Paul Simon’s fan likely will celebrate loudly when they hear that the legendary singer/songwriter will be hitting the road again this year on a North American trek dubbed the, um, A Quiet Celebration Tour. This will mark the 83-year-old folk-rock icon’s first tour since 2018, when he wrapped up a supposed farewell trek.
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Simon’s A Quiet Celebration Tour will visit intimate venues offering optimal acoustics in consideration of the hearing-loss issues the singer/songwriter has experienced in recent years.
The tour will visit 20 cities in the U.S. and Canada this spring and summer. Paul will play multiple shows at most stops on the trek. The Quiet Celebration Tour kicks off with an April 4-5 stand in New Orleans and runs through a three-show engagement in Seattle scheduled for July 31, August 2, and August 3.
On the new outing, Simon will present a debut live performance of his latest album, Seven Psalms (2023), as well as intimate versions of many of his classic tunes. He also will share stories during the shows.
Simon will be accompanied by a nine-piece band including his longtime guitarist Mark Stewart, with Steve Gadd and Matt Chamberlin alternating on drums. The band also will feature Caleb Burhans (viola), Jamey Haddad (percussion), Gyan Riley (guitar), Mick Rossi (keyboards), Andy Snitzer (saxophone), Nancy Stagnita (flute), and Eugene Friesen (cello). In addition, Simon’s wife, Edie Brickell, will be a guest vocalist at the concerts.
Tickets for the concerts will be available to the general public starting this Friday, February 21, at 10 a.m. local time. Visit PaulSimon.com for more information.
More About Seven Psalms and Simon’s Recent Hearing Issues
Simon wrapped his Homeward Bound farewell tour in September 2018. Since then, he’s played occasional other special concerts and events.
A few years ago, Simon began work on Seven Psalms, which was inspired by a dream he had. The reflective project is made up of seven movements intended to be experienced as one long piece of music.
During the making of the album, Simon began losing the hearing in his left ear. The story behind the making of Seven Psalms and Paul’s hearing issues were profiled in the 2024 documentary In Restless Dreams.
Simon’s hearing loss initially made it difficult for him to perform live. Paul eventually worked with the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss in California and his own production team to design a stage setup with monitors positioned in a way that allows him perform live again comfortably.
A CBS Mornings segment that aired in November 2024 profiled Simon’s efforts to try to regain his hearing and return to the stage.
Other Recent Simon News
Simon’s most recent new song, a duet with Brickell titled “Bad Dream,” was released on October 31, 2024. The blues-influenced tune is available via digital formats.
This past Sunday, February 16, Simon appeared on the SNL50 special celebrating Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary. Paul teamed up with pop star Sabrina Carpenter for a version of his classic Simon & Garfunkel tune “Homeward Bound.”
Paul Simon’s A Quiet Celebration Tour Dates:
April 4 – New Orleans, LA @ Saenger Theater
April 5 – New Orleans, LA @ Saenger Theater
April 8 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
April 10 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
April 11 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
April 14 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
April 16 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
April 17 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
April 20 – Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theatre
April 22 – Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theatre
April 23 – Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theatre
April 26 – Kansas City, MO @ Midland Theatre
April 28 – St. Louis, MO @ Stifel Theatre
April 29 – St. Louis, MO @ Stifel Theatre
May 7 – Dallas, TX @ AT&T Performing Arts Center
May 8 – Dallas, TX @ AT&T Performing Arts Center
May 11 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
May 13 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
May 14 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
May 17 – Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater
May 18 – Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater
May 21 – Chicago, IL @ Symphony Center
May 23 – Chicago, IL @ Symphony Center
May 24 – Chicago, IL @ Symphony Center
May 27 – Toronto, ON, Canada @ Massey Hall
May 29 – Toronto, ON, Canada @ Massey Hall
May 30 – Toronto, ON, Canada @ Massey Hall
June 6 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap
June 7 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap
June 10 – Boston, MA @ Boch Center, Wang Theatre
June 12 – Boston, MA @ Boch Center, Wang Theatre
June 13 – Boston, MA @ Boch Center, Wang Theatre
June 16 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
June 18 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
June 20 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
June 21 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
June 23 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
June 26 – Philadelphia, PA @ Academy of Music
June 28 – Philadelphia, PA @ Academy of Music
June 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Academy of Music
July 7 – Long Beach, CA @ Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center
July 9 – Los Angeles, CA @ Disney Hall
July 11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Disney Hall
July 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Disney Hall
July 14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Disney Hall
July 16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Disney Hall
July 19 – San Francisco, CA @ Davies Symphony Hall
July 21 – San Francisco, CA @ Davies Symphony Hall
July 22 – San Francisco, CA @ Davies Symphony Hall
July 25 – Vancouver, BC, Canada @ The Orpheum
July 26 – Vancouver, BC, Canada @ The Orpheum
July 28 – Vancouver, BC, Canada @ The Orpheum
July 31 – Seattle, WA @ Benaroya Hall
August 2 – Seattle, WA @ Benaroya Hall
August 3 – Seattle, WA @ Benaroya Hall
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