Our Testimonies
Frank shares a little bit about himself and his testimony.
I’ve been playing and singing for as long as I can remember. I started a “boy soprano” as early as 6, singing where my grandparents directed choir, mostly classical in my youth. My mother was a piano
teacher/singer/choir director also. In Boston she would play the Wednesday night homeless dinner then service at the United Methodist church, where she’d always have me do a “special” (usually a hymn of some sort). She’d “pay” me with Archie comics, which is comedy to look back on. She also loved soul music. And as I came into my teens, I found myself drawn to R&B, which has had a great influence on my vocals to this day.
I grew up on everything from Take 6 to Petra to Boys to Men. I loved Arrested Development, Aretha Franklin, Bel Biv Devo, and Nice and Smooth. I discovered Marley, The Fugees, Indie Arie, and fell in love with how intimate music can be. The list goes on and on honestly. I pull from all music I feel. I do love heavy bass drum percussive sounds, as well as catchy guitar licks. Now I listen to so many
artists. Everything from Latin dance to Metallica, Mumford and Sons to Pearl Jam, Switchfoot, Pillar, and P.O.D. I love those cats. As I said I can go on and on and on and on.
I’ve always been in the church in my youth. When coming into my teens, I strayed wayward. I was ¾’s into life before I had my spiritual awakening. I was neck deep into all the wrong things. It was crooked living at its worst. I wasted away so many years of my life on drugs and stinking thinking across the board. In the later years of my dealings, God began to soften my heart. I began to see the death and destruction that I was sowing. That and a mother’s prayers brought me back to where I needed to be. I’ve been sober from drugs for 5 years now through the grace of God, and haven’t looked back. My rededication was March 27, 2008. No turning back, no turning back.
I hope/pray that the sound rising is anointed. I want our spirits lifted to come closer to the maker. My idea of success is the healing hearts of those I, personally or musically, come in contact with. I have often fallen short, and yet I strive on, thanks only to my Father’s grace. I simply want others to never abandon hope, and
always seek God. My success is already in place, it is the fact that I hold true peace, joy and hope in almighty God, and I will share God’s love in any way that I can, that is my success.
With us is a safe place to lift your heart in prayer. Allow the Spirit to move you. Be open to the work Father can do in your heart/soul. I hope you enjoy the sound, and thank you for sharing bits and pieces of my testimony by listening to our songs.
I’ve been playing and singing for as long as I can remember. I started a “boy soprano” as early as 6, singing where my grandparents directed choir, mostly classical in my youth. My mother was a piano
teacher/singer/choir director also. In Boston she would play the Wednesday night homeless dinner then service at the United Methodist church, where she’d always have me do a “special” (usually a hymn of some sort). She’d “pay” me with Archie comics, which is comedy to look back on. She also loved soul music. And as I came into my teens, I found myself drawn to R&B, which has had a great influence on my vocals to this day.
I grew up on everything from Take 6 to Petra to Boys to Men. I loved Arrested Development, Aretha Franklin, Bel Biv Devo, and Nice and Smooth. I discovered Marley, The Fugees, Indie Arie, and fell in love with how intimate music can be. The list goes on and on honestly. I pull from all music I feel. I do love heavy bass drum percussive sounds, as well as catchy guitar licks. Now I listen to so many
artists. Everything from Latin dance to Metallica, Mumford and Sons to Pearl Jam, Switchfoot, Pillar, and P.O.D. I love those cats. As I said I can go on and on and on and on.
I’ve always been in the church in my youth. When coming into my teens, I strayed wayward. I was ¾’s into life before I had my spiritual awakening. I was neck deep into all the wrong things. It was crooked living at its worst. I wasted away so many years of my life on drugs and stinking thinking across the board. In the later years of my dealings, God began to soften my heart. I began to see the death and destruction that I was sowing. That and a mother’s prayers brought me back to where I needed to be. I’ve been sober from drugs for 5 years now through the grace of God, and haven’t looked back. My rededication was March 27, 2008. No turning back, no turning back.
I hope/pray that the sound rising is anointed. I want our spirits lifted to come closer to the maker. My idea of success is the healing hearts of those I, personally or musically, come in contact with. I have often fallen short, and yet I strive on, thanks only to my Father’s grace. I simply want others to never abandon hope, and
always seek God. My success is already in place, it is the fact that I hold true peace, joy and hope in almighty God, and I will share God’s love in any way that I can, that is my success.
