New Patrick Watson single

Since the release of Wooden Arms in 2009, most news about Patrick Watson has dealt with shows the group was doing around the world. This time around, Patrick Watson surprises fans with a new single, an exclusive track that iTunes negotiated with the singer-songwriter  and the band that he fronts.

The song Sit Down Beside Me has been on the music site since yesterday (May 25). As with the band’s first two albums, this single was launched in collaboration with Secret City Records. The 4 minute, 32-second song is typical Patrick Watson with the frontman seated  behind the piano and singing in his distinctive voice.

Patrick Watson and his group are currently touring in the American west. They then head overseas where there are some festivals planned in France between July 2-15 and a show in Portugal on July 17, 2010.