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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER To Speak at Samsung Developers Conference About New Children�s Storybook App

KISS lead guitarist TOMMY THAYER has been invited to speakat the upcoming Samsung developers conference in San Francisco and will introduce Ernest Hummingbird, a newchildren�s storybook app for which Thayer is a partner. The conference will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on April 27th and 28th. Thayer will speak about his involvement in the app, and embracing app technology as a new means to tell andcommunicate stories and music to children.

�I'm really delighted that Samsung has asked me to speak at the event, says Thayer, Ernest Hummingbird is a beautiful story that comes to life in the storybook app. I really enjoyed creating and producing the music for this project as well. It will start off as a children�s storybook app, but will eventually be an animated TV series and much more."

Thayer asked his friend and country music star Darius Rucker to narrate the story. "Having Darius's deep and familiar voice telling Ernest's story is wonderful, Thayer says. �We're proud to have Darius involved.�

Ernest Hummingbird is a partnership between Thayer and Mechem Media, led by the former CEO of the company that owned Hanna Barbera for 25 years, Charles Mechem. Ernest Hummingbird was conceived initially by Hanna Barbera alum and current Sony director David Feiss, who is best known for his hit Cartoon Network series �Cow and Chicken�. Feiss is also a partner on the project.

The Samsung Developer Conference (SDC 2016) is designed for developers, for creators and for builders. Together with their tech partners, Samsung will share the latest technologies and future innovations in IoT, Smart Home, VR and more.

TOMMY THAYER is the lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS. Regarded as one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all-time, KISS's career milestones are staggering including sales of over 100 million albums worldwide. In 2014, Tommy partnered with Mechem Media creating new intellectual properties for TV, film, new media and mobile. Ernest Hummingbird, a beautiful new children's storybook app will be released in summer 2016.

From: Adam Cook / Northwest Georgia News

The Family Crisis Center of Catoosa, Walker, Chattooga, and Dade Counties held its annual mystery dinner fundraiser on Saturday, April 16, at the historic Ringgold Depot. Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk (left) and his family dressed up as legendary rock band KISS to take part in the �Rockin� 80�s Mystery Dinner.� (Catoosa News photo/Adam Cook)

CLICK HERE to read the full story on the Family Crisis Center's �Rockin� 80�s Mystery Dinner� fundraiser

CLICK HERE to listen to Paul's interview with 102.9 The Hog.

The LA KISS announced today an official partnership with Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, which is located near Palm Springs, CA. The partnership includes special VIP experiences at LA KISS games for Morongo guests, exclusive giveaways throughout the season, major signage around the LA KISS Field and special LA KISS events at Morongo including a KISS performance at the casino later this year.

�We are very proud that Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa has chosen to partner with the LA KISS,� said LA KISS CEO, Joe Windham. �Like an LA KISS football game, Morongo is all entertainment, all the time. With everything from gaming to nightclub entertainment, top notch musical acts, bowling, shopping and golf, you will never be at a loss for something to do. It is truly a resort that has everything.�

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa is an acclaimed Four-Diamond Resort sprawled across 44 scenic acres at the foothills of California�s brilliant San Gorgonio and San Jacinto Mountains. They offer Las Vegas style gaming along with access to the Oasis Pool, complete with a sandy beach and lazy river as well as the Sage Spa. Guests also have the opportunity to dine in celebrated dining establishments, take in the 36-hole Championship golf course or partake in world-class entertainment and nightlife at VIBE.

"You can�t find a more perfect partnership than Morongo and the LA KISS,� said John James, COO of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. �We�re thrilled to have the opportunity to work with them to create unsurpassed experiences, not only at KISS games, but also at Morongo. When you combine the world-class showmanship of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley with Morongo, you know you�re going to get memories that last a lifetime.�

For more information about the LA KISS Football organization please visit LAKISSFootball.com or call 714-462-KISS (5477).

ABOUT LA KISS FOOTBALL:

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, two of the greatest showmen of all time, brought pro football to Los Angeles with the formation of LA KISS Football. In just one year, LA KISS has become a phenomenon by taking the KISS mentality and applying it to a sports team. LA KISS represents the fusion of entertainment and sports like no other brand and delivers an all-encompassing in-game experience that is second to none. LA KISS ownership combines over 40 years of success in both entertainment, sports and business. The leadership team looks to challenge and redefine the term �sports entertainment� by applying the KISS mindset to everything they do. For more information, visit lakissfootball.com or follow the team on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

About Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa:

The 4-Diamond Morongo Casino Resort & Spa is located along the 10 Freeway near Palm Springs, Calif. Owned and operated by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa offers the hottest slots and an array of table and high-limit gaming at one of the largest tribal gaming centers in the United States. The towering 27-story resort features five top-rated restaurants, a stunning swimming pool with private cabanas, a world-class spa, popular nightclub, legendary live entertainment and, nearby, the 36-hole championship Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon. For more information, visit morongocasinoresort.com.

Rock & Brews restaurants today announced their partnership with Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, giving guests a chance to win an opportunity to jam with rock icon and Rock & Brews co-founder Paul Stanley and Don Felder, a former lead guitarist of The Eagles. The winner will also get to perform on stage with Stanley at the legendary Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, in celebration of the camp�s 20th anniversary.

Rock & Brews and Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp are offering one lucky winner a spot in the �God of Thunder� headline package, June 23-26. Over the course of four music-filled days, attendees will be placed in bands led by rock star counselors including Rudy Sarzo of Quiet Riot and Vinnie Appice of Black Sabbath. As the headline event, attendees will perform with Stanley and Felder at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp facility and onstage in front of a live audience at the Whisky a Go Go on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California.

�For more than 40 years, our Rock & Brews co-founder and KISS front man Paul Stanley has rocked millions of fans and this is an exciting opportunity for one of our music-loving restaurant guests to perform with him and other rock legends,� said Michael Zislis, CEO and co-founder of Rock & Brews. �Our partnership with Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp provides a rare opportunity for someone to fulfill a lifelong dream.�

Contest applications can be picked up at participating Rock & Brews restaurants beginning April 15. The winner will be chosen in a drawing by Paul Stanley on June 10. All applications must be turned in to participating Rock & Brews restaurants by June 1 in order to qualify for entry. Guests of all skill levels are encouraged to enter. Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp provides a non-competitive atmosphere to make every musician feel welcome, whether they are a beginner or expert.

For additional information on the camp visit www.rockcamp.com and for contest rules visit www.rockandbrews.com/contestrules

Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer perform onstage during the 23rd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 15, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Gene Simmons performs onstage during the 23rd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 15, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Tommy Thayer performs onstage during the 23rd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 15, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Eric Singer performs onstage during the 23rd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 15, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.

Photo by Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images. CLICK HERE to view more Getty Images.

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