July 7, 2017
Major announcement: Farpoint is pleased to announce the release of STARCROSSED, a 6 song digital compilation album featuring one song from each of our studio albums. STARCROSSED is now available as a FREE download from Bandcamp at the link below. The tracklisting is:
1. "Up to You" from PAINT THE DARK
2. "Words of Pain" from FIRST LIGHT
3. "Sojourn" from FROM DREAMING TO DREAMING
4. "H2Origins" from GRACE
5. "Darkness" from COLD STAR QUIET STAR
6. "Water of Life" from KINDRED
We hope you enjoy this new compilation album, and please feel free to spread the word!
Major announcement: Farpoint is pleased to announce the release of STARCROSSED, a 6 song digital compilation album featuring one song from each of our studio albums. STARCROSSED is now available as a FREE download from Bandcamp at the link below. The tracklisting is:
1. "Up to You" from PAINT THE DARK
2. "Words of Pain" from FIRST LIGHT
3. "Sojourn" from FROM DREAMING TO DREAMING
4. "H2Origins" from GRACE
5. "Darkness" from COLD STAR QUIET STAR
6. "Water of Life" from KINDRED
We hope you enjoy this new compilation album, and please feel free to spread the word!
March 1, 2017
In celebration of 20 years of Farpoint, we have made available 3 previously unreleased live versions of Farpoint songs. Recorded live in June, 2011 at the Sumter Opera House, these songs were cut from the WATER OF LIFE live release due to time constraints, but are now available via Bandcamp. Please check them out and help us spread the word!
February; 10, 2017
Announcing a Farpoint-related release...GREYFEATHER, featuring Farpoint's Kevin Jarvis along with Brian Coralian of IZZ, Wade Summerlin of Cobweb Strange, Steve Katsikas of Little Atlas, and Dennis Mullin of Iluvatar, have released their debut album. Sample and purchase at the link below:
January 27, 2017
We were very saddened today to find out that Farpoint's first bass player, Don Fink, has passed away. Don was a talented musician and a very nice guy. He also kept us laughing! Although Don wasn't a member of Farpoint for long enough to appear on any of our recordings, he did play the first few shows, including the infamous "Yescamp" show in November '98. Farewell Don. You will be missed.
December 6, 2016
Lots of Farpoint-related, Christmas themed music to check out this year!
Lots of Farpoint-related, Christmas themed music to check out this year!
A new arrangement of this old Christmas folk song performed by From the morning, featuring Kevin Jarvis on guitar, bass, keys, and background vocals.
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A traditional acoustic arrangement of the beloved Christmas carol performed by From the Morning, featuring Kevin Jarvis on guitar.
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An album of acoustic guitar Christmas carols arranged and performed by Kevin Jarvis and Sam Sanders.
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An original instrumental holiday song, written and performed by Kevin Jarvis.
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September 9, 2016
More new music! Today we release our cover of the Moody Blues classic, "The Story in Your Eyes." The Moodies were a big influence on Farpoint's music from the very beginning, so it's fitting that we would cover this song. This is actually our second Moody Blues cover, as we also recorded a version of "New Horizons" for the 2006 Mellow Records Moody Blues Tribute, HIGHER AND HIGHER.
Please check it out and, if so inclined, purchase a download of the song at the link below!
August 1, 2016
We are happy to announce the release of our brand new recording of "To the River," a song that was originally released on our 2002 debut album, FIRST LIGHT. The song was written by Clark Boone, Kevin Jarvis, and Kim Saul, and is performed by:
Dean Hallal: lead vocals
Kevin Jarvis: 12-string guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, keyboards, backing vocals
Jennifer Weich: backing vocals, flute
Frank Tyson: bass guitar, 12-string guitar, backing vocals, whistling
Rick Walker: drums and percussion
We are offering this song for a limited time as a FREE download to say "thank-you" to our friends and fans for your support through the years. Click on the image below to go to the Soundcloud page and download the free MP3.
June 16, 2016
Exciting news! Since reconvening in the winter for our live internet broadcast, the KINDRED era lineup of Farpoint has returned to the studio to finish up a couple of old songs that we had been previously working on...One is a rerecording of a very old Farpoint favorite, and the other is a cover by one of the early art rock bands that was a huge influence on us. Both of these songs should see release by the end of the year. Stay tuned for more details!
