Stray Cats

Sorry, this event’s been and gone

When:

Tue 3 Mar ’09, 8:00pm

Where: Powerstation, 33-35 Mt Eden Rd, Eden Terrace Show map

Related Artists:

Stray Cats

Favourites:

Daniel
Steve Rowlands
Tavia Khaine
Richard Phelps
chickrocker
nancers
katben
Bec Ball
Yvonne Borich
hendrixstratocaster

It’s been a long, long, too long a wait but finally Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker will be back down under on their Farewell World Tour.

Formed in 1979 the Stray Cats took the world by storm with their infectious rockabilly musical stylings and frenetic live shows.

Garnering fans in England helped them achieve chart topping success there first, with the rest of the world quickly following suit and turning on to the greatest rockabilly act of all time.

Having created their own version of the standard rockabilly sound by blending Brian’s jazz and swing sensibilities with the band’s love of the 70’s UK punk sound, the Stray Cats have built up a devoted following and maintained an enviable live reputation throughout their 30 year career.

With Lee Rocker slapping the double bass, Slim Jim pounding rhythm on little more than a bass drum, snare & couple of cymbals and Setzer melding jazz, swing and rockabilly riffs in a majestic display of fretboard mastery, Stray Cats have everything that makes live music great.

Who knew such a stripped back stage set up could bring forth such a monster rock and roll sound?

Currently ripping it up across Europe, the Stray Cats have rocked the world and are back to rock Australia and New Zealand for one last time on the Stray Cats Farewell Tour.

Celebrating their longevity, loyalty and love . . . the Stray Cats promise to deliver something special.

Tickets on sale Friday 10 October.

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mike vickers 3 years ago

Check check.
Heck...
Most all the while
I've slow road style.
Never in no hurry,
Seldon do I scurry
"cept if'n the strays hit town,
I'm all ears wide open, late night low life
casing and sloping
traffic stop hoping, tix to be found.
Ange TINA 3 years ago

Meow...purr..rr...r - this Cats in town, you won't see me because I'll see you. I'll slip on by ...gracefully , sleek, aware and ready to pounce on the action....meow...this Cats in town.
mtbm 3 years ago

Be confident - look people in the eye, keep your shoulders up and your chin up as well. Then people will recognise you for who you are, not some meek puss.
mikee182 3 years ago

I'd like to strut down to the show in my brothel creepers and duck tale haircut. I have loved the Stray Cats for years, I'm a huge fan as is my brother who plays bass in a band and they cover Stray Cat Strut and it grooves.
Jane Jackson 3 years ago

i'd like to strut in style.. like being "Sexy and Seventeen" all over again...that song made me go out and buy a leopard print top, fishnet stockings and a pair of cerise high heeled ankle boots ...and I went out and boogied till the sun came up! I have that top in a drawer now, I have the cassette tape still, surprised it survived and I boogie a little slower but to the Cds and DVDs..woo hoo!
Fraser Smith 3 years ago

Could I also say:
Silently, seductively, sexily, stealthily and most of all Setzer-ly!
Seith Harrison 3 years ago

I strut like a 1950's rockabilly rebel. And when the Stray Cats come on I'm Gonna Rock this Town, Rock It Inside Out!
Raewyn Murray 3 years ago

Why I strut like a "Stray Cat" and that's ... Style - how else is there to strut.
Steve Rowlands 3 years ago

I strut to "singing the blues while the lady cats cry" "I slip down the alley lookin for a fight , power the moon on a hot summers night"
Strutins an attitude,not just a walk . Meowwwwwwwwwww!!!!!
Rock on the Stray Cats!!!!
edward prince 3 years ago

I strut like i just dont care whos watchin, whilst secretly making sure everyone is!!!!!!! Cat style, no rules, no master, no worries, no hurry!
Fraser Smith 3 years ago

How do I Strut? There is only one way.
I like to strut right by with my tail in the air!!
chickrocker 3 years ago

If you want to rock n roll you've got to rock it right!Big hair,big attitude.Step out with a coloured quiff,slick back the sides.Leather bomber jackets and pencil skirts in leopard print,tight black jeans and winkle pickers.White t-shirts and collars up!Fishnet stockings and peeptoe heels.Tattoos and a flick comb,red lips and always the ability to double-time dance all night long!rockabilly rules!
Ollie Mollie 3 years ago

If you've seen the oldie (but a goodie) Staying Alive, last scene with Mr Man, John Travolta you'll know all about the Strut! Personally I feel a million dollars just by doing my hair - straightening this afro takes some time and effort but well worth all the fuss. I am transformed from dowdy housewife into club chick (fit to disco with Mr Man) in just one simple treatment.
Millie T 3 years ago

Life's a catwalk and as far as i'm concerned you've got to put your best foot foward every second of everyday - hold your head up, put your shoulders back and be sure of yourself - well at least thats how I strut :)