Aubrey V. Ghent is a native of Fort Pierce, Florida, now living in Nashville, Tn. His interest in the steel guitar began at age six and he began to play publicly at age nine. His father, Henry Nelson, played the steel guitar for more than fifty years and was Aubrey’s greatest influence and inspiration. His Uncle Willie Eason, better known as "Little Willie and his Talking Guitar" introduced the lap steel to the House of God Churches in the early 1940's and thus is recognized as the "Father of Gospel Steel". Even though the steel guitar is usually associated with country-western and Hawaiian music, Aubrey has taken the steel to a whole new level with his unique gospel style and highly skillful techniques. He is a virtuoso steel guitarist that is known for his ability to quickly bring any congregation or audience to religious ecstasy. His skillfull performance is electrifying! When playing hymns he makes his guitar moan soulfully, and causes it to soar with voice-like tones and melodies (like that of the best gospel singers) on upbeat and contemporary selections. His precision is incredibly masterful. He is renowned for his steel guitar music and style and has well earned national acclaim as a "Master Steel Guitarist" by the state of Florida in 1995. He was named the "Most Outstanding Lap Steel Musician of 2008." Ghent is noted by all of his peers as being the most expressive steel player among them. Once you witness Aubrey's phenomenal performance, your impression of the (lap) steel guitar will never be the same! It's music you can feel! Your experience will definitely be UNFORGETTABLE!
The Aubrey Ghent Band is noted for being a soulfully traditional, high energy gospel jam band. It's sound is a cut above the rest because of it's unique blend of hammond organ, steel guitar, bass guitar and drums which creates authentic quality tones that engulf the soul. Aubrey and Lori are the lead vocalists and do background vocals when they are not leading. Larrice Byrd and Julius Fisher are two of the best tenors around with outstanding range and abilities. Tre' Byrd is a one of the very best percussionist in his category. The band takes you to church in a way that you most likely have never, ever experienced and will definitely never forget! Check out the Web site for the Ghent's schedule and more at: www.myspace.com/aubreyghentband, www.facebook.com/aubreyghentband. Check out Aubrey's personal dates at: www.facebook.com/aubreyghent.
Check out the official Aubrey Ghent Web site at: www.aubreyghent.com. Read his complete biography and buy each of his CD's with Pay Pal. You can also purchase the Ghent's music on CD Baby, Best Buy, Amazon, and Apple iTunes. Aubrey and Lori are very pleased to announce the launching of their new gospel roots record label in 2006 entitled: "AuLo Records." Currently, the label has to it's credit the couple's third solo project "What A Time!" Visit Ghent's Web site to read more about AuLo Records or visit the official AuLo web site at: www.aulogroup.com.
For national and international bookings write: Aulo Ministries * PO Box 178183 * Nashville, TN * 37217. For an immediate response e-mail Lori @ lorighent@aol.com or call (615) 478-5724. Prepare to be blessed!
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