Orgin of saying raising sand

Answer 1

Well, honey, back in the day, when folks wanted to cause a ruckus or stir up trouble, they'd say someone was "raising sand." It's a colorful way of describing someone making a fuss or causing chaos, like a tornado in a sandbox. So, next time you see someone stirring things up, just remember they're out there raising sand like it's their full-time job.

Answer 2

The origin of Raising Sand is this:

It i a phrase born in America (Louisiana , Missisipi) circa 1900s Blues era. Artist and people alike where using this phrase in everyday language and songs.

the phrase Raising Sand means "kicking up a fuss" or "making trouble". the phrase Raising Cain comes from the same era which means "waking the dead".

listen to the music of Charlie Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson.....ect, you will often hear these singers mention these phrases..

Roberet Plant and Alison Krauss' album Raising Sand means To kick up a fuss! but Raising Sand the British Rhythm and Rock band pre dates this album by five years , and drawing their influences from Led Zeppelin, sent their EP to Robert Plants manager before his colaborative album! and low and behold his album is called Raising Sand and in a very similar font! interesting... please look at www.myspace.com/raisingsand