Eve-lynn is a Salem, Virginia native and a lifelong musician. Weekly piano lessons all through school and the strong arts programs at Community School and Community High School are the foundation of Eve-lynn’s musical talents. Community High School fostered Eve-lynn’s unique singing style through John McBroom’s Rock Band class. Eve-lynn is the lead singer for the Phat Anchovies, a local/regional rock band formed by herself and the drummer from their HS rock band class. The Phat Anchovies had their first real gig on March 15, 2020 at the Front Row - the day before the world shutdown for Covid. The Phat Anchovies have played around the region over the last four years and are very proud of their FloydFest 2024 appearance which boosted their regional exposure. After a few of the original band members left for personal reasons, the band now has a very talented 5 person line-up, including Matt King (original member), Nathan Paxton and Andrew Wilson. Their album, Ready to Serve, is comprised of all original pieces and is available on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon. Eve-lynn recently added the keytar to the band which brings all those years of piano lessons to use! Eve-lynn also sings in a second band from Bedford, Earthbound Creatures, and records back-up vocals for local artists at Fainting Goat Studios. Eve-lynn is a carpenter and renovation specialist by trade and works a full time job for a local restoration/renovation company.
Nathan Paxton is Roanoke born and raised, and a natural musician by heart. Nathan grew up watching his father play guitar and has always been proud of his father’s band from the 1990s, Clint Paxton and Country Thunder. Music has always been in the family, with Nathan’s grandfather’s 1942 Gibson Banner Edition guitar being passed down to him. Nathan began learning to play guitar by ear and has always been self-taught. In high school, Nathan played trumpet in symphonic, concert, marching and jazz bands. As a senior, he played the Star Spangled Banner as an opening for the Virginia governors meeting. Nathan has played guitar and bass in various local bands, most recently joining Phat Anchovies a year and a half ago as the bassist. He has been proud to have joined a band that has been dedicated to working their way up in the local music community, having earned their way to playing FloydFest in 2024 where he joined in playing on the VIP stage. Phat Anchovies released their self-published album, Ready to Serve, in summer 2024 thanks to all the behind the scenes work of guitar player, Matt King. Keep your eyes out for more greatness from Phat Anchovies!
