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.

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Nels Cline Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 8)

Date Concert Venue Location
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
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Jun 24, 2017
Nels Cline

Solid Sound Festival

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Mass MoCA North Adams, Massachusetts, United States
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
May 04, 2017
Medeski Martin & Wood / Nels Cline
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The Civic Theatre New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Apr 09, 2017
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SFJAZZ Center San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 08, 2017
Nels Cline Royce Hall Auditorium Los Angeles, California, United States
Mar 25, 2017
Big Ears Festival
"Big Ears Festival" / The Magnetic Fields / Gavin Bryars / Supersilent / Deerhoof / Maya Beiser / Glenn Kotche / Henry Grimes / Meredith Monk / Colin Stetson / Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith / The Crossing / Joan Shelley / Steve Lehman / Theo Bleckmann / TWEEDY / Nels Cline / Yuka Honda / Horse Lords / Xiu Xiu / Six Organs of Admittance / DJ Rupture / Nief-Norf / Jessica Moss / Nils Økland / Philip Jeck / Xylouris White / Yasmine Hamdan / Sir Richard Bishop / Ståle Storløkken / White Magic Show all bands
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Various Venues Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Mar 11, 2017
Nels Cline / John Schott Trio / Rafiq Bhatia / Marcus Gilmore / Rahsaan Carter / Adam Rudolph Nublu New York, New York, United States
Feb 20, 2017
Nels Cline / Jeff Parker / Jenny Scheinman / John Shifflett Kuumbwa Jazz Center Santa Cruz, California, United States
Jan 21, 2017
Antibalas / Superhuman Happiness / Nels Cline / Trixie Whitley / Kimya Dawson / Yuka Honda / Kyp Malone / TEEN Black Cat Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Dec 11, 2016
Nels Cline / Larry Ochs / Gerald Cleaver Johnny Brenda's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 10, 2016
Nels Cline
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The Windup Space Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Dec 09, 2016
Nels Cline / Larry Ochs / Gerald cleave Gallery 5 Richmond, Virginia, United States
Dec 08, 2016
Noveller / Nels Cline
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Johnny Brenda's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 23, 2016
The Complete Last Waltz
"The Complete Last Waltz" / Joe Russo / Scott Metzger / Sam Cohen / Nicole Atkins / Dave Dreiwitz / Alecia Chakour / Phosphorescent / Nels Cline / Natalie Prass / Ryan Miller / Binky Griptite / John Roderick / Steve Marion / Josh Kaufman / Eric D. Johnson / Matt Trowbridge / Stuart Bogie Show all bands
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The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, New York, United States
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Oct 20, 2016
John Medeski / Billy Martin / Nels Cline Le Poisson Rouge New York, New York, United States
Jul 31, 2016
Robert Glasper Experiment / José James / Chris Potter / Lionel Loueke / Eric Harland / Anat Cohen / Kamasi Washington / Chief Adjuah (FKA: Christian Scott) / Kenny Barron Trio / Yosvany Terry / Ben Williams & Sound Effect / Angélique Kidjo / Nels ...
Robert Glasper Experiment / José James / Chris Potter / Lionel Loueke / Eric Harland / Anat Cohen / Kamasi Washington / Chief Adjuah (FKA: Christian Scott) / Kenny Barron Trio / Yosvany Terry / Ben Williams & Sound Effect / Angélique Kidjo / Nels Cline Show all bands
Fort Adams State Park Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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May 20, 2016
Nels Cline Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass on Oct 3, 2015 [533-small]

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Oct 3, 2015
 San Francisco, California, United States
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May 11, 2025
 Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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May 11, 2025
 Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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 Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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Feb 20, 2024
 New York, New York, United States
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May 10, 2016
 New York, New York, United States
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Apr 16, 2018
 New York, New York, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Jazz
Experimental
Avant-Garde
Jazz Fusion
Guitar
Free Jazz
Contemporary Jazz
Experimental Jazz
Indie Jazz
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Jazz Guitar
Experimental Guitar
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Latest Setlist (03/29/2026):

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  1. Introduction / Diaphanous
  2. Secret Love
  3. Glad to Be Unhappy
  4. Beautiful Love
  5. Cry, Want
  6. Lady Gabor
  7. The Bed We Made
  8. So Hard It Hurts / Touching
  9. Snare, Girl
  10. The Search for Cat
  11. The Bond

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 8 concerts
2025 19 concerts
2024 18 concerts
2023 5 concerts
2022 12 concerts
2021 3 concerts
2020 7 concerts
2019 21 concerts
2018 41 concerts
2017 18 concerts
2016 16 concerts
2015 42 concerts
2014 43 concerts
2013 6 concerts
2012 13 concerts
2011 8 concerts
2010 8 concerts
2009 10 concerts
2008 10 concerts
2007 17 concerts
2006 19 concerts
2005 2 concerts
2004 1 concert
2003 3 concerts
2002 1 concert
2000 2 concerts
1998 2 concerts
1997 1 concert
1995 1 concert
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1992 1 concert
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