The tour, in support of his new memoir Cat on the Road to Findout, was slated to kick off in Philadelphia this week
Yusuf/Cat Stevens has officially postponed his North American book tour due to ongoing visa delays.
Earlier this month, the singer-songwriter warned fans that the tour — which is in support of his upcoming memoir, Cat on the Road to Findout — was in “serious jeopardy.” The trek was slated to kick off in Philadelphia on Oct. 2, followed by stops in major cities that include New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
“Waiting months for visa approvals, we held out as long as we could,” Yusuf said in a statement. “However, at this point, the production logistics necessary for my show cannot be arranged in time. I am really upset! Not least for my fans who have bought tickets and made travel plans to see me perform.”
He added, “North American audiences may still get a chance to see the tour if visa approvals eventually come through. Those dates would be some time away because of other travel tour plans but, hopefully, fans will be able to hop on the Peace Train route at some time in the future. Meanwhile, tour delays should not affect the book, which you’ll still be able to enjoy… the obvious benefit of it being — books don’t need visas!”
Yusuf’s memoir was published U.K. on Sept. 18, and will be published in North America on Oct. 7. The tour, titled “Cat On The Road To Findout — An Evening Of Tales, Tunes, And Other Mysteries,” feature a discussion about the book and performances of his beloved songs.
While we await for the new dates, check out 10 things we learned about the new memoir.
