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PRESS RELEASE: Rock and Roll Carnival, Flea Market, & Music Expo Saturday, March 13, 2010 Tremont Music Hall Charlotte, NC Featuring special guests ORIGINAL KISS ROAD CREW MEMBERS J.R. Smalling & Mick Campise On the road with KISS from 1973-1976 road manager J.R. Smalling and production manager Mick Campise travelled the world as part of the perpetual KISS touring machine. As the band evolved from opening act into worldwide headlining phenomenon, they were there. And now they will be here, in Charlotte, NC to share their experiences and stories with you. J.R. will be making his first KISS Expo appearance ever while Mick hasn't been an Expo guest in over 15 years. Also appearing will be KISS, AC/DC, and Ramones tribute bands along with KISS and Rock/Metal merchandise dealers and vendors. Ticket and VIP package info available @ www.myspace.com/rockandrollcarnival

just wanted you guys to know that i've waited 33 years to see your show. i got to goto the show in vancouver on nov 14th 2009. It was the best thing i,ve ever seen in my life you guys made all my dreams come true in one awsome night. Thank you so much for all that you do and put into your show and music , your devoted and loyal fan of 33 years and more thanks KISS you are the best Graham Prior

This was my 5th KISS concert and I want to say right here and now.....WOW!! This was the best one yet Thank you for a fantastic show and we love you as much as you love Portland. Once again thank you and god bless. We Wanted the Best and we damn well got it!!!! Thanks, Jessie Murray

GUYS YOU ARE THE MOST INCREDIBLE BAND OF THE WORLD!!!!!! MY FIRST KISS KONCERT IN VENEZUELA IS SOMETHING THAT I NEVER FORGET!!! I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH GUYS!! PAUL, GENE, ERIC, TOMMY.. THANKS FOR THE SONIC BOOM!!! =) SEE YOU!!...WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU IN SOUTH AMERICA!!! BYE!! YOU WANTED THE BEST, YOU GOT THE BEST, THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!!! KISS!!!!!!!!!!!!

KISS LOVES YOU TO BRAZIL. PLEASE KISS COMES TO BRAZIL IN 2010, NECESSARY BRAZIL OF YOU, IN THEM LOVES THE KISS. YOUR DOES NOT HAVE IDEA AS WE LOVE. PLEASE, YOUR HAD MADE A SHOW IN 2009 HERE AND WERE VERY GOOD BUT VERY EXACTLY KISS IS VERY GOOD ALWAYS WAS AND IT WILL ALWAYS BE. SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH.

Just FYI - I sent this letter to the Seattle Times, our local newspaper. They decided not to cover the INCREDIBLE KISS Show at Key Arena on Sunday Night and that's just beyond my comprehension. This band has undoubtedly been revitalized! What a night! I've been seeing KISS since 1979 and I'm pretty much still amazed and kind of speechless after the Seattle show. Words fail. I hope they come back as soon as possible. My friends and I are going to try to set a record for as many people as possible showing up to their next Seattle show in full makeup. Paul, Gene, Tommy and Eric - thanks a MILLION for one incredible show. I hope you felt appreciated when you were here! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: joe mckinstry Date: Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 1:57 PM Subject: KISS at Key Arena - Lack Of Times Coverage To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] It didn't escape my notice that the Seattle Times ignored Sunday's KISS concert at Key Arena. Given the economic climate in Seattle and the cloudy future of Key Arena, it disappointed me to no end that the Times refused to be on hand for this event. Granted, I am a bit biased because I am a fan of the band. But if anybody, and I mean anybody, is going to pack the place with 10,000-15,000 people then the event should be covered by your paper. Why? You guys are now the only newspaper in town. You have a bigger responsibility now to cover all of the bases now that the PI is gone. Second, and probably more importantly, any event at Key Arena is going to fuel the local economy in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood. With the Sonics gone for good, that's good news for everybody in that area. Further, the public ought to know when its civic assets are being utilized - whether it's for the Dalai Lama, a motivational business seminar, or a first-rate rock show like we got Sunday night. Maybe I'm wrong, but I sense that your music critics were biased against this band and sort of of turned their nose up at the thought of covering the show. I base that on seeing every other classic rock band's Seattle-area concerts getting reviewed in the Times. Honestly, if I had known that no one from your paper was going to be there, I would have volunteered to be a stringer for the show. It would've been a great review. The band deserved it and everyone who was there would have agreed with it. This was an EVENT. You missed it. If you want to be credible as the lone newspaper voice in town you have to cover all of the events that draw the masses, not just the ones that your music critics believe are cool or hip. Thanks for the opportunity to comment, Joe McKinstry

I listen to kiss everyday. You guys are me heros, i'm a bass player and love music, its my life, i know almost everything about you guys, and was very sad when i missed the concert because it was sold out... are you guys gonna tour again??

saw you guys at download last year, which was my 4th time since you put the make up back on, and i must agree with paul and gene that the preasent line up is the best. the concert was just amazing. would love to see return next year, it would make my year, and paul did promise to come back when he asked the crowd if we would like you guys to come back on tour, you had 60,000 yes'es, so please guys bring the show back to the uk.

On October 9th, 1992, I walked into Meadowlands in New Jersey and saw my first KISS concert. That night, KISS were an unstoppable entity... 4 guys who, musically, seemed to inhale and exhale in unison. Even though Bruce had been in the band for almost a decade, 1992 was a time when he seemed to be a more integral player. And Eric? Well, what can you say about a guy who drums with that ferocity and sings like a champ? Most of all, the Revenge tour gave us a very unified and cohesive KISS. They looked, sounded, and acted like they'd been rehearsing, and by all appearances they were having a lot of fun. Eighteen concerts later, I finally had that same feeling last night in Sacramento. Now let me clarify something: This is no bash against any member or lineup; 1996 was magical, 1998 was exhilarating, 2000 was nostalgic, 2003 was energetic, and 2004 was strong. But something seems to have happened within the past 2 years to "reunite" KISS as a fully-functioning organism, and not just 4 different pieces. The rejuvenated chemistry was best observed during the encores when Eric attempted to toss a drum stick to a little girl in the 1st row. After someone grabbed the drum stick away from her, the members of KISS banded together like the comic book super heroes we grew up admiring, and showered this little girl with drum sticks and guitar picks (Eric all the while giving stern and scolding looks to whomever had committed the offending action). There were smiles for miles, and KISS was Alive! Every member of KISS was an entertainer last night. EVERY SINGLE MEMBER of KISS was interacting with bandmates and audience members alike. I've never seen Paul look as happy onstage. Gene and Paul seemed to be on the same page throughout the night, and they took turns engaging with Tommy by way of high-fives, dueling guitar improvs, and general stage antics. And Eric was on top of his game, with a solo that was more 1992 than 1975. Musically? Great stuff! I'd have enjoyed more from "Sonic Boom," but had this been 1985 (when I was 9 and DREAMING of someday seeing a KISS concert), I'd have been more than happy with my 2 "Asylum" songs and a bevy of KISS classics. The energy and enthusiasm more than made up for any complaints I could have had. My wife, who'd seen them in 2003 and 2004, was similarly impressed. Even as a non-fan, she made unsolicited comments during and after the show about how it felt like a real band. I know it's been said already, but it's worth typing: If you are having any 2nd thoughts about seeing them on this tour, just go to the concert. It was worth it.

Hi Kiss! My name´s Nerea, and I´m from Bilbao, Vasque Country. I´m sixteen, and I really like you! I would like to know if you come to Bilbao or to Vasque Country in your 2010 tour. I prefer you play in Bilbao, but doesn´matter! I hope to see you soon! A lot of kisses! Nerea.