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]
Share What You Own [2018]
One Down, Forever To Go [2016]
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’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.
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.