‘Angels in the Snow’ by Downtown Patriots: A Winter Warmer from Woodbridge

Woodbridge. Not exactly the epicentre of the universe, but it holds its own quirky charm. Especially as the holidays barrel down upon us with the subtlety of a freight train. Here, amidst the pre-holiday frenzy, where the mulled wine flows like water and the roast smells wrestle the frosty air – there’s a unique brew fermenting. The music. And not just any music. In this town, Christmas tunes resonate, echoing through the streets with a folksy twang. The Downtown Patriots and the unmistakable strum of Danny Watts giving us all a reason to pause our frantic shopping and listen, really listen. With their latest track, Angels in the Snow, the band serves up a piping hot mug of folksy bliss, proving that you don’t need ear-shattering amps to make a winter heart flutter.

Forget what you know about the Downtown Patriots. Gone are the days of grungy, gritty guitar riffs that made you feel like showering off the dirt after a listening session. At least for now. For this song, Danny has picked up an acoustic guitar and, believe it or not, a banjo, turning the dial from rock to heart-warming. It’s like swapping a shot of whiskey for a glass of mulled wine. Unconventional yet oddly fitting.

“Angels in the Snow” by Downtown Patriots: A Back-Porch Jam Session

“Angels in the Snow” it’s a back-porch jam session that turned into a full-blown anthem. Inspired by The Pogues‘ “Fairytale of New York”, Danny spins a yarn about an older couple. Crafting snow angels and reminiscing about the kind of love that doesn’t fade into the background of life’s hustle. It’s about making new memories when everyone expects you to just keep rehashing the old ones.

Recording this wasn’t your run-of-the-mill studio session. Oh no. Danny Watts, in true one-man-band fashion, played every instrument you hear. A feat that would send most sane musicians running for the hills. He then handed his creation over to Robert Sellen of Decoy Studio, who mixed it into the kind of song that makes you want to hug someone. Or at least raise a toast to those making snow angels under the streetlights.

Why does any of this matter? Well, when synths and bass drops are often the ingredients for chart-toppers, Danny’s acoustic detour is like finding a secret passage in a well-trodden park. It’s familiar, yet entirely surprising.

“Angels in the Snow” by Downtown Patriots: Unexpectedly Delightful

Downtown Patriots taking this folksy route is like a chef who swaps his steak knife for a spatula. Whipping up something unexpectedly delightful. And Angels in the Snow is just that. A delectable sonic treat that’s as comforting as it is captivating.

So, here’s to Danny and his band of merry music-makers. Who remind us that the best songs aren’t always the loudest, but the ones that resonate with our souls. Crank up this track. Grab a warm drink and let the Downtown Patriots serenade you through the snow. If it dares to show up. This song hooked me from the first note. I’ve had it on repeat long enough to become the unofficial soundtrack of my latest writing spree, while my wife’s in the throes of unearthing our holiday decorations from their year-long hibernation. What more could you ask for? A little festive cheer, a lot of lyrical genius. Sometimes, it’s the simple things that make December bearable.

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