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Paul Simon Cancels Two Shows Due to ‘Chronic and Intense Back Pain’

Paul Simon has canceled two shows due to 'chronic and intense back pain,' and will undergo a minor surgical procedure.

“However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure, which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates.” Simon has been in the midst of his A Quiet Celebration Tour, where he has been performing his 2023 LP, Seven Psalms, in its entirety, alongside classics from his massive catalog. Of his June 16 show at Beacon Theatre in New York City, which was his first full concert in New York since 2018, Rolling Stone’s review said, “ Seven Psalms is a soft, acoustic work, and he recreated the chill vibe onstage with an ace band that included guitarists Mark Stewart, Gyan Riley, and Biodun Kuti, bassist Bakithi Kumalo, flute player Nancy Stagnita, and cellist Eugene Friesen.”

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