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 Updated Wednesday, 11-Dec-2002 15:53:03 CST

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 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 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 - 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 - 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..Brad Kemp, Pianist

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 time.