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DannyWatts

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When Danny Watts started Downtown Patriots, this multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer wanted a sound that captured his love of grunge but with a modern twist of energy.

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Originally hailing from Colchester, UK (home of Britpop popularist band Blur) and after training as a sound engineer, Danny worked in various London studios, before opening his own writing and production base in Southwark.

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Formed in 2011 by Watts, Downtown Patriots has become a one-man band that has garnered a reputation for his unique blend of classic rock, indie, and 80’s influences. The sound is characterised by gritty guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics that resonate with a wide audience.

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"I love all forms of music, so I write what I want to listen to and this comes out in the form of various types of rock or folk/alt country or even neo-classical.  But I certainly a real kick from plugging in an electric guitar in to an amp and cranking it up via a good distortion pedal."

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"No One Needs To Know (feat. Mace)" is the latest single to be released by Downtown Patriots on 10th October 2024, and can be heard via this private Soundcloud link

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Past & Present Players

  • Danny Watts – Vocals, Drums, Guitars, Bass, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Kazoo, percussion, saxophone, horn and string arrangements

  • James Duncan (2011) – Drums “Guiding Light EP and Love EP”

  • Ben Cochrane (2017 - 2019) – Drums “Legacy Album”

  • Mace (2022 - Present) – Additional vocals

Discography

  • Albums:

    • Legacy (2019)

    • Dance Out Of The Dark (2023)

  • EPs:

    • Guiding Light (2011)

      • Standout Tracks: "Guiding Light," "You Are"

    • Love EP (2011)

      • Standout Tracks: "Lucky," "Love"

    • We Don’t Need You (2023)

      • Standout Tracks: "An Angel Kicks My Ass," "Lose A Little Faith" 

  • Singles:

    • "Bob Crane" (2021)

    • "Poppy Weeps In The Dark" (2022)

    • "Falling Moon II" (2022)

    • “Lose A Little Faith” (2022)

    • “Your Burden” (2023)

    • “One Night Stand” (2023)

    • “An Angel Kicks My Ass” (2023)

    • “Christmas Is Here” (2023)

    • Single: "All My Life" (2024)

  • Latest Release:

    • Single: "No One Needs To Know (feat. Mace)" (2024)

Press

  • The Metal Asylum: "Danny’s voice is ideal for this type of music. It is strong and powerful with a grittiness that is so prevalent in grunge and alternative rock and it’s his voice that really makes the track stand out.”

  • Music Arenagh: "The production on “Said and Done” is impeccable, with each instrument expertly layered to create a lush and textured sound that will transport you back to the glory days of ’90s alternative rock. Downtown Patriots sophisticated guitar work, strong bass lines, and repetitive percussion rhythms create a soundscape reminiscent of Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins.”

  • Mesmerized: "I’m about to sink my teeth into the entire “Dance Out Of The Dark” album.  Watts’ raw energy and emotion have really resonated with me, and he’s a musician that I’ll certainly be following closely."

Contact

For more information, please contact :​

www.DowntownPatriots.com

danny@downtownpatriots.com

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