Review by April Kranz
The past two years have proven just how many ways you can spin a pandemic into a song. I've heard it all; twenty-one pilots released Level of Concern, Luke Combs released Six Feet Apart. Dang it, I've even helped write a few COVID-inspired songs because what musician hasn't? But throughout the last two years, I have never heard a Christmas quarantine song. Though it did raise a question that's been on my mind for some time now: Is Santa vaccinated? Is he taking proper social distancing measures during this trying time? He's visiting a lot of people in one night. Is he wearing his mask correctly? Seasoned songwriter Paul DeMarco aims to get to the bottom of it.
This song oozes blues, starting with the classic single guitar strum and rich vocal runs through the first verse. The band kicks into the chorus, filled with plenty of Christmas puns and sexy walking bass-lines. The song follows the form again, picking up even more into an easy-going, wailing guitar solo. And the entire time, DeMarco asks; nay, demands the answer to the question we're all dying to know:
"Santa are you vaxxed?
Santa are you vaxxed?
And are you wearing your bright red mask
Visiting every house come rain or snow?
I don't wanna be a pain in your north pole,
But I hope you don't mind if I ask
Tell me Santa, woah oh Santa
Santa are you vaxxed?"
If you want a fun, catchy, punny addition to your holiday rotation this year, this song will fit right into your playlist. Break the seal in the event you need a bluesy party song that will make your Christmas guests laugh, bob their heads, and ponder the physical and moral implications of Santa Clause in the era of the Coronavirus.
About Paul deMarco
Paul deMarco is a singer/songwriter from Anglesey in North Wales with over 25 years of experience performing, writing, and recording music both as a solo performer and member of the group Gumshaw, the Ebenezer Chapter band project and currently of The Bassmen, and writing and producing for Southern rock band Blackwater Lake.
Performing live led Paul to share the stage with a diverse range of artists, from Ed Sheeran's co-writer Amy Wadge to Jan Akkerman and from Budgie to Henry Priestman from the Christians. Co-writing with songwriters worldwide has enhanced Pauls's songwriting, and always brings his best to every co-write. Modern technology means he has been able to write with writers in Nashville and learn from the best, and being part of Clay Mills SongTown has led to some great co-writes leading to sync placement. 2 songs written on a song writing retreat run by over Novello winner Chris Difford from the band Squeeze, will be featured on an upcoming album to be mastered at the legendary Abbey Road. The writing retreats also led to co-writes with great writers like Jeff Cohen, Bill Lloyd, and David Wilcox.
l has been writing music for sync as a solo composer, with other writers, and part of the DOL writing team with award-winning writers Bill O'Hanlon and Lucy LeBlanc. When not writing, gigging, or streaming gigs live on Facebook, Paul is working with young people who find school a challenge, using music to build confidence and channel frustration, sharing the power of songwriting—also inspiring the next generation of Rock stars at The Rock Project. As well as performing and teaching, Paul is producing demos for songwriters all over the world and producing his own music. Paul combines his wide range of tastes to create a melting pot of styles that make him truly unique.
For more information on Paul, please visit his website.
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