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Roadcase PodcastAuthor: Josh Rosenberg
Roadcase brings you backstage, with long-form interviews featuring your favorite touring artists, performers, and the industry executives who help make it all happen. Delve into the creative process behind live shows and performances, and hear more about the influences, projects and stories of the musicians and professionals -- both on and off the stage. Roadcase strives to provide listeners with informative and entertaining insights into the mind of the artist, their unique perspectives towards touring, and the multitude of challenges faced by performers in today's live events world and beyond. Language: en-us Genres: Music, Music Commentary, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 307: Daniel Donato
Episode 307
Wednesday, 1 April, 2026
I sat down with Daniel Donato at the lovely Russell Hotel in Nashville, and the resulting conversation was one of the most unique I’ve had here on Roadcase. Daniel is both a deep thinker and a truly talented musician, and in this interview we explore the metaphysics of live performance — and just what it means to explore the outer limits of both music and consciousness. Daniel also talks to me about his own experience and growth as an individual, and how his faith and a belief in a higher force (physical and otherwise) drives him and keeps him focused on the higher meaning of his what he views as his personal mission.Daniel is super personable, fun, and really down for a great talk — we really go deep down the philosophical road together on this one — and I can’t wait for you to give this amazing interview a listen!! Make sure to give a listen to Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country’s latest album, Horizons, and go check out these guys do their thing at a venue near you!!===================================Chapters:00:00 Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg05:05 The Importance of Presence in Performance08:51 Reflections on Milestones and Achievements13:02 The Journey of Growth and Experience18:12 Spirituality and the Creative Process22:23 The Role of the Artist in Society27:34 The Collective Experience of Music32:22 Personal Growth and Humility37:12 Navigating the Music Industry42:16 The Nature of Belief and Morality47:06 Conclusion and Future Endeavors52:16 Defining Cosmic Country55:50 Creating a Unique Sound01:03:24 The Journey of Self-Discovery01:09:25 Surprises in the Music Industry01:16:48 The Power of Dedicated Fans01:20:09 Grassroots Community Building01:26:13 Experiencing Live Music01:35:56 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Shows 01:40:15 Episode Outro with Host Josh Rosenberg===================================For more infomation on Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country click hereThe Ryman Auditorium - https://ryman.comSouth by Southwest Festival - https://www.sxsw.comDaniel Base platform - click hereMike Campbell's Book "Heartbreaker" click here===================================For more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email: info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music: "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer











