"Bertha" (Grateful Dead) // Daniel Donato Cosmic Country (DeadCoversProject2021)

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We had Nashville's best lighting and video production team set up at Michael Weintrob's infamous "Instrumenthead" studio in East Nashville to capture this show. This was the Cosmic Country band's first show since March 13th, 2020. We played every song from 'A Young Man's Country,' plus a few @Grateful Dead and @John Prine songs.
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[@thelatenightbar]

Love seeing Grateful Dead covers like this. When an artist brings a whole new energy to a song, making it their own. Excellent.

[@beths7367]

❤❤❤ So happy the GD vibe transcends and hopefully reaches new audiences - so much awesome music to share and bring people together … ❤❤❤

[@FatNinjaMachinima]

I've probably watched this video more than 1,000 times. I listen to it every morning when I wake up haha

[@danieldonato]

That means the world! #COSMICCOUNTRY

[@doctorrgreen2]

this is what i show people when i tell them that daniel is the BEST

[@CryptoCopilots]

Same here man same here listen at least twice every day (~);}(~);}(~);}🔥

[@CryptoCopilots]

(~);} I'm absolutely in Love with this! Great Job Daniel Donato.. Keep doing what your doing brothaa! (~);}

[@thelatenightbar]

wow it's been awhile.. the last bit of soloing in this... it's been awhile since a solo like that just really took me somewhere... then brought it all back. What a long strange trip it's been.

[@thelatenightbar]

A fantastic Bertha. well played. thanks for sharing.

[@freelancebythebay]

Lively, just lively; and just lovely.

[@shaunfogarty5744]

Sweet!! Twangy Americana Hippy Swing Dance Music!

[@thefieldpiece]

Had a chip on my shoulder re: this cat until about 5:40 when the rear booster arpeggios hit and he breaks loose from his atmosphere of competence into something a little weirder and rawer. I dig it. Dipping that chip in some salsa and eating it.

[@nvus2758]

Pass the salsa!

[@andrewsimmons9935]

Pickin' faster than two rabbits running!

[@bradmiller5761]

OMG!!! Not sure what cosmic country is but I'm not only officially blown away I'm a musician who is going to be diving in head first. Absolutely fantastic solo building to peak!!!! That's how it's done

[@Bill-se4gr]

Are you kidding me?????? Totally blown away by your playing and passion!!!!!!!!!

[@raygarcia7329]

Saw an Instagram ad with you and was sold on this performance! Bought a ticket two hours away from me in Asheville NC at the grey eagle! So excited to see you man!

[@fretgod321]

With Billy Strings blowing up, hopefully you're next! Can't get enough of that cosmic country. Your Dead covers remind me of the years Jerry played that alligator strat. Great tone

[@deadspace9192]

Saw them playing together in Nashville at Billy’s String The Halls. Incredible

[@ontarget7582]

Saw you with Palmisano today. You have a new middle-aged Deadhead as a fan and a subscriber 😎

[@Freempg]

Great interview even with KZbin not being able to handle the quality, had to F it up for the rest of us so We the Peons would be protected from enjoying it at full strength.

[@gagealbright]

make that TWO middle aged deadheads as fans and subscribers :)

[@builderphill1361]

And make that one 18 year old subbed 😉

[@robertritchie2860]

Add a third!

[@rexhastings]

Same reason I’m here! That boy good

[@EverestMystery]

Slayin' it and slingin' it - the Master of the Telecaster. Tight band, Daniel....very tight band.

[@danieldonato]

Thank you!

[@kyleernst6657]

Wish i knew the proper music terms to describe the way you perfectly transitioned back to the "riff" of the song after the solo...sounded just like Jerry!!!!!!!

[@tylerkidd2155]

This video sends me into another realm of happiness🪐

[@zevpass]

Dammmmm thats killin it man ...

[@bench7434]

Next level country 😎

[@isaiahmountjoy3108]

Just scrolling through youtube and came across this. I am more of a rock and blues guy myself. That being said damn dude that is some real amazing playing and preforming. Most arm chair quarterbacks won't actually realize how great and smooth your guitar playing and vocals were. It is one thing to be a good guitarist. It is another thing to be that good in a live band setting with so many variables you can't control. You sir have made a fan outta me.

