His "moody lyrics and accomplished guitar playing have drawn comparisons to Leonard Cohen and John Fahey, and his voice, in its lower register, is eerily reminiscent of early Bob Dylan.

Cale also traveled with the show performing in the Diechtorhallen in Hamburg, Germany, the Frankfurt Art Fair, and at Bortolami Dayan Gallery in New York.

[3][16] In September 2013, Cale released Blue Rider, "...a departure from the more robust compositions contained in 2011's Noise of Welcome, ...[diving] deep into heartland-lovin' minimalism.

"[19] Zachary Cale has toured the US and Europe, and has shared stages with Kurt Vile, Deer Tick, Foxygen, Yeasayer, Michael Chapman, Wooden Wand, Gary War, The Black Swans, Julianna Barwick, Martha Wainwright, Six Organs of Admittance, O'Death, Justin Townes Earle, Hiss Golden Messenger, and Robyn Hitchcock.

[20][21][22][23][24][25] Cale also co-runs the Brooklyn, independent record label, All Hands Electric, with visual artist Ryan Johnson and musician/graphic designer Alfra Martini.