John Cale announces 2025 European tour alongside “Davies and Wales” video release
John Cale has released a new video for the track “Davies and Wales,” from his recent album POPtical Illusion. This album, which follows his 2023 release MERCY, continues Cale’s focus on themes related to personal and societal turmoil, with an emphasis on looking towards the future. The track “Davies and Wales” merges elements of New Wave with influences from Brian Wilson, presenting a combination of upbeat and melancholic tones.
Artist: John Cale
Release Date: 2024-06-14
Genres: Art Rock, Electronica, Experimental Music
Label: Domino, Double Six
Description: John Cale releases the video for "Davies and Wales" directed by Jethro Waters, blending New Wave influences ahead of his 2025 European tour.
The video for “Davies and Wales” was directed by Jethro Waters, an Emmy-winning director who also created the video for “STORY OF BLOOD” from the MERCY album. Waters describes the song as a complex mix of emotions, reflecting Cale’s experiences in Wales, New York City, and California. He aimed to convey a sense of time travel in the video, capturing both the nostalgic and modern aspects of the song.
In addition to the video release, John Cale has announced a tour across the UK and Europe scheduled for March 2025. The tour includes performances in major cities such as Paris, Brussels, Munich, Berlin, London, and Glasgow, with tickets available from September 12th, 2024.
Tour Dates:
- March 3: Le Trianon, Paris
- March 4: Cirque Royal, Brussels
- March 6: Tollhaus, Karlsruhe
- March 7: Alte Kongresshalle, Munich
- March 9: Theaterhaus, Stuttgart
- March 10: Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- March 12: Markgrafenhalle, Nurnberg
- March 13: Haus Auensee, Leipzig
- March 14: Columbiahalle, Berlin
- March 16: Laeiszhalle, Hamburg
- March 17: TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
- March 18: Carlswerk Victoria, Cologne
- March 20: Playhouse, Nottingham
- March 21: Royal Festival Hall, London
- March 23: Town Hall, Birmingham
- March 24: Pavilion, Glasgow
- March 25: New Tyne Theatre, Newcastle
- March 27: De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea
- March 29: Wales New Theatre, Cardiff
- March 30: Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
- March 31: Vicar Street, Dublin
John Cale is a Welsh musician, composer, and record producer, born on March 9, 1942, in Garnant, Wales. He was classically trained and moved to the United States in the early 1960s, where he became involved in the avant-garde scene. Alongside Lou Reed, he co-founded the Velvet Underground, where his work with drones and viola significantly influenced the band’s sound. Cale’s solo career includes albums such as Fear (1974) and Paris 1919 (1973), spanning genres from rock to classical and electronic music. He has also produced influential albums for artists like Patti Smith and The Stooges. Cale’s recent works continue to explore contemporary themes and musical experimentation, reflecting his ongoing engagement with the music landscape.
Tickets for the upcoming tour will go on sale on September 12th, 2024.
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