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Stray Cats Cancel Entire U.S. Fall Tour as Brian Setzer Faces 'Serious Illness'

Setzer did not specify the ailment, leaving unclear any link to his earlier autoimmune diagnosis.

Overview

  • The rockabilly trio scrapped all 21 dates scheduled from late October through Nov. 23 after canceling the Michigan and Illinois openers.
  • Ticket holders were directed to obtain refunds at their points of purchase.
  • The run was set to feature the original lineup — Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom — in their first U.S. tour since 2024.
  • The band had just released its first new music since 2019, the single "Stampede" and an Eddie Cochran cover, "Teenage Heaven."
  • No makeup dates have been announced as venues across multiple states remove the listings.