"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Real Live Certified
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Critics Consensus
Based on 51 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that John Cale is rated as a watchable live performer, with decent shows overall. John Cale concert reviews describe live shows and performances as ambitious, hypnotic, playful, unpredictable, abstract, compelling, and invigorating.
How long are their concerts?
How long are John Cale concerts? John Cale concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book John Cale? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for John Cale range from $50,000 - $100,000, with John Cale's current estimated booking fee to be around $50,000.
On tour
Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham, United Kingdom (March 20); Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom (March 21); Town Hall, Birmingham, United Kingdom (March 23); Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, United Kingdom (March 24); Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (March 25); De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea, United Kingdom (March 27); New Theatre, Cardiff, United Kingdom (March 29); Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, United Kingdom (March 30); Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland (March 31); Laeiszhalle, Hamburg, Germany (April 2); Carlswerk Victoria, Cologne, Germany (April 6)
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.
Has Performed With
Cass McCombs
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
Manchester Evening News (UK)
August 25, 2023
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Tying it all together is Cale’s soaring voice, which remains undimmed by the passing of years'
Most established musicians shrug helplessly against the dying of the light; a handful remain unpredictable and self-challenging throughout the later chapters of their careers.
