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Nothing
but the 'Fish
Apart
from Esther Alexander. And a couple of old guys trying to be young again.
Sam Wright and Ken Joynes report from a stunning Phatfish
visit to the South West.
The support act was a woman called Esther Alexander who was accompanied by a guitarist. Esther played 2 tracks from her current E.P. and some tasters for her forthcoming album, which is shaping up to be very good from what we heard. Then, just after 8 o’clock the lights dimmed down and the video screen started projecting thought-inspiring images to do with the theme of truth.
All in all it was an awe-inspiring evening of brilliant music and a great atmosphere. I thoroughly recommend this band to anyone who has the chance of seeing them live. Sam And the day after, two of the 'older generation' from TCC went to see Phatfish at Exeter.
The main showmen (showpeople?) of the band are undoubtedly lead singer Lou Fellingham and lead guitarist Alan Rose. Lou especially is an absolute joy to watch and listen to - her singing is effortless, joyful and utterly uplifting, although she's given some great songs from chief songwriters Rose and drummer Nathan Fellingham (who's married to her), as well as solid support from keyboard player Michael Sandeman and bassist Luke Fellingham. The songs and the occasional video sequences were all geared towards bringing those who already knew God closer to Him in praise and worship, and witnessed His love and His power to those who didn't know Him. This was a wonderful evening of praise and evangelism, and I'd jump at the chance of seeing them again. Ken Official Phatfish
website: http://www.phatfish.net/
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Saturday 31st of May, some of the young people from Tavistock
churches went to Yeovil to see a band called Phatfish on their 'truth'
tour. It was a nice bright day with the sun shining down and we were all
anticipating a good evening’s entertainment. We finally arrived after
having some fun trying to find the venue, which was The Gateway in the
middle of Yeovil, but we were soon inside waiting for the support act
to start their set. 
hen
this had come to a finish, the crowd was treated to a very good performance
from Phatfish. The gig was very much worship focused - something that
Phatfish is excellent at! They played many tracks from their albums, including
There is a Day, Heavenbound, Come to Me, To You King Jesus, God Made Man
and For Me to name only a few. 
fter
the opening video display on the nature of truth, the band came on and
began with 'God Made Man' (from their current album 'Nothing But The Truth'
- similar in feel to their classic 'There Is A Day', i.e. it started quite
gently, with the story of man's creation and subsequent rebellion, before
building to a epic yearning chorus of God's plan for salvation for us),
then kicked into 'High over All' ("What a Saviour/Is my Jesus!")
before erupting into the exhilarating 'For Me' - the crowd hardly had
time to draw breath as one hook-laden song after another charged off the
stage.