Corporate and networking eventsCorporate and networking events

Live music that supports the room—not the other way around.

COAST gives receptions, team gatherings, and networking events a genuine sense of occasion while keeping conversation comfortable and the planning straightforward.

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Stephen Michael and Jake Long of COAST standing together beside a Michigan lake

The story behind the duo

Meet COAST

Based in Holly, Michigan, Jake Long and Stephen Michael accidentally formed COAST in summer 2025 while sharing a gig. Steve invited Jake to join him for a private party in Boyne City, where the hosts wanted “band energy but chill.” Set up on a patio beside a bonfire overlooking Lake Charlevoix, they played from sunset into the night for about a hundred people who welcomed them like old friends. It became the best gig they had ever played.

On the long drive home the next day, they agreed: “If every gig were a bonfire on a beach, life would pretty much be perfect. Why can’t we do that?” COAST grew from that question.

Before forming COAST, Steve—vocals and acoustic guitar—had tallied more than 1,000 bookings as a solo act and had been a full-time musician since 2018. Jake—drum kit and cajon—had played more than 200 shows around Metro Detroit in various bands.

Steve personally reviews every request and responds within 24 hours.

A natural fit

Polished enough for the agenda. Relaxed enough for the people.

The duo can shape its volume and energy around arrivals, conversation, presentations, dinner, and the part of the event when everyone is finally off the clock.

Networking and Client ReceptionsNetworking and Client receptions

Create atmosphere that feels intentional without making introductions or conversation difficult.

Company CelebrationsCompany             Celebrations

Give milestones, holiday gatherings, launches, and appreciation events the energy of live music without a full production footprint.

Conferences and Hosted ProgramsConferences and Hosted programs

Use live music for arrivals, transitions, social hours, or a featured set planned around the event schedule.

The COAST difference

Professional where it matters, never stiff

Volume with a purpose

COAST can stay conversation-friendly during networking and open up when the music becomes the focus.

Clear coordination

We confirm timing, access, sound responsibilities, and the day-of contact before anyone is standing in a loading zone with questions.

An experience people remember

Acoustic guitar and percussion feel more personal than background audio while remaining flexible enough for a professional setting.

Easy from the start

A simple, human booking process

  1. Set the scene.Share your date, location, timing, and what you want the event to feel like.
  2. Hear from Steve.He checks the calendar, reviews the details, and replies personally within 24 hours.
  3. Make it official.You receive the exact price and the right confirmation steps for your event.

Private, invitation-only company functions and public-facing corporate events may use different confirmation terms. You do not need to know which category applies—share the event details and Steve will route it correctly.

Good to knowFrequently Asked Questions

Questions before you ask about a date

Can COAST play while people network?

Yes. Conversation-friendly music is one of the duo’s strengths. We can plan a restrained arrival or networking set and build energy later if the event calls for it.

Can you work around speeches or presentations?

Yes. Include the program outline in your request, even if it is still preliminary. We will define the performance window and transitions around the parts of the agenda that cannot move.

Do you handle branded content or recorded promotions?

Those uses need a separate conversation about approval and media rights. Tell us if sponsorship, recording, livestreaming, advertising, or branded content is central to the event so we can plan it correctly from the start.

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Let’s make it easy

See whether your date is open.

A short request is enough to begin. There is no obligation, and submitting it does not reserve the date.

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Read the terms first

Review a corporate-event sample agreement

See the terms COAST typically uses for a corporate or networking event. The PDF is a generic sample—not a personalized or executed agreement—and requesting it does not reserve a date. Steve will confirm the exact terms for your event before anything is signed.

Sample terms

Choose and request a sample agreement

Enter your name and email. COAST will send a short verification email first. After you confirm the name used here, the selected sample will be sent to the same email address. This does not create a signed agreement or reserve a date.

See the terms COAST typically uses for a corporate or networking event.