Following the announcement of his long-awaited memoir, “Cat on the Road to Findout,” Yusuf / Cat Stevens will embark on a limited run of special live events across North America this fall.
The tour begins October 2 at The Met Philadelphia and includes stops in Chicago, Boston, Toronto, New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Beforehand, Stevens will stage seven events in the U.K., starting Sept. 6 in Cambridge.
Each night, Stevens will engage in an in-depth conversation about his new memoir, which chronicles his evolution from chart-topping pop star to spiritual explorer. The evening will also feature select unplugged performances of his well-known songs.
“Cat on the Road to Findout” will be published in hardback, ebook, and audiobook format (narrated by the author) by Genesis Publications in North America on Oct. 7 and by Constable in the U.K. on Sept. 18.
The “Cat On The Road To Findout—An Evening Of Tales, Tunes And Other Mysteries” events will provide the opportunity to hear Stevens reflect on the triumphs, trials, and transcendental quest that shaped his music and world view.
“Having passed through the exhaustingly complex maze of everyday material life, ascending the dizzying heights of wealth, recognition, and artistic achievements, I think I’ve got a few things to share,” said Yusuf/Cat Stevens. “Keeping an open mind was part of the nature I instinctively maintained as a creative songwriter. Nothing was off-bounds. Music was a way of discovering my purpose within the universe. I just kept on exploring, reading, and learning more, ignoring myths and warnings and crossing dangerous-looking bridges into the vast ranges of philosophies and through the veils of the spiritual unknown.
“Now I have written a book which explains what I’ve learned and the stories along the way,” he said. “That doesn’t make me a teacher, but more of a potential specimen for those who are searching and pursuing happiness on all sides of the divide. Believe me, folks, it’s out there!”
Tickets will be available starting on Wednesday, May 21 at 10 AM local time via an Official Artist Presale that will also include book bundles with tickets. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, May 23 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.
