Lead Vocals & Keyboards
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 Duffy on her first ever single. titled. "Aimee Duffy" This reached No.1 In the Welsh charts. Paul also writes and records classical music. His time spent as a child in the Hebrides has remained a strong input on his vocal style and his song writing.
Base Guitarist
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
Started playing with a Southampton based band called Colony Earth in the early part of the 1980's. Were featured on the channel 4 programme The Tube and ended up getting a deal with Virgin records. Toured the UK, Holland and Germany. The band split around 1986.
Spent the next couple of years doing session work/demos at various studios whilst doing live work/recordings with local Indie bands The Chairs, Rain, Honeysun and Jinder gigging mainly around the south/London clubs.
Percussion
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.
Lead Guitars
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.
Acoustic Guitars
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’.
"Well, blow me down! You have no idea how average, or less, most of the unsolicited material we get sent in is. COAST on the other hand sound like a first class group."
- Paul Gambaccini, UK Radio Presenter
"Once in a blue moon I get sent a CD for radio airplay that simply blows me away. This has to be one of the best CDs of the year. Musically, lyrically and atmospherically Coast can stand proud amongst the very best of the Celtic artists in the world. I sincerely hope that they get the recognition that they deserve."
- Karin Ingram, Radio Borders
"Awesome! That's really, really, really good. That's a great song and I love the guitar work in it. It's very Runrig-ish actually. I'm sure other people have drawn that comparison. I love it."
- Bruce Guthro, Runrig
"I don't think I've worked so hard for any band that's come in! I'm
clapping, I'm singing, I'm loving it! ..... Fabulous! Absolutely Brilliant!"
- Sally Taylor, BBC Television and Radio Presenter
With a great new selection of live bands and DJ's, we've got some great entertainment lined-up for you to enjoy during your stay with us in 2010.
Join us at the British and German Grand Prix for a hilarious evening with Perry McCarthy - the Original 'Stig'!
2010 is of course also a World Cup year! Watch the final live on a Big Screen with us at the British Grand Prix, from 7pm on the Sunday evening after the race.