Paul Simon, despite his hearing loss, has announced "A Quiet Celebration" US tour, showcasing his 2023 album Seven Psalms alongside classic hits. Working with the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss and his production team, Simon has adapted his stage setup to accommodate his hearing condition.

The tour will feature intimate venues with optimal acoustics, allowing Simon to perform comfortably. His performances will include the live debut of Seven Psalms, an acoustic album released as one continuous piece in seven movements.

Photo Credit: Paul Simon by David (dbking) / CC by 2.0

The touring band includes:

• Caleb Burhans (viola)
• Jamey Haddad (percussion)
• Gyan Riley (guitar)
• Mick Rossi (piano, keys)
• Andy Snitzer (saxophone)
• Nancy Stagnita (flute)
• Mark Stewart (guitar)
• Eugene Friesen (cello)
• Steve Gadd and Matt Chamberlin (alternating on drums)

The tour begins April 4 in New Orleans and concludes August 3 in Seattle, with performances across major North American cities including Austin, Denver, Minneapolis, Nashville, Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles.

Tour Dates:

April 4-29: New Orleans, Austin, Denver, Minneapolis, Kansas City, St. Louis May 7-30: Dallas, Nashville, Milwaukee, Chicago, Toronto June 6-29: Vienna, Boston, New York, Philadelphia July 7-31: Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver August 2-3: Seattle

All shows go on sale Friday, February 21, at 10 AM local time.

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