I was in Japan in the early 80's when Brian Setzer and his Stray Cats were popular figures on MTV. I missed the phenomenon. But even if you're hearing them for the first time, SBO is a delight.
The Brian Setzer Orchestra performed a highly energized Seventh Annual "Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza"performance December 19 in Los Angeles.
My two favorite numbers of the night were "Nutcracker Suite" and a very special rendition of "Angels We Have Heard On High (Gloria in Excelsis Deo)".
It was hard to believe that Brian Setzer had been briefly hospitalized just a few days prior after collapsing during a concert in Albuquerque, NM due to a combination of dehydration, high altitude, and vertigo. (Here's a tip from a helpful fan left on Brian Setzer's Facebook fan page on how to avoid altitude sickness in the future).
