Dead Horses Members, Gear & Sound

Dead Horses is an Americana and bluegrass duo originating from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The group features Sarah Vos (vocals, guitar) and Dan Wolff (double bass, vocals), who together create a sound deeply rooted in the rich traditions of American folk music. Drawing inspiration from their eclectic surroundings and personal experiences, Dead Horses blends elements of Milwaukee indie, deep new Americana, and bluegrass, crafting songs that resonate with heartfelt sincerity and emotional depth. Their music has earned recognition in the Americana scene, with notable releases such as My Mother the Moon and Brady Street.

Dead Horses' sound is characterized by warm, acoustic textures and emotive vocal harmonies, offering a blend of clean, melodic lines with an organic, rustic charm. Sarah Vos frequently employs the use of reverb and delay effects to create a spacious yet intimate atmosphere, as heard with her use of the TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 Reverb and the Boss DM-2W Delay Waza Craft. This combination adds depth to their guitar and vocals, while the acoustic double bass lines provided by Dan Wolff ground their music with a rich, earthy pulse. The duo's ability to weave storytelling into their performances makes dynamic use of compression and sustain, achieved through devices like the JangleBox JB Nano Compression/Sustain, enhancing their live sound's clarity and presence.