With us is a safe place to lift your heart in prayer. Allow the Spirit to move you. Be open to the work Father can do in your heart/soul. I hope you enjoy the sound, and thank you for sharing bits and pieces of my testimony by listening to our songs.
Here is a short bio from our Lead Guitarist and Band Manager - Kem D. Morrow
I have been playing guitar since I was fifteen and have been making music ever since. I taught myself how to play guitar and would play about two hours a night. I would even watch TV and play during the commercials. I am 33 now. My mom is who got me started. I wanted to play the guitar and she saw how drawn I was to music. On my 15th birthday she bought me an electric guitar, amps, and an acoustic guitar. When my mom did something, she always went all out.
I have been in church all of my life and at twelve accepted Christ. However, when I was sixteen I went to Acquire the Fire and that is what really set me on fire for God. I stopped listening to secular music at that time. That is when things really changed and my
attitude towards church and God. The Christian music was one thing that helped me stay faithful. I wanted to do more and I became more active in my church and joined the worship team playing guitar within the same month.
I was taught that by listening to only Christian music it can help my walk with God. Third Day and Jars of Clay were the two bands that I jumped on from when they were released. I then found other Christian music that slowly started coming in stores like Pillar, DC Talk, Disciple, P.O.D., Blindside and much more. Now I am more open to other music besides Christian, for example – Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Survivor, and definitely Journey, Nirvana and Pearl Jam. I do still stick with Christian music as well – for example Skillet, Switchfoot, Toby Mac, Sanctus Real, and Red. However, I do like melodic and R&B sounds from almost anywhere like Adele, Rascal Flats, Kansas, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, and so on. It’s not just the music but the voice as well. Now that I am older I have learned what influences are good and bad. So I don't cling to every word and know the difference.
Shout out to some of my local friends Far From Insanity, Even the Dogs, Critical Agenda, Floodgate and also out of Colorado - Righteous Vendetta who I listen to as well.
I believe a lot of my creativity and inspiration comes from Holy Spirit and combined with my critical thinking I just gain my inspiration. To help keep me strong in my faith in God, I have had a lot of real experiences with God. Those have really increased my walk with Him. So I talk with Him almost on a daily basis and that is how I keep going.
We are really excited to start getting out there. We want to help people and be a vessel for God’s presence. I would like to thank Jamie Kucinski from Far From Sanity for being a great support for us and the local Tulsa music scene. We would also like to thank our booking agent Matt Eidson from MusicLynx Network. I would also like to thank Luke Owens who has been a tremendous supporter. We also owe a big thank you to Louis Drapp at Drapp Studios for all of his hardwork. We would also like to thank Brad Gober for doing the photo shoot, video work, and for filling in on drums for us when he is available. We would also like to thank Andrew Boen for his photography and video work he is doing with the band. Also Thank you to my wife Elizabeth Morrow who has supported me and the band whole heartedly. I love you babe.
I am also the band manager so please contact us for interviews, bookings, and etc at [email protected]
Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/KingsHarborBand
http://www.reverbnation.com/KingsHarbor
VOTE @ - www.artistsignal.com/KingsHarbor
Twitter -@KingsHarborBand
I have been playing guitar since I was fifteen and have been making music ever since. I taught myself how to play guitar and would play about two hours a night. I would even watch TV and play during the commercials. I am 33 now. My mom is who got me started. I wanted to play the guitar and she saw how drawn I was to music. On my 15th birthday she bought me an electric guitar, amps, and an acoustic guitar. When my mom did something, she always went all out.
I have been in church all of my life and at twelve accepted Christ. However, when I was sixteen I went to Acquire the Fire and that is what really set me on fire for God. I stopped listening to secular music at that time. That is when things really changed and my
attitude towards church and God. The Christian music was one thing that helped me stay faithful. I wanted to do more and I became more active in my church and joined the worship team playing guitar within the same month.
I was taught that by listening to only Christian music it can help my walk with God. Third Day and Jars of Clay were the two bands that I jumped on from when they were released. I then found other Christian music that slowly started coming in stores like Pillar, DC Talk, Disciple, P.O.D., Blindside and much more. Now I am more open to other music besides Christian, for example – Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Survivor, and definitely Journey, Nirvana and Pearl Jam. I do still stick with Christian music as well – for example Skillet, Switchfoot, Toby Mac, Sanctus Real, and Red. However, I do like melodic and R&B sounds from almost anywhere like Adele, Rascal Flats, Kansas, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, and so on. It’s not just the music but the voice as well. Now that I am older I have learned what influences are good and bad. So I don't cling to every word and know the difference.
