Stray Cats announce US tour that hits in Phoenix in November

The iconic rockabilly band has plans to 'rock this town.'

July 31, 2025

Image: Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker of the band Stray Cats perform on stage at the Fremantle Arts Centre on February 15, 2009, in Fremantle, Australia.

Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker of the band Stray Cats perform on stage at the Fremantle Arts Centre on February 15, 2009, in Fremantle, Australia. Paul Kane/Getty Images

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Stray Cats, the band largely responsible for the resurgence of rockabilly, announced a U.S. tour that will stop at the Celebrity Theatre on November 16. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on August 1.

The tour includes all original members: singer and guitarist Brian Setzer, double bassist Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom.

Formed in 1979, the trio — clad in vintage ‘fits and sporting sky-high pompadours — brought music inspired by ’50s greats like Carl Perkins and Gene Vincent to the 1980s musical landscape, showering it with hits like “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town,” and “Look at that Cadillac.”

The band has taken a few breaks throughout the years. They first called it quits in 1984 and found their way back together a couple of years later, maintaining an on-again, off-again schedule. Their light has been on since a reunion in 2018 after nearly a decade, and now the group is gearing up for this tour that kicks off in the fall.

Fans are excited. Local promoter Danny Zelisko Presents announced the show on his Facebook page, and questions ranged from people wondering if it was the original lineup to whether or not there would be a designated area for hotrods.

Here are the dates for Stray Cats’ 2025 tour:

Oct. 25, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Oct. 26, Rockford, Illinois, Hard Rock Casino
Oct. 28, Louisville, Kentucky, The Louisville Palace
Oct. 29, Indianapolis, Indiana, Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
Oct. 31, Columbus, Ohio, Mershon Auditorium
Nov. 1, Gary, Indiana, Hard Rock Casino
Nov. 2, Northfield, Ohio, MGM Northfield Park, Center Stage
Nov. 4, Morristown, New Jersey, Mayo Performing Arts Center
Nov. 5, Westbury, New York, Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
Nov. 7, Mashantucket, Connecticut, Foxwoods Resort Casino
Nov. 8, Verona, New York, The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino
Nov. 9, Port Chester, New York, The Capitol Theatre
Nov. 11, Cincinnati, Ohio, Taft Theatre
Nov. 13, Kansas City, Missouri, Uptown Theater
Nov. 15, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Route 66 Casino Hotel, Legends Theater
Nov. 16, Phoenix, Arizona, Celebrity Theatre
Nov. 18, Highland, California, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Nov. 19, Las Vegas, Nevada, The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Nov. 20, TBA, TBA
Nov. 22, Santa Rosa, California, Ruth Finley Person Theater
Nov. 23, Wheatland, California, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Amy Young is the Music Editor at Phoenix New Times. She joined the New Times staff in May 2025 after more than a decade of covering arts and music for the publication. In her role, Amy writes about music, searches for compelling news and works with writers who are also dedicated to bringing quality music and music-related stories to readers across the Valley and beyond. Previously, Amy worked for the Arizona Republic, Hearst Connecticut Media Group and Newsbreak.

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