Wed, Nov 18 · 7:30 pm–10:30 pm
Listed on MUSAY · checked Oct 22
Wednesday, November 18, 7:30 pm–10:30 pm
Ryman Auditorium
116 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN 37219
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ABOUT THE SHOW The Stray Cats bring their iconic blend of rockabilly, vintage rock 'n' roll and high-energy musicianship to Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, November 18th, 2026. Genre: Rockabilly • Rock & Roll • Roots Rock • Americana For Fans Of: Brian Setzer Orchestra • Reverend Horton Heat • The Blasters • JD McPherson • Social Distortion • The Mavericks The 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. After banging around New York for a few months, in the summer of 1980, and seeing a pompadoured kid on the cover of UK magazine NME, they hopped 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."
Ryman Auditorium does not operate its own parking lot. The Fifth + Broadway garage sits essentially across the street, and numerous paid garages surround the venue downtown — reserving a spot in advance is recommended on show nights, when prices climb. Valet is offered at select shows for $20. The venue is in the heart of downtown, steps from Lower Broadway's honky tonks.
9:00 am–4:00 pm
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Added to MUSAY Oct 5, 2026.
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