"Like U2 but with Van Halen-esque solos”: That’s how the media has described the instrumental rock of guitarist Patrick DeCoste (pronounced De-Coast). In the great tradition of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Beck, DeCoste combines virtuoso skills with rock and roll attitude to create his own unique sound. He’s got the chops to play in the orchestra pit for the Grammy-winning musical HAIRSPRAY, and the swagger to play his own original interpretation of the Star Spangled Banner at Shea Stadium for over 50,000 people. His 2 independent full-length releases have garnered internal acclaim, landed him opening slots for Billboard artists around New England and even scored him an Artist of the Year nomination. Aside from playing some of the region’s most storied venues, DeCoste also works full time in one of the world’s leading research institutions at a top university in Boston. His “Office Drone By Day, Rock Star By Night” workshops have been featured at some of the area’s most prestigious organizations focusing on the art of juggling a day job while pursuing a career in music. With topics ranging from balancing time to managing expectations and anything in between, no topic is out of bounds.