" Guaranteed to Shake, Rattle and Roll ya! Real Rock and Roll done to perfection!"
Rev. Billy C. Wirtz Host of the Rhythm Revival WMNF Tampa 88.5
"One of the best Rock & Roll shows I've ever seen!"
Pete Michaels (DJ/ Radio Personality)
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“... band was superb, great stage presence, very high production value... extremely entertaining selection of great nostalgic songs...”
Steve Nelson, Wayne Densch Theater
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The NY Rockets were founded in 2010 on Long Island, NY by lead singer and guitarist John Pitti (“Johnny Rocket”). Initially a trio, he was joined by drummer Dave Phillips (“Stix”) and standup bass man Jay Pavao (“Big J”). Johnny wanted to expand the sound and look of the band, so in 2015 Cyndi Fraser (“Pinup Girl Cyndi”) joined the band adding vocals and tenor sax to this killer rockabilly band. The NY Rockets have launched a successful theatre production tour and produced their second album.
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The NY Rockets perform the classic and beloved hits from Sun Records and Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, The Stray Cats, and many other great artists.
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What sets them apart from other bands is their fast-paced show with non-stop energy, diverse mix of songs and styles, surprise solo spots, crazy and glamorous wardrobe, authentic “rockabilly” gear, and fabulous backdrops. Johnny only plays Gretsch guitars paired with a vintage Tone King amp. You’ll never see him without a flashy jacket and rhinestoned guitar strap. Big J plucks a souped-up upright bass and is known as the laid-back dude wearing the cool shades. Pin-up girl Cyndi is extravagantly decked out in her retro rockabilly hair and bedazzled threads, and plays outrageously mean sax solos while drummer Dave “Stix” tears up the skins in his crazy zebra jacket.
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The NY Rockets currently perform throughout the east coast from NY to Central Florida at theatres, special events, festivals, and corporate events. In the spring of 2017, they were the opening act at The Daytona Beach Hard Rock Hotel for the late guitar and surf rock legend Dick Dale.
Get ready for liftoff!
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Quite possibly the best 50's & 60's music you will experience on one stage
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The NY Rockets have exploded into the East Coast music scene as the premier rockabilly, 50's & 60's show band. They have been blowing audiences away with their unique twist on the roots of rock and roll, rockabilly, swing, blues, country, and surf rock music.
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This Vegas style show will have you dancing in your seats all night long and holding your loved one during the ballads. From the opening of the curtain you will be amazed at the Broadway stage sets, lights, sound, special effects, extravagant wardrobe changes and the music of the NY Rockets as only they can play it.
The NY Rockets perform the classic and beloved hits from Sun Records and Elvis
Presley, Eddie Cochran, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Dion, Bobby Vee, Eddy Arnold, Roy Orbison, The Ronetts, The Stray Cats, and many other great artists.
What sets them apart from other bands is their fast-paced show with non-stop energy, diverse mix of songs and styles, surprise solo spots, crazy and glamorous wardrobe, authentic “rockabilly” gear, and fabulous backdrops. Johnny only plays Gretsch guitars paired with a vintage Tone King amp. You’ll never see him without a flashy jacket and rhinestoned guitar strap. Big J plucks a souped-up upright bass and is known as the laid-back dude wearing the cool shades. Pin-up girl Cyndi is extravagantly decked out in her retro rockabilly hair and bedazzled threads, and plays outrageously mean sax solos while drummer Dave “Stix” tears up the skins in his crazy zebra jacket.
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The NY Rockets currently perform their fantastic show throughout the east coast from NY to Florida at theatres, performing arts centers, festivals and special events.
In the spring of 2017, they were the opening act at the grand opening of The Daytona Beach Hard Rock Hotel for the late guitar and surf rock legend Dick Dale.