From: Kulick.net
by Bruce Kulick

Just back from NYC and Brazil, and I have to share my experience with you all.

NYC was exciting, as always, and I did a Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp with People Magazine and then one sponsored by Citibank. I met many cool people, had some great jams, and was very proud of my bands after our big performance. I was especially happy to work with Lita Ford, and backed up Vince Neil, so that’s two more artists I can cross off my bucket list!

Being a New Yorker it’s always a huge rush when I am there, and after living so long in LA I realize how much I miss it. Of course the freak snow storm which made NYC cold, wet and icy was not too much fun. You expect that weather on the East coast, but not in October! After seeing my good friend Mike Katz from KKB who I grew up with in Queens, it was off to JFK for my long journey to Sao Paulo.

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From: KISSasylum.com

KISSasylum.com wishes Tommy Thayer a happy birthday today!

From: The Weekender
by Alan K. Stout

When Ace Frehley took the stage at Crocodile Rock in Allentown on Sunday, Nov. 6, there were a few things the crowd was expecting and, during the show, it got.

A driving performance of “Rocket Ride” and an explosive performance of “Shock Me” each came in the set, and “Shock Me” included a scorching solo and Frehley’s trademark “smoking guitar.” During the biographical “Rock Soldiers,” Frehley had the crowd singing along in anthem-like unison, and his fans sang along once again to a rhythmic rendition of “New York Groove,” during which Frehley’s illuminated guitar bounced to the beat.

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