This South Orange County band’s roadhouse rock is influenced by Johnny Cash, U2, Matchbox Twenty/Rob Thomas, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, Black Crowes, and Gin Blossoms.
SMALLWORLDBAND played October 30, 2008 in San Juan Capistrano at Marco Forster School's 40th Anniversary Blast! We are 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!
Anthony Small is currently writing, recording and performing his original songs throughout the OC (Hear early studio progress on "Everything" above). He performed solo at The Neighborhood Cup in Aliso Viejo on August 24, 2008 for "Cruisin' at the Cup", a Classic Car and Mini Cooper show. He also played his originals at The Cup September 5th and 6th (hear "Memories in the Dark"). Anthony auditioned March 8th 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 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, on the charts, 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!
We found this archive footage of "I Will Follow" from 2007 and "Diamonds on the Inside" from a 2006 rehearsal:
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.
Anthony, You are the MAN! Im excited that your giving me a stab at the Swallows Inn. Enjoyed watching you play at the Songwriters Live at The Gypsy Lounge. Hope your 4th of July was awesome. Peace, Brandon
Anthony, It was nice sharing the stage and hanging out with you last night. You rock dude! Send me those sound files if you want me to bump up the levels. Peace, Brandon
Dear Beloved Friend Anthony~~~ Hi =)! I just want to thank you for being my friend and wish you a happy RES day! =) Because of what my Friend Jesus did this day for me and all of us, I just want to share some of what this day means to me…=) I had a death experience and got to see heaven, so when I actually leave this world I know that there is a wonderful place waiting for me full of love ,life, being all wanted, all known and all loved for who and whos I am ..Gods daughter and I will see my loved ones again who have Jesus in their hearts~~It is beautiful~~~ and very real~~I was paralyzed and went into anaphylaxis shock many times ~His healing touched my life and body, now I can walk and dance again ~~~My heart was broken and my soul shattered from death and abuse and His love came and healed my broken heart and life and He gave me a new one…a real one~~~ now I can forgive and love and be loved and laugh again! I was abandoned and He called me His own! I am not alone! With whatever your story and life situation is~~~In this life there is much suffering but I hope and pray that His resurrection love , hope, life and power would flow into and thru you and love on you and heal, restore and bless your life in a way only HE can.. This is just my story and the picture of me painted by Marybeth~~~ my gift to you ~because I love you ~~~and I know He truly IS alive and loves you~~~ I do too! =) ~~~~ ” It is true! The Lord has risen!”Luke24:34~~~ And because of this , we can receive His many benefits! ;) God bless you! I love you! Brandi…”LOOK UP!” =)~~~XOXOXo
I will be in Memphis all next week with my family. So sorry that I won't make it. I will be back on Saturday, let me know, or keep me posted on what you are doing next.
