Contemporary A Cappella music with a twist!

One of the Pacific Northwest's best vocal harmony quartet, in our opinion, 1994 Harmony Sweeps winners The Coats are back with their eighth CD, an energetic, powerful collection of original materials and freshly-arranged covers. Doug Wisness, baritone, Jamie Dieveney, tenor II, Kerry Dahlen, bass and

Contemporary A Cappella music with a twist!

One of the Pacific Northwest's best vocal harmony quartet, in our opinion, 1994 Harmony Sweeps winners The Coats are back with their eighth CD, an energetic, powerful collection of original materials and freshly-arranged covers. Doug Wisness, baritone, Jamie Dieveney, tenor II, Kerry Dahlen, bass and Keith Anderson, tenor I, start us off with the title tune, a driving, deep-bassed rhythmic toe-tapper. Then come a couple of originals by Dieveney, Dahlen and producer Bill Gibson, 'She's Got That Thing' and 'Walk Away.' Other originals by them, 'Let's Be Crazy,' 'Running After Time,' 'Slow Ride' and 'Together Through It All' are interspersed with marvelous covers of Michael Jackson's 'Shake Your Body,' John Fogerty's 'Down On The Corner,' and the classic tunes 'She Blinded Me With Science,' 'Stand By Me' and 'Sunglasses At Night.' Besides being well-chosen and beautifully arranged (by Dieveney and Gibson), and absolutely nailed by the group, these covers show that the Coats' vocal pyrotechnics are right up there with such performers as Michael Jackson when he recorded 'Thriller.' This is one of the strongest contemporary CDs of the year. The Coats should be stars, they know it, their fans know it, and hopefully 'The Boys' will let a whole lot more people know it!

Nationally touring artists, The Coats are the Pacific Northwest's premier A Cappella Vocal band. They have performed for MDA benefits, the Susan G. Komen foundation, high schools, colleges, fairs, festivals, and community concerts across the country. The Coats have also performed for the President of the United States, and have shared the stage with dozens of acts as vastly different as Jay Leno, The Beach Boys, Trisha Yearwood, Hall & Oates, Jewell and have appeared on the now syndicated comedy, “Frasier”! The Coats have also written, recorded and performed for ad campaigns such as the Washington State Lotteries “Match 4” game. The campaign featured The Coats as “The Match 4’s” in both radio and TV ads that aired in the Northwest. One of the favorite things The Coats like to do is work with young audiences and musicians. The Coats have done residencies and workshops throughout the United States for students of all ages from elementary schools to colleges, inspiring young musicians to sing! The Coats have released 11 recording projects that cover a wide range of vocal genres, from original music to cover songs. The Coats are currently working on a 12th CD release that is expected to be out in late 2012. In a career spanning over two decades, The Coats have won the National Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella competition and have also performed for hundreds of corporate clients, including Starbucks, Microsoft, the Thomson Corporation, Pemco, Safeco, Macy's, Nordstrom, The Seattle Mariners, Sonicare, EDS, the Concours Group, CSC, Barrick Mining, National Association for Music Education, the Washington Dental Association and the Washington State Patrol, just to name a few. Their intensely arranged, yet hilarious, interactive performance blends music and comedy so seamlessly that there is no event, stage, or function of any size that people won't be left standing, stunned and wondering, "how did all of that come out of only four guys?!" This amazing foursome has thrilled audiences all over the country with their vocal prowess and diverse personality that they bring to the stage and when people leave The Coats show, they are smiling and humming all the way home.

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Hip contemporary A Cappella Holiday tunes with a twist!

The Coats second Christmas CD is an amazing mix of original and classic holiday music performed by Seattle's own A Cappella group The Coats! A must own compilation of tunes for any Christmas collection!

The Coats vocal band’s career started on the street corners at Seattle Washington's famous

Hip contemporary A Cappella Holiday tunes with a twist!

The Coats second Christmas CD is an amazing mix of original and classic holiday music performed by Seattle's own A Cappella group The Coats! A must own compilation of tunes for any Christmas collection!

