New Years Shows cancelled.

From BrianSetzer.com:

Brian Setzer appearances have been POSTPONED at Agua Caliente Casino & Resort and Thunder Valley Casino & Resort, December 30th and 31st, due to illness.

"A Message from Brian"

I regret to inform you I will not be able to play with the BSO at the Palm Springs and Sacramento shows. On Christmas Day my foot started to hurt and swell up. By the next morning, I couldn't walk on it so I went to the Doctor. He told me I have a very serious infection. Thinking it would get better, I held out until the last minute before canceling the shows, Doctor's orders.

I am confined to the couch and it has since gotten worse. I am so sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. I have played many shows with the flu and other such ailments, but I can't take this one lightly. Again, the last thing I want to do is cancel a show. I look forward to seeing you next year on tour and hopefully I'll start this one off on the right foot! (Sorry, I had to do it!)

--Brian Setzer

More information on the make-up date will be posted here once it becomes available.

Well that's a major buzzkill. We were going to catch a flight from Chicago in about 20 hours. Now what to do?

Yep, Anura and I are both devestated. Nothing like a flight from Australia to not see the BSO. ANything else to do in Palm Springs besides eat, drink and shop?

this blows..

Devastated for you Rene'
Don't get too down bro, ur I'm the States, seeing all those wonderful sights with Anu, enjoy it bro, I've loved the pics ur posting on facebook.

Brian, hope you get well soon buddy, when I read "foot" I immediately thought, oh no!! The foot you sprained in Melbourne!
Hope it all works out well Brian and we see you tearing it up real soon.
Praying for ya champ.

Second BSO show cancelled in a row for me. Pretty freakin pissed. I can't imagine how Rene's feelin tho.

mjcodina wrote:

Second BSO show cancelled in a row for me. Pretty freakin pissed. I can't imagine how Rene's feelin tho.

Well then, let me tell you....

Initially devestated, both Anura and I were sooooo looking forward to this after travelling so far, not to mention all the crappy weather that's followed us from Australia, but, I'm actually pretty good. There's always a positive to come out of a negative, you just have to look for it. I'm in California man!!!! I've met stacks of great people, I'm with my beautiful loving Wife. The BSO would have been the cherry on the cake. I've probably eaten too much, so hold the cherry.

Life goes on, it's too short to be too ticked off. I just hope Brian's foot gets better and soon for his sake.

I'm sorry for all of us, it would have been a killer of a show, but hey on another bright side Tavo, you won't get touched (although I'm sure you would have lived with it)

Catch ya later.

You're other Aussie pal,

Rene'

pony65k wrote:

mjcodina wrote:

Second BSO show cancelled in a row for me. Pretty freakin pissed. I can't imagine how Rene's feelin tho.

Well then, let me tell you....

Initially devestated, both Anura and I were sooooo looking forward to this after travelling so far, not to mention all the crappy weather that's followed us from Australia, but, I'm actually pretty good. There's always a positive to come out of a negative, you just have to look for it. I'm in California man!!!! I've met stacks of great people, I'm with my beautiful loving Wife. The BSO would have been the cherry on the cake. I've probably eaten too much, so hold the cherry.

Life goes on, it's too short to be too ticked off. I just hope Brian's foot gets better and soon for his sake.

I'm sorry for all of us, it would have been a killer of a show, but hey on another bright side Tavo, you won't get touched (although I'm sure you would have lived with it)

Catch ya later.

You're other Aussie pal,

Rene'

Rene,
You have an amazing attitude with the cancellation of the show. I'm glad that you and your wife are enjoying your trip to Cali, and I hope that someday soon you will have your "cherry" on the cake. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and here's to a safe return to the land down under for you.

You're right, life is waaaaaaay too short to be ticked off for long.

