Coda is defined as a concluding musical passage that stands alone from the rest of the piece.  Brent Coleman
 and Patrick Kane Damphier, founding members of the Nashville-based band Coda, knew they had come up with
 a name that described their musical style perfectly; something that stands out from the rest.

 Coda is exactly what the modern music community needs: something original that has no boundaries.  Their songs
 are initially written on acoustic guitar or piano, enabling them to combine their unique melodic sense with
 Damphier's thought-provoking lyrics and vocals.  Coleman's classically trained guitar, blended with heavy electric
 riffs, precise harmonies, and tasteful, dynamic arrangements, define the Coda sound.  "Their music is enriched 
 with the kind of musicianship that a majority of bands never even grasp," says Nathan Cougill of 
 NashvilleRock.net.
 
 Coda's first live performances came during May of 2002 in support of their initial studio recording, "From The
 Beginning", and released on their own independent label, Gize Records.  These early performances consisted
 of Damphier and Coleman playing stripped down versions of the record on acoustic and classical guitars,
 but quickly evolved into something both of them wanted to pursue further in the context of a band.  October
 of 2002 was Coda's first full band show with the addition of drummer Jerry Roe and bassist Chris Van Belkom.
 Over the following months, they quickly gained a stellar fan base in and around Nashville.  By the end of 2002,
 Coda had sold well over 1,000 copies of "From The Beginning", to become Tower Records' best selling local
 artist of the year.  In 2003, the members of Coda continued to build momentum in support of their debut album
 by packing out local venues 3rd & Lindsley, The End, Blue Sky Court, and Exit/In.  The popularity of the first
 album motivated Coda to once again enter the studio with the challenge of creating more new music.  The
 finished product is "Empires Fall", slated for release December 18, 2003.

 Coda enjoys a great deal of success today, yet the formation of Coda's talent was a long time in the making.
 Founding members Brent Coleman and Patrick Kane Damphier began playing music together as friends at the 
 age of ten.  Patrick played drums, and Brent played guitar in a number of bands over the years before they 
 finally decided to create something that was their own, thus laying the groundwork for Coda.  Brent received
 a Bachelors Degree in classical guitar in the spring of 2003 at Middle Tennessee State University, and is 
 currently on full scholarship at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, pursuing a Masters Degree in 
 classical guitar.  Patrick Kane Damphier will graduate with a degree in Music Business from Middle Tennessee
 State University in May 2004.  He has done extensive studio work over the past six years working for County
 Q Productions in Nashville and independently producing numerous albums, including both of Coda's studio efforts.
 Former lead singer of successful rock band Habbit, Chris Van Belkom brings great vocals and musical ability to
 Coda as the bassist for live shows.  Drummer Jerry Roe, although only nineteen years old, signed his first drum
 endorsement with Mapex drums in October 2003.

 The members of Coda are not only accomplished musicians, they are avid music fans.  As such, they often ask
 themselves the same question all fans ask, "Where can we hear something different?"  Listen to "Empires Fall"
 and "From The Beginning".  Coda has found an answer.


 Coda is:
     Brent Coleman - Vocals, Classical/Electric Guitar
     Patrick Kane Damphier - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano
     Chris Van Belkom - Bass, Vocals
     Jerry Roe - Drums


 For booking info:
 Management -  Overdrive Entertainment - Nicholas Francis - 615-599-7997
                        nick@overdrive-entertainment.com