Phil Wickham & Charlie Hall Concert

We skidded over to Fresno for the concert at a local Christian church. They had a mega kilowatt sweet sound system, huge eye popping viewer screens and comfy chairs for the fans. One of the pastor's of the church greeted us as soon as we arrived and told us to follow him because he was going to find us some seats. It was five minutes before the show was to start, and he takes us into the front main section of the church and repeatedly asked people if that or this seat was taken. In my head I was thinking that this guy must be nuts to think we were going to find a seat that close to the stage but he did! We sat down with a huge grin on our faces and thankfulness in our hearts.

Charlie Hall was first up and he loves stroking his long Van Dyke! His music is strong, powerful, in your face and has written more popular worship songs than I realized. Listening to his lyrics you understood this was a man who had come from bad mistakes, a lowly lifestyle and was broken. He was gritty, encouraging and used humor to pull you into his life and music.

Phil Wickham came on stage to thunderous whistling, clapping and screaming. His voice has amazing range and he plays a sweet guitar. Reflected in his style are his charismatic ways of leading worship in his childhood church back home. He played some of his biggest hits and swept us up in speechless wonder with new song at the end. He is your all American O.C. man; hip, suave and debonair. He kinda looks like a James Bond 007 type of guy too but packs a bible instead of a Glock.

It was blindingly clear these two men are blessed by God to write, sing and share their music. And I know God was pleased with what He heard last night!