The Coats vocal band’s career started on the street corners at Seattle Washington's famous Pike Place Market. Singing for tourists, locals, fish vendors, and fellow buskers, their humble ambitions of earning a few clams to fight off the tuition bills quickly evolved into a full-time international performance career. They've since won national vocal competitions and have been fortunate enough to share the stage with such talented fellow entertainers as Hall & Oates, The Beach Boys, Jay Leno, Olivia Newton-John and Toby Keith, just to name a few, all while continuing their tradition of outreach performances and workshops supporting music in schools throughout the country.

One of the most in-demand corporate, performing arts, and college acts in the U.S. today, The Coats continue to tour and produce music at a breakneck pace. Their success has led The Coats to appear on several local and national television programs including NBC’s hit comedy, Frasier. Actor Kelsey Grammar, (Frasier himself!) said in a later interview that his favorite thing about Seattle is “The Coats!”

The Coats have also performed for the President of the United States, George W. Bush, in Washington DC at the “Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure against Breast Cancer" event. Their performance in the East Room had the whole White House singing along to The Coats electrifying harmonies!

The Coats have performed all over the world and have received thousands of standing ovations. Whether opening for other national artists, headlining their own stage, performing at fairs and festivals, or entertaining at a corporate party, people of every age get hooked on The Coats high-energy stage show, hilarious improvisational comedy and phenomenal vocal range. One fan commented, “I just can’t believe what they can do with their voices.”

Others they have performed for and with have said:

“The Coats harmonic energy is a first class act that will often be requested and long be remembered.” -Gary E. Brown (Monterey, CA Police Chief, Monterey, CA)

“Let us know if you need a back up band” -The Beach Boys (Western Washington Fair, Puyallup, WA)

“Those guys are amazing.” -Jay Leno (Silver Legacy, Reno, NV)

“The White House has never heard such great harmonies!” George W. Bush, President of the United States of America (The White House, Washington D.C.)

If you haven’t experienced them yet, check out The Coats! If you have, you already know that a group like this just doesn’t come around very often and they are always a must see!

Seattle A Cappella band adds a full band to come up with this exciting new and hip country album!

The Coats Vocal Band out of Seattle gets countryfied by adding a band, this nearly all original county CD will blow you away!

The Coats vocal band’s career started on the street corners at Seattle Washington's famous Pike Place Market. Singing for

Seattle A Cappella band adds a full band to come up with this exciting new and hip country album!

The Coats Vocal Band out of Seattle gets countryfied by adding a band, this nearly all original county CD will blow you away!

The Coats vocal band’s career started on the street corners at Seattle Washington's famous Pike Place Market. Singing for tourists, locals, fish vendors, and fellow buskers, their humble ambitions of earning a few clams to fight off the tuition bills quickly evolved into a full-time international performance career. They've since won national vocal competitions and have been fortunate enough to share the stage with such talented fellow entertainers as Hall & Oates, The Beach Boys, Jay Leno, Olivia Newton-John and Toby Keith, just to name a few, all while continuing their tradition of outreach performances and workshops supporting music in schools throughout the country.

One of the most in-demand corporate, performing arts, and college acts in the U.S. today, The Coats continue to tour and produce music at a breakneck pace. Their success has led The Coats to appear on several local and national television programs including NBC’s hit comedy, Frasier. Actor Kelsey Grammar, (Frasier himself!) said in a later interview that his favorite thing about Seattle is “The Coats!”

The Coats have also performed for the President of the United States, George W. Bush, in Washington DC at the “Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure against Breast Cancer" event. Their performance in the East Room had the whole White House singing along to The Coats electrifying harmonies!

The Coats have performed all over the world and have received thousands of standing ovations. Whether opening for other national artists, headlining their own stage, performing at fairs and festivals, or entertaining at a corporate party, people of every age get hooked on The Coats high-energy stage show, hilarious improvisational comedy and phenomenal vocal range. One fan commented, “I just can’t believe what they can do with their voices.”

Others they have performed for and with have said:

“The Coats harmonic energy is a first class act that will often be requested and long be remembered.” -Gary E. Brown (Monterey, CA Police Chief, Monterey, CA)

“Let us know if you need a back up band” -The Beach Boys (Western Washington Fair, Puyallup, WA)

“Those guys are amazing.” -Jay Leno (Silver Legacy, Reno, NV)

“The White House has never heard such great harmonies!” George W. Bush, President of the United States of America (The White House, Washington D.C.)

