BIOGRAPHY
Arkansauce calls forth melodies of the Ozark Mountains' rolling hills and raging rivers with their distinct blend of newgrass. This progressive string quartet features Tom Andersen on bass, guitarist Zac Archuleta, Ethan Bush on mandolin, and Adams Collins on banjo. Their music features improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and deep thumping bass grooves. Each member sings lead and harmony parts as well as contributes to the lyrics, which offer authentic, intelligent songwriting with hard-hitting hooks.
Arkansauce independently released their 5th album, OK to Wonder, on April 21, 2023. With 11 original tracks—ranging from upbeat and stimulating to contemplative and encouraging—the collection is filled with songs of revelry, wonder, insight, and whimsy.
PRESS
"This is high-octane stuff, meticulously rendered & with lots of spirit... The ensemble vocals add authenticity to the bluegrass fire. Everything is well-played & optimistic... Their compositions have clarity & distinction... they have a whirling, lively groove. The lyrics aren’t cliched & the words are held down by the gravity of the tight melodies... The late Jerry Garcia (The Grateful Dead) who played with Old and In the Way with David Grisman, Vassar Clements & Pete Rowan would feel at home with these boys." - AMERICANA HIGHWAYS
"The music sounds both classic and contemporary at the same time, allowing for a sound that’s immediately engaging and easily assured. That unabashed affability comes across in the effortless expression of ‘How Time Flies’, the sprightly sound of ‘Up On the Shelf,’ the comforting caress of ‘I’ll Be Yours,’ and the consistently amiable attitude conveyed through a host of instrumentals interspersed throughout this decidedly solid set of songs. Arkansauce makes a point to put their nimble picking and plucking front and center, helping to assure a good-natured feeling that pervades the album overall." - BLUEGRASS TODAY
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