Brian Setzer plays his Gretsch 1993 NAMM

#straycats #briansetzer #gretsch
In 1993 I was in college and went to the Anaheim NAMM show. I had a new sony cam corder and no tripod. In one room was a huge stage with wild lighting and fog machines in front of 100 empty chairs while 2 heavy metal guitarists were playing to no one. In the next room was Brian Setzer standing next to his amp and girlfriend surrounded with a big crowd singing without a mic or lights or special effects. I just found this going thru my old video tapes.

[@cristianglzmtz]

Brian Setzer one of the greatest guitar players of the earth.

[@wordofmouth7679]

Few guitarists can sound that good unaccompanied. Great sense of rhythm. He feels the whole band when he plays. Living legend.

[@deanbradley5499]

amazing. such a great guy, i took lessons from him in 1990-91 at his managers home in los feliz. got to play "the stray cat" gretsch, incredible experience.. i"ll never forget and am so thankful brian took me in.

[@AnitaVickers-ey2nw]

Just a legend Brian Setzer fantastic guitarist a legend. ❤ You still in 2024 and beyond. Keep rocking Bri.

[@mpfefferlen]

It's criminal that this guy isn't included in the Rolling Stone top 250 guitarist list.

[@philsackett7341]

It shows yet again and in glaring fashion, how full of crap the Rolling Stone lists are.

[@slashtrio]

Yea man, he’s killer. Love his playing so much. He’s so cool too 🎸😎

[@green461]

Creativity + skill = Artist... one of the greats, not many out there.

[@brashreligion683]

So true

[@tommyzai7038]

Mr. Setzer is the most underrated guitarist. Top Ten easily!

[@dannydean7541]

I love the sound of that 59 Gretsch Guitar through that matchless amp.

[@isaia1100]

What model is?(Clubmann,HC-30 or what)

[@MyTwangyGuitar]

Incredible find and quite possibly the only recording of this performance in existence. Thanks for posting!

[@3orangeDots]

Thank you. I totally agree. Even tho the video is bumpy the sound is pretty good. Cheers.

[@ACoustaDC]

He is so good and makes it seem so effortless. His fretboard knowledge is unmatched.

[@JohnnyRocker2162]

Seen Brian in 2003 in London and Stray Cats twice, once at the Rumble In Brixton gig and hes infectiously good every time.

[@jeffnelson4489]

Absolutely one of best concerts you will ever hear even at this age🎉🎉🎉 ripped it solid

[@ramonsaezmartinez4765]

OMG! the best show of the NAMM for sure!

[@LunchBagLarry]

My favourite guitar player of all time! Way under rated! Thank you for sharing this! So cool!

[@3orangeDots]

So true.

[@ironking76]

I saw the Stray Cats in 1982 at the Agora ballroom in Hallendale beach Florida. I was standing on the dance floor as close as I could to Brian to watch his magic. It wasn't easy because the Punks were doing a moshpit. A local band called the Kids were the opening act with Johnny Depp on guitar.

[@3orangeDots]

Wow. What a show. I saw them open for the pretenders in 2005. Both pretty amazing.

[@RichardFriendartist]

he is so good. man. amazing.

[@mike-w3e2c]

What a great batch of footage....To play the guitar with such ease...just amazing how he plays. Really enjoyed this share.

[@brashreligion683]

Thanks. Glad I kept my old tapes.

[@davidkelly831]

What a talent!

[@toddpenlon1774]

He's such a cool guy to,after one of many times I've seen him,he was close to me and I said hey man I'm not a dumb starstruck loser looking for a autograph,I'm a woodworker and I have a appreciation for the craftsmansjip that goes into your guitars,any chance you can get security to let me over the wall?he didn't hesitate,hey let THAT guy through,pointed me out,sure enough,quick handshake a look at his guitars ,said thanks a million,he's like you really did want to just check it out huh,yup,thanks again,Brian is the coolest rockingest cat in the Galaxy

[@jeffosborne1147]

One hell of a musician. Only got to see him one time in concert. Best ever. Hope to have a chance again. Great video of his talents

[@fexcontracting1]

Wow! This is a great find! Just amazing playing.

[@kriscraig7694]

Great find, thanks for posting this. He is a treasure for those of us with good taste in music

[@pierrejeromerey6045]

The only one my favorite guitar" s player as Django. Thank for this ....

[@fredgertie]

Great voice and great guitar-play !!!!!!!!

[@綱川法行]

凄い!!!凄い!!!凄い!!! 本当に貴重な映像をありがとうございます!!! Thank You !!! ありがとう !!! 本当にありがとうございます!!!

[@sla68495]

Until now, many are unaware that they were eyewitnesses to the genius of this world

[@ianpullman203]

Thank you for capturing and posting this!

[@3orangeDots]

Cheers

[@sixstringtwangin]

Yes! Amazing to see this surface after all these years!

[@adamfindlay7091]

the real authentic cats play solo, via certain situations sans effects, lights, gear, entourage. Case in point...😻 ( See also Ms Jett playing USo full concert to USarmy overseas sans group!)

[@masontombs]

Iconic!

[@MrPhotodoc]

Setzer is the real deal.

[@kentwood9821]

This is great, thanks so much for sharing it! Like all accomplished players, there's not a bit of tension in his entire body no matter how complex the part is he's playing. Amazing to see.

[@3orangeDots]

Yeah he’s just have fun looking around. Almost autopilot.

