Farpoint (band)
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 Farpoint Rocking the Sumter Opera House, June 18, 2011 |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Dalzell, South Carolina |
| Genres | Progressive Rock, Hard Rock, Soft Rock |
| Years active | 1997–2005 2006-present |
| Labels | 10t Records, Starcross Music |
| Website | www.farpointband.com |
| Members | Kevin Jarvis Rick Walker Frank Tyson Dean Hallal |
| Past members | Michelle Walker Johnathan Rodriguez Dana Oxendine Mike Avins Clark Boone Sam Sanders Jennifer Meeks Dave Auerbach Abby Thompson |
Farpoint is an American Progressive rock band formed in Dalzell, South Carolina in 1997 by Kevin Jarvis and Rick Walker. The band's sound is based on a diversity of influences, ranging from progressive, folk, and hard rock to Celtic, classical, New Age and bluegrass.[1]
The band has released a total of 6 albums. The first four feature art by visual artist David Frain. The latest studio album, Kindred, was released by 10t Records in 2011. Their latest release is Water of Life: Live at the Sumter Opera House, recorded in Sumter, SC in June of 2011, released by Starcross Music in July, 2012. They are currently producing their 6th studio album.
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Band Members [edit]
Current members [edit]
Kevin Jarvis - guitars, keys, mandolin, backing vocals (1997–present)
Rick Walker - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1997–2001, 2003–present)
Frank Tyson- bass guitar, backing vocals (1999–present)
Dean Hallal - lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar (2006–present)
Past members [edit]
Johnathan Rodriguez - drums (2001–2003)
Dana Oxendine - vocals, flute (1997–2005)
Mike Avins - lead guitar (2002–2005)
Clark Boone - lead vocals (1999–2005)
Sam Sanders - lead and rhythm guitar (2008–2009)
Jennifer Meeks - lead and backing vocals, flute (2006–2011)
Dave Auerbach - lead and rhythm guitar (2009–2011)
Abby Thompson - lead and backing vocals, keys (2011–2013)
Discography [edit]
Studio Albums [edit]
- First Light (2002)
- Grace (2003)
- From Dreaming to Dreaming (2004)
- Cold Star Quiet Star (2008)
- Kindred (2011)
Live Albums [edit]
- Water of Life: Live at the Sumter Opera House (2012)
References [edit]
External links [edit]
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