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10 WHAT'S UP! AUGUST 21-27, 2022 LIVE! A MUSIC CALENDAR Dead Horses At FPL, Dandelion Heart At ONF MONICA HOOPER NWA Democrat-Gazette W e get mixed reviews," Sarah Voss says of people's reactions to her band's name, Dead Horses, which is an ode to a friend who died from an opioid overdose with "horse" being slang for heroin. "There are a lot of people that see the name, they have no idea who we are, and they're immediately upset about it," Voss explains. "I think the main thing I like to include when talking about it is it conveys a darkness that our music is not afraid to reflect on, and that oftentimes in those dark moments you find the brightest light." While the name throws some off, Voss feels like it would be a shame to change it now, especially as many have suffered as a result of the ongoing opioid crisis in America. Empathy and finding that which connects us to one another is one of the many themes explored on the band's latest release, "Brady Street." That energy comes too from the addition of percussionist Jamie Gallagher, who joins guitarist Voss and bassist Daniel Wolff. In the past four years, Voss says, their styles have started to influence one another. "The drums have really shifted up the way that we play. We started out as more of a bluegrass-leaning band and through the years have kind of transitioned into our own sound." Voss adds that Gallagher's background in jazz has played a role in that shift. "I think having a good percussionist really helped me be able to step back from doing rhythm stuff on guitar and let them carry that," she says. "I think this record is a combination of figuring out our chemistry and bringing out the best in each other." Dead Horses will play at 2:10 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Fayetteville Public Library as part of the Fayetteville Roots Festival. For more information on the band, visit deadhorses.net. The Fayetteville Roots Festival kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Fayetteville Public Library with performances by Joe Purdy, Smokey & The Mirror and The Honey Dewdrops followed by Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway and The Wood Brothers. There will also be a Grand Tasting with more than 20 guest chefs. A late night show with Fireside Collective starts at 11:30 p.m. at Roots HQ , 1 E. Mountain St. in Fayetteville. Get a detailed breakdown of the festival's music and culinary happenings as well as tickets and more at fayettevilleroots2022.sched.com. CONCERTS POSTPONED Alternative rockers Incubus and Christian contemporary musician Amy Grant have postponed their appearances in Northwest Arkansas. Incubus, on tour with Sublime with Rome and The Aquadolls, postponed their Aug. 16 show at the Walmart AMP in Rogers. As of press time, the band had not issued a statement as to why they have postponed several shows on their summer tour including stops in Illinois, Kansas and Missouri. Christian contemporary artist Amy Grant suffered a bicycle accident in July and is recovering. According to a social media post from her management, the singer will not have time to prepare for her fall tour as a result of her injuries and a concussion. Her Oct. 21 concert has been rescheduled for April 1, 2023, at the Aud in Eureka Springs. Both the Walmart AMP and The Aud announced that tickets for the original shows will be honored at the new concert dates. BENTONVILLE • Randall Shreve plays at 7 p.m. Aug. 23; Beer and Hymns: Summer Jams will be at 5 p.m. Aug. 28; Ley Lines plays at 7 p.m. Sept. 3; and Bellwether Sirens and Olympics play at 7 p.m Sept. 9 at Bike Rack Brewing Co., 801 S.E. Eighth St. facebook.com/ bikerackbrewing/events. • Willi Carlisle plays at 8 p.m. Aug 26 for Free Fridays on the Green; Courtyard Sessions start at 4 p.m. Aug. 21, Sept. 11, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct. 23 (bands TBA) on the Arvest Bank Courtyard at The Momentary, 507 S.E. E St., themomentary.org. EUREKA SPRINGS • Gary Lawrence plays at 7 p.m. Aug. 26; Blew Reed & The Flatheads play at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at Wanderoo Lodge & Bar, 216 W. Van Buren. 363- 6755; facebook.com/wanderoolodge. • Skye Pollard & Family Holler play at 9 p.m. Aug. 26 ($5); Chucky Waggs and the Company of Raggs play at 9 p.m. Aug. 27 ($5) at Chelsea's, 10 Mountain St. facebook.com/ chelseaseureka. • Hillberry: The Harvest Moon Festival featuring Railroad Earth, Oteil & Friends, Cory Wong, Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain String Band, Victor Wooten, Bass Extremes Keller & The Keels, Big Something, Circles Around the Sun, The Lil Smokies, Kitchen Dwellers, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, The High Hawks, Arkansauce, Opal Agafia, Pert Near Sandstone, Friends of the Phamily, One Way Traffic, Clusterpluck, The Gravel Yard, Skye Pollard & Family Holler, Country Jesus, Eurkea Strings, Rachel Ammons, Sprungbilly, Pretend Friends, The Dirty Strings, The Charlie Mellinger Band, The D@mn Neighbors, The Traveling Squirrels, The Danny Spain Gang, Blurred Name and Richie 'Shakin' Nagan (artist at large) will be Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 at The Farm in Eureka Springs. Tickets start at $70 for a one- day pass to $230 for a five-day pass. Camping, ticket information and more at hillberryfestival.com. FAYETTEVILLE • Dandelion Heart will perform as a trio from noon to 2 p.m. during the Fayetteville Roots Festival on the Front Porch of Ozark Natural Foods, 380 N. College Ave. Chefs Heather Artripe, Dani Kvern and Justus Ryan Moll will prepare three food and adult beverage pairings. onf.coop. • Patrick Sweany plays at 7 p.m. Sept. 29; Mary Gauthier plays at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 ($30 and up); Dar Williams plays at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 ($30 and up) at Roots HQ, 1 E. Mountain St. • Y2K Night with TJ the DJ starts at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 ($10); Wilderado with Michigander starts at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 25 ($18-20); Steve Pryor Tribute with Paul Benjaman & Friends happens at 6 p.m. Aug. 26 ($10); Maggie Rose with Leyton Robinson starts at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 26 ($22 and up); Arlo McKinley with Logan Halstead happens at 9 p.m. Aug. 27 ($22 and up) at George's Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St. Fayetteville. georgesmajesticlounge.com/shows. • Oliver Tree plays at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 ($39.50 and up); The Britney Party starts at 9 p.m. Aug. 27 ($12 and up); Black Label Society plays at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 ($35 and up); The Mountain Goats play at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 ($39.50); Bowling for Soup plays at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 ($20 and up); Old Crow Medicine Show plays at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8; Wallows performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 ($29.50); Goose plays at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13; Yung Gravy performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 (sold out); Cooper Alan plays at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 ($20 and up); Pecos & the Dead Horses will perform during the Fayetteville Roots Festival on Aug. 26. From left are bassist Daniel Wolff and guitarist Sarah Voss; percussionist Jamie Gallagher, who isn't pictured here, has been playing with the band for years. Voss explains that the band name is an ode to a friend who died from an opioid overdose. (Courtesy Photo)