Natural-sounding acoustics and electrics

David Childers & the Serpents

A band performing indoors on a decorated room with large windows, gold curtains, and an ornate rug. The band has a guitarist, a bassist, and a drummer, with other musicians visible, including a man in a plaid shirt and another in a red cap.

David Childress (seated at front) performing live at Cedar Grove with the Serpents and special guest Randolph Lewis on base guitar. Photo courtesy of HEARTS..

David Childers and The Serpents have been featured musical guests at two HEARTS Happenings, and joined by guitarist Randolph Lewis on more than one occasion as pictured above at a December 2023 performance. Born and raised in Mt. Holly, N.C., David Childers has written hundreds of songs and recorded nearly 20 albums on various record labels. David and his band, The Serpents, have played extensively in N.C., Va., and Tenn. for more than 20 years. They have played numerous festivals such as MerleFest, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, AmericanaFest, Albino Skunk Fest, McMenamins Great Northwest Music Tour, Avetts at the Beach, Mountain Stage, and more.

It is truly a musical treat to hear this local legend perform in the parlor of Cedar Grove.

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A colorful, artistic illustration featuring a large bird of prey flying over a bridge with a swirling, starry sky in the background. The text reads "David Childers and the Serpents," with a banner that says "Holy Melancholy Angel." A rabbit is sitting on the ground to the right.

David and the Serpents’ official Melancoly Angel album cover courtesy of Ramseur Records.

A man playing an acoustic guitar outdoors, wearing a red plaid shirt, with a house and windows in the background.

Photo courtesy of David Childers.