Nels Cline Concert History

Nels Cline (born in Los Angeles in 1956) is an American guitarist and composer. Currently he is the lead guitarist of the rock band Wilco. Nels began to play guitar at age 12 when his twin brother, Alex Cline took up the drums. Cline is not classically trained. He is noted for his apt use of effects pedals and looping devices, which enhances his style and gives his approach to guitar and music a distinct sound.

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 27, 2018
Nels Cline Unterfahrt Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Apr 26, 2018
Nels Cline Sala Clamores Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Apr 25, 2018
Nels Cline Zig Zag Jazz Club Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Apr 24, 2018
Nels Cline
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Vortex London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 22, 2018
Nels Cline Invisible Wind Factory Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Apr 21, 2018
Nels Cline Nasjonal Jazzscene Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Apr 20, 2018
Nels Cline AMR Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Apr 16, 2018
Nels Cline / Scott Colley / Tom Rainey
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Le Poisson Rouge New York, New York, United States
Mar 30, 2018
"Savannah Music Festival" / Margaret Glaspy / Nels Cline / Todd Sickafoose / Jim Black

Savannah Music Festival

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Ships Of The Sea Museum Savannah, Georgia, United States
Mar 23, 2018
Big Ears Festival
"Big Ears Festival" / Roscoe Mitchell / Junius Paul / Vincent Davis / Yuka Honda / Ikue Mori / Jenny Scheinman / Nels Cline / Scott Amendola / The Black Twig Pickers / The Thing / Laurel Halo
The Standard Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Mar 22, 2018 –
Mar 25, 2018
Big Ears Festival 2018
Godspeed You! Black Emperor / Anoushka Shankar / Lucius / Lightning Bolt / Béla Fleck / Abigail Washburn / Laurel Halo / Sam Amidon / Suuns / Four Tet / Jenny Hval / Steve Gunn / Medeski, Martin & Wood / Jaga Jazzist / Algiers / Tal National / Arto Lindsay / Jerry Douglas Band / ROSTAM / Nels Cline / Jason Moran / Jenny Scheinman / Julie Byrne / Cyro Baptista / The Thing / Diamanda Galás / Anna & Elizabeth / Gas (Wolfgang Voigt) / Kelly Lee Owens / Innov Gnawa / Peter Evans / Mary Halvorson / Brooklyn Rider / Susanna / Bang On A Can All-Stars / David Behrman / Evan Parker / Craig Taborn / Cheyenne Mize / Black Twig Pickers / Scott Amendola / International Contemporary Ensemble / Ron Miles / Stian Westerhus / Jon Balke / Anna Thorvaldsdottir / Áine O'Dwyer / Milford Graves / Eli Keszler / Frode Haltli / Wu Fei / Evan Parker Electro-acoustic Ensemble / Giovanna Pessi / Rova / the Banquet of the Spirits / Coupler / Stale Storlokken / Nief-Norf / Tyshawn Sorey Trio / Roscoe Mitchell Trio / Sam Pluta / Kid Koala (DJ Set) / Knoxville Symphony Orchestra / Lap Steel / Laurel Halo (DJ Set) / Craig Taborn Quartet / Theremin Orchestra / Peter Evans Ensemble / Cleek Schrey Show all bands
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Unknown venue Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Dec 13, 2017
Nels Cline / Larry Ochs / Gerald Cleaver

Nels Cline / Larry Ochs / Gerald Cleaver at National Sawdust

National Sawdust New York, New York, United States
Dec 11, 2017
Nels Cline / Gerald Cleaver Spirit Hall Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 11, 2017
Sonic City Festival
"Sonic City Festival" / Olimpia Splendid / Thurston Moore / Liars / Sun Kil Moon / Steve Gunn / Pharmakon / Marisa Anderson / Mag / Nels Cline
De Kreun VZW Kortrijk, Flanders, Belgium
Aug 09, 2017
Sexmob / John Medeski / Nels Cline City Winery NYC New York, New York, United States
Aug 06, 2017
Nels Cline Celebrate Brooklyn New York, New York, United States
Aug 05, 2017
Nels Cline

Nels Cline: Lovers

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Celebrate Brooklyn! - Prospect Park New York, New York, United States
Jun 25, 2017
Solid Sound Festival
"Solid Sound Festival" / TWEEDY / Nels Cline / On Fillmore / Quindar / The Autumn Defense / Andy Shauf / Mark Bittman / Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids / Daniel Bachman / Gustafer Yellowgold / "Story Pirates"
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Mass MoCA North Adams, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 25, 2017
May 21, 2017
"Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville" / Jean-Luc Guionnet / Tim Brady / Nels Cline / Anthony Braxton / Rene Lussier

Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville

Various Venues Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
May 20, 2017
Nels Cline Le Poisson Rouge New York, New York, United States

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Nels Cline / Scott Colley / Tom Rainey on Apr 16, 2018 [268-small]

Nels Cline / Scott Colley / Tom Rainey
Apr 16, 2018
 New York, New York, United States
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Nels Cline / Scott Colley / Tom Rainey on Apr 16, 2018 [269-small]

Nels Cline / Scott Colley / Tom Rainey
Apr 16, 2018
 New York, New York, United States
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Nels Cline / Scott Colley / Tom Rainey on Apr 16, 2018 [270-small]

Nels Cline / Scott Colley / Tom Rainey
Apr 16, 2018
 New York, New York, United States
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Nels Cline / Scott Colley / Tom Rainey on Apr 16, 2018 [271-small]

Nels Cline / Scott Colley / Tom Rainey
Apr 16, 2018
 New York, New York, United States
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Nels Cline / Scott Colley / Tom Rainey on Apr 16, 2018 [272-small]

Nels Cline / Scott Colley / Tom Rainey
Apr 16, 2018
 New York, New York, United States
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Nels Cline on May 10, 2016 [713-small]

Nels Cline
May 10, 2016
 New York, New York, United States
  Uploaded by Lawrence Peryer

Jazz
Experimental
Guitar
Avant-Garde
Contemporary Jazz
Free Jazz
Jazz Guitar
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Free Improvisation
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2024 2 concerts
2023 2 concerts
2022 5 concerts
2021 2 concerts
2020 2 concerts
2019 7 concerts
2018 31 concerts
2017 14 concerts
2016 10 concerts
2015 33 concerts
2014 28 concerts
2013 4 concerts
2012 10 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2010 5 concerts
2009 4 concerts
2008 7 concerts
2007 10 concerts
2006 8 concerts
2002 1 concert
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1998 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Nels Cline had?

Nels Cline has had 190 concerts.

What genre is Nels Cline?

Nels Cline is most often considered to be Jazz, Experimental, Guitar, Avant-Garde, Contemporary Jazz, Free Jazz, Jazz Guitar, Avant-Garde Jazz, Free Improvisation, and Experimental Guitar.

When was the last Nels Cline concert?

The last Nels Cline concert was on February 20, 2024 at The Sultan Room in New York, New York, United States. The bands that performed were: Nels Cline / Joe Russo / John Medeski.

What setlist does Nels Cline play live?

The songs that Nels Cline performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the February 11, 2019 concert at The State Room in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States:

  1. Furtive

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