If you haven’t experienced them yet, check out The Coats! If you have, you already know that a group like this just doesn’t come around very often and they are always a must see!

An amazing Christmas CD with a jazz twist!

The Coats first Holiday Album was nominated for seasonal album of the year for independent artists! This Christmas Album is a must own for every collection!

The Coats vocal band’s career started on the street corners at Seattle Washington's famous Pike Place Market. Singing for tourists, locals, fish

An amazing Christmas CD with a jazz twist!

The Coats first Holiday Album was nominated for seasonal album of the year for independent artists! This Christmas Album is a must own for every collection!

The Coats vocal band’s career started on the street corners at Seattle Washington's famous Pike Place Market. Singing for tourists, locals, fish vendors, and fellow buskers, their humble ambitions of earning a few clams to fight off the tuition bills quickly evolved into a full-time international performance career. They've since won national vocal competitions and have been fortunate enough to share the stage with such talented fellow entertainers as Hall & Oates, The Beach Boys, Jay Leno, Olivia Newton-John and Toby Keith, just to name a few, all while continuing their tradition of outreach performances and workshops supporting music in schools throughout the country.

One of the most in-demand corporate, performing arts, and college acts in the U.S. today, The Coats continue to tour and produce music at a breakneck pace. Their success has led The Coats to appear on several local and national television programs including NBC’s hit comedy, Frasier. Actor Kelsey Grammar, (Frasier himself!) said in a later interview that his favorite thing about Seattle is “The Coats!”

The Coats have also performed for the President of the United States, George W. Bush, in Washington DC at the “Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure against Breast Cancer" event. Their performance in the East Room had the whole White House singing along to The Coats electrifying harmonies!

The Coats have performed all over the world and have received thousands of standing ovations. Whether opening for other national artists, headlining their own stage, performing at fairs and festivals, or entertaining at a corporate party, people of every age get hooked on The Coats high-energy stage show, hilarious improvisational comedy and phenomenal vocal range. One fan commented, “I just can’t believe what they can do with their voices.”

Others they have performed for and with have said:

“The Coats harmonic energy is a first class act that will often be requested and long be remembered.” -Gary E. Brown (Monterey, CA Police Chief, Monterey, CA)

“Let us know if you need a back up band” -The Beach Boys (Western Washington Fair, Puyallup, WA)

“Those guys are amazing.” -Jay Leno (Silver Legacy, Reno, NV)

“The White House has never heard such great harmonies!” George W. Bush, President of the United States of America (The White House, Washington D.C.)

If you haven’t experienced them yet, check out The Coats! If you have, you already know that a group like this just doesn’t come around very often and they are always a must see!

The Coats 2000 release of a collection of favorites from our first 5 discs.

The Coats have shown remarkable consistency and longevity, having recorded five albums since their formation in 1987. With few personnel changes, and a focus on original music, it's clear that their 1994 Harmony Sweepstakes win was no fluke, but a reflection of their

The Coats 2000 release of a collection of favorites from our first 5 discs.

The Coats have shown remarkable consistency and longevity, having recorded five albums since their formation in 1987. With few personnel changes, and a focus on original music, it's clear that their 1994 Harmony Sweepstakes win was no fluke, but a reflection of their talent and professionalism. "Collection" includes 15 tracks, two of which are new: the Jeff Lynne/ELO cover "Don't Bring Me Down," and "Open Up," a cheerful harmony-driven ditty with simple accompaniment, (reflecting the Coats' trend toward more frequent use of instruments). Some Coats fans feel that the quartet's true calling remains a cappella, however. Songs such as their trademark version of "Rawhide," "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Cool For You" (the live version, where the screaming of the audience proves that the Coats are undisputed chick magnets), confirm that the Coats' grasp of pop harmony is nothing if not compelling.

Songlist: Don't Bring Me Down, We Regret, Keep It Simple, A Cappella, Rawhide, Cool For You, Your Joy, Open Up, Dance Alone, Now You're Gone, I Can See Clearly Now, Nice To Say, Come Together, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Joy To The World