Alewishus Phontains from; Dublin Active; 1991 – 1991
Style; tbc
Vocals; Alan Shannon
Drums; Kevin Whelan
Guitar; Darren Hendley
Bass; Mark Fagan
I’m lead to believe that the band got its unusual name from a misspelling of singer Alan Shannon’s two pet goldfish when he was younger, they were Aloysius & Fontane.
Coca Cola S’kool Band contest 1991.
In 1991Alewishus Phontains made it through to the final of the Coca Cola S’kool contest. They were between 16 and 18 years old. The final was held in McGonagle’s, Dublin. With young bands from all over Ireland playing. The line up was first Jeremiah Jones from Donegal, next were The Tempted from Cork, then Perfect Blue from Dublin, followed by Major Haze. They were followed by the winners from Dublin Alewishus Phontains, My Little Fun House Kilkenny, Grin from Waterford, Savage Fairies from Youghal. The guest band on the night was the D11 Runners from Dublin.
After winning the competition Alewishus Phontains got gigs at the Baggot Inn, McGonagle’s, and the Waterfront in Dublin, they also appeared on RTE’s Beat Box programme.