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 Patrick DeCoste's Profile |
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Debut CD Available: www.DeCosteOnline.com |
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| Location: | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Mar 9, 2008 (658 days back) |
About Me |
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| To order the debut CD, please choose one of the following: USA | International Join the mailing list here Also now available on: "Once in a while, a musician decides to look at his art from a new perspective and creates a masterpiece in the process. Patrick DeCoste is one of those musicians, bringing a new outlook on music and instrumental rock guitar..." - InsaneGuitar.com (USA) "This is instrumental guitar music at its best with professional and technically brilliant performances, mature songwriting , diverse influences and moody tracks all with unique guitar sounds. Though the album is an independent release, the packaging is perfect, tasty and the music is even better. Recommended to fans of instrumental guitar music and not only to them, as it is easy-to-digest, catchy stuff." - RockUnited.com (Germany) "For several years, Patrick DeCoste has cultivated a fanatical fanbase in the Boston area. It's easy to see why when the instrumentalist's flashy fingers set the fretboard ablaze. With praise high and a local buzz building, DeCoste released 'Inside The Unsaid', a high-flying guitar odyssey propelling him towards comparisons with legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai..." - Insite Magazine (USA) ______________________________________________________ Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Patrick DeCoste (pronounced "d-coast") has been making a name for himself not only on the instrumental guitar circuit but also on the global music scene. His performance resume spans over a 3,000 mile radius from the rugged Northeast to the sunny Southwest. Since his debut performance in the famed Berklee Performance Center at age 16, DeCoste has performed and headlined in various "Singer/ Songwriter" & "Guitar Night" showcases at many of Boston & San Diego's premier venues as both an electric and acoustic act. After taking lessons at a local music store, DeCoste studied at the Boston Conservatory of Music 's Summer Institute. A year later, he went on to receive full-tuition scholarships to Berklee's year-round SYSTEM 5 programs and their prestigious 5 Week Summer Programs while also attending the Berklee Summer Guitar Sessions where he honed his skills in Music Theory, Harmony, Composition, Guitar Styles & Performance. Today, several of his music columns have been published on various websites and e-zines. DeCoste is also currently an Ernie Ball/ Music Man endorsing artist. Since becoming a solo artist in 2003, DeCoste's music has dominated the local and global MP3.com charts, ranking no. 1 in the "Guitar Rock" category of their Massachusetts charts and no. 13 in the "Instrumental Rock" Global charts. His instrumental, "Greasy Fingers", was named the no. 5 instrumental of 2003 by a European AOR website and his music has been showcased at various sporting events and received airplay on major college and commercial radio stations. His debut album, "Inside The Unsaid", has been released to much acclaim and is currently available via his website. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Patrick has shared the stage with the following international recording artists: guitar heroes Gary Hoey (Top 5 Billboard hit "Hocus Pocus"), Joe Stump (considered the world's most extreme shred guitarist), Johnny A. (Favored Nations label), Jon Finn (Guitarist for the Boston Pops) & Lori McKenna (Warner Bros. recording artist & songwriter for Faith Hill). Patrick has also performed or studied with the following artists: Chris Loftlin (Brian McKnight musical director), Nate Morton (American Idol/ CBS's "Rockstar" drummer), Tomo Fujita (instructor for John Mayer) & Ed Toth (drummer for Vertical Horizon/ Doobie Bros.). ______________________________________________________ "One of our most incredible players, this new guitarist of Rock is an extremely original musician that intends to give a new meaning to instrumental rock guitar..." - Guitar Lords Online (Mexico) "In 2004 we received a demo CD from Patrick DeCoste and were immediately impressed with the strength of his compositions and his confident playing. DeCoste's promise was fulfilled with the release of 'Inside the Unsaid', which has received much airplay and is a favorite with the listeners...." - FretNet Radio (Australia) "Compared to Eric Johnson, Steve Vai & Joe Satriani and praised by top players like Gary Hoey, Patrick DeCoste's wide ranging approach to melody and rhythm offers something for all fans." - Music Web Express 3000 (USA) |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 5/16/2005Band Website: DeCosteOnline.com Band Members: Chris Botelho - drums Patrick DeCoste - guitars Josh Oliver - bass Greg Schuler - keyboards Influences: Record Label: Independent release Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Rock / Classic Rock / Progressive) |
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My Blog |
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New News - Updated 12.27.07 |
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| 2008 EP In Production | Wednesday, December 26, 2007Patrick has been hard at work composing, arranging and producing his upcoming EP. This EP is slated to have 4 new tracks and a re-arranged track off... Posted by Patrick DeCoste on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:00:00 PST |
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Show Flyers with Guitar Heroes Gary Hoey & Johnny A. |
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| Click on the images below to download the flyers for Patrick's shows with guitar heroes, Gary Hoey & Johnny A. Free download - please distribute accordingly. Artwork by Aduageo.
... Posted by Patrick DeCoste on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:23:00 PST |
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Interview With Eric Johnson |
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| Prior to a May 2004 show in Boston, MA, BostonBeats.com set Patrick up to interview guitar hero & Grammy award winning artist, Eric Johnson. Below is the interview which touches on everything... Posted by Patrick DeCoste on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:20:00 PST |
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Online Lesson: Using Processors To Alter Your Music |
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| ** Article taken from Patrick's Online Lesson archive **
Lesson Five: The Effect Affect -Using Processors To Alter Your Music-------------------------------------------------------
-... Posted by Patrick DeCoste on Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:03:00 PST |
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Live review - Northeast Performer Magazine (March 2006 edition) |
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| Patrick DeCosteMiddle East DownstairsCambridge, MADecember 17, 2005Several bands with vicious-sounding names were playing short and violent thirty-minute sets Upstairs on this Saturday night, but Down... Posted by Patrick DeCoste on Thu, 02 Mar 2006 01:07:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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GARY HOEY BAND, Eric Johnson, Tomo Fujita, AcoustiCeol, Fret Net, Michelle Lewis, Ernie Ball Music Man, Joe Feloni, Lori McKenna, Schuler Productions Recording Studio, Johnny A., The Break Mission, Rick Chavez, Morgan, Taffy, Ed Hardy Watches, Chaos Curbs, Will Todd®, AmiSH, RRfan1, Accusound, Witchblade, Timm, BACKLINE PHOTOGRAPHY, The Dude, SMALL TIME CROOKS, Lex Sadler, Leo, Lavaman, *Aubyn*, Mike Casano, Steve Mohacey, Raposa, David Terry, lj, I Dare You, A-Navas, Barry Richman Band, DVG, Jessica, Heartless, darren, Brian Landry, lirico-spinto tenor, DELON, Edge of Chaos, PLECTRIST, Alberto Rigoni (ALBUM NOW IN STORES!), Daniele Penco, Chente', Tinypants, Jessica, Jean, Electric Dave, WTQ 1, Trish, Velvet Jones, Kath
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