The Kitchen Dwellers are one of the rising forces in the worlds of Jam, Bluegrass, JamGrass, and in a category all of their own, Alternative Americana. They've been touring for over 10 years together, and have just released a new album 'Wise River.' I sat down with Torrin Daniels and Shawn Swain at our AirBnB in Austin after Cosmic Country wrapped a 2 week tour with them in Denver and Colorado. We discussed some timeless road stories, Joe Rogan jokes, hunting in Montana, their creative process, ...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Clarence Greenwood, Citizen Cope, has been a respected artist in the scenes of Jam, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, and Rock for over two decades. He has worked with Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, and has had numerous placements in movies and televisions programming, along with dense releases of highly stylized music that span from acoustic minimalism to DIY hip-hop influenced soundscapes. Clarence and Daniel speak on the changes the music industry has seen since his arrival on the scene, timeless lesson...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 66
LeAnn Phelan has immense experience in the music industry thanks to her 25+ year career in music publishing and A&R. She has led many songwriters and artists to success through her leadership at Sony Music, ASCAP, CMA, Combustion Music, and NSAI. LeAnn now runs her own creative management company, LP Creative Therapy . In this episode, she talks with Daniel about the intricacies of the music industry, why she enjoys assisting artists in the creative process, the “business of inspiration,” an...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Robert Edward Grant is an entrepreneur in healthcare, cybernetics, fintech, and blockchain technologies. Within the past decade he has shifted his focus to number theory, geometry, and cryptocurrency, and has published a book titled Philomath: The Geometric Unification of Science & Art Through Number . In this conversation, Robert and Daniel discuss all of these respective domains, plus a few additional topics including the philosophies of Carl Jung, best business communication tactics, and ...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Dave Simonett is a singer-songwriter, most famously known from his original band Trampled By Turtles, from Duluth, MN. Since they began creating music in 2004, the band has released 9 studio albums, sold out Red Rocks numerous times, and have performed at Bonnaroo, Coachella, and on many other historic stages including that of The David Letterman Show. Dave and Daniel discuss his approach to maintaining inspiration, accepting and embracing individuality, and how he goes about integrating influen...
Dec 09, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Holy Moly Mischief is one of the preeminent streetwear brands. They rose to prominence from exposure on Instagram, and the Grateful Dead-inspired themes behind each piece in their collections make for some truly amazing products. In this episode the founder, simply known as 'Tony,' and I sit down and discuss the workflow of the modern e-commerce landscape, how to build a community around a brand, some of our favorite Grateful Dead tracks, and the philosophy behind his approach to creativity and ...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Pablo Morales and Ryan Giuliano each have PhDs in neuroscience from the University of Oregon. They both have accomplished careers in the field and are currently engaged in studies that will optimize the lives of many people. In this episode Pablo, Ryan, and Daniel discuss the aforementioned studies, relating music to neuroscience, tips from neuroscience that will help optimize your life, and what exactly goes on in your brain when you see an amazing concert. Listen to the NEW Cosmic Country &...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Kyle Crownover is a singer-songwriter, tour manager for country music stars, viral Instagram comedic music content creator, and the co-host of the podcast Keekers and Ferg . In this episode, Kyle and Daniel discuss the concepts of 'Myth Stories' in spiritual and religious contexts, how his work as a tour manager has taught him helpful life lessons, the process of writing and recording his latest music release, Another Day in Our 20s , as well as a few stories about psychedelic exploration that w...
Nov 11, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 60
On this episode of The Lost Highway Jude Smith joins Daniel to discuss his approach and philosophy towards music, social media, and life through the framework of spirituality and religion. Jude is a producer, guitarist, and performer based out of Nashville, TN and he has garnered hundreds of thousands of followers of his music through viral success on Instagram, where he showcases his one-man-band abilities. In this episode, Jude and Daniel discuss their experiences with God and the various inte...
