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 From
the same streets that spawned the original Kiss comes
Kiss Nation, New York’s leading Kiss Tribute band performing in full
costume, makeup and platforms as well as a stage show shifted into high gear.
Although, Kiss Nation tributes all eras of Kiss from the 70’s to today, they have
become well known for recreating the "Creatures of the Night" look with
Gerard Russo dressed as Eric Carr (the fox).
Kiss Nation recently played at The Downtown in Farmingdale kicking
off the night with "Love Gun" and "Detroit Rock City" followed
by about a dozen other Kiss favorites including "Shout it out Loud" and
"God of Thunder" where Carlos Espada (as Gene Simmons) bares his axe-shaped
Bass Guitar and spews blood from his mouth as he shows off some of his tongue whipping
techniques. "God gave Rock & Roll to you" made a great impact
on the audience producing massive applause with fans snapping open their camera
phones for a shot of the band. For their encore performance Kiss Nation
brings out the big guns with "Black Diamond" and "Lick it Up"
ending the night with the all time Kiss Classic "Rock and Roll All Night ".
These guys have earned their reputation. Kiss Nation has brought the attention
of Sony Signatures in 1997 where they were invited to appear during the unveiling
of the Kiss Action Figures. The band has also gained direct approval from actual
Kiss Members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley and since been invited
to appear with them at several highlighted events including an interview on CNBC’s
show Power Lunch.
For more information about Kiss Nation including tour info and photos check
out their website at http://www.kissnation.com.
For the official Kiss Website check out
http://www.kissonline.net.
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