Take care,
hrg

ok here's the up side. the band I run sound for, whiskeybizness.com is playing New years Eve. It is near Dayton,OH. I can arrange for airport p/u and comp you at the door. They know maybe 2 Cats songs (end of shameless plug). Hey I really feel bad for all of you that made plans for these shows. The Mrs. and I had considered going.
Keep your chins up and keep rockin
Happy Setzerless New year
Kbilly

Oh no! So sorry to hear this, especially for Brian AND for the folks that traveled from Australia. I am glad to hear you have such a positive attitude and have been able to enjoy your trip. I can't imagine traveling all that way (mostly) to see the BSO only to have it cancelled.
So sorry to hear that Brian is "out of commission". What a bummer!
Wishing you all a happy (and safe) New Years!
ENJOY!

Sorry to hear this, was hoping Brian would be so jazzed at playing that he would play a little here in Minny afterwards in the New Year...wish the best to those who were SET(zer) to go hear some of the best live music out there these days....

They've offered those of us who have tickets for Setzer tonight a free show with Kool and the Gang. KOOL AND THE FREAKING GANG.

Oh yeah they offered chaka kahn here. Goin to get my refund tonight

KOOL and the BONG!!!??? what in the hell...how do i gits my dough back??

tvthewiredturtle wrote:

KOOL and the BONG!!!??? what in the hell...how do i gits my dough back??

Id take that over chaka! And they probly won't reschedule. It was either last yr or the year before they cancelled a northern california show I was gonna go to and said they would rebook it. Never did

At least the venues are offering refunds.

"I look forward to seeing you next year on tour and hopefully I'll start this one off on the right foot! (Sorry, I had to do it!)"

I'm going to make lemonade out of lemons... there's going to be a tour next year from what Mr. Setzer says in his announcement. Here's sending good thoughts and prayers his way for a speedy, full recovery, and keeping my fingers crossed for the official tour announcement soon!


hrg

Man I feel bad for you guys, especially Rene coming all the way from Australia!

nawr dont feel bad for that bloke.. he n his mrs are comin over to the Vega casa for some new years eve hulabaloo!! Gonna try to fill him up with some good american libations.
I may spare them my home made mexican food and just take him over to the
Mission Inn for some tasty carnitas con frijoles.

It sounds like a good plan! Happy New Year to all the folks at Casa Vega!

Twenty Flight Rick wrote:

It sounds like a good plan! Happy New Year to all the folks at Casa Vega!

same 2 you and I hope this new year affords you new blessings above any other thus far in your life!

tvthewiredturtle wrote:

nawr dont feel bad for that bloke.. he n his mrs are comin over to the Vega casa for some new years eve hulabaloo!! Gonna try to fill him up with some good american libations.
I may spare them my home made mexican food and just take him over to the
Mission Inn for some tasty carnitas con frijoles.

Yeah, don't feel bad for us, everything worked out the way it was supposed too, memories that will last forever :-)

Happy New Year to you all and best wishes for 2011.

Any news on how he is doing? Is his foot getting better at all?

Word on the street is that The Brian stubbed his toe on his Brain pedal, causing this whole series of unfortunate events...

National Enquirer Budge

Budgie wrote:

Word on the street is that The Brian stubbed his toe on his Brain pedal, causing this whole series of unfortunate events...

National Enquirer Budge

I suspect he was using 'em as door jams and tripped

I called the venue while in Palm Springs to ask about a refund (sure, they're supposed to reschedule, but I could put my $163.60 to use in the meantime!) I left a message for Jerry somebody at Agua Caliente, his voicemail said he would be returning everyone's calls but it would take a while. Today he did leave me a message telling me if I wanted to pursue a refund I could call him back or call Star Tickets, the national ticketing agency for the venue. I called the number he gave me for Star - it said my call couldn't be completed as dialed. I looked them up and called their corporate offices. They had no record of my order number. When I originally purchased the tickets it was by clicking the link at briansetzer.com and getting them through the presale, which was done through Music Today (LiveNation) - not Star Tickets. Music Today/LiveNation doesn't have a customer service number listed anywhere that I've found yet in my brief search. I called and left another message for Jerry at the casino... waiting patiently for resolution....

Sigh.