Mar 25 2021
NCC's Virtual Performance Series: Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats

NCC's Virtual Performance Series: Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats

Presented by North Central College Fine & Performing Arts at Online/Virtual Space

Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member (along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom) of the Grammy nominated music group The Stray Cats, who sold over 10 million albums and garnered 23 gold and platinum certified records worldwide. Come hear Lee and his band perform Stray Cats hits like “Sexy and Seventeen”, “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town”, plus lots of other rockin’ songs Lee performed post-Stray Cats with music legends from Ringo Starr and George Harrison to John Fogerty and The Rolling Stones. Click here to register.

Coming Soon

The Sharpe Family Singers    Thursday,  April 8 at 7:00 pm

A Broadway Musical Love Affair featuring the real married stars of Les Miserables and their real-life family. Broadway performers and producers Ron and Barbara Sharpe first met onstage in the original Broadway production of Les Miserables, where they played the romantic lead roles of Marius and Cosette. After being married onstage over 1000 times they decided to do it for real! Now years later with two grown children and three “adopted” family members (the boyfriend, the best friend, and the lovable uncle) this group has formed The Sharpe Family Singers to bring their love affair with Broadway to stages across America. Click here to register.

Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra     Thursday, April 22 at 7:00 pm

The Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra is a thrilling 11-piece salsa group which plays dynamic, dura arrangements of indie rock tunes we love. This is innovative, astonishing salsa with a new, vibrant aesthetic. With an ever-evolving set list that includes songs by Arcade Fire, TV On The Radio, The Black Keys, and many more, the WSO has taken the typical salsa form and infused it with a completely modern identity. The explosive arrangements have established the band as a groundbreaking force in the New York underground, and has led to international acclaim for its completely new approach to the genre. Click here to register.

Robert Neary "So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience"     Thursday, May 6 at 7:00 pm

Robert Neary gained immediate success as an actor after moving to Los Angeles when he was 20 years old, with a guest star role in the Television series "Fame" and in the film, "Teen Wolf Too".  After a 2-year stint on "General Hospital," as Officer Frank Marino, Neary moved to Nashville to pursue Contemporary Gospel music. He recorded 2 solo projects before returning to LA and his first love of acting. He has since gone on to guest star in over 50 television shows, including "Criminal Minds", "Sons of Anarchy", "The Closer", "Grey's Anatomy", " Blue Bloods", "Justified", "The Fosters", "FBI: Most Wanted", "Weeds", "Medium" "NCIS" and "NCIS New Orleans". He has also done over 25 national commercials and motion pictures, most recently, "Escape at Dannemora" on Showtime. Click here to register.   

Admission Info

Admission is free.

Dates & Times

2021/03/25 - 2021/03/25

Location Info

Online/Virtual Space