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"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)
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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.
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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.).
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"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)
