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Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer Announces His Rockabilly Riot Tour

by Andrew Tijs on November 10, 2011

in Live,News

On his way for Bluesfest, Brian Setzer books sideshows for his Rockabilly Riot.

Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer

Setzer’s ain’t messing around this time, bringing an all-out rockabilly attack of two (yes, two) stand-up slappin’ double-bassists and two (yes, two) drummers, including Stray Cats bandmate Slim Jim Phantom, and a pianist.

The sets will include his hits, choice covers, and an extra-special selection of Stray Cats classics with Slim Jim.

In addition to this, Setzer has just released his first all-instrumental album on Surfdog Records, called Setzer Goes Instru-MENTAL.

Grease up those quiffs and buy tickets from 9am on November 25 from Ticketek for the Fremantle, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne shows, VenueTix for the Adelaide show, and Moshtix for the Newcastle show.

Brian Setzer Rockabilly Riot Tour 2012
Saturday March 24 – Arts Centre, Fremantle
Monday March 26 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Wednesday March 28 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
Friday March 30 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Monday April 2 – The Palace, Melbourne
Thursday April 5 – Panthers, Newcastle

 

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