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Rock �n� roll legends KISS celebrate 40 years as music icons with their first-ever residency, KISS Rocks Vegas, at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas starting tonight, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 23. Show time is 8 p.m.

�What happens in Vegas will not stay in Vegas, not if we have anything to do with it. We intend to blow the roof of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,� said Gene Simmons, founding member of KISS.

�KISS Army, get ready! America�s most iconic band is coming to America�s most exciting city. Rock and Rock Hall of Famers KISS are bringing their show to Las Vegas for their first-ever residency. For 40 years, KISS has been putting on some of the most exciting shows in music and we finally got them where they should be � Las Vegas � at The Joint. We couldn�t be more excited to see what they�re gearing up for!� exclaimed Bobby Reynolds, vice president of booking for AEG Live Las Vegas.

KISS Rocks Vegas dates:
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Friday, Nov. 7
Saturday, Nov. 8
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Friday, Nov. 14
Saturday, Nov. 15
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Saturday, Nov. 22
Sunday, Nov. 23

*show time is 8 p.m.

Ticket prices for KISS Rocks Vegas start at $49.50 (plus applicable service fees). To purchase tickets or for more information, visit the Hard Rock Hotel box office, www.axs.comor charge-by-phone at 1-888-9-AXS-TIX. VIP ticket and room and show packages are available at www.hardrockhotel.com.

by Lauren Cheek

Today, KISS begin their much anticipated first Las Vegas residency at The Joint.  KISS: KISS Rocks Vegas is a nine show run that spans over November 5 � November 23.  Fans can expect a spectacular grand entrance, exclusive food & beverage specials, an exciting set list, elaborate stage setup, and signature pyrotechnics. 

Vice President of Booking for AEG Live Las Vegas, Bobby Reynolds says,�For 40 years, KISS has been putting on some of the most exciting shows in music and we finally got them where they should be � Las Vegas � at The Joint. We couldn�t be more excited to see what they�re gearing up for!�

Gearing up is exactly what Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is doing!  KISS will be making a spectacular entrance for their opening show tomorrow night � via helicopter!  Join us Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. outside of main valet (under the iconic guitar) and watch as KISS arrives.  This event is open to the public, so get down here early to secure a great viewing spot!

The fun doesn�t stop there! The hotel is being completely transformed for KISS! Hard Rock Hotel�s restaurants and bars have created special KISS inspired menus to welcome the rockers and their army, which will be available through the entire residency.  Some of the delicious speciality dishes you can find during the KISS residency are:

35 Steaks + Martinis' Smoke, which is a cold smoked Scottish salmon, prepared with capers, red onion, dill, cucumbers, buttered crostinis, herbs and garlic cheese

Mr. Lucky�s Lick It Up, a dessert complete with a house waffle cone with chocolate rim, strawberry-chocolate jelly roll, candied almond rocky road ice cream, warm fudge sauce, chocolate pop rocks and commemorative Hard Rock Hotel & Casino drum sticks

Pink Taco's All Hell�s Breakin� Loose, a sizzling molcajete for two, topped with grilled shrimp, carne asada, pollo asada, peppers and onions, rice, ancho-tomato broth and radish

And of course we can't forget Ian Kohoutek's, Hard Rock Hotel's Executive Director of Beverage, drink creations available at all casino bars during the KISS residency:

Animalize - a mixture of Don Julio Añejo, lime juice, orange juice and grapefruit juice

Dynasty - a  refreshing concoction of Ketel One Vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup and soda water

KISS Gold - a combination of Crown Royal Whisky, Chambord Liqueur and Southern Comfort

To view all specialty menus and make reservations, click here.

After rock n� rolling all nite, KISS fans will want to relax and rejuvenate at Reliquary Spa with their two KISS inspired treatments. God of Thunder, is a 50-minute treatment featuring an exfoliating body scrub, invigorating Vichy shower rinse and hydrating body moisturizer; and Deuce, is a 50-minute, head-to-toe treatment combining a Swedish Massage with a quality facial.

No rock residency is complete without souvenirs.  B Side, the KISS pop-up shop, is located next to Culinary Dropout and serves as a hybrid KISS retail store and art gallery.  The band�s Authentic Anvil � Road Case will be on display and guests will have a chance to win it through this contest. KISS guitarist and singer, Paul Stanley, will conduct three book signings, open to the public, on Nov. 8, 15 and 22 at 1 p.m.

So, if you haven�t got your tickets for the first-ever KISS residency, get them now! Limited tickets still available here.

Paul will be signing copies of his New York Times best-selling book, FACE THE MUSIC, at 1:00 pm on November 8, 15, and 22 at B Side in the Hard Rock Hotel. B Side is located next to the Hard Rock Store in the classic casino tower.

Paul will only be signing copies of Face The Music that are purchased at B Side. He will not be signing any other items.

KISS ROCKS VEGAS!

Thanks to Scott Baker for the photos.

Thank you KISS NAVY for the ULTIMATE party! We all had a great time. We can't wait to rock at sea with you again next year!

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By Robin Leach / Las Vegas Sun

To welcome entertainment legend KISS to the Hard Rock Hotel, the casino-resort�s overall atmosphere is being revamped in true rock-star style with special menus, drinks, spa treatments and even an official pop-up store.

KISS hits are being used as the titles of menu items: At 35 Steaks + Martinis, there�s Smoke, a cold smoked Scottish salmon, and Sweet Pain, a sinfully indulgent dessert.

The 24-hour hotspot Mr. Lucky�s Cafe pulls out the big guns with its menu featuring Love Gun, a foot-long hot dog topped with pulled pork, melted cheese and BBQ sauce and served with French fries; and Lick It Up, a dessert with house waffle cone with chocolate rim, strawberry-chocolate jelly roll, candied almond rocky road ice cream, warm fudge sauce, chocolate pop rocks and commemorative Hard Rock Hotel drumsticks.

At Pink Taco, patrons can reminisce on iconic KISS hits Hotter Than Hot, a queso flameado con lobster and flour tortilla combination; All Hell�s Breakin� Loose, grilled shrimp with peppers; and Heaven�s On Fire, a sugar flaming plantain tostada with waffle crisps and a scoop of caramel swirl ice cream.

Drinks include Rock �n� Roll All Nite, Detroit Rock City, Love Gun, Animalize, Dynasty, KISS Gold, Psycho Circus, Sonic Boom, True Confessions and War Machine.

In Reliquary Water Sanctuary & Spa, rockers can be revived with the God of Thunder 50-minute treatment body scrub and the Deuce 50-minute, head-to-toe Swedish massage and facial.

Designer John Varvatos is getting in the KISS mood unveiling KISS-inspired wardrobe pieces and groupie garb of shirts and vintage sweaters accented by silver horns and claw buttons.

An official KISS pop-up souvenir store, the B Side, will offer fan gear, pro photos and an art gallery. Hotel guests get a shot to win the band�s Authentic Anvil Road case, which will be on display during their run.

Singer and guitarist Paul Stanley is confirmed to conduct three book signings, open to the public, on Nov. 8, 15 and 22. Our exclusive Q+A with the legend was posted Wednesday night.

Photo by Keith Leroux for KISSONLINE.

Photo by Keith Leroux for KISSONLINE.