Exhibiting clear influences from Steve Earle, Calexico and Nick Drake, White Sands crafts its very own style of 'Americana Noir'.

Initially as a solo project from singer/songwriter Pascal Hallibert (Grote Prijs van Nederland 2001 finalist and alt-rock combo Templo Diez frontman), White Sands quickly moves to a duo format with multi-instrumentist Hans Custers, reaching the Grote Prijs van Nederland finals in late 2004. After playing Crossing Border 2005 and several dates in Canada and the USA, they release their debut EP 'Alma' in 2006, garnering very positive reactions from the Dutch music media.

With drummer Daan van Diest joining the core line up, White Sands evolves towards a fuller sound without losing its fragile intimacy and melancholic atmosphere ; a musical landscape that reminds of little abandoned desert towns and mythical megalopoles. In October 2007 the band releases 'Deseronto', with thrilling contributions from new band member Jan van Bijnen (pedal steel, lap steel, mandolin, accordion). Again comes a warm welcome by the press with laudatory reviews. In 2008 Simone Manuputty (violin) completes the collective.

The bands is currently putting the last hand to their new full album, which is expected in October 2009, and they are looking forward hitting the road again. Keep an eye on the website for upcoming venues!

in dutch