John Cale's 2012 Concert History

John Cale, OBE (born 9 March 1942) is a Welsh musician, composer, singer-songwriter and record producer. He was a founding member of the experimental rock band The Velvet Underground in early 1965. Though best known for his work in rock music, Cale has worked in various genres including drone and classical. Since departing from the Velvet Underground in 1968 he has released over thirty albums. Of his solo work, he is perhaps best known for his 1973 album 'Paris 1919' and the song of the same name...

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 11, 2012
John Cale / Cass McCombs
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El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 09, 2012
John Cale / Cass McCombs
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The Regency Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 06, 2012
John Cale / Cass McCombs

John Cale / Cass McCombs at The Showbox

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The Showbox Seattle, Washington, United States
Dec 04, 2012
John Cale / Cass McCombs

John Cale / Cass McCombs at McMenamins Mission Theater

McMenamins Mission Theater Portland, Oregon, United States
Oct 23, 2012
John Cale
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Kampnagel Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Oct 22, 2012
John Cale
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Paradiso Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Oct 18, 2012
John Cale
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Freiheizhalle Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Oct 16, 2012
John Cale
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Passionskirche Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Oct 14, 2012
John Cale
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Gloria Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Oct 07, 2012
John Cale
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Coal Exchange Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Oct 06, 2012
John Cale
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O2 Ritz Manchester Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Oct 05, 2012
John Cale
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The Picture House, Edinburgh Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 03, 2012
John Cale
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Button Factory Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Sep 21, 2012
"Brilliant Corners Of Popular Amusements" / John Cale / Zola Jesus / Z-Trip

Brilliant Corners Of Popular Amusements

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Riverfront Theater Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 09, 2012 –
May 12, 2012
First Aid Kit / John Cale / Blixa Bargeld

Made Festival 2012

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NorrlandsOperan Umeå, Sweden
May 03, 2012
"Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival" / John Cale

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Custom House Square Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Mar 10, 2012
Cancelled
Adam Beyer / John Cale / Loco The Button Factory Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

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John Cale on Oct 22, 2012 [659-small]

John Cale
Oct 22, 2012
 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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John Cale on Oct 22, 2012 [660-small]

John Cale
Oct 22, 2012
 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has John Cale had?

John Cale has had 247 concerts.

What genre is John Cale?

John Cale is most often considered to be Rock, Folk, Alternative Rock, Singer-Songwriter, British, Experimental, Folk Rock, UK, Post-Punk, Country Rock, Experimental Rock, Art Rock, Roots Rock, Art Pop, Drone, Avant-Garde, Baroque Pop, Melancholia, Protopunk, Modern Classical, Minimalism, Proto-Punk, Welsh, and Avant-Garde Pop.

When was the last John Cale concert?

The last John Cale concert was on August 28, 2023 at Huvila-Teltta in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.

What setlist does John Cale play live?

The songs that John Cale performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 28, 2023 concert at Huvila-Teltta in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland:

  1. Jumbo in tha Modernworld
  2. Night Crawling
  3. Ghost Story
  4. Rosegarden Funeral of Sores
  5. Guts
  6. Helen of Troy
  7. Cable Hogue
  8. Out Your Window
  9. Mercy
  10. Hedda Gabler
  11. Half Past France
  12. Hanky Panky Nohow
  13. Barracuda
  14. Villa Albani

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