Paul Simon has announced a new US tour called 'A Quiet Celebration,' adapting his performance style to accommodate his hearing loss. The legendary musician will debut songs from his 2023 album 'Seven Psalms' alongside reimagined versions of his classic hits.

After discovering hearing loss in his left ear during the recording of 'Seven Psalms,' Simon initially stepped away from live performances. However, working with the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss and his production team, he has developed a new stage setup that allows him to perform in intimate venues with optimal acoustics.

The tour features an accomplished backing band including:

• 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, featuring multiple-night stands in major cities across North America. Venues have been carefully selected for their acoustic properties to ensure optimal sound quality for both performers and audience.

Tour Dates:

April 2024:

• 04-05: Saenger Theater, New Orleans, LA
• 08, 10-11: Bass Concert Hall, Austin, TX
• 14, 16-17: Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO
• 20, 22-23: Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
• 26: Midland Theatre, Kansas City, MO
• 28-29: Stifel Theatre, St. Louis, MO

May 2024:

• 07-08: AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas TX
• 11, 13-14: Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
• 17-18: Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI
• 21, 23-24: Symphony Center, Chicago, IL
• 27, 29-30: Massey Hall, Toronto, ON

June 2024:

• 06-07: Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA
• 10, 12-13: Boch Center, Wang Theatre, Boston, MA
• 16, 18, 20-21, 23: Beacon Theater, New York, NY
• 26, 28-29: Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA

July/August 2024:

• 07: Terrace Theater, Long Beach, CA
• 09, 11-12, 14, 16: Disney Hall, Los Angeles, CA
• 19, 21-22: Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
• 25-26, 28: The Orpheum, Vancouver BC
• 31, Aug 02-03: Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA

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

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