Smalltown Poets

Smalltown Poets

Infobox musical artist |
Name = Smalltown Poets


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Background = group_or_band
Origin = Georgia, USA
Genre = Christian rock
Years_active = 1996–present
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URL = [http://www.smalltownpoets.com/ www.smalltownpoets.com]
Current_members = Michael Johnston - vocals, guitar Troy Stains - guitar Alex Peterson - bass guitar Matt Goldman - drums
Past_members = Danny Stephens - keyboards Byron Goggin - drums Kevin Breuner - guitar Miguel DeJesús - bass guitar

Smalltown Poets is a Christian rock band formed in 1996. It was formed in Tifton, Georgia by high school friends Michael Johnston (guitars/vocals), Danny Stephens (keyboards), and Byron Goggin (drums).

The band was originally named Villanelle when it was formed by Byron Goggins (drums), John Graham (bass guitar), Michael Johnston (lead vocals), Lee Moody (guitar), and Danny Stephens (keyboards).The band achieved recognition with their eponymous first album, released in 1997. Despite line-up changes, the band has managed to stay active and relevantFact|date=June 2008 for more than ten years, releasing three albums on Ardent Records and one on BEC Recordings. The band is currently on hiatus after their fourth studio album called "It's Later Than It's Ever Been".

Band Members

Villanelle Members

*Byron Goggins - drums
*John Graham - bass guitar
*Michael Johnston - lead vocals
*Lee Moody - guitar
*Danny Stephens - keyboards

Current Smalltown Poets Members

*Michael Johnston - vocals, guitars
*Troy Stains - guitars
*Alex Peterson - bass guitar
*Matt Goldman - drums

Former Smalltown Poets Members

*Danny Stephens - keyboards (1996 - 1999)
*Byron Goggin - drums (1996 - 1999)
*Kevin Breuner - guitars (1996 - 2000)
*Miguel DeJesús - bass guitar (1996 - 2002)

Discography

*"Villanelle - Follow" (Unknown Year)
*"Smalltown Poets" (1997)
*"Listen Closely" (1998)
*"Third Verse" (2000)
*"It's Later Than It's Ever Been" (2004)

Other projects

*"Surfonic Water Revival" (1998)

Further reading

*cite journal |last= |first= |title=Smalltown Poets |month=May / June |year=1997 |issue=12 |journal=7ball Magazine
*cite journal |last= |first= |title=Smalltown Poets |month=March / April |year=1999 |issue=23 |journal=7ball Magazine

External links

* [http://www.smalltownpoets.com Smalltown Poets Official Website]


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