Shout out to some of my local friends Far From Insanity, Even the Dogs, Critical Agenda, Floodgate and also out of Colorado - Righteous Vendetta who I listen to as well.
I believe a lot of my creativity and inspiration comes from Holy Spirit and combined with my critical thinking I just gain my inspiration. To help keep me strong in my faith in God, I have had a lot of real experiences with God. Those have really increased my walk with Him. So I talk with Him almost on a daily basis and that is how I keep going.
We are really excited to start getting out there. We want to help people and be a vessel for God’s presence. I would like to thank Jamie Kucinski from Far From Sanity for being a great support for us and the local Tulsa music scene. We would also like to thank our booking agent Matt Eidson from MusicLynx Network. I would also like to thank Luke Owens who has been a tremendous supporter. We also owe a big thank you to Louis Drapp at Drapp Studios for all of his hardwork. We would also like to thank Brad Gober for doing the photo shoot, video work, and for filling in on drums for us when he is available. We would also like to thank Andrew Boen for his photography and video work he is doing with the band. Also Thank you to my wife Elizabeth Morrow who has supported me and the band whole heartedly. I love you babe.
I am also the band manager so please contact us for interviews, bookings, and etc at [email protected]
Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/KingsHarborBand
http://www.reverbnation.com/KingsHarbor
VOTE @ - www.artistsignal.com/KingsHarbor
Twitter -@KingsHarborBand
Lets introduce Mike Larkins our keyboard player.
~Mike talks about what inspires him and how he became a Christian.
"As a young kid I listened to all music types from hard rock favorites like Metallica to classical music like Mozart. Now that I am older I mostly listen to Christian music of all types, but I still love listening to classical music while reading or relaxing. I want to thank God for where I am in my life and I pray every day that he leads me to impact lives for His kingdom!
I did not grow up in a Christian household, but I did have a loving grandmother who took me to church. At that point I started following Christ at 10 years of age. From that point on I had a desire to follow Him, but made plenty of mistakes along the way. I had wonderful people in my life like a loving youth minister who kept me on track. I can't thank her enough. Around the early 20's is when I truly gave my life fully over and have enjoyed the freedom of living a life fully devoted to Christ ever since.
I'm inspired by knowing that I am being used by God for his purposes to live a life for His glory. Knowing that it is His ministry that I am getting to be a part of gives me joy and a purpose in wanting to continue on with His mission.
1 Corinthians 1:18- For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power
of God.
Special shout out to my family Sara and Uriah! I love you guys! Also, Even the Dogs, Disciple, and Pillar! Love your music. Keep inspiring!
~Thank you Mike for sharing!!
~Mike talks about what inspires him and how he became a Christian.
"As a young kid I listened to all music types from hard rock favorites like Metallica to classical music like Mozart. Now that I am older I mostly listen to Christian music of all types, but I still love listening to classical music while reading or relaxing. I want to thank God for where I am in my life and I pray every day that he leads me to impact lives for His kingdom!
I did not grow up in a Christian household, but I did have a loving grandmother who took me to church. At that point I started following Christ at 10 years of age. From that point on I had a desire to follow Him, but made plenty of mistakes along the way. I had wonderful people in my life like a loving youth minister who kept me on track. I can't thank her enough. Around the early 20's is when I truly gave my life fully over and have enjoyed the freedom of living a life fully devoted to Christ ever since.
I'm inspired by knowing that I am being used by God for his purposes to live a life for His glory. Knowing that it is His ministry that I am getting to be a part of gives me joy and a purpose in wanting to continue on with His mission.
1 Corinthians 1:18- For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power
of God.
Special shout out to my family Sara and Uriah! I love you guys! Also, Even the Dogs, Disciple, and Pillar! Love your music. Keep inspiring!
~Thank you Mike for sharing!!
Introducing Russell Upol our new bass player. He hasn't really played bass guitar before, but he was willing to learn. After a couple of weeks Russell's natural music talent really started showing and picked up the bass very well. Thank you Russell for your hard work and dedication to the band.