Brian Setzer Overcomes Well being Points. Stray Cats Plot New Tour

One of many biggest guitar gamers in American historical past had us all spooked earlier this yr when Brian Setzer let the general public know he’d misplaced the power to play guitar. On February thirteenth, the rockabilly legend instructed followers,

“In the direction of the tip of the final Stray Cats tour I seen that my fingers had been cramping up. I’ve since found that I’ve an auto-immune illness. I can not play guitar. There isn’t any ache, but it surely seems like I’m sporting a pair of gloves when I attempt to play.”

Setzer went on to say, “I’ve seen some progress in that I can maintain a pen and tie my sneakers. I do know this sounds ridiculous, however I used to be at a degree the place I couldn’t even try this. Fortunately, I’ve one of the best hospital on this planet down the block from me. It’s referred to as the Mayo Clinic. I do know I’ll beat this, it can simply take a while. I really like you all, Brian.”

This was one of many causes no tour dates had been posted for the primary a part of 2025, both for Setzer solo, together with his legendary band the Strays Cats, or with the Brian Setzer Orchestra.

However there’s excellent news. In March, Setzer shared that he was making important progress.

“I simply wish to allow you to all know that I’m getting higher day-to-day. The progress I’m making is superb! My dream is to go to Japan, the States, and Europe with Stray Cats, and naturally, one among my greatest thrills can be bringing again the BSO Christmas present custom. Thanks all on your love and assist—it really means the world to me. I used to be deeply touched. I really like you guys, and solely we will really perceive what this sound means to us!”

Then on April 4th, Setzer shared one other constructive replace. “Hey All people! I sat down and really performed guitar final night time. I performed Rumble in Brighton and it sounded fairly good! I believed, let’s push it a bit, and I performed Too Hip Gotta Go. It additionally sounded fairly good. I may play the factor once more, not in addition to I’d like, however not unhealthy both.”

Now Brian Setzer has improved to the purpose the place he’s assured sufficient to e book a model new tour with the Stray Cats this fall. Joined by upright bassist Lee Rocker, and drummer Slim Jim Phantom, they’ll be taking part in 21 dates throughout america this fall. These would be the first dates for the reason that band’s summer season tour in 2024.

Tickets can be found now at straycats.com.