[@danieldonato]

YEEHAW! #COSMICCOUNTRY

[@michaeldematteis3409]

You fucking rule dude,holy shit.loved it

[@jakeishere]

Bravo.

[@1hipcrip771]

So Good!!

[@stevefraioli4838]

Sold to a gray-haired Dead Head! At first, I think, "Tight band. Clean vocals. Miss Jerry's magic." About to click-off when Daniel shifts to upward gears -- Hey, wait -- is that his "cosmic" stuff?" ... Holy S}h{i}t! ... Out comes my goose-bumps! What is that?! Evidence of resurrection? Ghost possession? I click, "Subscribe," and pray, "The flame always was, is NEW-ly alive, and will always be."

[@toddadams6443]

Far out! Donato! Cool!

[@danieldonato]

Thank you, Todd! Make sure to sign up for the Cosmic Country Club!!! #COSMICCOUNTRY 🤠

[@kane6529]

NICE! I love intimate photos 😂 in all seriousness your doing great work!

[@chrisgould7606]

Glorious

[@catherineaw143]

You really jam Daniel and the band is great too👍🏻🌹❤️

[@danieldonato]

Thank you, Cathy! Cosmic Country Clubbbb! #COSMICCOUNTRY 🤠

[@Datanditto]

His voice is fine, singing and tone are great. I think he just needs to make sure he always hugs the mic and be a little more deliberate in his execution. His playing is beautiful and inspiring.

[@NoName-nz4cr]

This is great! Huge Dead fan from Germany here

[@hitmewitdarock]

Where’s the other dude on keyboard? Next level

[@premprakash2701]

What a cool groove, what a tight band. You've got the magic. And your voice is Fine, with a capital F.

[@danieldonato]

Thank you, Prem! Make sure to subscribe if you like to keep it Cosmic! #COSMICCOUNTRY ☯️🤠☯️

[@premprakash2701]

@@danieldonato Yea, I'll be following you. I predict: "Someday your name is gonna' be in lights..."

[@tswrench]

I had to mooooove, really had to move to this jam.

[@danieldonato]

OH I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE! Cosmic Country Clubbbb! #COSMICCOUNTRY 🤠

[@dckstrat90]

Daniel we all know your level of mastery, but your band is so damn tight. And your rhythm guitarist is so tasteful. These guys complement you so well.

[@nifry22]

Appreciate it very much friend ☮️

[@rizdog2]

Smooth as AF, really tasty chops. Like to get Daniel out to Phil's place in NorCal once the pandemic days are behind us. Be well-received.

[@nvus2758]

Great interpretation and breath of fresh air to a Dead standard. Ok, I'll admit it, this "Old and In The Way", dyed in the wool Deadhead since 1970 is blown away. It does the heart good to hear the next generation discovering and bringing new energy to the Dead set. I'm onboard this train!

[@billydelacruz1500]

Awesome!! Very melodic and tasteful!!!!

[@Crinkle65]

Excellent. Perfect tribute/DD stamp vibe on that. Loved it. With Daniel D, Marcus K, Billy S around, I feel wonderful about the future of guitar music.

[@710hiopyschonaut9]

Don't forget Brandon Niederauer (TAZ)

[@derekfletcher8934]

Yep. I'm in. Keep up the Grate work Daniel!

[@TeiscoCurlee]

It really blasted off during the solo!

[@danieldonato]

It did! I loved where it went! Cosmic Country Clubbbb! #COSMICCOUNTRY 🤠

[@duanewelsh5611]

Daniel great as always. Very talented young man, yet seems humble and we'll grounded. Good on you!

[@danieldonato]

Thank you kindly! Stay Cosmic! #COSMICCOUNTRY

[@cmgordon12345]

So nice. Heard you on a Kitchen Dwellers live show, so popping in to get you into the rotation. Nice guitar work brother!!!

[@endessness777]

Yes

[@sirbergersworth]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you Daniel.

[@nateford6099]

When life starts to get back to normal, coming to see you play will be one of the top 10 first thing I on my to do list . Hopefully you will jam out Bertha and other Greatful Dead songs. I have never heard someone pick a guitar as beautifully as you do. The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame will have a spot for you one day, just you wait and see my friend. Jerry Garcia would be so proud!!!!!

