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By Calvin Mims / DFWImages.com

The Colony, TX – Gene Simmons was back in Texas to celebrate the grand opening of his latest Rock and Brews restaurant with multiple VIP events throughout the day.  After making a special appearance last September for the groundbreaking ceremony, Simmons promised to return to open Rock and Brews The Colony in true Texas style.  And true to his word, he´s back, along with Paul Stanley, for the grand opening celebration.

Simmons and Stanley, best known for their years performing with KISS, are two of the owners of the Rock and Brews franchise, along with Michael Zislis and the Furano brothers, Dave and Dell.  The extensive experience of the group in the music, entertainment and restaurant arenas makes this a dynamic executive team.  Along with the legions of KISS fans that Simmons and Stanley bring, Zislis and the Furano brothers bring with them years of success in marketing, merchandising and creating successful restaurant concepts, ranging from brewpubs to fine dining.  Throughout the restaurants, you´ll notice the influence of each of the owners.

Rock and Brews The Colony epitomizes all things rock and an extensive collection of brews, from your favorite domestic to a selection of locally brewed craft beer.  The menu is filled with delicious upscale bar food as well as fancier fare.  You´ll find everything from kale salad to wings, pizza and burgers, as well as a collection of specialty dishes.  The decor is representative of all things music and the walls are filled with pictures and memorabilia of some of the most influential music makers of all time "everyone from The Doors to Stevie Ray Vaughn to Heart.  Even many of the menu items pay homage to musical icons throughout the years.  Whether you want to watch sports or music videos, you´ll find plenty of televisions to keep you entertained.  The outdoor seating area is perfect for an after work happy hour or family dinner" you´re even welcome to bring the dog!

The grand opening festivities included a morning media blitz with coverage from local media outlets including KDAF-TV, WFAA-TV, KZPS, the Dallas Observer, and DFW Images, among others.

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By Tasha Stevens / CBS DFW

I won�t lie. I nearly broke my fingers back in August 1979 trying to be the 102nd caller (using a rotary phone) in my quest to win tickets to see KISS in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

It didn�t matter that I was in the 7th grade and my parents would never let me go. I figured if I won, they�d have to give in. Sadly, it never got to that point. I would have to be happy listening to �I Was Made For Loving You� on the radio during the Top 8 at 8.

We�re told that time heals all wounds and it does. I�ve seen KISS several times�even did the Peter Criss �Dressed To Kill� album photo deal for Halloween.

But all these years later, I finally had the chance to talk with KISS� Paul Stanley.

Paul and long-time band member Gene Simmons have a North Texas appearance today, Tuesday May 10th at the Grand Opening of their restaurant �Rock & Brews�.

Give the interview a listen. We talk the KISS tour, Bulls and torn Biceps. And please forgive my giddiness.

Unarguably one of the most influential bands in Rock n Roll history, KISS has been a strong Star Icon in Japan for over 40 years.

Now, the dream of all KISS fans will come true � to see and experience the costumes, instruments, personal memorabilia and collectables which is the Essence of this great band. A great KISS experience for all ages!

Dates: Oct 13-Oct 31 2016

Place: Laforet Museum Harajyuku

Tickets: On Sale this summer

KISS EXPO TOKYO 2016 Official Site: http://kissexpo2016.jp/

KISS will bring their Freedom To Rock Tour to Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson, Arizona on July 4th!

An Exclusive KISS ARMY Fan Club pre-sale will begin tomorrow, Tuesday,  May 10th at 10am local time.

If you are not a member of the KISS Army, join now at http://www.kissonline.com/kiss-army to get access to tomorrow's pre-sale.

General public tickets go on sale Saturday, May 14th at 10am.

by Mike Bederka / www.iaapa.org

Grab the roadies. KISS by Monster Mini-Golf heads to a bigger stage this month.

With the mega band�s blessing, this popular rock-themed miniature-golf course will move a few miles down the road from the shadow of the Hard Rock Caf� Las Vegas to inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino.

�The Rio approached us as they had heard we may be interested in moving our venue,� says CEO/founder Christina Vitagliano. �Once we began speaking, both parties came to the conclusion the move could be a win-win, and we�re very excited to become a part of Caesars Entertainment.�

In a star-studded opening party in 2012, complete with a tribute band shredding in the parking lot, an Elvis impersonator in KISS makeup, and all the group�s current members in attendance, KISS by Monster Mini-Golf debuted with much fanfare.

�People come to us all the time with ideas,� said Paul Stanley, KISS cofounder and singer/guitarist, at the time. �But you need resources to implement it. You need a vision. We thought it would be a great marriage.�

Many of the course�s key props, like an oversized version of Stanley�s �Starchild� boot and KISS cofounder and singer/bassist Gene Simmons� 18th hole giant �demon head,� will be transferred over to the new 13,000-square-foot space.

