Alan Sparhawk

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Critics Consensus

Based on 8 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Alan Sparhawk is rated as a watchable live performer, with shows that lack distinction.

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On tour

Pioneer Works, Brooklyn, United States (June 26); Dolina Trzech Stawów, Katowice, Poland (August 1); Topolový hájek, Tasov u Veselí nad Moravou, Czech Republic (August 1); Ypsigrock Festival, Castelbuono (Palermo), Italy (August 7); Cambridge Junction, Cambridge, United Kingdom (August 11); Glanusk Park, Powys, United Kingdom (August 14)

Festivals in 2025

OFF Festival 2025

August 1 - 3, 2025

Ypsigrock Festival 2025

August 7 - 10, 2025

Green Man Festival 2025

August 14 - 17, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

experimental

Origin

Seattle, King County, Washington, United States (1969)

Bio

George Alan Sparhawk (born 1969 in Seattle, WA, United States) is an American songwriter, guitarist and singer, best known as a founding member of Duluth, MN, slowcore pioneers, Low (1993-2022).

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Critic Concert Reviews

The Arts Desk (UK)

May 30, 2025

After the death of Mimi Parker, the duo's other half embraces all aspects of his music

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Riff Magazine (USA)

January 21, 2025

Alan Sparhawk of Low offers grief counseling at Great American Music Hall

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Soundcheck SF (USA)

January 20, 2025

Alan Sparhawk came onto the stage jumping and singing, a whirl of motion, instantly pulling the crowd into his world, and the fans stayed locked on him for the next hour and a half as they were moved and mesmerized.

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

January 20, 2025

Since the death of his son in 2015, Nick Cave’s music has been irrevocably changed. The same goes for Phil Elverum, who lost a spouse and many others.

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