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\n\tThe Stray Cats<\/a> will no longer spend their fall on the road together. The band was scheduled to kick off their 2025 tour on Oct. 25, but canceled their opening night in Michigan, citing frontman Brian Setzer\u2019s \u201cserious illness.\u201d A cancellation of the remaining tour dates followed.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cI know this affects so many people and I am devastated to have to deliver this news,\u201d Setzer shared in a statement on Instagram. \u201cI\u2019ve been trying to do everything I can to go on and do with this show, but it is just not possible. I\u2019ve been looking forward so much to being on stage with my band mates again and playing for all of our amazing fans, and I\u2019m gutted.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tRefunds will be made available at the point of purchase.<\/p>\n \n\tEarlier this year, Setzer shared that he was diagnosed<\/a> with an autoimmune disease that left him unable to play guitar. \u201cI cannot play guitar. There is no pain, but it feels like I am wearing a pair of gloves when I try to play,\u201d he said at the time. \u201cI know I will beat this, it will just take some time.\u201d It is unclear if the diagnosis and illness are connected.<\/p>\n