Jan
26
7:00 PM19:00

Live: Bettman & Halpin

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Bettman & Halpin have been touring as a duo since 2008 and can be found performing at various arts centers throughout the US as well as some of the biggest Folk and Bluegrass Festivals, Their music creates a fully acoustic and delightfully eclectic sound far greater than the sum of its parts; taking the listener from up-tempo down home fiddlin; to soulful sorrowful ballads, to super hooky folk/pop with catchy melodies and lyrics,

Stephanie Bettman is a true triple threat, An accomplished writer, singer, and fiddler; her lyrics are infused with wit and wisdom, poetry and insight, Vocally she draws comparison to the soaring soprano of Joan Baez and the plaintive emotion of Emmylou Harris, Meanwhile, her fiddling, which combines elements of bluegrass and jazz, is inspired by such masters as Stephane Grappelli and Byron Berline, A former actress and trapeze artist, Ms Bettman creates an authentic connection with her crowd no matter the size,

Luke Halpin is a renowned multi-instrumentalist A master of the guitar, mandolin fiddle and banjo, Halpin draws inspiration from the likes of Sam Bush, Mark O'Connor and Tony Rice and holds his own in comparison, A dynamic and sensitive vocalist himself, the harmony blend he and Ms Bettman achieve is at times simply transcendent Halpin has a long history in the music biz, having shared the stage with the likes of Merle Haggard Lone Star and The Steve Miller Band (to name a few), His quirky sense of humor is a perfect foil to Stephanie's dry witty presence,

Bettman & Halpin's 5 CDs have received national and international radio play along with critical acclaim; reaching the top 3 on Folk DJ radio and number I on The Roots Music Report. $20 eventbrite.com

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Jan
19
7:00 PM19:00

Sam Barlow and his True Blue Band

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$20 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sam-barlow-and-his-true-blue-band-live-at-sacred-grounds-tickets-54562496897?aff=eac2

You know this show will be great so reserve your seats now.

Sam Barlow is a 24 year old virtuoso guitarist, harmonicist, and vocalist based out of West Texas. His 12 year professional career as both a frontman and session player has spanned a wide array of genres. Including but not limited to, Blues, Rock, Pop, Funk, Jazz, Soul, Tejano, Hip Hop, Country, etc. He has opened for, both as a solo act as well as with other artists, Sublime with Rome, John Anderson, Robert Earl Keen, Cory Morrow, Johnny Rawls, and many more. Sam "cut his teeth" in Austin, Texas, playing popular Blues/ Rock styles and had the opportunity to sit in amongst legends such as Jimmie Vaughan and Elvin Bishop. In 2010, Sam's electrifying performance style captured first place in the El Paso "King Of The Blues" guitar competition sponsored by Guitar Center. Sam

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Dec
31
6:30 PM18:30

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Party

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New Year’s Eve Dinner and Party. Entertainment by the Sam Barlow Band

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2018 New Year's Eve at Sacred Grounds

Enjoy a memorable evening of classic blues, gourmet dining, and craft cocktails, beer & wine with friends and family and send out the old year with a bang.

The Schedule:

  • Doors open for meet and greet 6:30 - 7:30

  • Dinner service 7:30 - 9:00

  • Music and dancing 9:00 - Midnight

  • Champagne toast at Midnight.

The Dinner - Your Choice of:

  • Lamb Lollipops: Two seared lamb ribs, served with Asparagus, Mashed potato, Topped with a smoked tomato cream sauce.

  • Salmon: Seared salmon served with artichoke hearts, sun dried tomato, spinach, gnocchi, topped with a white wine butter sauce.

  • Chicken Roulade: Chicken breast stuffed with bacon, cheddar cheese, spinach, jalapenos breaded and fried, served with asparagus, mashed potato, and a spicy cream sauce.

  • Stuffed Portabello: 2 caps stuffed with red pepper, onion, spinach, white wine butter sauce, parmesan, pinion nuts, Served with sweet potato mashers, asparagus.

  • Prime Rib: 8 oz cut of perfectly cooked prime, served with asparagus, sweet potato mashers, Au Jus, horseradish sour cream.

  • Complimentary: Coffee or Tea with Dinner and after dinner we will set out an assortment of sweet treats for dessert. At Midnight, a Champagne toast. And, for home consumption-only, a 200 Ml souvenir bottle of Glencoe Distillery's newest bottled spirit: Sacred Grounds' brand of Ginger Liqueur.

