Bill Callahan

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Critics Consensus

Based on 76 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Bill Callahan is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Bill Callahan concert reviews describe live shows and performances as mesmerising, delightful, stunning, vibrant, surreal, cheerful, and thrashing.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Bill Callahan concerts? Bill Callahan concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Bill Callahan? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Bill Callahan range from $15,000 - $25,000, with Bill Callahan's current estimated booking fee to be around $15,000.

On tour

Philharmonie de Paris, Paris, France (July 1); EartH Theatre Hackney, London, United Kingdom (July 2); Trinity Centre, Bristol, United Kingdom (July 3); Arts club theatre, Liverpool, United Kingdom (July 5); Oran Mor, Glasgow, United Kingdom (July 8); Teatro Tivoli BBVA, Lisboa, Portugal (July 10); Casa da Música, Porto, Portugal (July 11); Anfiteatro del Vittoriale, Gardone Riviera (BS), Italy (July 13); Zoom, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (July 16); zakk, Düsseldorf, Germany (July 17); Passionskirche Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany (July 18); Various Venues, Chicago, IL, United States (September 10); National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland (July 20)

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Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Silver Spring, United States (6/3/1966)

Bio

Bill Callahan (born 1966), also known as Smog and (Smog), is an American singer-songwriter born in Silver Spring, Maryland. Callahan began working in the lo-fi genre of underground rock, with home-made tape-albums recorded on four track tape recorders.

Has Performed With

Sir Richard Bishop, Bachelorette

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Spectrum Culture (USA)

May 21, 2023

Those familiar with Bill Callahan’s touring habits know that he typically sticks to songs from his latest album bolstered by a few older selections.

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Radio UTD (USA)

March 20, 2023

Bill Callahan Breaks Reality

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The Skinny (UK)

November 9, 2022

The celebrated American singer-songwriter’s show breathes life and warmth into QMU

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Americana (UK)

November 6, 2022

Coming onto Manchester's Albert Hall stage to the strains of Tina Turner's ‘Private Dancer', a song that doesn't immediately strike you as an obvious touchstone for Bill Callahan's often gentle brand of americana, instantly feels like the setting of a playful tone

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