The Incandescent - website

Mission Statement

Worship, Outreach, Life... The Incandescent is @ryanarm1 @rshanecollins @mcturdle & @kellenrowe Follow the guys on twitter today @iglowproject.

Bio

The Incandescent - An internationally touring indie rock band from the Pacific Northwest with members Ryan Armstrong, Kellen Rowe, Shane Collins, and Andrew McArdle. When the band was first envisioned Armstrong, Rowe, and McArdle came together in the fall of 2010 with the concept for a new worship project that not only used music as a tool to minister and edify, but to also use the platform they achieved to outreach and impact the world positively for Christ. The four members are by no means new arrivals to the Christian music scene. Both Armstrong and Rowe (Guitar & Drums) played previously for the Christian jam band "Drawing Two". They have shared the stage with great artists such as Storyside B, Needtobreathe, & The Afters. McArdle (Guitar & Vocals) has spent time working for recording artist "Holly Starr" and has had the opportunity to travel with artists such as Jeremy Camp and Francesca Battistelli. He has also shared the stage with bands such as Sixteen Cities, Telecast, and Remedy Drive. As the most recent addition to the band Collins joined in November of 2011 as the official bassist. He hailed from the indie rock project "Wonder Wonder". In the fall of 2011 the group came together to officially create The Incandescent and pursue it as a full-time ministry. Starting October 2011 The Incandescent began writing and recording for their first independent EP called "Planting Bulbs" that released November of 2012 and is available through all online music stores.

The Incandescent have spent much of their time traveling and playing various events on the road. Including conferences, camps, and concerts. As of November 2012 have traveled internationally to play with Sparrow Record's Starfield in Canada. They've also provided direct support for Save The City's Records Holly Starr on her Focus tour in 2012. As well as for BEC Records Ryan Stevenson on the "Champion Of The World" tour. The Incandescent have also headlined at regional festivals and events in the Pacific Northwest including: Worshipfest, Grow Conference, and the Moody Bible Institute Fall Conference.

Although they are from different walks of life each of the members were brought together for one purpose. To glorify God with music and to serve people by helping rekindle a passion for Jesus Christ. Feeling called to encourage people and share the love of God wherever they go The Incandescent consistently put their hearts on display. This is evident throughout their music, but especially in songs such as "Wildfire". Band leader McArdle recalls the writing process:

"As I was beginning to write this song I was really being challenged to draw closer to God. While scratching out what I was learning I realized that as I get closer to God, He's already beside me, speaking to my heart as only He can. After that I just wanted to start spending as much time with Him as I could making Him my only focus. I think that this personal desire really showed up in the lyrics of the song."

A burning passion for God & people is what continues to drive The Incandescent in writing and leading worship music throughout the Church. As experienced worship leaders the band have been called upon by organizations like Moody Bible Institute, The Northwest Baptist Association, & Ron Armstrong Ministries to aid in developing worship and outreach events where God is the kept the center and the focus. As they grow The Incandescent would like to continue creating and facilitating such events and pursuing active lifestyles of worship as Kingdom builders

The Incandescent uses these musical products

Revelation Drums - Shells & Hardware - www.revelationdrums.com
Heartbeat Percussion - Cymbals - www.heartbeatpercussion.com
Evans - Drum Heads - www.evansdrumheads.com
Pro-mark - drumsticks - www.promark.com

Gibson Guitars - www.gibson.com
Fender Guitars - www.fender.com
Taylor Guitars - www.taylorguitars.com
Fender Amplifiers - www.fender.com
t.c. electronics - Guitar pedals - www.tcelectronic.com
Eventide - Guitar pedals - www.eventide.com
Zvex - Guitar pedals - www.zvex.com
Fulltone - Guitar pedals - www.fulltone.com
Electro-Harmonix - Guitar pedals - www.ehx.com
DJW Pedalboards - www.djwpedalboards.com
Dunlop - Guitar Picks - www.jimdunlop.com
D'addario - Guitar Strings - www.daddario.com
Ernie Ball - Guitar Strings - www.ernieball.com

Ashdown Amplification - www.ashdownmusic.com
Ernie Ball - Bass Strings - www.earnieball.com

EWI - Tour cases - www.audiopile.net