[@scottanderson463]

Wow! Fine playing, very unique sound. Great job!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

You really have a distinctive style in everything you do, and this is no exception. I really really dig this one! Glad to support your channel my friend!

[@danieldonato]

Much appreciated! YEEHAW! #COSMICCOUNTRY

[@morganghetti]

I'm a sucker for any Garcia/ Hunter tune. That was great dude.

[@danieldonato]

Thank you - ME TOOOO! Don't forget to join the Cosmic Country Club, yeeeeehaw danieldonato.com/cosmic-collective

[@jeffbriggs4268]

Spectacular voice and playing. You have such a tasteful ear for music! I like the way that you play enough of the original soloing while adding your own tasteful riffs. You make it your own just like Norah Jones did with Hank Williams's Cold, Cold, Heart.

[@danieldonato]

Love this review. Thank you kindly. Keep it Cosmic!

[@davidewing55]

Great version of one of my favorite Dead songs! Terrific solos and what a tight band. Once the plague is over, I've got to take a trip to Nashville to hear you in person. Also, hoping you make it Boulder in the near future.

[@nateford6099]

Love this dude.. Saw him in Nashville this year and he killed it.. love this version of Bertha....

[@thebean7920]

Awesome playing, loved the new album dude. You've also inspired me to delve deeper into the dead's discography

[@danieldonato]

That means the world! Start at Europe 72 for the live stuff. #COSMICCOUNTRY ☯️🤠☯️

[@lingeringlead]

Check out the Positively Garcia page on KZbin. High quality gold in there.

[@lingeringlead]

3:10 in and they’re cooking with gas! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYWpd4WugNmKZ5o

[@gregpepper6053]

Don’t sleep on pre-70s dead. The band with pigpen has a sound and feel unlike any after his passing. Two from the vault IMO are some of the best recordings they made!

[@bradmiller5761]

Check out Americn Beauty and Working Man's Dead too! Both classic americana with plenty of country influence. Garcia was an accomplished steel pedal player

[@seank997]

vibes!!!!!!

[@danieldonato]

Thank you, Sean! Stay Cosmic! #COSMICCOUNTRY 🤠

[@chrisgould7606]

Just so good

[@dustinmaynard5539]

On point! You guys are very tight. Well done fellas!

[@danieldonato]

Thank you, Dustin! Cosmic Country Clubbbb! #COSMICCOUNTRY 🤠

[@skiphuntress]

Beautiful mix - a new fan of Daniel Donato

[@musicstewart9744]

A: Hope Mr. Weir gets to hear this. B: Once we can travel, I see you fitting right in for a date at Jorma’s Fur Peach Ranch. Unless you’ve been there already.

[@roccodambrosio9859]

Great grande wow!

[@danieldonato]

Very kind! Thank you! Cosmic Country Clubbbb! #COSMICCOUNTRY 🤠

[@seanoconnell2123]

The Telecater Tone fits that solo perfectly! Very Nice!

[@bgfb77]

Now this is pod racing!!

[@danieldonato]

YEEEHAW! Let's go! Make sure to sign up for the Cosmic Country Clubbbb! #COSMICCOUNTRY 🤠

[@benbruhns192]

The 8 people who have thumbs down are probably chads that listen to nickel back and imagine dragons, you rock

[@eaglewindrider7700]

The whole Band sounds Awesome best I have heard Daniel sing and play 👍🔥🎸🦅

[@Cheffrank21]

Nice dude 👍totally digging your unique style. It really made me mooooove.

[@josephcorcoran8714]

Awesome!!

[@simonmassey380]

Brilliant playing from brilliant band and the new record is brilliant too...love it!!!

[@danieldonato]

Thank you so much, Simon! #COSMICCOUNTRY

[@jlukeschmidt]

Love this performance such a jam!

[@Traviswalknyc]

Terrific stuff, just terrific!

[@friendofbeaver6636]

Props to DDCC! Keepin' the jams alive!

[@coltonadams9679]

Awesome💯

[@danieldonato]

Thank you, Colton! Cosmic Country Clubbbb! #COSMICCOUNTRY 🤠

[@kittiesandbeer]

Killer!

