Stray Cats: Australia 2009

andi wrote:

Lisa, I'm going to the Brisbane shows on the 26th and 27th, but Rene and Pete get to see them in Adelaide TONIGHT!!

I'm hoping to get some photos but I won't be able to take my good camera and I won't be in the press pit like I was in Europe, so chances are anything I get will suck

Do they even have a press pit at The Tivoli?.. We could still get up nice and close against the barrier, that's where I always stand I'm seeing the Cats first at Sydney on Monday night

Kid Setzer wrote:

Do they even have a press pit at The Tivoli?

I'm pretty sure they didn't when I saw Royal Crown Revue there last year, but that doesn't mean they won't set up barricades and create one for the Cats. That's all they had in Senigallia, a bunch of barricades that separated the fans from the stage and gave the press people someplace to shoot from. A few security guards in the barricaded area too.

Kid Setzer wrote:

We could still get up nice and close against the barrier, that's where I always stand

Absolutely Kid, me too!!!

Kid Setzer wrote:

I'm seeing the Cats first at Sydney on Monday night

Yep, you go girl! GAH! Sucks to be last!

Oh, well every time I've been to The Tivoli (for a concert) they've had a barrier that seperates the crowd from the stage - so is that space between the stage and barrier the press pit?.. I mean they always have a photographer or two running around in that area taking photos..

gday guys, just had a mate and his girl droped out and cant go to the melbourne show at the forum, anyone can have it for what it cost me $89.90 a ticket, sat 21 at 8.00pm let us know

vman wrote:

gday guys, just had a mate and his girl droped out and cant go to the melbourne show at the forum, anyone can have it for what it cost me $89.90 a ticket, sat 21 at 8.00pm let us know

Ahhh bummer.. well I suggest posting this on a forum where more Aussies will read it like Rockabilly Australia - http://rockabillyaustralia.forummotion.com/forum.htm

Hope you can find someone!!

Thanks kid setzer will do

Ok guys,
The time is 1 22am, just got back from gig. Just had 3 beers for ya, sorry no Glenlivet!

Song list:
Rumble in Brighton
7 Nights
Double Talkin' Baby
Something Wrong with my radio
Cry Baby
Lust'n'Love
Stray Cat Srut (aka Slim Jim Shuffle)
Runaway Boys
Sexy + 17
Gene and Eddie
Gina
Sweet Gene Vincent
Blast Off
Bring It Back Again (with Lee on vocals)
Fishnet Stockings
Rock This Town
All songs with '59 Gretsch
1st Encore:
Please Don't Touch
Baby Blue Eyes
All encore with Leopard Skin Gretsch
2nd Encoe:
18 Miles To Memphis
I Fought The Law
All songs with Purple Hot Rod Gretsch

Total tme??? Fuck knows, but in between 1 1/2-2 hours.

The Satelites supported, and let me tell ya, even though they're friends of mine, they played that tight and well, that the Cats really had to pull it outta the bag to top them! And did they??

FUCKEN' A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was an amazing show! Couldn't get any autographs or photos, but I did see Julie Setzer and she autographed my ticket stub!!

Oh yeah, where was I????????????

Right in front, on the barricade in between Brian and Lee!!! Got some photos, too stuffed to put them up now though!!

Melbourne here I come, watch the rest of the states!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cool,

when i read your post, i was thinking of last september.

These guys are great...

Thank you Pete!

Sounds like a great show!

Thanks a lot for keepig us all updated so fast!!

Pete, thanks so much for the on-the-spot reporting!! Sounds like you had a fantastic time. Can't wait to hear Rene's thoughts on "Rock Beast Pete"

I'm so excited to see they're putting Baby Blue Eyes and 18 Miles to Memphis into the playlist!!

Counting down the days to Brisbane!!!

Sounds like you have a great time Pete, Thanks for setlist!

Thanks a lot for your precious informations, Pete!
I'm happy you enjoyed that gig. Get some rest before the next one

FrenchyCat

Thank ye for the timely info., Pete. Sounds like it was a good show. Hope you and Rene enjoyed it, and have a good time to you, Kid, Andi, and anyone else going to the other shows on the tour.

Capt. Jones

andi wrote:

I'm so excited to see they're putting Baby Blue Eyes and 18 Miles to Memphis into the playlist!!

