Biography

Phil McCarty - Lead Guitar

Jack Mullen - Bass

Serving1 was the result of it's original member turning from the "stereotypical" Rock and Roll lifestyle and giving his life to Jesus Christ. Phil recalls one evening sitting on a couch wondering what the next step was and how to use his talents for God. The logo came first - originally depicted as the word "Serving" laid on top of the number "1", forming the shape of a cross. At that point “Serving1” was born.

Musical Influences-

Everyone from the 60’s through the 80’s.

Thanks To-

I would like to thank God for His blessings. Christ for dying (and more importantly,

resurrecting) for my sins and setting me free. My mother, father, and sister for their

support through the years. I would like to thank my beautiful children for being so

wonderful and always being able to put a smile on my face. Last, but not least, all of

you who have believed in us and supported us in anyway you could. Thank you all!

Favorite Verses-

Proverbs: 7:1-3

Psalm 31, 34, 101

John 10:25-29

John 13:34

Colossians 1:9-14

Q&A

Where were you born and where have you lived?

Leesburg, Va.

Best childhood memory:

My parents would allow my sister and I to open one gift on Christmas Eve. So I chose the largest gift - which was my first guitar!  I can remember spending the night learning "Hang Down Your Head" by Tom Waits.

Most embarrassing moment:

I had just leapt off the drum risers at a show when things became crazy! As I turned in mid-air, the guitar cable became tangled around my legs. As I landed, the momentum carried me right off the back of the stage - taking my guitar stand with me (which was caught in the guitar strap...) I can still remember finishing the song with the stand still stuck to my back!

Artist(s) that inspire you the most:

Jimi Hendricks and The Doors.

Favorite Movie(s):

Looney Tunes and The Shawshank Redemption.

Favorite cartoon character:

Tom and Jerry.

Musical Influences-

I grew up listening to the music of the 60’s and 70’s. My bass playing has been influenced

not only from the bassists of the 60’s and 70’s but also by jazz & jazz/rock style artists –

Abraham Laboriel, Nathan East, and Ray Brown.

Thanks to-

My lord and savior, Jesus Christ, for saving me and restoring my fellowship with the Father.

My wonderful wife Charlo, who has always encouraged me, even when it meant she would

end up sitting home alone. Bernie LaTour and Louie Jean for years of one-on-one mentoring.

Community Christian Fellowship Church, especially Pastor Nick, for the encouragement and

support and allowing us to use the church facilities for practice.

Favorite verses-

Psalm 32:8

Acts 4:29-30

Q&A

Where were you born and where have you lived?

I was born and raised  in New Jersey and I have lived in Virginia for the last 23 years.

Hobbies and/or favorite thing(s) to do in your leisure time:

Outside of music; running and camping

Collect anything?

Moose (not real ones)

Artist(s) that inspire you the most:

Beach Boys.

Favorite artist(s) to see live:

Abraham Laboriel, Bela Fleck.

Favorite Movie(s):

12 Angry men (the original b&w version).

Favorite Book(s):

Safely Home, Blue Like Jazz.

Favorite cartoon character:

Road Runner.

Musical Influences-

John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan,Eric Clapton,Joe Satriani, Jason Crabb from

The Crabb Family, Scott Stapp, and Mark Tremonti from Creed,Myles Kennedy

from Alter Bridge, John Cooper from Skillet,Michael Barnes from Red,Jon Micah

Sumrall from Kutless, John Denver,Mac Powell from Third Day,Mark Hall from

Casting Crowns,Josh Reedy from December Radio , and Paul McCoy from 12

Stones, Musical groups are Metallica,Underoath, Green Day, Audio Slave,

Smashing Pumpkins, Cream,The Eagles,And alot of old Southern Rock  

Thanks To-

First of all I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for saving my

soul. Without him I wouldn't be where I am today. My beautiful wife April f

or sticking by me for over ten wonderful years with her love,support,dedicati

on and prayer. And my two beautiful children Courtney and Sabrina for helping

me through some of the roughest times in my life.They always tell me the truth

even when I don't want to hear it .They are always catching me when I mess up

or say something I shouldn't say. They are always keeping me on my toes.And

to the guys from Serving1 especially Phill McCarty who has opened up his

home for the past several weeks and his family .I almost forget Eugine for the

rides. Thanks everyone and God Bless

Favorite Verses-

Philippians 4:13,19

Romans 8:31,34

Matthew 17:20,21

Galatians 6:9

Joel 2:28,29

Isaiah 54:17

Q&A

Where were you born and where have you lived?

Inwood Wv

Best childhood memory:

Buying my first real Ibanez guitar.I remember the first night I had it I slept with it.

Most embarrassing moment:

I would have to say the time when I did my first wedding. I looked at the groom and called him Jamie which was the bride and looked at the bride and called her Monty which was the groom.I wanted to turn and run there we alot of people there, an there was a lot of laughing and then complete silence. I didn't know what to say after that I remember the look on their faces and after that every time I would say one of their names people would laugh. If that wasn't bad enough it was also on video what luck.    

Artist(s) that inspire you the most:

John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Scott Stapp, John Cooper, Mac Powell, Josh Reedy, Paul McCoy, Mark Hall and Joe Satriani.

Favorite Movie(s):

Fire Proof, The Notebook, Black Sheep, All movies by Tyler Perry, Sweet home Alabama, Comedy movies as long as they are clean. 

Favorite cartoon character:

Sponge Bob

Mark DeAngelis - Drums

Musical Influences -

I would say that I was greatly influenced by the rock and roll of the 70’s and 80’s.

I also loved fusion music and especially the drummers who played it!  I tried

to play like Louie Bellson, Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa.  I especially was drawn

to Bellson as he was the first I ever saw play a double bass drum!

Thanks to -

Thanks to God for sending Jesus!  Without Him nothing else matters!  Thank you

to my parents for getting me that Ludwig Kit, and especially my Dad for making

a place for me in his band!  Thank you also to my wife and children for

supporting my addiction to drumming!  Also a shout out to Mark Rogers for

getting me back into it!

Favorite verses -

Isaiah 6:8

Psalm 24

Matthew 26:26-27

Matthew 28:5-8

John 3:16-21

Q & A

Where were you born and where have you lived?

I was born in Milwaukee, WI.  I lived in California, Texas, Maryland, North Carolina and currently reside in Linden, Virginia.

Best Childhood Memory:

The first time my father and I travelled to Iowa to go pheasant hunting!  Wisconsin had lost a great deal of pheasants to an illness, so hunting there had become more of just a walk.  The first 10 minutes in Iowa we flushed a group of at least 40 birds!  I still see it like it was yesterday!

Most embarrassing moment:

Playing a gig at a wedding and falling asleep at the kit while playing a waltz! 

Artists who inspire you the most:

Louie Bellson

Phil Rudd

Favorite movies:

The Godfather (all three); Star Wars (the first three); Uncle Buck.

Favorite cartoon character:

Bugs Bunny

Brand New Me

Joe Palmer - Lead Vocals