The Spirits:

With the exception of the complimentary champagne for the toast at Midnight, all beer, wine, and craft cocktails are New Mexico products and are not included in the reserved seat ticket price. 

The Blues - Sam Barlow and his True Blue Band:

Sam Barlow is a 24 year old virtuoso guitarist, harmonicist, and vocalist based out of West Texas. His 12 year professional career as both a frontman and session player has spanned a wide array of genres. Including but not limited to, Blues, Rock, Pop, Funk, Jazz, Soul, Tejano, Hip Hop, Country, etc. He has opened for, both as a solo act as well as with other artists, Sublime with Rome, John Anderson, Robert Earl Keen, Cory Morrow, Johnny Rawls, and many more. Sam "cut his teeth" in Austin, Texas, playing popular Blues/ Rock styles and had the opportunity to sit in amongst legends such as Jimmie Vaughan and Elvin Bishop. In 2010, Sam's electrifying performance style captured first place in the El Paso "King Of The Blues" guitar competition sponsored by Guitar Center. Sam then went on to represent El Paso in the state finals held in Houston where he finished in 2nd place. In 2013, he won the FM 92.3 The Fox Battle On the Border with Outlaw Country group, TrailerBand, and In 2015, Sam was a Top 4 Finalist in the PM 92.3 The Fox Battle On the Border with his own, Sam Barlow Band. As of 2016 he holds an Associates of Arts in Music (Jazz Guitar) at El Paso Community College. In his spare time, he is an avid blues historian, fried chicken lover, free thinker, hat guy, Star Wars memorabilia collector, and humorist.

The Cost: 

A mere $75.00/person which includes sales tax. You have youngsters 12 and under who also want to attend? No problem. They are admitted for less than half-price ($35.00) when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Buy a full-price ticket for the minor and you will be credited for the difference at the event. Please Note: When you purchase your reserved seats online, you'll receive an email shortly thereafter with a form to fill out for dinner selections to be sent back at least three days before the event so that we can have your chosen entrees ready for the NYE dinner.

BTW, if you're a single, it's no problem. You will be welcome and safe here. If you drink too much, please allow one of us to get you alternate transportation. We are committed to you having a safe and wonderful end of 2018 and a happy beginning of 2019.

Happy New Year from all of us at Sacred Grounds and Glencoe Distillery.

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Dec
22
7:00 PM19:00

Walking Rain Concert

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Walking Rain Concert: A Concert by the duo who call themselves "Walking Rain".

Walking Rain is the name the Indians of New Mexico gave to fast summer rainstorms that sweep across the desert leaving the air and ground refreshed. The music of Coale Johnson and Bob Bruen covers the open spaces between folk, country, blues and swing. A Bluegrass/New Grass veteran, Bob plays mandolin, guitar and sings with the likes of David Grisman, Vasser Clements and Mike Marshall. Coale, a graduate of Depaul Univeristy and Berkelee School of Music, plays guitar, bass, and sings. Coale performed blues and jazz since childhood and has two jazz albums under his belt, playing with renowned musicians: George Marsh, Karl Perazzo and Benny Reitveld.





Bob Bruen is a mandolinist, composer and singer. He has been playing and teaching mandolin since 1970 after hearing David Grisman on a Grateful Dead record. Since taking up the mandolin he has performed professionally in the Bay Area in his own bands and with many musicians including mandolin legends Rudy Cipolla, David Grisman and legendary fiddler Vassar Clemens.

In 1975 He was fortunate to have his first composition included on The David Grisman Rounder Album. In 2002 he moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Since 2004 he has recorded four CD’s under the name “Walking Rain” with his long time friend and fellow picker Coale Johnson. He currently lives and teaches in Eldorado and can be seen mucking about in local venues with a local cast of musical characters.

Coale Johnson: American singer, songwriter and guitarist, was 14 when his musical journey started… He “borrowed” his sister’s guitar and she never really got it back!

Coale started his formal studies in Chicago and then went on to Berklee School of Music in Boston. It didn’t take long to realize that academia was really no place for a free spirited guitar player! “What? You’re not going to teach me to play like Albert King or Merle Travis?”… and so began a life of playing in bands and following the music and musicians that caught his ear and captured his soul.

The music Coale now plays shows all of his influences. He covers artists from Muddy Waters to Gordon Lightfoot, from the Beatles to Merle Haggard, from Frank Sinatra to Emmy Lou Harris & Billy Holiday. Coale’s extensive original songs can best be described as folk/rock/jazz with a subtle twang.

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