Nov 04, 2021•2 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 59
This week on The Lost Highway Michael Palmisano joins Daniel to talk about the organic growth of his popular Youtube channel, Guitargate , and how the Grateful Dead re-shaped his teaching philosophy. GuitarGate has been a bluechip source of inspiration for millions of musical minds, driving the collective advancement of our knowledge of the instrument. In this conversation Michael and Daniel discuss Michael’s background in music and his slow rise to success through social media, a utopian live m...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 58
On this episode of The Lost Highway Joshua Ray Gooch joins Daniel to talk about the intricacies of guitar phrasing, and bringing the best out of your musical collaborators. Joshua is a guitarist, producer, writer, music clinician, and the guitarist for Shania Twain. He has performed with numerous legendary musicians, produced Grammy nominated film scores, and writes for a monthly column in Premier Guitar magazine. In this conversation Joshua and Daniel discuss how his career began with famed Wid...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 57
This week on The Lost Highway , Daniel talks with Chris Turpin, who is one half of the husband and wife Americana duo Ida Mae, a Delta-blues inspired act who’s sonic palette spans from heartfelt acoustic songwriting, to riff-rocking blues, all the way to ambient chordal soundscapes. In this episode, Chris and Daniel discuss the origin of the band's career, how Ida Mae finds their way through the tumultuous commonalities of the recording industry, the hero's journey of touring and bringing truth ...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 56
On this episode of The Lost Highway Daniel walks listeners through each track on his new Cosmic Country album . The stories, intentions, processes, and vision behind the album are all discussed in-depth, and Daniel talks about each of the 8 songs on the record as he plays along on his guitar. You’ll hear him talk about the production, songwriting, and personnel that went into each song, sketching out a detailed rundown of his second studio release, Cosmic Country & Western Songs . Listen to ...
Sep 30, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 55
On this episode of The Lost Highway Daniel sits down with visual creator and animator Ryan Maloney, who is well known in the digital media world for his unique and exciting artwork. Ryan creates music videos, graphic novels, and he’s also launched his own NFT collections which are now being traded on a global scale! In this conversation Ryan and Daniel dive deep on NFTs, as Ryan explains how their versatility gives them enormous potential to reshape art and entertainment in the coming years. You...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 54
This week on The Lost Highway , Vincent Neil Emerson joins Daniel to discuss Vincent’s prolific songwriting methods, the creative processes of legends like John Prine in comparison with our own creative processes, taking music seriously but not taking oneself too seriously, and much more. Vincent Neil Emerson is a torchbearer of the Texas songwriter tradition- he has two full-length albums out, and his deeply resonant, truth teller style of songwriting has captivated listeners of country and fol...
Sep 16, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 53
On this episode of The Lost Highway , Nashville-based drummer Jon Radford joins Daniel to talk about their upcoming release Cosmic Country and Western Songs , which John also co-produced. John is a Nashville session ace, having worked with the likes of Jonathan Wilson, Justin Townes Earle, Drew Holcomb, and many other talented artists. In this conversation, they discuss the creative and recording processes behind the upcoming album, their shared experience of playing Honky Tonk music for one of ...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 52
This week on The Lost Highway , Daniel talks with poster artist Jim Pollock, who we know as the master illustrator behind many of our favorite Phish concert prints. From Phish's 1989 debut album Junta , to 2020's Beacon Jams, Jim Pollock has been the primary creator of a visual universe for Phish and their listeners to imagine themselves into, all in a style that is brilliantly unique and actualized. His approach to creation is very meticulous, Zen, and peaceful, and those energies live in his a...
Sep 02, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Osiris Media is thrilled to announce the addition of Daniel Donato’s Lost Highwa y to our network! Daniel Donato’s Lost Highway , hosted by Nashville-based cosmic country guitarist Daniel Donato, aims to explore the wonders of creativity and inspiration through conversation with some of the most exciting figures in music. Previous guests have included Steve Vai, Brent Mason, Joe Bonamassa, Mark Agnesi, and many more seasoned veterans of some of the most intriguing regions of the musical globe. F...
