Paul Simon, despite experiencing hearing loss in his left ear, has announced a nationwide US tour called 'A Quiet Celebration.' The tour will feature intimate performances in acoustically optimized venues, making it possible for him to return to live music.

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

Working with the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss and his production team, Simon has redesigned his stage setup to accommodate his condition. The tour will showcase his 2023 album 'Seven Psalms' alongside new arrangements of his classic hits.

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 across major cities including:

• New Orleans (April 4-5)
• Austin (April 8, 10-11)
• Minneapolis (April 20, 22-23)
• Nashville (May 11, 13-14)
• Chicago (May 21, 23-24)
• New York (June 16, 18, 20-21, 23)
• Los Angeles (July 9, 11-12, 14, 16)
• San Francisco (July 19, 21-22)
• Seattle (July 31, August 2-3)

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

[Complete tour schedule with all 47 dates and venues intentionally omitted for conciseness while maintaining key information]

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