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Opal Agafia leads a high-energy and unique live experience driven by soulful vocals,
engaging and accessible songwriting, and tasteful blends of rippin’ instrumentals.

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GENRE: Ozark Mountain Soul Roots ‘N’ Roll

WEBSITE: OpalAgafia.com

2019 ALBUM: Opal Agafia: Live in Fayetteville, Arkansas

2018 ALBUM: Share What You Own

2016 ALBUM: One Down, Forever To Go

AVAILABLE ON: Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, Amazon Music, etc.

CONTACT ARTIST: 
OpalAgafia@gmail.com
479-857-7835

BOOKING: 
Brian Swank
Rockwood Booking Agency
828-260-2002

MANAGEMENT: 
Anj Way
Omni Arts Group
anj@omniartsgroup.com
217-549-8678

 

Publicity Materials

References

Bart Redford
Walnut Valley Festival (owner)
P: 620-221-3250
E:  bart@wvfest.com

Timothy Carbone
Railroad Earth (founding member)
P: 570-236-1360
E: krishnabone@gmail.com

Jon Walker
Hillberry Music Festival (owner)
P: +1 (479) 877-0277
E: jwalker@
deadheadproductions.com

Audio Stream

Live in Fayetteville [2019]

  1. 01 Them Bones (Live) 5:59
  2. 02 Penny Trick (Live) 6:04
  3. 03 Share What You Own (Live) 5:02
  4. 04 Sweet Nothings (Live) 7:08
  5. 05 Running (Live) 6:57
  6. 06 Old Ways of Living (Live) 4:12
  7. 07 Hawk Above My Head (Live) 4:47
  8. 08 Nobody’s Old Lady (Live) 6:47
  9. 09 Yard Sale Dress (Live) 10:34
  10. 10 Down in the Well (Live) 7:37

Share What You Own [2018]

  1. Down In The Well Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings 5:12
  2. Runnin’ Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings 4:28
  3. Strangers In The Backyard Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings 5:30
  4. Them Bones Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings 4:54
  5. Up On Your Shelf Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings 4:34
  6. Sweet Tooth Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings 3:35
  7. Share What You Own Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings 4:48
  8. Eureka Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings 4:56
  9. O Promised Land Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings 3:30
  10. Stories Behind Our Name Opal Agafia & The Sweet Nothings 5:15

One Down, Forever To Go [2016]

  1. Hawk Above My Head Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings 3:48
  2. Yard Sale Dress Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings 4:13
  3. Rebel Son Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings 4:08
  4. Old Ways of Living Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings 2:49
  5. Nobody’s Old Lady Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings 3:59
  6. Sweet Nothings Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings 5:18
  7. The Kazoo Song Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings 3:38
  8. Penny Trick Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings 4:00
  9. Take-Out BBQ Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings 3:30
  10. The Divorce Song Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings 5:28

Opal Agafia, based in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, embodies the sounds of the Ozark Mountains: a little soul, a little roots, a little rock-and-roll, a little old-timey swing – and a lot of heart. Drawing from many genres, Opal blends the best elements of soul, blues, jazz, gospel, country, swing, and traditional mountain music into a sound that captures the past and boldly pushes ahead.

opal-agafia-fire-in-color.jpg.webpOpal’s voice is packed with power and emotion; her lyrics are sophisticated yet accessible. The band provides a consistently tight backdrop that pushes every song forward, compelling listeners to pay close attention, lest they miss a single minute of this show.

The result is music that’s irresistible, no matter the listener’s background.

Opal, a skilled songwriter, holds nothing back. She couldn’t if she tried. Every performance seems like their best of the year as the band’s commitment to their music shines. Watching them perform her dozens of originals – with a few covers and jams thrown in now and then – is riveting, as Opal soars at leading the gifted players, effortlessly displaying a commanding stage presence that is as rich as it is rare.

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While still a college student, Opal began a songwriting collaboration with her mother, DeAnna Smith, an accomplished writer in other realms. Their songs reflect their deep roots in the Ozark Highlands, as well as their concerns about the current conditions and future of the region. They know their history, but they do not long for it so much as explore how it may shape the future. Their approach is both fresh and familiar.

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Opal first performed on stage in January 2015, singing her originals and strumming guitar at a few local joints and smaller music festivals with musician pals and their bands.