Singer/songwriter Kent Dixon combines easy listening originals and Contemporary Christian songs with a country feel. Kent started out 12 years ago as a solo act and recorded a CD “A Good Foundation”. He then formed the band Kent Dixon and Higher Ground and recorded 2 more CDs. After moving to Durham he co-founded Gone Fishing which recorded the “Raging Sea” CD. Now Kent comes full circle as he performs as a solo act. He combines acoustic guitar and piano with clear, worshipful vocals. Come out and join Kent as he returns to his musical roots.

Ted has been a long time favorite of Sacred Grounds since the beginning days of the coffeeshop but this is the first performance with Ted and Shelter. Shelter is an energetic and entertaining pop/rock cover band playing songs you love and the ones you forgot you loved from the 60s through today. With both male and female singers covering the classics, a splendid time is guaranteed for all. Shelter will be appearing at Sacred Grounds in an acoustic format.
tedfillhart.org

Samuel is joined by sister Paula and brothers Lyle, Ravon and Ricky – talented siblings doing what they should be, making wonderful music & melody to warm the heart. Samuel is a singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and musician. He has had songs recorded by Edwin Hawkins and played with John P. Kee. This multi-talented gospel artist also toured and recorded with Shirley Ceasar for seven years until deciding to pursue a career with his own family in 2006. Please join us for this uplifting concert!

The Bethesda Bluegrass Band began 6 years ago with father Mark Hagwood and sons Caleb, 18, Jackson, 16, and Connor, 14. Over the past couple of years they have evolved by adding Holly Riley, 17, and Virginia Groover, 17 and while Mark is still involved with the band, he no longer performs with them. Caleb plays bass, Jackson the banjo and guitar, Conner on mandolin, Holly on fiddle and Virginia on guitar. They have won multiple awards on the east coast, both as a band and individually. You will really enjoy the music of this talented young group.
bethesdabluegrassband.com

Over the past few years, Don Smith has brought us a number of special “themed” shows. One was a program made up of nothing but train songs. Another was the music of a single artist – The Carter Family – which he presented along with Cindy Emens. Tonight, Don will be reuniting with his good friend and former ESP band mate Alan Phelps for a very special musical event. Don and Alan will be bringing four instruments to this show:
1915 Gibson mandolin
1924 Gibson guitar
1925 Gibson mandolin
1926 Martin guitar
and their playlist will be made up *entirely* of songs that were written no later than 1926. The oldest one they have planned is from the 1780s! This promises to be very interesting and entertaining night of music … make plans now to see it.

City Folk (Pete and Jane Smith) is an acoustic folk group that plays music spanning contemporary folk and pop music to country-folk music. They are one of our long time favorites at Sacred Grounds – Pete is a fine singer and master on guitar and Jane has one of the purest voices you’ll hear on our stage. Their daughter Joanna (bass player) occasionally performs and adds to this already great night of music.
cityfolkmusic.com

Todd is a Christian harmonica player, keyboardist and singer – if you haven’t heard a really good harmonica player perform you will be shocked at the great and varied sounds Todd can produce. His appearances are not merely “performances”, but are opportunities for those present to be blessed as they open their hearts through singing and music. Come and see why Todd is so highly thought of at Sacred Grounds.
toddparrott.com