"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 49 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Dave Alvin is rated as an entertaining live performer, with many notable strengths. Dave Alvin concert reviews describe live shows and performances as engaging and rhythmic.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Dave Alvin concerts? Dave Alvin concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.
Dave Alvin (born November 11, 1955, in Downey, California), is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has been one of the leading proponents of 'roots' or 'American' music, bringing together elements of rock-and-roll, blues, rural and tejano music.
Has Performed With
Phil Alvin, Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
Glide Magazine (USA)
January 12, 2024
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Dave Alvin’s Third Mind Kick Off First Ever Tour in Portland, OR, USA with Mind-expanding Psych Jams
The most telling clue that the Dave Alvin/Jimmie Gilmore concert at The Egg wasn't going to be quite as advertised by the record label Yeprock's press release was when Dave told me in our advance interview to bring earplugs.
Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore have been good friends for many years, so when they got together to make 2018's ‘Downey to Lubbock' album it was something which they both agreed was long overdue. They had played together previously but making the album persuaded them to put a full band tour together.
