Giant Sand's 2008 Concert History

Giant Sand, originally The Giant Sandworms, is an American rock band formed in 1985, based in Tucson, Arizona, USA (although Los Angeles, California was its home for many years). Overseen by singer-songwriter-guitarist-pianist Howe Gelb, its membership has shifted over the years -- at times with each album -- though for a long while the drum and bass duties were handled by John Convertino and Joey Burns, who went on to form Calexico. Other members have included guitarist Rainer Ptacek...

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 11, 2008
Deerhoof / Eli 'Paperboy' Reed / The Extraordinaires / Lovvers / Mika Miko / The Wave Pictures / Abe Vigoda / La Buena Vida / Mark Lanegan / wovenhand / Giant Sand / The Dodos / The Thermals / Darren Hayman & Jack Hayter
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Nasti Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Dec 10, 2008 –
Dec 13, 2008
Primavera Club 2008
The Dodos / Mark Lanegan / Deerhoof / The Thermals / Eli 'Paperboy' Reed / High Places / The Wave Pictures / Manel / Giant Sand / wovenhand / Abe Vigoda / Boss Hog / Mika Miko / La Buena Vida / Lovvers / Meneo / The Extraordinaires / 12twelve / The Joe K-Plan / Darren Hayman & Jack Hayter Show all bands
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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Oct 12, 2008
Giant Sand / Chad VanGaalen
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The Triple Door Seattle, Washington, United States
Oct 11, 2008
Chad VanGaalen / Giant Sand / Tracker Doug Fir Lounge Portland, Oregon, United States
Oct 09, 2008
Giant Sand Cafe Du Nord San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 08, 2008
Giant Sand / Robert Francis The Echo Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 04, 2008
Giant Sand Club Congress Tucson, Arizona, United States
Sep 25, 2008
Neko Case / Giant Sand The Lyric Oxford Oxford, Mississippi, United States
Sep 23, 2008
Neko Case / Giant Sand Beachland Ballroom & Tavern Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Sep 21, 2008
Neko Case / Jon Rauhouse / Tim Fite / The Uglysuit / Vieux Farka Toure / Dark Meat / Monotonix / Little Cow / The Plastic People Of The Universe / Mucca Pazza / Wee Hairy Beasties / Robbie Fulks / Black Mountain / dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip / Gia...
Neko Case / Jon Rauhouse / Tim Fite / The Uglysuit / Vieux Farka Toure / Dark Meat / Monotonix / Little Cow / The Plastic People Of The Universe / Mucca Pazza / Wee Hairy Beasties / Robbie Fulks / Black Mountain / dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip / Giant Sand / The New Pornographers / Ratatat / Hercules & Love Affair / Rhymefest Show all bands
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Hideout Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 20, 2008
"Hideout Block Party" / dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip / Black Mountain / Giant Sand / The Uglysuit / Neko Case

Hideout Block Party

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The Hideout Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 18, 2008
"Forward Music Festival" / Neko Case / Giant Sand

Forward Music Festival

The Orpheum Theatre Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Sep 17, 2008
Neko Case / Giant Sand First Avenue and 7th St Entry - Mainroom Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Sep 15, 2008
Giant Sand / Neko Case Sokol Auditorium Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Giant Sand had?

Giant Sand has had 121 concerts.

What genre is Giant Sand?

Giant Sand is most often considered to be Rock, Indie, Indie Rock, United States, Alternative Rock, Country, Roots Rock, Americana, Alternative Country, Alt-Country, Desert Rock, and Tucson Indie.

When was the last Giant Sand concert?

The last Giant Sand concert was on April 27, 2024 at EartH - Evolutionary Arts Hackney in London, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: Stewart Lee / The Dream Syndicate / Kristin Hersh / Giant Sand / Islet / Marta Del Grandi / The Giant Syndicate.

What setlist does Giant Sand play live?

The songs that Giant Sand performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 27, 2024 concert at EartH - Evolutionary Arts Hackney in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. The Open Road
  2. Wayfaring Stranger
  3. Cry Foul
  4. Thin Line Man
  5. Shiver
  6. Worried Spirits
  7. Carcass
  8. Insanity
  9. Femme Fatale
  10. We'll Meet Again
  11. The Cuckoo (Traditional)
  12. Husk
  13. Crooked
  14. Tell Me When It's Over
  15. That's What You Always Say
  16. Amphetamine
  17. Trickle Down System
  18. Lust for Life
  19. Kristin Hersh Vocals
  20. When the Levee Breaks

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