STARCAT is an all-star club triumph for a fun night out, with iconic rock drummer Slim Jim Phantom of the Stray Cats, bassist Phil Polecat of the rockabilly mainstays the Polecats, and guitarist Neal X of the Montecristos (previously of ’80s phenom Sigue Sigue Sputnik).
STARCAT will play a mix of Stray Cats hits, Polecats‘ rockabilly tunes, Sigue Sigue Sputnik flaunts, and some beloved rock ‘n’ roll covers.
And it jolts you, that primitive and sophisticated sound of rock ‘n’ roll, like the screech of a Cadillac slamming out of nowhere.
As the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats, Slim Jim Phantom, alongside band mates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 80s. Over 30 years and millions of record sales later, Phantom has secured his legacy as a true rock-n-roll icon. With a sound, style, and image that remain true to his origins, he continues to inspire and excite audiences worldwide.
Phil Polecat is the bass player for The Polecats. Their debut LP, ‘Polecats Are Go’, hit the Top 40 chart with their take on Bowie’s ‘John, I’m Only Dancing’. Their energetic live performances ensured their appearances at Top of the Pops and made them a staple in the rockabilly scene ever since.
Neal X (once renowned for the biggest quiff in London) is the former guitarist with postmodern futuristic 80s phenomenon Sigue Sigue Sputnik, who, with their kitschy pop aesthetics and prescient visions of the ego-tripping arrogance of the future, gained massive worldwide attention and scored a No. 3 UK hit single with ‘Love Missile F1-11’ in 1986. He is also a long-term sideman of Marc Almond and founded the Montecristos, who released their debut album Born to Rock ‘n’ Roll in 2015.
