Shortwave with Grant-Lee Phillips: Howe Gelb &Giant Giant Sand

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Tucson Troubadour Howe Gelb & Giant Giant Sand set their sights on the Shortwave studios. Howe describes how the band formed by the wrath of coincidence, performing 3 hour long improvisational sets, and the story behind Erosion Rock. Howe also talks about the inspiration behind Tucson: A Country Rock Opera, thinking about winding down on recording, and how the recent events in Arizona have affected him as a local. Plus, were treated to some live songs from their latest album Tucson: A Country Rock Opera.

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Description: Tucson Troubadour Howe Gelb & Giant Giant Sand set their sights on the Shortwave studios. Howe describes how the band formed by the wrath of coincidence, performing 3 hour long improvisational sets, and the story behind Erosion Rock. Howe also talks about the inspiration behind Tucson: A Country Rock Opera, thinking about winding down on recording, and how the recent events in Arizona have affected him as a local. Plus, were treated to some live songs from their latest album Tucson: A Country Rock Opera.

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