COAST

COAST are a celtic rock band from Southampton. They have a wide range of influences from the likes of Hebrides rockers Runrig to those Geordie coal miners Dire Straits!! With the sound of Big Country and Runrig in mind they set out recording demo songs which they would hopefully re- record later on down the line, until Paul ( the singer) had a sudden realisation that these demos were actually sounding quite pro. So they decided to push out what is now being known as the single.. “The Great Crowd”. The lineup of Coast started out with lead singer and composer Paul Eastham. Lead vocals. Paul Eastham. Paul has been in a number of bands including the industrial metal outfit from 2003 "WINTER OF CLOWNS". He also co/produced and co/wrote the talented singer AIMEE DUFFY,S (now known as Duffy) first ever single. titled. "Aimee Duffy" This reached No. 7 in the Welsh charts, currently No.1 Paul also writes and records classical music . check out the links page for more info. His time spent as a child in the Hebrides has remained a strong input on his vocal style and his song writing. Percussion. Chris Barnes . Chris (Paul's brother), as we know the same as Paul, spent some time growing up in the Outer Hebrides. at the age of 7, he was learning the snare drum in the ”BLACKPOOL CALEDONIAN PIPE BAND”. They were also in a band together 10 years ago along with acoustic guitarist Alec, called “ATLANTIS”. His percussive and dynamic energy is a vital part to the rhythm of COAST. Acoustic guitars. Alec Stone. Alec is a great songwriter and a key part to the sound of Coast. His acoustic guitar carries a sound to die for. Alec and Chris Lapage also have a duo called “THE GOOD NEWS’. Lead guitars. Chris Lapage,, what a guy.. a great blues guitarist who replaced Phil Marshall, the original guitarist due to commitment issues. Chris is a very rare talent and has played in other bands with Paul. Bass guitar. Adam Bowden. Adam has previously played both keyboards and bass with Paul in charity fundraising events for the NSPCC. He is also long-time bassist with New Forrest/Bournemouth based acoustic band “SAFETY IN NUMBERS” and in a duo with talented singer/songwriter Jo Russell under the name “WHY JULY?”. Adam also writes great relaxation music in his studio. He spent all his childhood holidays in North Uist. Drums. Phil Langman, we found Phil on the internet after we posted an advert. two auditions later, he’s our drummer!!! Very tight and a great sense of musicianship. Keyboards. Paul Eastham Coast signed with AWEN records in 2007. The release of their first single “ The Great Crowd” is proving to be a success. The growing radio play and fanbase are a real insight into the future of Coast. Enjoy....