Paul Simon Announces 'A Quiet Celebration Tour' Following SNL50 Performance
The 83-year-old singer-songwriter returns to the stage for an intimate North American theater tour, overcoming hearing challenges to perform live again.
- Paul Simon's 'A Quiet Celebration Tour' will begin on April 4 in New Orleans and conclude on August 3 in Seattle, featuring 50 shows across 20 cities.
- The tour will include full performances of Simon's 2023 album 'Seven Psalms' alongside classic hits from his extensive catalog.
- Simon, who previously announced his retirement from touring in 2018, has worked with the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss to address hearing issues and adapt his stage setup for live performances.
- The tour will take place in mid-sized theaters and concert halls, emphasizing acoustics and intimacy, with multiple-night stops in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto.
- Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, February 21, and Simon will be joined by a talented ensemble of musicians, including Caleb Burhans, Jamey Haddad, and Steve Gadd.