Me too! Two of my all-time Stray Cats faves.

"We'll have 14 steak-and-eggs, 14 orange juice, 14 cups-a-coffeeeeeeeeeeeee-eee-heeeeeeee-eee"

ROCK ON, OZ!

Lucky Aussies ! Your farewell tour ( ) seemms as wild as the European one last summer !
As I saw the Cats in France (Toulouse), I perfectly know how you feel. Enjoy...

Man o man !!!! what a show !!!!

Absolutely awesome, the guys seem overwhelmed by the crowds response.
2 encores, farrk it was just awesome. People I knew said exactly the same thing.

My wife took some fab pics. We were around the middle of the floor, I was the guy waving my crutches around in the air. (gotta crook knee)(bad timing)

At least we're going to the last show in Melb on March 1st. Knee will be better by then I hope.

Trying to work out how to post pics, when I do, will post some.

Geez I wonder if they will Bring it back again.

Cheers
Paul

Hey Chevy!
Yeah was a great show!

Cheers..



Obviousily, Rene is a bad influence on me!!!!

great pics, now I know what Rene looks like

and Brian is as cute as always! (hey, is that him sweating?? owww!!!)

thank you for sharing

Haha I was wondering how I was going to remember the set list - now I know, just write it on my hand!!..

Just one thing.. where do I keep the pen?

Great pix

Check some of mine out in the Thebby review

Cheers
Paul

Kid Setzer wrote:

Haha I was wondering how I was going to remember the set list - now I know, just write it on my hand!!..

Just one thing.. where do I keep the pen?

Pocket...pocket.......

Her ya go Kelley, she was cool enough to come over when I called her and gave us an autograph and asked if we were enjoying the show...

Kid Setzer wrote:

Just one thing.. where do I keep the pen?

One word, Kid.

Cleavage.

What? That's where I keep things when I haven't pockets.

Hi all.

I can honestly say I have never seen a better rock show. 18 years is a long time, so my last memories of the Cat's had faded, but as soon as Rumble in Brighton started, it all came flooding back!!!! These three guys just make the most incredible music and you just can't believe the sound, so crisp and clear, who thought three instruments could sound like this? The energy from these guys too, wow!!!! I tell you, it was an incredible experience. I'm guessing there were around 1500 people there. I have never heard on Adelaide crowd get into a show like we did. The crowd made more noise than any show I've seen that had around 12000 people. Pete's wife said that Brian and Lee especially were visibly moved by the crowd, we never shut for the whole show. Brian even appeared to well up in the eyes at the end when they said their final goodbyes, although he did say we'll see you again!!!! It was truly a magical night. My wife has never seen them before, after the show she has said, "we should go see them play in the USA and have a holiday at the same time." Watch out guys and gals, looks like we may be taking a trip to the good ol' USA in the next couple of years!!!

Best band I've ever had the pleasure of seeing!!! The day after was almost a day of depression. We waited so long for the day to come, then it's over. Wow, that hit hard!!

I really hope they're going to do a DVD of some sort, these shows deserve it.

The rest of you Cats and Kittens are in for a real treat.

Anyway enough ranting.

Pistol Pete wrote:

Song list:
Rumble in Brighton
7 Nights
Double Talkin' Baby
Something Wrong with my radio
Cry Baby
Lust'n'Love
Stray Cat Srut (aka Slim Jim Shuffle)
Runaway Boys
Sexy + 17
Gene and Eddie
Gina
Sweet Gene Vincent
Blast Off
Bring It Back Again (with Lee on vocals)
Fishnet Stockings
Rock This Town
All songs with '59 Gretsch
1st Encore:
Please Don't Touch
Baby Blue Eyes
All encore with Leopard Skin Gretsch
2nd Encore:
18 Miles To Memphis
I Fought The Law
All songs with Purple Hot Rod Gretsch

In addition to the above setlist:

1. Before Cry Baby there was a finger picking solo From Brian.
2. Lee shared vocals with Brian on Cry Baby
3. Brian introduced Stray Cat Strut as Slim Jim Shuffle.

Brian also offered his guitar for $100 then proceeded to raise the bidding He also faked throwing it into the crowd right in Pete's direction too, he must have almost had a heart attack

By the way, my highlight.....Lust N Love!!!! I couldn't believe they played it, it was awesome!!!

René-a-pony.