Aubrey and Lori Ghent

The Ghents have versatile capabilities; Aubrey is a virtuoso instrumental soloist, Aubrey and Lori are an acoustic duo, and they have a five piece soulful band. The legendary Aubrey Ghent is a third generational lap steel guitarist. Literally born into gospel steel, he is a master artist in his own right with an impressive authentic style. The Sacred Steel Tradition began with Ghent in 1992 and he has won national acclaim for his unique gospel style and highly skillful techniques.

The Steel Guitar was first introduced to the House of God Church by Aubrey's uncle, Willie Eason, during the 1940's. Aubrey was greatly influenced by his uncle and father and began learning the instrument at age six and playing for church services at age nine. He has continued his great family legacy of the lap steel style for thirty eight years and has been named and awarded the “Master Lap Steel Guitarist.”

He has recorded with several other artist and has made appearances with Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Bishop Ronald Brown, Mighty Clouds of Joy, Shirley Ceasar, Dorothy Norwood, Albertina Walker, Inez Andrews, Derek Trucks Band, Susan Tedeschi, To To Jones, and Tremaine Hawkins.