The #1 Act in Las Vegas
High Rocktane is The Best of Las Vegas winner 2 years in a row. Booking this band guarantees a successful event.
About
The Band
High Rocktane has performed at countless events, from outdoor concerts with 500 fans, to casino lounges to small intimate weddings and parties. They have residencies at The Westgate Resort & Casino and The M Resort and perform frequently at The Strat, Private and Corporate Events and Weddings. Other satisfied clients include Station Casinos, Tropicana Casino, Golden Nugget, Aquarius Laughlin and Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
Kara McKee
Kara is originally from Pittsburgh, PA where she received her BA in Dance from Point Park University and trained as a classical vocalist with instructors from Carnegie Mellon University and the Pittsburgh Opera. Kara has performed on the national tours of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Alice) and Rugrats (featured tap dancer, original cast) which took her to 49 US states. Kara’s regional theatre credits include; Cinderella, Peter Pan, Annie Warbucks and the Pittsburgh premier of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Stock credits include Funny Girl, Ruthless, Will Roger’s Follies, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Crazy for You. Kara has been seen in Hollywood Fashion Machine (as Norma Shearer) for A&E and been featured in the film Jimmy Bones (with Costas Mandylor). She has been seen on TV as a hip hop dancer for the UK artist “Billie” during the Women’s World Cup, as A Chorus Line dancer for Japanese TV and even had the opportunity to tap dance on The Today Show. While in NYC, Kara also performed at the world famous Radio City Music Hall. Kara’s versatile vocals took her around the world to 50 countries while singing for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, and Crystal Cruises. She has been a singer in a capella groups at Disney’s California Adventure and Universal Studios. She was selected to sing the theme song for the unveiling of the new Porsche model cars and was named Best Vocalist by Callback Entertainment for her performance in The Golden Rainbow AIDS Benefit in Las Vegas. Kara has owned and managed one of the top performing arts schools in Las Vegas. During the time that she ran the school, she won numerous national titles and awards for her choreography and instruction. She has also choreographed the musicals Guys and Dolls, A Christmas Carol and Little Shop of Horrors, for which she was nominated for a Gene Kelly Award.
Glenn Mungcal
Glenn is originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia where received his Bachelors and Masters in Education from Old Dominion University. He has his doctorate in Higher Education Administration and is the head of the math department at CSN. Glenn began his music training as a young child with the piano and organ lessons. At age 13 he picked up his first guitar and years later also took up the bass. He has played with many Las Vegas bands including Wildcard, Red Lyon and Dazed and Confused.
Deron Destephanis
Deron began his musical journey as a young kid in the Midwest by singing in the church choir with his parents. A short while later he began to learn the piano, guitar, and then the drums. He played in the marching band and orchestra in school before joining several Rock bands in the 80’s. As an adult he packed up and moved to the West Coast seeking fame and fortune and to follow his dream. He cut his musical teeth in the bright lights of the Hollywood/Los Angeles Rock scene. Once he settled in he began to study musical theory and learned many different, complex rhythms. He provided session work and performed at iconic clubs and at major venues throughout the West Coast. After creating a buzz for his songwriting, his Hard Rock quintet was signed to a major record label. He continued to perform with several acts in Southern California until he decided to relocate to the “Entertainment Capital of the World” to continue his pursuit of music. He quickly began performing all over the Las Vegas Strip at major casinos, showrooms, and special events with many talented Entertainers and Headliners. Due to his reputation as a “Go To” Drummer he continues to sub and perform with various local and traveling artists as well as being a Drum Tech for Frankie Marino. He considers it an honor to be able to create and perform music and never takes any show or guest for granted. Always quick to flash his smile, Music is not just a passion but a way of life.
Kelly Forsyth
Kelly Forsyth, born in Edmonton, Alberta, and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada moved to Las Vegas at age eleven where she currently resides. She started playing guitar at age 14. Her first band was Counterpoint, Clark High School’s rock and dance act. Since high school, she has played with various bands including Sinderella, Diamondback, Dangerous Curves (Lake Tahoe), Dangerous Curves (Las Vegas), FutureX, Snake Charmers and Sonic Affair. Rock music has always been her favorite genre, but also likes to play the blues and some classical. Her most influential and inspiring guitarists include Rik Emmett, Nancy Wilson, Eddie Van Halen, and Jimmy Page. A most memorable time was when she played for the troops on a USO Tour that started in Singapore, playing on the USS Enterprise, USS New Jersey, USS Long Beach and then going on to the Philippines, Okinawa, Hawaii, Kwajalein Island, Johnston Island, and ending up in Australia.
