Howe Gelb is an American singer-songwriter and the driving force behind Giant Sand, known for a prolific solo output and a desert-rooted blend of folk, blues, gospel and indie rock. His work has been recorded in places including Tucson, Amsterdam and New York and often emphasizes intimate, timeless songs.

Leader of Giant Sand; associated in reviews with musicians Thoger T. Lund, Andrew Collberg and vocalist Lonna Kelley; recorded sessions in Amsterdam, New York and Tucson; described as a key figure in the 'desert' sound of Tucson.

DeBaser's reviews cast Howe Gelb as a desert-rooted, prolific songwriter whose work blends folk, blues, gospel and indie rock. Critics highlight intimate production, timeless melodic lines and evocative desert imagery. Several reviews emphasize personal resonance and gentle, melancholic moods.

For:Fans of desert rock, indie-folk, Americana and Giant Sand

 It's not us who decide to fall in love... It's always love that chooses us.

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 Playing at a low volume is this Hisser, album by the prolific Howe Gelb.

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 The name Howe Gelb is inextricably linked to the fate of the band Giant Sand and the desert sound that is more rarefied andpsychedelic.

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 Take a recording studio, 2/5 of Lou Reed, 1/5 of Tom Waits, 1/5 of Arizona, 1/5 of Denmark (where the album was partly recorded), a hint of blues, a pinch of jazz, a dash of tango, shake it well and voilà: here is The Listener by Howe Gelb.

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