Title: 2010 Memphis Sacred Steel Summit DVD

Released: 2010

Format: DVD

Label: Sacred Strings Records

Genre: Sacred Steel

Style: Gospel

Country: USA

The 2010 Sacred Steel Summit, held in Memphis, Tennessee, was a landmark event in recognition and celebration of sacred steel guitar music. Organized by Folk Alliance International (FAI), whose mission is to serve, strengthen, and engage the global folk music community through preservation, presentation, and promotion, the summit provided a platform to highlight the rich traditions and contemporary artistry of sacred steel musicians.

The Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center hosted two significant public Folk Alliance performances on February 19, 2010, featuring the Sacred Steel Gospel Revue. This highly anticipated showcase brought together a distinguished group of sacred steel artists, including Miami’s acclaimed ensemble, The Lee Boys, alongside celebrated musicians such as Calvin Cooke, Aubrey Ghent, The Campbell Brothers, Ted Beard, Lonnie Bennett, Del Grace, and Reggie Covington. Their collective performances underscored the genre’s enduring spiritual and musical significance.

Through this event, the Sacred Steel Summit reinforced the cultural and historical importance of sacred steel guitar within gospel and folk traditions, providing greater visibility for the artists and their contributions. The summit not only honored the legacy of sacred steel pioneers but also fostered continued appreciation for its role in worship and musical expression.

Steel Players - Lonnie Bennett, Calvin Cooke, Ted Beard, Aubrey Ghent, Dante Harmon, Reggie Covington, Chuck Campbell, Del Ray Grace Sr, Darick Campbell, Roosevelt Collier, AJ Ghent, Kashiah Hunter, Chris Johnson, Dontrail Wright, Tommy Phillips.