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The Journeymen Quartet is a group of young men who
have committed their time and talents to using Southern Gospel Music
to present the gospel of Jesus Christ. The ministry of The
Journeymen Quartet, singing a traditional southern gospel style of
music, has been active for over nineteen years. From this experience
comes a keen sensitivity to the needs of the moment in most any
setting. This ministry has taken the group to areas throughout the
eastern and central United States to spread the good news of the
gospel of Jesus Christ at many churches, concerts, and fairs.
Stacey
Murphy - Lead /
Manager
Stacey has been
a part of The Journeymen Quartet since its inception nineteen years
ago. His responsibilities include singing lead during concerts, as
well as the management and booking of the group. Stacey serves on
the Executive Committee of the Southern Gospel Music Guild and is a
member of the Southern Gospel Music Association. He is also an
ordained deacon in his home church. Stacey and his wife Dana have
three wonderful young boys, Matthew, age 8, Michael, age 6, and
Mark, age 2.
Michael
Mardis -
Baritone
Michael has been singing baritone with the group for 7 years
and is doing a wonderful job. He is 27
years old and originally from Campbellsville, KY. Michael and
his wife Lisa were married in December of 1997, and now reside in
Shepherdsville, KY. Michael has a powerful baritone voice and
is also an ordained deacon in his home church. Mike continues
to be a blessing to listeners through his God-given talents.
Brad Kemp
- Pianist
Brad Kemp is the talented young piano player
for the quartet. Brad is from Marengo, IN and is a member of
the Marengo Christian's Missionary Church. He started playing
the piano when he was 13 years old and has been playing for gospel
quartets since he was just 18. A highlight of Brad's musical
career was when he attended the Stamps-Baxter School of Music in
1998. Brad joined the quartet in September 1999 at the
National Quartet Convention. Brad is 27 years old and
single.
Anthony Facello
- Tenor
Anthony Facello is the tenor singer for the
quartet, joining the group in July, 2000. He is a wonderful
addition to the group, bringing a very dynamic vocal presence to the
tenor position. Anthony is no stranger to gospel music fans
across the country. He started singing tenor with Heaven Bound
in 1994. In that year, he was nominated for Horizon Artist of
the Year in the Singing News Fan Awards. After Heaven
Bound, Anthony joined The Down East Boys, singing tenor with them
until 1997. Anthony is originally from Baltimore, MD. He
now resides in Cox's Creek, KY. Anthony is 27 years old and
single..
Jason
Brooks - Bass
Jason Brooks is the gifted young bass singer
for the quartet. Jason is the newest member of the group,
joining the quartet to sing bass in February 2002. Jason was a
vocal major in college at Western Kentucky University. Prior
to joining The Journeymen, Jason was a founding member of The
Crossmen, singing with the group for over nine years. Jason is
29 years old. His hobbies include basketball and NASCAR.
Jason and his wife Lynnette have two beautiful daughters, Lydia and
Jenna. They reside in Cave City, KY and are active members of
their home church.
The sincerity, desire to serve God, and talent of each
member provides a foundation which will make the music of The
Journeymen Quartet reach out to uplift and encourage the Christian,
as well as "sowing seeds" for winning the lost to Christ. Throughout
a concert with The Journeymen Quartet, the listener will realize the
strong sense of Christian joy with which the group serves. From the
first note to the last, the listener is exhilarated, ministered to,
and entertained. A concert with Stacey, Michael, Brad, Anthony and
Jason will be one you will keep in your heart and mind for a long
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