John Cale will perform a very special concert at the legendary (and newly reopened) Cardiff Coal Exchange . Backed by his LA based band and a large compliment of musicians, this exclusive concert will see Cale produce a special performance of his most celebrated solo album ‘Paris 1919' in its entirety. This never seen before performance will be John Cale's only UK date in 2009.... MORE .

From the Wikipedia :- "John Davies Cale (born 9 March 1942) is a Welsh musician, composer, singer-songwriter and record producer who was a founding member of the experimental rock band The Velvet Underground. Though best known for his work in rock music, Cale has worked in various genres including drone, noise and classical. Since departing from The Velvet Underground in 1968 he has released approximately 30 albums. Of his solo work, Cale is perhaps best known for his album Paris 1919, plus his mid-1970s Island Records trilogy of albums: Fear, Slow Dazzle, and Helen of Troy.

Cale has produced or collaborated with Lou Reed, Nico, John Cage, Cranes, Nick Drake, Kevin Ayers, Brian Eno, Patti Smith, The Stooges, The Modern Lovers, Squeeze, James Dean Bradfield, and Siouxsie & the Banshees."