[@edwardmorton6691]

thanks for sharing this gem of a video with us. it shows clearly what a magnificent guitarist this man is. really enjoyed this recovered tresure.

[@3orangeDots]

Cheers

[@aljustal6554]

I like how he tunes to drop D for "Rock This Town" to account for not having a bassist with him.

[@markrein8451]

A true hardcore rock and roll

[@AthelstanEngland]

Excellent. Love your accompanying notes too :)

[@rudabeggaginzburg5827]

The gretch has a great sound! Try playing a Les Paul Jr. With a double cutaway top! You will love ❤️ it guaranteed!

[@phil393]

Wow,, pardon my french,,,fuckin hell,, what a player, ive seen him and the stray cats numerous times, he does like to showboat an who can blame him, he is an amazing player..”rockabilly rules…

[@A.BondGirl]

Wonderful thanks so much for sharing!!! 🥰😻

[@3orangeDots]

You’re welcome. Glad you liked it.

[@earlyraybonneville1762]

Awesome bit of history. Thanks for contributing. Thank you.

[@thomasd9237]

Wish the audio & video were better :-( that being said, Great Post ! I love watching & hearing Mr. Brian play 👍👍

[@clorixcat]

God blessed guitar player

[@craigcooper9967]

Awesome!!!!! Thanks for posting!

[@wecu2751]

That is Great video. Thanx! 😉👍

[@cirimaxg651]

The best one.

[@ThomasArques]

😍😍😍🎶🎸👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Wow! Thanks for sharing 🤩🤩🤩

[@3orangeDots]

Cheers!!!

[@fredsavage3432]

Unbelievably this guy is not in the rock and roll hall of fame!!!! In the rock a Billy but not the rock makes you wonder!

[@3orangeDots]

True. So true.

[@loshumildes3010]

Oleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee . Fantastic

[@deanmccreadieguitarist]

This is great to see, thanks 👍

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

He's a genius

[@marcdelente2456]

Brian le meilleur des guitaristes et j en connai pas mal mais lui est le meilleur de ça générations et d autres qui les suivent.

[@beerbilly]

thanks for sharing this!!

[@tommymaguire2839]

Richie Modica #legend

[@davidgriffiths2069]

Brian singe handled brought back two styles of music, Rock-a-Billy and Jump Blues!!

[@benji6229]

single handedly no. just happened to be in the right place at the right time. gets the all credit for nearly 70 years of musical history.

[@BeeRumblin13]

In the U.S. maybe. ROCKABILLY never died in Europe. Lots of 60s and 70s bands out of the U.K. kept it going

[@5150show]

Outstanding

[@sma1968]

This is most excellent!!!!

[@RickMcCargar]

Spectacular!

[@3orangeDots]

Cheers!

[@markpartington6551]

Cool Kat

[@Buckseed]

First time I saw the Cats was in SFO - Bill Graham Civic Center 1983. Rant and Rave tour. My Brother saw him in a small guitar shop in LA mid 1990s when he was starting his big band project..only about 7 guys jamming in the band at the time. Good Stuff.

[@marcdelente2456]

Pour moi Brian est un guitariste de génie il est incroyable pour moi le meilleur il faut dire ce gars est guitariste chanté le rockabilly et est aujourd'hui l incarnation du rockabilly et reconnaissable un look terrible yeah yeah yeah rockabilly les Stray Cats le groupe rockabilly riot et orchestra jazz band Brian ces tout fairent.

[@patrickdalmoro4003]

❤❤❤❤❤💪💪💪💪

[@isaia1100]

Fantastic video,Brian is playing Matchless amp? What model is?(Clubmann,HC-30 or what) Regards,

[@3orangeDots]

Yeah I believe Gretsch put that there for him. I know he usually plays a fender bass man. Nice amp tho

[@wrongchordsrecords]

great man rhodimar well done

[@3orangeDots]

Thank you. Cheers

[@danielboughton3624]

Good stuff. The disinterested guy in the booth with him chewing gum was apparently not impressed though :)

[@3orangeDots]

Yes. From what I remember he was a Gretsch rep. Waiting on customers.

[@jimmyvegas3834]

That’s his guitar tech

[@3orangeDots]

@@jimmyvegas3834 ah. I do remember the girl on the amp.

[@pb12661]

he's basically a jazz guitarist..

[@nicknelson9450]

Correct

[@89goldtop]

LOL. Listen to the knucklehead playing in the background @ 5:11. B heard it.

[@goat34]

Will Ferrell just sitting there un interested 😂

[@brashreligion683]

Lol

[@tallman4040]

does anyone know the brand of that second guitar....it's blurry but looks like is starts with an "S".

[@3orangeDots]

It’s a Gretsch. He was there promoting Gretsch guitars. That’s the old school logo where the G is in script form. Cheers

[@tallman4040]

@@3orangeDots thanks.

[@greatlakeguitarsgear834]

S for Synchromatic, the Gretsch Synchromatic model guitar! Sweet recording!!

[@3orangeDots]

@@greatlakeguitarsgear834 thanks. Cheers

[@AntonVittal]

What song is that, he's starting to play at 5:35?

[@TheRingo001]

Too Hip, Gotta go!! One of the cats best tunes!

[@AVA-gk1uz]

Thanks! @@TheRingo001

[@eviljew8206]

Thanks. I'm going to throw up now.

[@mattjones5862]

Honestly kind of disgusting because it just goes to show it really is just his hands. lol