The Stray Cats will no longer spend their fall on the road together. The band was scheduled to kick off their 2025 tour on Oct. 25, but canceled their opening night in Michigan, citing frontman Brian Setzer’s “serious illness.” A cancellation of the remaining tour dates followed.

“I know this affects so many people and I am devastated to have to deliver this news,” Setzer shared in a statement on Instagram. “I’ve been trying to do everything I can to go on and do with this show, 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.”

Refunds will be made available at the point of purchase.

Earlier this year, Setzer shared that he was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that le

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