang, a showcase for Donato’s instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. With inspired, intentional vigor, Donato bridges Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, and tie-dye and plaid into a world of music adventure.

“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. I really went through a lot of years of grinding, and still am, to achieve this sound which is a vehicle for my personality, and the personality is a vehicle for my soul.”