ACCESS ALL AREAS - STRAY CATS EXCLUSIVE!
We're back from a short break and can now bring your our first exclusive photos of Jim direct from the Stray Cats tour of America.

So do you think you've got what it takes to stand behind the coolest drum kit in rock 'n' roll and never drop a beat?! Today's pix may just change your mind... click here and check out the state of Jim's hand after pounding the skins on stage with his fellow Stray Cats!! Ouch!!!
Many thanks to Julie for these cool snaps!

STRAY CATS
~ Live tonight : Uptown Theatre, Kansas City, MO, USA ~

STRAY CATS
~ Live tonight : Scottrade Center, St Louis, MO, USA ~

STRAY CATS
~ Live tonight : Xcel Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA ~

STRAY CATS
~ Live tonight : 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, MD, USA ~

Upcoming shows: -
~ Sunday 22 July : Jones Beach Theatre, New York, NY, USA ~
~ Monday 23 July : Borgata Hotel Casino Atlantic City, NJ, USA ~
~ Wednesday 25 July : Freedom Hill Amphitheatre, Detroit, MI, USA ~
~ Thursday 26 July : Verizon Wireless Music Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA ~
~ Friday 27 July : Oneida Casino Green Bay, WI, USA ~

STRAY CATS
~ Live tonight : Toyota Park, Bridgeview, IL, USA ~

GET READY AMERICA, THE CATS ARE COMING!

The above clipping was taken from the 1982 Jackie Annual. The text which appeared alongside the photo reads: -

"Now, for a complete contrast, what about the Stray Cats? When they first hit the U.K. things didn't go quite as they'd planned. They arrived in the country with promises of great things from various people and were let down. At first they had to sleep on friends' floors and were absolutely penniless! They were lucky to get into Britain as well - if the authorities had known how long they were planning to stay they would have sent them straight back to the States - they arrived practically broke! Things soon changed for them, though - once record companies had witnessed them live they were queueing up with cheque books at the ready! Not surprising really - their live act is breathtaking! Don't know where they get the energy - stand-up drummer Slim Jim's antics make you tired just watching him! Having achieved success here, the band have been trying to crack their homeland America, and what better way to try than by supporting the Rolling Stones on tour? Bound to get you noticed!
Lets hope they carry on rocking the night away for a good few years to come.
They've got so much energy and talent, it'd be pretty bad if they disappeared off the scene."

Thanks to our good friend Banksy for sending the original scan into us, and a mention must go to his sister for being so understanding!!

CAT CLUB ANNIVERSARY
The Cat Club will be celebrating it's 8th Anniversary in style tomorrow evening. The Alarm will play a full set (10pm start) followed by a night of jamming featuring the Starfuckers plus very special guests!! So come down tomorrow and help Jim celebrate 8 years on Sunset, he's looking forward to seeing all his pals at the club!