STRAY CATS FAREWELL TOUR ANNOUNCED

Subject: STRAY CATS FAREWELL TOUR ANNOUNCED Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:21 pm

From the desk of Brian Setzer:

Hi Folks! Its been a long time since I've posted anything, but as you know, I'd rather throw a baseball (or a snowball, up here)!

Thanks for all of your support during the recent Grammy nomination. All I can say is, God Bless Vince Gill!

Also, a big thanks to Tommy for maintaining this site and Mandi for the Hoodoovoodoolounge site.

At this point, I would like to announce The Stray Cats Farewell Tour. We will be starting mid-August in Spain. Its been 30 years since the Stray Cats formed. Isn't that hard to believe? There's no one I'd rather play with than Slim Jim and Lee Rocker. They're the best!

I would like to end the Stray Cats the way we started it. That would be with the love of playing our brand of rockabilly music.

We will be posting tour dates as they come in.

See you in August!

Forever rockin'!

Brian

Subject: Re: STRAY CATS FAREWELL TOUR ANNOUNCED Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:27 pm

Wow. Guess it was bound to happen sometime. I've got mixed feelings on this.

Posts : 108 Join date : 2008-02-09 Age : 43

Hold the press... Is this ONLY in Spain ! ?????????

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Thank you very much Brian. This is great news! Switzerland is expecting you.

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Stray Cat Lover wrote:: Hold the press... Is this ONLY in Spain ! ?????????

no they are starting in Spain. They will probably start their tour in Europe as most bands do and end it in the States. Which is the way it should be. Cool

Subject: Re: STRAY CATS FAREWELL TOUR ANNOUNCED Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:32 pm

This is as sad as when The Who announced their farewell tour back in '84 or so... and then when they had their next farewell tour a few years later. But not as sad as their farewell tour in the mid to late 90's... but definitely sadder than this past year's farewell tour... such sads.

Never Say Good-Bye,
Budge

Posts : 16 Join date : 2008-02-07 Location : Bonn, Germany

That's hard. pale

But I knew this would happen sometime. Anyway: Let's look forwward to a rockin' summer with Brian, Lee and Slim Jim!
cheers

I have to get a double single malt now.

Posts : 403 Join date : 2008-02-06

I just saw my first Stray Cats show and now they're packing it in? Was it something I said?

It's not you, it's me-billy

Posts : 108 Join date : 2008-02-09 Age : 43

Thats fine with me sixstringslinger ! I dont care where they begin, I just know that I WONT MISS THIS FOR THE WORLD ! I dont care where I have to travel. but I do seriously hope they make it this far preferably CALIFORNIA , or even Nevada ! Anyhow, I will keep my ears peeled until I hear the good news that the Cats have 18 miles to CALIFORNIA ! =) WOOOOO ! STRAY CATS BABYYYYYYYYY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *=)

And yes I agree with Brian, A THANK YOU TOMMY is much deserved for this page ! So Thanks Tommy!

Subject: Re: STRAY CATS FAREWELL TOUR ANNOUNCED Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:56 pm

YEAH!!!!!! HOPEFULLY THEY'LL BE IN SOCAL FOR A COUPLE OF DATES!!!

Subject: All I can say is.... Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:00 pm

Count me in.

Posts : 60 Join date : 2008-02-09 Location : Wisconsin

Wow. This is melancholy news. I'm glad that the Stray Cats are touring again, but sad that it's a farewell tour. I've had the privilege of seeing them "Bring it Back Again" up in Oneida last year, and I anxiously await the tour schedule here in the states to see when we (my family) can catch them in this upcoming tour.

Thanks to Brian and the rest of the gang for an unforgettable ride so far!
hrg

Posts : 51 Join date : 2008-02-10 Location : New York City

Farewell Tour? Say it ain't so Joe?

Can't wait for the US shows - I better start saving my mileage points

Subject: Re: STRAY CATS FAREWELL TOUR ANNOUNCED Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:25 pm

I HATE FAREWELLS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( and this one makes me feel old.....................)

After two whiskey's and some tears, it's time to listen to "I won't stand in your way " now.
And if the blues really get's me, I will find some nice video's of "drown in my on tears "on You Tube...................

Cheers Brian ! Enjoy the snow . Keep Rockin'!!!!!! ( really hope i can get tickets for one of the europe gigs )
And Tommy thank you for the fansite's, and keepin' us updated ! cat

Subject: Re: STRAY CATS FAREWELL TOUR ANNOUNCED Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:28 pm

hiiiiiiiiiiijaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That´s the best new of the year for me
God bless you Stray Cats!!!!

Subject: Re: STRAY CATS FAREWELL TOUR ANNOUNCED Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:34 pm

NOOOOOO!

I'm just gonna be really selfish and say PLEASE DO AUSTRALIA!! It's crazy the amount of people who walk up to me off the streets when I'm wearing my Stray Cats tees and say "Wow, I remember those guys..totally awesome!".. and of course the huge rockabilly scene that is down here now... you'll sell tickets I assure you!! I have to see the Stray Cats at least once DAMMIT!!

Wishful thinking.....

Kid.

Posts : 5 Join date : 2008-02-13

hope this will end more requests for stray cats tours.
saw the european tour dvd. saw the three men backstage.
fans should accept (and respect) that stray cats times are over.
no need to cry... great musicians still make great music...
each one on the chosen way. best decision. very nice gift.
thank you!

Posts : 7 Join date : 2008-02-07 Location : So. Cal

Your very welcome Brian.

Woo hoo cant wait to see the tour dates!!

~Mandi
www.hoodoovoodoolounge.com

Posts : 96 Join date : 2008-02-07

Will the farewell tour be in Europe only, or start in Europe and move on to the US?

If they do play in the US, you know their final show will have to be on Long Island somewhere. Any good venues in Massapequa?

Subject: Re: STRAY CATS FAREWELL TOUR ANNOUNCED Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:02 pm

Hopefully we'll know the tour dates before the general public - oh please, oh please, oh please.

Subject: Re: STRAY CATS FAREWELL TOUR ANNOUNCED Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:14 pm

Although "Farwell Tour" is sad, It will still be great to hopefully see the Cats in Southern California again, hopefully at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. I think saw the Cats there about 6 times in the past. Hopefully there will be some great merchandise as well.

Later and Have A Gretsch Day !

Ross

Posts : 48 Join date : 2008-02-07 Location : New Jersey USA

It is sad news, but there's always a beginning to every end. I just hope to the highest of the Rockin' Gods when the dates come out, I can GO! Can't wait to see the tour dates!

Thanks Brian always!

xoxo,

Steph

Posts : 15 Join date : 2008-02-07 Location : Japan

That's greatest news to hear the Stray Cats tour.
Now, we all of Japanese fans waitin' for you Brian.
Let us Rock ! pirat

Subject: Re: STRAY CATS FAREWELL TOUR ANNOUNCED Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:41 am

Naoaki-san, I couldn't agree more! Let us rock!

Posts : 35 Join date : 2008-02-07

Hope they announce the tour ASAP, and please more asian tour!

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