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Philip Bardowell in Concert - Sunday, June 29, 7 pm at New Hope Church, 590 Old Ventura Avenue, Oak View. For more info go to www.newhopelive.net or call 805.649.2244.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica W.I., and raised in southern California, singer/songwriter Philip Bardowell was introduced to music at an early age when he began piano lessons at the age of five. By the age of twelve, he taught himself to play guitar and formed his first band, along with his brother Habib and their friend "Full House" actor, John Stamos.

At the young age of 20, already an accomplished pianist and guitarist, Philip found himself backing the legendary surf duo, Jan and Dean, as their bassist and backup vocalist. Consequently, Mike Love of the legendary Beach Boys hired Philip to serve as lead guitarist and vocalist in his Endless Summer Beach Band. Soon after, Philip teamed up with Peter Criss and Ace Frehley of KISS fronting Peter's band "CRISS" as lead singer and rhythm guitarist.

It was after serving this role for two years that Philip discovered he felt a void just singing and playing music for the sole purpose of entertainment and began attending Saddleback Church in Orange County, CA, in search of a new purpose for his life. Soon he was asked to audition for the praise team, and was asked to join and began serving regularly as a vocalist and musician. This led to his acceptance of Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. "I came to Christ by worshipping Him through song. He entered my heart through my praise and worship of Him and my life was changed forever." Philip had found a new passion in serving the Lord, but continued in his career as a professional musician.

Philip had befriended Beach Boy, Carl Wilson when Carl heard him sing at a birthday party for Beach Boy front man, Mike Love. Philip's voice caught Carl's attention and Carl called on Philip to sing his parts as a member of the Beach Boys touring band when Carl became stricken with cancer. After Carl's passing in 1996, Philip continued in his role as lead guitarist and vocalist for the Beach Boys until 2001 when he left the band to write and record his own music.

Philip's first solo album, "In a Perfect Word..." was releasd later that year and was met with success and great reviews. It immediately got Philip's music noticed by the likes of radio personalities Mark and Brian of 99.5 KLOS in Los Angeles, who invited Philip with his newly-formed band, Day After Rain, to play a one hour set live on-air as the winner of the Mark and Briean Best Unsigned Artist competition. Philip and his band's performance on that show prompted TV personality, Wayne Brady, to call in and invite the band to appear on the Wayne Brady Show.

Philip is also know for his role as lead vocalist in the Frontline Records Christian Rock Band, MAGDALEN, together with former House of Lords members, Chuck Wright, Lanny Cordola and Ken Mary. He has been a part of numerous albums in the Contemporary Christian genre appearing on albums for Maranatha Records, Promise Keepers and Reggae Worship Volumes 1 & 2 for Frontline Records.

In 2001, Philip began what would become a path to full time ministry when he took a part-time position as worship leader at a local church at the prompting of the pastor who saw his potential and ability to usher people into God's presence through music. This experience changed his life and Philip decided that it was time to leave the road behind him.

Philip continues to write and record music as he serves as worship leader at The Gate (www.thegateoc.com) church in Laguna Hills, CA, where his brother, Habib, also an accomplished songwriter and worship leader, is the senior pastor.

Hear Philip and his band, along with Comedian, Gary King, and singer, Haley Montgomery, Sunday, June 29 at 7 pm at a FREE Concert at New Hope Christian Center, 590 Old Ventura Avenue, Oak View, CA.

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