Paul Simon Will Tour Again

Written By Mike Greenblatt
Paul Simon

Despite retiring from touring seven years ago after the loss of hearing in his left ear, Paul Simon, one of America’s greatest living songwriters, has decided to come out of retirement for what he is calling his “Quiet Celebration” tour. Simon, born in Newark 83 years ago, will perform his brilliant 15th solo album, Seven Psalms, in its entirety, as well as old favorites.

The band will feature Caleb Burhans (viola), Jamey Haddad (percussion), Gyan Riley/Mark Stewart (guitars), Mick Rossi (keyboards), Andy Snitzer (sax), Nancy Stagnita (flute), Eugene Friesen (cello), Steve Gadd/Matt Chamberlain (drums) and wife Edie Brickell (vocals).  

April 4 & 5 New Orleans
April 8, 10 11 Austin
April 14, 16, 17 Denver
April 20, 22, 23 Minneapolis
April 26, 28, 29 Kansas City, MO
May 7, 8 Dallas
May 11, 13, 14 Nashville
May 17, 18 Milwaukee
May 21, 23, 24 Chicago
May 27, 29, 30 Toronto
June 6, 7 Vienna, VA
June 10, 12, 13 Boston
June 16, 18, 20, 21, 23 New York City
June 26, 28, 29 Philadelphia
July 7 Long Beach, CA
July 9, 11, 12, 14, 16 Los Angeles
July 19, 21, 22 San Francisco
July 25, 26, 28 Vancouver
July 31, August 2, 3 Seattle

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Mike Greenblatt

MIKE GREENBLATT has been writing for Goldmine magazine and New Jersey's Aquarian Weekly for more than 35 years. His writing subjects fill the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

He's interviewed Joe Cocker, Graham Nash, David Crosby, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, and members of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. He was 18 when he attended Woodstock in 1969.

In addition to writing about music, Greenblatt has worked on publicity campaigns for The Animals, Pat Benatar, Johnny Winter, Tommy James and Richard Branson, among others. He is currently the editor of The Jersey Sound.

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