Press -------------------- Re: Inside The Unsaid "I recently listened to ('Inside The Unsaid') by guitarist Patrick DeCoste. He seems to stand out from many of the up and coming guitar heroes. His music is melodic and full of power. He has great technique but doesn't over use it and has a professional attitude and work ethic." - Gary Hoey: Guitar legend & international recording artist "DeCoste's playing is a mixture of modesty and efficiency. He can and will rip it up he just won't make a big show out of it... the high point was a breathtaking acoustic piece titled 'Home,' which really seemed to come from somewhere deep within the tall southpaw. DeCoste cashed the big check easily with this stunning composition." - Live review: Northeast Performer Magazine (March 2006 edition) "It's always nice to see an artist you supported ever since he was demoing 'growing up' and coming out with a full- length debut album. After last year's demo Patrick is back with 'Inside The Unsaid', a self-released album that features most of the tracks of the demo and a few others. I was raving about the demo back then and things only got better since..." Read more at RockUnited.com (Germany) "A cool little CD filled with all kinds of instrumental guitar wizardry - from funky fusion and blues to a tastefully executed prog-rock sound. Compared to Eric Johnson, Vai and Satriani and praised by top players like Gary Hoey, DeCoste's wide ranging approach to melody and rhythm offers something for all fans..." Read more at Music Web Express 3000 (USA) "I really like what I hear! Obviously, (DeCoste) has great chops, a lot of ideas and great tone/feel. I've enjoyed listening to what I've heard so far..." Jon Finn: Guitar hero & award winning international recording artist "Patrick DeCoste has a unique approach to his music and soloing that's refreshing and engaging. I really like his song 'Love In Misery'... he also has a very positive attitude which is KEY in the business. I see good things on the horizon for this guitar player." - Tommy Merry: Guitar hero & 3 time "Best Guitarist of the Year" award winner in the Bay Area "I produce and host a radio show that specializes in instrumental guitar music of all genres. We are regarded as one of the top shows of our kind - last year I received a demo CD from Patrick DeCoste, and was immediately impressed with the strength of his compositions and his confident playing. His promise was fulfilled with the release of his debut album 'Inside the Unsaid', which has received much airplay on my show, and is a favorite with the listeners...." Read more at FretNet.com (Australia) "My first reaction is... simply WOW! It's pure magic there... guitar wizardry. Finally I found something new and original (and) different if we compare it with what we hear in today's music. It is an honor to play his superb music in my country." Ovidiu Dumitrescu: Host of "For The Love Of Guitar" Radio (Romania) "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..." Excerpt from Insite Magazine (October 2004 issue) "Ooh, a little flash of spacey keyboard and all aboard, we're off to guitar virtuoso land. There's some weird time signatures, high bass notes and Patrick shredding above. Some songs in we switch to funky blues land and there are more changes as we go along; actually, it gets more tasteful much to my chagrin..." Excerpt from The Noise Magazine: Rock Around Boston (February 2005 issue) Re: 2003 Advanced Demo "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..." Read more at InsaneGuitar.com "One of the 'Guitar Lords' most incredible guitar players, Patrick DeCoste promises amazing things in his work. Full of beautiful compositions of inspiration and feeling, DeCoste promises an excellent festival of melodic compositions with great quality and technical themes. This new guitarist of Rock is an extremely original guitarist that intends to give a new meaning to instrumental rock guitar..." Read more at Guitar Lords: The Online Source for Guitarists (Mexico) "What is apparent in this work is that Patrick is armed with a superb set of hands, good control and an ear for melody that never plays second fiddle to guitar excess..." Read more at VirtuosityOne.com (United Kingdom) "This is instrumental guitar music at its best with technically brilliant performances and mature songwriting..." Read more at AOR-Europe.com (Germany) "He is amazing. The solo acoustic ballad 'Premonition' is really great. In all honesty, it is beyond what gets played on the station. He stuff will definitely get play on 'The Last Scene Standing'." Chris McGrath: Host of "The Last Scene Standing" 91.7FM (Salem State College Radio) "Very talented with cool compositions... DeCoste is the perfect musician." Theodosis Moira: Founder of Secret Port Records (Greece) "Patrick DeCoste is very rooted in Rock music. He has a great ear for chord voicings and progressions, as well as solos and melodies, and has a firm grasp of how to structure songs... His interpretation of 'The Star Spangled Banner' is superbly played and very original." Excerpt from The Noise: Rock Around Boston Magazine (October 2003 issue) "Fans of instrumental music will like this guitarist`s advanced demo CD, which surely has some Rock moments. This is quality stuff..." Read more at Strutter'zine Magazine (Switzerland). "Great melodic approach and his version of the 'Star Spangled Banner' is the most innovative of it I've heard to date..." Jimmy Manone: Las Vegas session guitarist Re: Miscellaneous "We... firmly believe that Patrick DeCoste's guitar style is a treasure that measures up to even the most elite of guitar players. We look forward to seeing DeCoste's meteoric rise in status among contemporary guitar players. Methodical and original, Patrick DeCoste is a diamond in the rough in terms of instrumental guitar work. Listen to the songs and decide for yourself." Slippy Magazine "Patrick DeCoste's electrifying acoustic performance was one of the best we have had on 'Roots Rock Live(TM)'. Boston fans of Tim Reynolds and Leo Kottke have a new hometown hero!" Patrick Keating: Host/ Producer of Roots Rock Live(tm) "He possesses the great combination of having a unique style that is performed with passion. Original and complex mixed with attainable melodies and rhythms..." Alan Andrade: Columnist for Boston Soundcheck Magazine "Patrick DeCoste's methodical way of creating music gives the listeners a tasteful journey through sound and silence while maintaining creativity and interesting movement... This is just the tip of the iceberg for this talented and diverse musician/ songwriter." Alfred L. Watkins III: Founder of A3 Music Productions "DeCoste has excellent reviews and is compared to Austin's legendary guitarist Eric Johnson - high praise indeed..." Read more at MusicAustin.com. "This kid is good. Whether you're a fan of instrumental music or not, you have to admit this guy knows his instrument..." Read more at LouderMagazine.com "Never before have I come across a guitarist who puts as much thought and care into each note and each chord. DeCoste's attention to detail and commitment to magnificent playing is endless." Greg Schuler: Producer/ Engineer for Schuler Productions Recording Studio "I heard about Patrick DeCoste while researching Instrumental and Blues rock guitarists on the web. I think his music is amazing and will definitely be checking out more of his material in the future." Allen Galloway: Rated one of Acoustic Guitar Workshop's "25 Greatest Guitarists on the Web" "The first time I heard Patrick DeCoste play, he fired up some old-school Ozzy and Randy Rhoads. He then tore into his own compositions that seemed to blend Rhoads with jazz and blues influences, all wrapped around tight grooves. All in all, DeCoste is truly an innovative guitarist with the ability to think on his feet and hold the stage on his own..." Howard Kirkpatrick: 2002 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist "Patrick's command of the guitar plus his creativity lead to very refreshing material. He's an enthusiastic on-air guest who talks about what drives him musically and gives the listeners a glimpse of a guitar genious at work." Seth Albuam: Radio personality for "Shadow Line" on ABFree Radio "As guitar players go, there's a million guys out there with chops galore but the crowd thins out when you start to look for taste, musicality, emotion, and a sense of composition (not too mention good tone). He has all that and then some. Very, very nice..." Ren Mirollo: Guitarist for Boston-based cover band Velvet Jones