Cochran's Annual NYE Spectacular Returns to Elgin's Hemmens Center 12/31
By: Reynard Loki Dec. 23, 2008
Steve Cochran's Annual New Years Eve Comedy and Music Spectacular for People Who Can't Stay Up Past Midnight returns to Elgin's Hemmens Cultural Center for one great show before you wake up in 2009.
This year's comedy Headliner Rocky LaPorte, along with musical guest Ron Hawking, make what WGN Radio's afternoon drive-time man Steve Cochran claims is "our strongest show yet. Normally Ron would have his own New Years spectacular, so we feel fortunate he piped in."Says Hawking, "I'm in the middle of launching my new show The Men and Their Music, so it worked out. I'm jazzed. Steve Cochran is my favorite bald radio drive time host."Cochran adds, "Given this economy we think it's important to have a New Years offering that won't break the bank." Cochran explains, "We're like the Southwest Airlines of New Years Eve shows. No champagne or confetti, but we'll get you there – and early!"This year's headliner Rocky LaPorte recently showcased his talents on Leno and performed last year on Letterman. He also had several offers to go elsewhere for the New Year, but when he found out he could entertain his local following and be home, he said, "I got into comedy so I could be lazy. Next year I'm going to ask Steve if I could do the show from my couch. That would be the only thing better than this."
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