Neville brother announces an end to tour performances

Fans of the sweet, melodic sounds of New Orleans’ legendary vocalist Aaron Neville won’t have many opportunities to hear him live. In posts yesterday on his official website and via social media, Neville announced his official retirement from touring. Now 80, Neville said embarking on multi-date tours is no longer appealing. ‘‘The time has come for me to stop ripping and running on the road,’’ Neville wrote. ‘‘I waited for someone to invent a way to beam me from show to show but no such luck. Unfortunately, the gruelling nature of travel and the schedule needed to make a tour work has become less than desirable. Life is short and I’d like to spend my remaining time on this earth being less hurried.’’