Aug 26, 2021•4 min
Steve Vai is an American guitarist, composer, singer, songwriter, and producer. A three-time Grammy Award winner and fifteen-time nominee. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS! WATCH ON YOUTUBE! SUPPORT COSMIC COUNTRY ON PATREON! JOIN THE COSMIC COUNTRY CLUB! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Robben Ford is an American Blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He has played with Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Phil Lesh, and more. He has 25+ solo ablum releases. He produced the 1st Cosmic Country album ‘A Young Man's Country.' LISTEN ON SPOTIFY HERE! LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS HERE! SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON! JOIN THE COSMIC COUNTRY CLUB! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Ashley Campbell has had a life steeped in musical greatness. She has toured the world, played dozens of timeless venues, and is an accomplished singer-songwriter, banjo player, and guitarist within the genres of Bluegrass, Americana, and Country music. SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON! JOIN THE COSMIC COUNTRY CLUB! WATCH ON YOUTUBE! LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Jesse Jarnow is an esteemed author and the host of the official Grateful Dead podcast “Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast.” LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS HERE! LISTEN ON SPOTIFY HERE! WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE! SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON! JOIN THE COSMIC COUNTRY CLUB! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Trey Hensley is a Grammy Nominated American singer-songwriter and Bluegrass guitarist. Hensley made his first public appearance on the Grand Ole Opry at age 11 with Marty Stuart and Earl Scruggs. Join the Cosmic Country Club HERE! Support the podcast on Patreon HERE! Listen on Spotify HERE! Listen on Apple Podcasts HERE! Watch and listen on YouTube HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Joe Jurgensen is an author, musician and reggae collector. In addition to his Bob Marley bibliography book, he has written articles for The Beat reggae magazine, Riddim and several online reggae and Bob Marley websites. JOIN THE COSMIC COUNTRY CLUB! SUPPORT ON PATREON! LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS! WATCH ON YOUTUBE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Dougie Poole is a Brooklyn, NY based artist that creates Americana and Country music with classic inspirations melded with influences from commercial pop writing, western wear aesthetic, and Meme culture wit. His work has garnered millions of listens on a global level. WATCH ON YOUTUBE! LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS! JOIN THE COSMIC COUNTRY CLUB! SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Northwest country artist, Robert Henry, released his first EP, “In the Works” in August of 2020. The six song EP mirrors the trials and tribulations of a musician’s 2020 experience. Fueled by his old soul and deep vocals, Henry is bringing the more traditional country feel back to Nashville while developing a sound that’s uniquely his own. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS! WATCH ON YOUTUBE! JOIN THE COSMIC COUNTRY CLUB! SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Kristian Matsson is one of our generation's most influential Folk artists. His unforgettable live show that is composed of material from his 5 albums and 2 EPs have garnered him a global following of millions of listeners. Support this podcast on Patreon! Join the Cosmic Country Cub! Listen on Spotify! Listen on Apple Podcasts! Watch on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 17, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Alex Williams is a Country Artist that has received great praise in the subgenres of Alternative Country, Outlaw Country, and Neotraditionalist Country from his full length release “Better Than Myself.” SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ON PATREON! JOIN THE COSMIC COUNTRY CLUB – FOR FREE! LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON APPLE! WATCH ON YOUTUBE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 10, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Known for his stellar guitar work with Allen Stone, and his podcast Trevor Larkin Talks and Listens, Trevor is now releasing his own self-produced music independently that is available on all platforms now. JOIN THE COSMIC COUNTRY CLUB HERE! BECOME A PATRON AND SUPPORT THIS PODCAST HERE! WATCH ON YOUTUBE! LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON APPLE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 52 min
Vinyl Ranch is the premiere brand that infuses Country music with pop culture. Diplo along with Miley Cyrus wear their releases. David Wrangler is the mastermind behind the brand’s unique content, large following, and distinct aesthetic. LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS! LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! WATCH ON YOUTUBE! STAY COSMIC. SUPPORT US ON PATREON. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 18 min
