John Cale to play one off gig with Patti Smith in London

Doctor Bob · Post by **Doctor Bob** » 07 May 2005 12:33

Patti Smith is curating the annual meltdown festival in London and one of the gigs lined up is "Patti Smith and special guest John Cale will perform 'Horses'" on Saturday June 25th at the Royal Festival Hall

Of course John Cale produced Patti's seminal 'Horses' album but he didn't play on it (apart from the bonus live cover of 'My Generation' from the remastered edition). But now he's going to perform the album live with her for a one-off show which I for one am really excited about! Wonder what he's gonna play, bass, keyboards, viola, celeste, all of the above? The very thought makes one go weak at the knees...

bleach · Post by **bleach** » 07 May 2005 16:27

I've got my ticket and can't wait - I really hope Cale goes mad and pounds that piano to death!

Post by **ferges** » 07 May 2005 16:48

can you tape it?

bleach · Post by **bleach** » 11 May 2005 01:05

Sadly I have no DAT/minidisc recorder. Will try and take some photos and i'll file a report on here.

Sweet Bobby Brown · Post by **Sweet Bobby Brown** » 16 May 2005 11:08

Were did you get the tickets? They say they are not available before 10 days prior. ??!! This I need to see!!!

simonm · Post by **simonm** » 16 May 2005 12:55

Sorry - it's sold out now - "RETURNS ONLY - CALL 0870 401 8181 FOR DETAILS"
http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/events/94439.html

Pernod time · Post by **Pernod time** » 19 May 2005 14:33

John Cale will perform Horses with Patti Smith at the Meltdown festival as you may know. Supporting them are members of a great local (for me that is) band called Steamboat Switzerland. At this link you can download some of there great music.
http://www.marinopliakas.com/mp3.html

Enjoy