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Anthony Small's new CD "Love Half Off" is now available! (Hear new songs "Everything", "It's Raining", "Rummage Sale" & "Told Ya" above and buy the CD or MP3's on CDBaby.com, Amazon.com and - great guitar work Vito!).
South Orange County's SMALLWORLDBAND plays roadhouse rock and is influenced by Johnny Cash, U2, Matchbox Twenty/Rob Thomas, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, Black Crowes, and Gin Blossoms. Please see our COMPLETE SONGLIST in the BLOG ARCHIVES.
Anthony performed as a featured artist at The Neighborhood Cup in Aliso Viejo on Valentines Day '09 and August 24, 2008 for "Cruisin' at the Cup", a Classic Car show. He also played at The Cup September 5th and 6th 2008 (hear "Memories in the Dark"). Anthony auditioned March 8th 2008 for Nashville Star where he performed The Wreckers "Leave the Pieces" and got one callback, but Nashville is safe for now. Nashville Star was on NBC this past summer.
Anthony was a featured artist at Songwriters Live March 27, 2008 and June 28, 2007 at the Gypsy Lounge in Lake Forest. This is a great showcase for hit writers from Nashville, Hollywood and local OC songwriters. His lofty goals (not necessarily in order) include: developing into the best songwriter he can be, where people are moved to laughter and tears by his music, playing the legendary Coach House, having his songs heard by alot of people; over the Internet, Movies, TV, and especially live shows of ALL sizes. A veteran of the SoCal music scene, Anthony has been honored to perform with such varied acts as Hal Ketchum, the late, great Noel Redding (from Jimi Hendrix Experience), Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, James Harman, Missiles of October, and his new friends, the brilliant songwriters of Orange County, LA and Nashville. He is inspired by his family, friends and musical heroes: Bono, Hal Ketchum, Rob Thomas, and the boys of SMALLWORLDBAND. Thanks to everyone for all the love and support!
SMALLWORLDBAND had a blast December 19, 2008 playing in San Clemente for Truth Soul Armor's Christmas Party and October 30, 2008 in San Juan Capistrano at Marco Forster School's 40th Anniversary Celebration! We are so proud to play for and be a part of our community.
SMALLWORLDBAND rocked the legendary Swallow's Inn in San Juan Capistrano August 14, 2008. We absolutely love to play there and it is always a crazy gathering of friends, cowboys, bikers, Marines, beach babes, etc. (see pictures).
On June 13, 2008, SMALLWORLDBAND played to over 1100 people and 800 In-N-Out burgers at our 6th annual Malcom School's Year End Event. On Feb. 29 2008, we joined Larry Bagby and his amazing guitarist Johnny Hawthorn at The Swallow's Inn for what was a special night of Roadhouse, Country, Rock and Blues. Larry starred as bass player Marshall Grant in "Walk the Line" and has appeared in many other films and TV shows including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". On January 6, 2008, we played the OC Marathon for the second year in a row. This time in the rain, as 18,000 runners passed by. Thank God for tarps and towels. Shocking!
Check out this archive footage of "I Will Follow" from 2007:
SMALLWORLDBAND played the Venitian in Las Vegas on Thursday September 27, 2007. That was a blast! As the chandeliers shook, a distracted Rudy Giuliani was trying to speak in the ballroom beneath us. His frazzled assistant came charging our stage waving a note(see picture).True classic stuff! SMALLWORLDBAND rocked the good ol' Swallow's Inn in 2007 on both January 18th and August 2nd. That August gig, Larry Bagby (Walk the Line) sat in with us. In June 2007, we played to the masses at our annual Malcom School's Year End Event.

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Member Since: 27/11/2006
Band Website: www.smallworldband.com
Band Members: Anthony "Big T" Small (Lead Vocals, Harmonica, Guitar)

Vito "V1" Francone (Lead Guitar, Vocals) Adam "Doc" Wallace (Drums, Vocals) Michael "Gam" Gamerl (Guitar, Vocals) Vito "V2/Cousin V" Francone (Bass, Vocals)
Influences: Johnny Cash, U2, Matchbox Twenty/Rob Thomas, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, Black Crowes, Gin Blossoms
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Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

My "John Doe/Knitters" Article for The Local Dish Jan '09

The Knitters: Making Something Special   The Knitters, Dead Rock West and The Gobshytes will play the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on January 16th 2009. The Knitters are John Doe, Exene...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:44:00 GMT

My "Toad the Wet Sprocket" article for The Local Dish Sept 08

Toad the Wet Sprocket  Walk on the Ocean (A Real Reunion)   Toad the Wet Sprocket returns with its original line-up to play The Coach House on Saturday August 30th at 8 p.m. This is the real de...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:44:00 GMT

My "Lou Gramm/Foreigner" article for The Local Dish June 08

Lou Gramm  (It Still)Feels Like the First Time   Lou Gramm, the lead vocalist and co-writer of the multi-platinum band Foreigner, will perform at the Coach House Thursday June 12. With sales o...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:11:00 GMT

My "Charlie Musselwhite" Article for The Local Dish April 08

Blues Harp and Soul    Blues harp legend Charlie Musselwhite will be performing at the Coach House on Saturday April 12th. The inspiration for Dan Ackroyd’s Elwood Blues, Musselwhite h...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:54:00 GMT

My "John Waite" Article for The Local Dish Sept '07

John Waite Returns to The Coach House   John Waite, former lead singer for The Babys and supergroup Bad English, will play the legendary Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on Thursday September...
Posted by on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:39:00 GMT

My "Missiles of October" Article for The Local Dish Jan 08

The Missiles of October: Still Making an Impact For an amazing 18 years, local legends, The Missiles of October, have been dazzling audiences with their perfect blend of rock, folk, blues and soul. T...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:29:00 GMT

Small World Band Songlist

Small World Songlist  You Shook Me All Night Long  AC/DC  Feel Like Makin' Love  Bad Company  Back in the USSR - Beatles  Come Together  Beatles  Diamonds on the In...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:00:00 GMT

My "Terri Nunn/Berlin" Article for The Local Dish Nov '07

Berlin Returns to Rock OCNYE   Good things really do come in threes. Berlin, featuring lead singer Terri Nunn, will perform at Orange County New Year's Eve for the third year in a row. Be...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:54:00 GMT

My "Dave Wakeling/English Beat" Article for The Local Dish Oct 07

The English Beat Brings Smiles to the World The English Beat, fronted by ska legend and former Dana Point resident Dave Wakeling, will play the CoachHouse on October 11th. I caught up with him from h...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:00:00 GMT