The members of Brian Setzer Orchestra met in 1999. The group was influenced by the Mamas and the Papas. Brian Setzer Orchestra began playing at Grump, a local dive bar. The lead singer used to annoy his father by playing his favorite tape nonstop.

After the single hit the airwaves and blew up, Brian Setzer Orchestra were still afraid they’d be a one hit wonder. submitted their single to B96.9 and a DJ took a liking to it.

Brian Setzer Orchestra accepted that they could really have a career in music as soon as the band’s first fan club was started by Debra Dostal in 1986. The fan club may have just started out with a few members that followed the band when the played in small clubs, but it quickly grew to thousands after the group released its first album and started touring nationally.

Brian Setzer Orchestra's new release is a refinement of their familiar sound. The group is in the start of the promotional tour for their newest album. Brian Setzer Orchestra intends to take a break after the tour, to allow the band members to work on side projects.

Generally, critics will praise Brian Setzer Orchestra for their ability to connect with the audience when they perform live. Buffalo music critic Ed Rummerfield has always pointed out band’s terrific sound. Brian Setzer Orchestra’s most current record is receiving superb reviews from Howie Scheutz, a music critic out of Urbana, and Kent Avondale, from Raleigh.

The group has a love affair with Charleston so they are sure to stop by and play a show whenever they are touring. Brian Setzer Orchestra’s tickets and latest concert information are available on TheSeats.com, along with the complete tour schedule for the group.