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JANUARY 3, 2017

STRAY CATS REUNITE FOR THE FIRST U.S. PERFORMANCE IN OVER A DECADE AT VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKEND , SAT. APRIL 21!

ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAMERS JERRY LEE LEWIS & DUANE EDDY TO SHARE THE STAGE WITH THE STRAY CATS!

LARGEST ROCKABILLY EVENT IN THE WORLD, NOW IN IT’S 21ST YEAR, IS THE LONGEST RUNNING MUSIC FESTIVAL IN LAS VEGAS!

VLV CAR SHOW SHOWCASES 800-1,000 CLASSIC CARS, 5 BANDS & A PIN-UP CONTEST
Iconic ‘80s Rockabilly trio, the STRAY CATS, are reuniting to perform at the Largest Rockabilly Event in the World— Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, on Saturday April 21 st at The Orleans . Original Founding members Brian Setzer , Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom have all played Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend with their solo acts in the past, and are honored to grace the stage again together at the Viva Las Vegas Car Show, along with legendary Rock N Roll Hall of Famers Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy .

STRAY CATS are best known for their high-energy performances with hits "Stray Cat Strut," "(She's) Sexy + 17," and "Rock This Town," which the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has listed as one of the  songs that shaped rock and roll .
 
ABOUT STRAY CATS :
STRAY CATS , the band that put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early '80s, scored several big hits on both sides of the Atlantic thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style brought “up to date” with exaggerated pompadours and colorful tattoos and as well as genuine musical chops that evoked the best players of rockabilly's original heyday. Formed by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer , upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom in the Long Island town of Massapequa, NY, in 1979 , the trio shared a love for Rockabilly music and after banging around New York and Philadelphia for a few months, in the summer of 1980, they were persuaded by a mutual friend to hop a plane to London where a rockabilly revival movement was just beginning to emerge. Their massive hits and videos include “ Runaway Boys," "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut” "(She's) Sexy + 17," and "I Won't Stand in Your Way." For more information on the STRAY CATS, visit: Official Website  | Facebook 

DATE:      Saturday April 21st
TIME:       9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
WHERE:  Viva Las Vegas Car Show,
The Orleans Hotel, 4500 W.Tropicana, Las Vegas.
 
 
ABOUT VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKEND:
VLV is the largest event of its type in the world , featuring over 100 bands, 20+ DJs, and fans from all over the globe, who come to experience Rockabilly & Original 50s Music , a Classic Car Show , Burlesque Competition, Vintage Fashion Show, Dance Lessons and Competition , Tiki Pool Parties, swimsuit contests , Burlesque Bingo, Pin-Up Beauty Academy, Pin-Up Contest, over 120 Vendors , a Bowling event , Tattoo Lounge and more. VLV attracts the most eye-catching, stylish, head-turning people you will ever see in one place.
 
VLV is promoted by Tom Ingram , who has been actively involved in the Rockabilly scene for 40 years. The festival is 4 days of non-stop events April 19-22nd , selling out in advance 10 years in a row, with over 9,000 attending the four-day festival and up to 20,000 people attending the Saturday Car Show. The Car show Saturday April 21 st is the only event of the festival which fans can purchase a one-day ticket for. The VLV Car Show features 800 –1,000 vintage cars, (which must be period correct, and pre 1964). Also at the VLV Car Show, the annual VLV Pin Up Contest . The VLV Car Show showcases Classic Cars as well as famous cars from the movies, and is all ages and fun for the whole family.
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