Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
The Bellwether333 S Boylston St, Los Angeles 90017
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country brings its four-piece touring lineup to The Bellwether: Donato with Nathan “Sugarlegg” Aronowitz on keyboards, guitars and vocals, Will “Mustang” McGee on bass and vocals, and Will “Bronco” Clark on drums, percussion and vocals.
The Nashville band works in an improvisational blend of country rock and psychedelia, described as an “organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang.” Their album Reflector drew critical acclaim from No Depression, Glide Magazine and Magnet Magazine, and the group has appeared on CBS Saturday Morning and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s #LateShowMeMusic series.
The Bellwether’s defining feature is a broad, 270-degree balcony that wraps around its main room, giving concertgoers a choice of floor or elevated viewing with a view toward the stage. The room has a wooden dance floor, a long bar along the back wall and a custom sound system; shows are general admission, with both the main floor and balcony included in a regular ticket. It is a ticketed live-music venue, and the lineup and door times vary by show. Before doors, you can get sourdough pizza, snacks or a drink at The Virginian, the in-house restaurant and lounge, which opens an hour before doors. The venue is just west of downtown Los Angeles, in Westlake, near the 110 freeway.