Larry Coates has served as the North Shore Concert Band’s announcer for several seasons now. He sings as a baritone/bass in his church choir. He holds degrees in electronics engineering as well as in management. Larry has served as a member of the band’s Board of directors for several seasons.  Larry also serves at the band's webmaster.

He keeps busy providing home handyman services professionally. He owns and operates a business as an internet marketer and uses his years of experience as a software engineer serving as the webmaster for the North Shore Concert band, as well as for several other organizations.