Paul Simon Overcomes Hearing Loss to Announce Major US Tour: 'A Quiet Celebration'
Paul Simon is returning to live performances with his "A Quiet Celebration" tour, despite facing hearing loss challenges. The legendary musician has adapted his performance approach by collaborating with the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss and his production team to create optimal acoustic conditions.
Paul Simon performs at drum set
Photo Credit: Paul Simon by David (dbking) / CC by 2.0
The tour will feature debut performances from his 2023 album "Seven Psalms," alongside new arrangements of his classic hits. Simon recorded "Seven Psalms" as one continuous piece of music in seven movements, using entirely acoustic instruments.
His 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 at intimate venues selected for their acoustic properties. Tickets go on sale February 21 at 10 AM local time.
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 2024:
- 07: Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 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
August 2024:
- 31, 02-03: Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA
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