May 24, 2016
Farpoint-related release: Kevin's acoustic art-folk duo, From the Morning, has released their debut full length album, PROMISED LAND. Farpoint's Rick Walker and Jennifer Weich make guest appearances on a few songs. The album even includes covers of two Farpoint songs, "Another Day" and "Water of Life," amongst a mix of new originals, covers, and traditional folk songs. Please check it out!
Farpoint-related release: Kevin's acoustic art-folk duo, From the Morning, has released their debut full length album, PROMISED LAND. Farpoint's Rick Walker and Jennifer Weich make guest appearances on a few songs. The album even includes covers of two Farpoint songs, "Another Day" and "Water of Life," amongst a mix of new originals, covers, and traditional folk songs. Please check it out!
February 9, 2016
We are happy to announce that we will be making a special live acoustic appearance on the House of Prog internet radio show The Prog Coffeehouse on the evening of Friday, February 12, 2016. We are honored to be joining some truly amazing artists for this evening of acoustic prog. This will be the KINDRED era lineup of Farpoint, comprising Dean Hallal (vocals), Kevin Jarvis (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Jennifer Meeks Weich (vocals, flute), Dave Auerbach (guitar), Frank Tyson (bass, vocals) and Rick Walker (percussion), performing live together for the first time since 2009! Please come join us!
January 1, 2016
Happy New Years to all our Farpoint friends and fans out there. We hope 2016 is a wonderful year for you all!
As mentioned previously, December saw the reunion of the KINDRED era lineup of Farpoint, together for the first time in over 5 years. We are putting together the foundations for a special, one-off acoustic event, to take place very soon. It was great singing, playing, and just hanging around together again!
KINDRED era lineup in 2015:
Dave, Kevin, Dean, Frank, Rick, Jennifer
Also, we have just updated our ABOUT FARPOINT page to bring it up to date, the DISCOGRAPHY page to include singles and compilation appearances, and the BAND MEMBERS page, to include previous members of the band! Please check them out when you get a chance!
November 23, 2015
First, we'd like to go ahead and wish all our friends and fans a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!
Next, we are happy to report that an unexpected opportunity has arisen that will likely result in the reunion of the KINDRED era lineup of Farpoint, for a special one-off acoustic event. We will be convening in early December to discuss the details!
Farpoint's KINDRED era lineup: Rick Walker, Dean Hallal, Kevin Jarvis, Dave Auerbach, Jennifer Meeks Weich, and Frank Tyson.
September 14, 2015
Farpoint related release...From the Morning, featuring Farpoint founder and guitarist Kevin Jarvis, has released their first digital single, "The Bridge." The song was written in the aftermath of the tragedy at Mother Emanuel church in Charleston, SC, and is meant to be a reminder of how so many people came together in love and unity afterwards. "Out of hate came love." Check it out by clicking on the picture below:
AUGUST 6, 2015
Check out some videos for songs from PAINT THE DARK:
JANUARY 30, 2015
Just a reminder about several Farpoint-related releases from the past few months, all available as linked below:
STRINGS OF LIGHT, an album of acoustic guitar driven Christmas carols by Kevin Jarvis and Sam Sanders.
"Hunter's Guitar," the second solo single by Kevin Jarvis.
"Southern Exposure," the first solo single by Kevin Jarvis
THE HAWK OF NEW YORK, a sountrack to accompany the comic book by Randy Bishop, featuring a cover of the Tears for Fears song "Mad World" performed by Farpoint, as well as a cover of A-Ha's "Take on Me" performed by Kevin's acoustic duo, October Layne.
And last but not least, Farpoint's 6th studio album, PAINT THE DARK, which many critics are calling Farpoint's best effort to date.
STRINGS OF LIGHT, an album of acoustic guitar driven Christmas carols by Kevin Jarvis and Sam Sanders.
"Hunter's Guitar," the second solo single by Kevin Jarvis.
"Southern Exposure," the first solo single by Kevin Jarvis
THE HAWK OF NEW YORK, a sountrack to accompany the comic book by Randy Bishop, featuring a cover of the Tears for Fears song "Mad World" performed by Farpoint, as well as a cover of A-Ha's "Take on Me" performed by Kevin's acoustic duo, October Layne.
And last but not least, Farpoint's 6th studio album, PAINT THE DARK, which many critics are calling Farpoint's best effort to date.
