Cat Stevens postpones North American leg of book tour due to visa delays

Yusuf Cat Stevens has postponed the North American leg of his Cat on the Road to Findout book tour, saying ongoing visa delays have made it impossible to arrange production logistics in time for October dates that were scheduled across the United States and Canada. The singer and author announced the postponement on social media on Monday, advising fans who have bought tickets or planned travel to hold off until new information is available.

The tour, billed as Cat On The Road To Findout: An Evening Of Tales, Tunes, And Other Mysteries, had been due to begin on October 2 in Philadelphia and conclude October 22 in Los Angeles, with stops planned in Boston, Toronto, New York City, Chicago and San Francisco. In his statement, Yusuf said his team had waited months for visa approvals but could no longer proceed. "Waiting months for visa approvals, we held out as long as we could," he wrote. "However, at this point, the production logistics necessary for my show cannot be arranged in time. I am really upset." He added that North American audiences may still see the tour if visa approvals eventually come through, but that any rescheduled dates would likely be pushed well into the...