Vitagliano shares a few highlights from the past four years and what else members of the KISS Army can expect at the Rio:

Meet and Greet�The venue will feature an info center that offers up-to-the-minute details on all things KISS, including how a fan can hang out with a band member one-on-one.

Always on the Market�Fans can get a peek at a wide assortment of KISS memorabilia throughout the venue. Among the hundreds of pieces on display: original drummer Peter Criss� �Spirit of �76� tour, stage-used drum stool; every KISS album signed by all band members; and a �70s KISS pinball machine. However, for Vitagliano�s favorite item, she points to former drummer Eric Carr�s Porsche gifted to him by Stanley and Simmons when he signed with the group. (Carr died in 1991 from heart cancer.) �It�s a very sentimental piece of KISStory,� she says, noting the course adds memorabilia as fans contact her to display or sell rare items.

Brush of Fame�Anticipate more rock stars putting the new 18-hole course. At the old place, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard, Sebastian Bach, Howard Leese of Heart, and members of Guns N� Roses, Survivor, Imagine Dragons, Five Finger Death Punch, and more all took a swing on the course.

Get in Gear�The gift shop sells a wide assortment of officially licensed KISS products, including T-shirts, golf balls, fragrance, and hats. However, fans also can snatch high-end band costumes that can run more than $500.

Only in Vegas�At the old space, besides seeing a half-million guests since it opened, the facility hosted hundreds of special events, birthdays, and weddings in the Hotter Than Hell Wedding Chapel. The new rock-themed chapel will be the exclusive wedding chapel for the entire Rio venue.

By Billy Kidd / 100.3 JACK FM

Wow, talking with Gene Simmons was awesome! I might be a little biased since I had Kiss posters on my wall when I was a kid and my first album ever KISS Alive II. But Gene is as interesting as I thought he would be and super nice as well!

Gene and I talked about his new restaurant Rock & Brews in The Colony. Gene and fellow KISS member Paul Stanley will be in town to celebrate the grand opening Tuesday May 10th. They�ll have a special luncheon that day with part of the proceeds benefiting veterans and the local charity AirBorne Angel Cadets of Texas.

Gene said that he feels strongly about the military and that giving back is the least we can do. Simmons� mom was in a concentration camp during World War II. �She might have died if it weren�t for the Americans.� Gene said. The family moved from Israel to the U.S. when Gene was eight. He says America is the greatest country in the world so why not celebrate those who make our freedom available to us.

I asked Gene about his comments on N.W.A and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Although Simmons has a ton of respect for the group including Ice Cube, he said they belong in the hip hop hall of fame but not the R&R HOF. He said it�d be like putting Kiss in the Jazz Hall of Fame. I think he has a point!

I wanted to get Gene�s take on the presidential race. He said it didn�t matter what he thought and that �Celebrities should basically shut the �F� up and let Americans vote their conscience when they get into the ballot.�

KISS has the reputation for being one of the best live acts of all time. I saw them when they last came through Dallas. It was the middle of the summer, the band was up on stage sweating, pouring everything they had into their performance. I asked how he can put so much work into each show and he said the secret is �You gotta remember where you came from.� Gene added that he�s done several different jobs and being a rock star is a privilege and he acts like each concert is the only concert he�ll do in his life.

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LA KISS vs. Portland Steel - Monday, May 9th

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Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. PT for all fans and kickoff is at 7 p.m.

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Sacre Bleus! Outrage in France after official anthem for national team's bid for Euro 2016 glory is released - and it's in ENGLISH

By Jay Akbar / Daily Mail

A French minister on Monday described the use of an English language song as the official anthem for French supporters at Euro 2016 as 'incomprehensible'.

Secretary of state for Francophony, Andre Vallini, said the French Football Federation's decision to choose a cover of 'I Was Made for Lovin' You' performed by group Skip The Use was 'very concerning'.

He added: 'Euro 2016 will be a great festival of sport which is taking place in France and will therefore project the image of our country abroad. And our language too.

'It is therefore incomprehensible that the anthem of the French national team should be in English,' Vallini said.

The song, originally performed by American rock veterans Kiss, has been renamed 'I Was Made for Lovin' You, My Team' for the tournament.

Skip The Use's lead singer Mat Bastard said the group was asked to record the song ahead of others by French singers Charles Trenet and Jean-Jacques Goldman, 'because it was the song which meant the most to us'.

Vallini also bemoaned the fact that France's entry in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, 'J'ai cherche' by Amir, features a chorus largely in English.

He said: 'At a time when we are defending the place of the French language in international institutions, and especially European institutions.

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