NOVEMBER 22, 2014
Farpoint-related news! Farpoint founding member and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Jarvis, along with former Farpoint guitarist Sam Sanders, has released STRINGS OF LIGHT, an album of acoustic guitar based Christmas carols. You can check it out by clicking on the cover art below!
SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
Farpoint's 6th studio album, PAINT THE DARK, is officially available via 10T Records! The album can be purchased or downloaded directly from the 10T Records store as well as through other avenues including CDBaby, Amazon, iTunes, and many others. Please check it out, and help us spread the word!
From the 10T Records website:
10T Records will release the brand new full-length CD release from South Carolina’s
FARPOINT, entitled “Paint the Dark,” on May 6, 2014, with a retail street date
of June 17, 2014.
“Paint the Dark” features Dean Hallal on vocals, Kevin Jarvis on guitars, keyboards,
mandolin, and vocals, Abby Thompson on vocals and piano, Frank Tyson on basses,
guitars, and vocals, and Rick Walker on drums and percussion. Special
guests include Christi Hunter Brownlow on violin and Jennifer Meeks Weich on
flute.
With “Paint the Dark,” Farpoint has taken everything that makes their unique blend of
uplifting and positive symphonic flavored prog, folk, and hard rock, and applied
it on a more expansive canvas, creating the most layered and compositionally
mature record of their career. Long-time fans will instantly recognize the
band’s signature style, while appreciating the more adventurous and atmospheric
territories that the band explores on this release. “Paint the Dark” was
produced by Kevin Jarvis and Farpoint and mixed and mastered by Jeff Hodges
(Fromuz, Man On Fire, Band Of Horses).
“Farpoint is once again thrilled to be releasing our new album on 10T Records,” says Kevin
Jarvis. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be a part of this amazing team,
from the incredible staff to the amazing roster of artists. It’s a wonderful
feeling to not only be a label mate but also a fan of nearly every band on the
label. Special thanks to Steve Carroll and Jeff Hodges for going above and
beyond in so many ways to make this the best Farpoint release yet!”
“We love the fact that we aren’t just partners with the artists on our roster, but
we are genuinely friends with most of them,” says 10T Records president, Steve
Carroll. “That relationship makes bringing new music to the marketplace so
much more rewarding. We’re very happy to be once again working to bring
new Farpoint music to their fans, and to the new fans I believe this release
will generate for them.”
10T Records will release the brand new full-length CD release from South Carolina’s
FARPOINT, entitled “Paint the Dark,” on May 6, 2014, with a retail street date
of June 17, 2014.
“Paint the Dark” features Dean Hallal on vocals, Kevin Jarvis on guitars, keyboards,
mandolin, and vocals, Abby Thompson on vocals and piano, Frank Tyson on basses,
guitars, and vocals, and Rick Walker on drums and percussion. Special
guests include Christi Hunter Brownlow on violin and Jennifer Meeks Weich on
flute.
With “Paint the Dark,” Farpoint has taken everything that makes their unique blend of
uplifting and positive symphonic flavored prog, folk, and hard rock, and applied
it on a more expansive canvas, creating the most layered and compositionally
mature record of their career. Long-time fans will instantly recognize the
band’s signature style, while appreciating the more adventurous and atmospheric
territories that the band explores on this release. “Paint the Dark” was
produced by Kevin Jarvis and Farpoint and mixed and mastered by Jeff Hodges
(Fromuz, Man On Fire, Band Of Horses).
“Farpoint is once again thrilled to be releasing our new album on 10T Records,” says Kevin
Jarvis. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be a part of this amazing team,
from the incredible staff to the amazing roster of artists. It’s a wonderful
feeling to not only be a label mate but also a fan of nearly every band on the
label. Special thanks to Steve Carroll and Jeff Hodges for going above and
beyond in so many ways to make this the best Farpoint release yet!”
“We love the fact that we aren’t just partners with the artists on our roster, but
we are genuinely friends with most of them,” says 10T Records president, Steve
Carroll. “That relationship makes bringing new music to the marketplace so
much more rewarding. We’re very happy to be once again working to bring
new Farpoint music to their fans, and to the new fans I believe this release
will generate for them.”
In Farpoint related news, founding member Kevin Jarvis has released his first solo song, a folky instrumental track called "Southern Exposure. Please give it a listen and purchase here: SOUTHERN EXPOSURE
