Slap Bass Legend Lee Rocker Hits the Road as The Stray Cats Announce 2026 Tour
After cancelling a fall tour on account of Brian Setzer’s health, The Stray Cats will be back at it this summer with a U.S. tour. The band, anchored by slap king Lee Rocker, will kick things off July 24th in Las Vegas, Nevada and work their way into California and the Mountain States before darting across the country to the East Coast. The final date is slated for August 16th in Morristown, New Jersey.
“It’s good to be healthy and strong again,” Setzer says. “There’s something about the unique sound of The Stray Cats that keeps drawing me in. The Gretsch guitar, the acoustic bass, and the stand-up drums still sound pure and fresh today. Come on out and have some fun with us this summer.”
Rocker shared his enthusiasm, saying, “The Stray Cats are back and ready to blast off! It’s an amazing feeling to join up with Brian and Slim, hit the stage and Rock across America. No one can do it like us Cats, …… nobody comes close.”
The Stray Cats 2026 Tour Dates:
| Date | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| July 24 | Las Vegas, NV | The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan |
| July 25 | Phoenix, AZ | Celebrity Theatre |
| July 26 | Del Mar, CA | The Sound |
| July 28 | Highland, CA | Yaamava’ Theater |
| July 29 | Highland, CA | Yaamava’ Theater |
| July 31 | Santa Rosa, CA | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts |
| August 1 | Saratoga, CA | The Mountain Winery |
| August 2 | Wheatland, CA | Hard Rock Live |
| August 4 | Sandy, UT | Sandy Amphitheater |
| August 5 | Colorado Springs, CO | Pikes Peak Center |
| August 7 | TBA | TBA |
| August 8 | Kansas City, MO | Uptown Theater |
| August 10 | Huber Heights, OH | Rose Music Center at The Heights |
| August 11 | TBA | TBA |
| August 12 | Northfield, OH | MGM Northfield Park |
| August 14 | Westbury, NY | Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair |
| August 15 | Atlantic City, NJ | Ocean Casino Resort |
| August 16 | Morristown, NJ | Mayo Performing Arts Center |
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