[@danieldonato]

thank you! Make sure to sign up for the Cosmic Country Club! #COSMICCOUNTRY 🤠

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Watched your interviews with Joe and thought I better check you out . Nice , someone new for me to listen to . Thanks I needed this .

[@johnmonroney8614]

Killin it Double D. ⚘⚡☝️

[@robhaskell4043]

Daniel! Excellent!

[@danieldonato]

YEEHAW! #COSMICCOUNTRY

[@billsims1033]

aww too good dude! Beautiful tone and feeling.

[@chrisgainmusic]

Cool performance man .. and great concept by Instrument Head!

[@danieldonato]

Thank you! #COSMICCOUNTRY ☯️🤠☯️

[@jcgood]

I heard Jerry sing those words in that order a few times ;)

[@danieldonato]

LOL I bet you did in person ?! I am jealous

[@raygarcia7329]

I’m getting crazy Lindsey bucking ham vibes man sickkk

[@danieldonato]

love him! #COSMICCOUNTRY

[@herbyvonderby1849]

Sounds great.

[@danieldonato]

YEEHAW! #COSMICCOUNTRY

[@Jonjzi]

This is the first time I realized this, but I think Daniel actually bears a resemblance young Albert Lee.

[@richardjones1979]

Really good man I like to have no where did put down my bass and buy an electric, most likely will

[@kfkm2955]

Love the way you meld chicken pickin country with Grateful Dead style. What is your pedal of choice for the auto wah Jerry Garcia style? I tend to go between a Boss dynamic filter and a Mutron iii envelope.

[@danieldonato]

Thanks! A QTron! YEEHAW! #COSMICCOUNTRY

[@bradmiller5761]

Check out the Keeley Neutrino too, for me (who can't afford an original Mutron) best $149. Ever spent

[@koryjensen8610]

Kids gonna have a bright future...

[@bradmiller5761]

I can't make your amp out, is a late 60's blackface? Your sound is perfect

[@marcosluna7792]

#cosmiccountryclub YEEHAW!

[@ayushgvrg]

bro you are KILLER

[@danieldonato]

YEEHAW! #COSMICCOUNTRY

[@kinosabi6075]

Bravo! Just learned of you, love your passion, can’t wait to hear more of your GD versions, can’t wait to see you do a me and my uncle into big river. Also digging your original material!

[@mdbrewer]

Keep on, keepin on DD!

[@danieldonato]

Keep on truckin' ! #COSMICCOUNTRY ☯️🤠☯️

[@MarkBoehm]

Man from about 6:00 in I was grinnin' like a mofo. I thought Los Lobos did this song justice, but...

[@alexgeddes6245]

This is incredible! If you get a free minute you should check out Matt Rae here on the you tube. He’s a huge dead fan and he is an incredible style. Hell of a bender! I get a lot of my twang/ dead inspiration from you both! Some kind of collaboration between you two would be incredible! Keep up the awesome content man!

[@alexgeddes6245]

**he has incredible style lol!

[@whitlong4486]

Am I wrong or could maybe this guy sing the hell out of some Brent Mydland style vocals? Even some Warren Haynes vocals?

[@playlegit7]

wish Jerry could hear this

[@ziggylayneable]

You have really got the groove down as far as the Grateful Dead are concerned.Take the vocals away(no offense this is just for a hypothetical situation) make this instrumental and it would sound like the dead jamming with no vocals that's how close it sounds. You've gained a new subscriber.

[@jerrywinters6914]

Test me, test me Why don't you arrest me? Throw me in the jail house Until the sun goes down Till it go down

[@mikewolfe5793]

great playing. but those harmonies tho

[@thestrangeremain3930]

love it Daniel! maybe not hog all the solo spots though. sure your rhythm guitarist would like a bend or two

[@danieldonato]

That would be cool! I'll ask Nick if he wants any :) #COSMICCOUNTRY ☯️🤠☯️

[@jongray4828]

The rest of you guys enjoy, I’ve tried to get into this band but every song I’ve heard sounds as generic as any other Dead cover band.

[@awsesomeman110]

Wtf is that voice