Live Acoustic Sundays
Our 4th Season!
One Sunday night a month we hold the Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse in our congregational hall. We feature live acoustic music performed by local, regional & national musicians.

     Come join us in our friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free environment. Coffee, tea and baked goods are available for sale. Ticket sales are limited to 120 to maintain a small, intimate performance.

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Music starts at 7 pm.

Tracy Grammer

"Tracy Grammer is a brilliant artist and unique individual. Her voice is distinctive, as is her mastery over the instruments she plays.” - Joan Baez

"Her pure voice conveys the simple truths of these songs; her gifts as a musician are like that of a painter who is a master of chiaroscuro, offering light and shadow at every turn." - Mary Chapin Carpenter
Performer's Website

Opening for Tracy: Scott Hinkle

Local singer-songwriter Scott Hinkle will open for Tracy. He has roots in bluegrass, Americana and folk. His unique harmonies are supported by his guitar, mandolin and bass playing.
Performer's Website

Brooks Williams

Brooks incorporates bluesy finger-picking, soaring bottleneck slide, and swinging flat-picking in his lively performances. His unique combination of traditional and original music inspired Dirty Linen magazine to call Brooks Williams one of "America's musical treasures." His guitar skills won him a place on the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists list, in company with the likes of Michael Hedges, Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke, Doc Watson, and David Bromberg. Performer's Website

Tammerlin

Tammerlin, featuring Lee Hunter and Arvid Smith will present Wintersong, a musical celebration of the winter season. In this special concert of music and readings, Lee and Arvid take the audience on a journey, from medieval times to the present day through the sounds that are so much a part of the holiday season. This concert includes carols, ancient and modern, poems and other readings. Performer's Website

Mitch Barrett

Mitch Barrett is one of Kentucky's most talented singer songwriters. His approach to lyrical storytelling is rooted in authentic experience. Mitch's music draws from his Appalachian heritage and its values: agrarian work ethic, simple living, the importance of family, and celebrating the joys and struggles of life through music.

     A keen life observer and riveting performer, Mitch deftly laces thought-provoking subject matter with a satirist's sense of wit and irony. He has won several songwriting competitions including: the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, CO; the Merlefest Chris Austin Songwriting Competition (twice); and the prestigious Kerrville NewFolk Competition. Performer's Website

Larry Zarella

In the spring of 1989, Larry left his hometown of Sagamore Beach, MA and drove to Alaska with the dream of building a log cabin. He found his place in the woods, built his cabin and began writing songs. Larry  recently returned to the East Coast and now lives in South Carolina. His songs have been used on television, included on compilation CDs and featured on Boston's WUMB folk radio.

     Since his return, Larry is quickly becoming recognized as a top-notch performing songwriter, often sharing the stage with the legendary Bill Staines, who said, "Larry is a great songwriter, not only are his lyrics and melodies compelling, on top of that, he has something worthwhile to say."

Patrick Landeza: Winter In Hawaii

Hawaiian musician, songwriter, producer and educator Patrick Kahakauwila Kamaholelani Landeza is considered to be a leading performer of Hawaiian slack key guitar, or ki ho'alu, one of the world's great acoustic guitar traditions. Noted pianist and ki ho'alu player George Winston, who has recorded and played with some of the greatest slack key musicians, says "Patrick Landeza is one of the best and most dedicated of the new generation of slack key players."

     Patrick is a full-time musician since the release of his instructional DVD, "Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Made Easy," and gives workshops around the country including the prestigious Swannanoa Gathering in NC, and the Healdsburg Guitar Festival. Performer's Website