""I'm heartbroken to share, due to serious illness, I am unable to perform and very regrettably have to cancel our Stray Cats tour. I know this affects so many people and I am devastated to have to deliver this news. I've been trying everything I can to go on and do these shows, but it is just not possible. I've been looking forward so much to being on stage with my band mates again and playing for all of our amazing fans, and I'm gutted.""
"The Stray Cats have canceled their fall US tour as frontman Brian Setzer battles a "serious illness." The tour was set to mark the rockabilly trio's return to the road following Setzer's February 2025 disclosure that he had been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease affecting his hands and his ability to play guitar. In a new statement addressing the tour's cancellation, Setzer said:"
The Stray Cats canceled their fall U.S. tour after frontman Brian Setzer became unable to perform because of a serious illness. Setzer previously disclosed in February 2025 that he had been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease affecting his hands and his ability to play guitar. Setzer said he had tried everything to continue but that performing was not possible and expressed devastation and heartbreak. The canceled dates spanned October 25 through November 23, 2025, and covered venues across the United States including Mount Pleasant, Rockford, Louisville, Indianapolis, Columbus, and multiple venues in New York, California, Arizona, and Nevada.
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