Bristow Va./last night
Subject: Bristow Va./last night
From: Bob Moen on 08/22/2010
I just wanted to say that over the years that I've been a KISS fan for over 20 years and from my first concert all the way back on the Crazy Nights to and three others in between, they have been better every time. Paul I just wanted to say thank you, finally a guitar pick. I hate to think of the tour that will be the groups final "fairwell tour" hopefully not any time soon. A great thing that the band is doing for the wounded warriors. Bristow Virginia loves KISS!!!!
Kids 1st
- Saratoga
Subject: Kids 1st KISS - Saratoga
From: John Schaefer on 08/22/2010
Hey, KISS.
Your show at SPAC was a treat on Tuesday night. Not only one of the best KISS shows I've seen - current band is awesome. BUT, it was the first time my two girls (9, 11) got to see what their dad has loved for a long time...The Hottest Band in the World!
Take a look at the collage of shots from the show - including the look on my 9 year old's face during "Rock and Roll All Night". We were blessed to have the best seats I've ever had at a KISS show. Excellent. Right next to the confetti cannons!
Thanks, KISS!
John
Armed Forces Donations
Subject: Armed Forces Donations
From: Eric Kalawur on 08/22/2010
I want to thank KISS for donating to the soldiers that came back with broken bones and broken spirits since the US government isn't caring or giving anything as a token of appreciation. Donating is just huge. I want to thank Paul Stanley for announcing how important the men and women of our Armed Forces are. My dad emailed you a couple years back about playing at the Capital Theater in Passaic back in the 70's. You guys have all inspired me to pick up the guitar. I do it because that's what in my heart. Even though I wasn't able to find the right band and work at a regular job I spend at least 4-6 hours a day recording and playing my heart and soul into it. You're one of my greatest influences next to The Hendrix Experience and Green Day. Keep it up. I will be back in PNC Bank Arts Center next year.
upcoming show and fans
Subject: upcoming show and fans
From: Rande Thorman on 08/22/2010
Just want to let you guys know you're totally awesome. I've been a fan since probably 2 or 3 my mom says. She remembers me singing 'Rock N Roll all night' all the time as a small child back when the song first came out. I was able to see you guys in concert a years back and let me say no concert experience was ever like that. I missed you at Hampton, VA Oct 15, 2009 due to my husband being deployed and no baby sitter. When I found out that you were going to be at Virgina Beach wireless amphitheater I said I had to be there. I have a 4 yr old with Asperger's Syndrome which is in the Autism spectrum. Every time we get in our truck he tells me 'mommy you have to put my Kiss CD in for me'. He is addicted to you guys, he cant go a day without hearing one of your songs. On Friday Aug 27th I will have him there. I'm not sure who is more excited him or me about the show. I cant wait. I know this is something he'll never forget. Thank you guys for giving me 30+ yrs of great music to listen to that I can share with my kids to love.
pic "Fireball"
Subject: KISS pic "Fireball"
From: Gary Martin on 08/22/2010
This picture was taken from the 4th row at the Darien Lakes, NY (Buffalo) show on August 13, 2010. This is Gene Simmons "breathing" fire. Gene was faced away from the crowd this night, oddly. Unfortunate. After trying over and over (6 concerts up to this point) to get this shot right, I got it timed perfectly. My digital camera only takes a picture every 5 or 6 seconds.
This is what a fireball (or flames) will look like in your pictures if you are just using a basic $80.00 camera. To get nice fireballs you will need a more expensive camera with filters and adjustable shutter speeds and all that stuff. The kind of camera they do not allow into KISS concerts, unless you have permission first (generally).
Pic
Subject: KISS Pic
From: Gary Martin on 08/22/2010
In previous letters I've included some tips and tricks I've learned as a novice using an $80.00 camera to take pictures of KISS in concert. The pics I included were more artsy, like the kind you would see in a general interest magazine. I am a KISS fan. I've watched KISS videos over and over. I used to buy every rock magazine I could get my hands on (except RS). I have a "KISS" tattoo on my left shoulder and a KISS license plate. I'm not a photographer with high quality equipment and a bucket list.
As KISS fans, we kind of know what KISS is going to do and when they are going to do it. Which makes us the best people qualified to take KISS conert pics. Which leads me to this pic I took at the Mansfield, MA (Boston) show on August 7, 2010. Granted, I took it from smack dab in the middle of 2nd row. A nearly optimal place to be to take concert pics. The only alterations I make to any of my pics is to crop them. This is the cropped version of this pic. Tommy is playing the solo to "Shock Me".
This is a "meat and potatoes" live KISS pic. The kind of thing we might have had as a poster on our wall, or maybe still do. The lesson here is: Just because you only have an $80.00 camera doesn't mean you can't get great live KISS pics. What you lack in equipment you can make up for in knowledge. It's not what you have, but how you use it. Literally.
Thanks to visit Mexico City
Subject: Thanks to visit Mexico City
From: DJ Paco Rivera on 08/22/2010
Thaks again to come back to Mexico Rock City, many people wants to here Charisma, I hope you can do it, see you and hope the Meet and Greet experience...
dc show
Subject: dc show
From: jen marcus on 08/21/2010
Hey guys, just wanted to thank you for a great show! Also, thank you for what you all are doing with the troops! I have a dog named Bono who is about to become a therapy dog and his first stop is to visit injured troops! Got him a Kiss bandanna. I am gonna walk him right into the hospital wearing it!
Thanks again for a great show!!!
@ Mohegan Sun
Subject: KISS @ Mohegan Sun
From: Cliff B on 08/21/2010
WOW...What a show,
I expierienced my first KISS concert at Mohegan Sun on Thur Aug 19 and It was Amazing! Two Moments Stand Out the most for me though, My Uncle the Bass in TESTER and lifetime KISS fan opening for you, seeing his dream come true and saying the POA with you guys and the rest of the kiss army. I'm a member of the MA National Guard and all the support you give means the world to us. I have had friends pass and friends come home injured and to know that you guys are helping out in such a big way means alot. Hopefully no one has to benefit from the money but its comforting to know its there! KISS YOU ROCK!
Thanks Giving Me Such a Great Memory!
Subject: Thanks Giving Me Such a Great Memory!
From: Brandon on 08/21/2010
KISS, I know that the Last time you went to Madison Square Garden was almost a year ago, but I just want to tell you what a great night it was! That was my FIRST ever concert and it was amazing! Thanks! I Hope you guys can come back to The Garden Soon! Your Fan, Brandon!
Thank you so much!
Subject: Thank you so much!
From: Spencer on 08/21/2010
I saw you guys last November in Vancouver, Canada. I have been a die hard fan since I was eleven years old, to the point where I was known in middle school as "the Kiss Guy!" That night was the culmination of a five year quest to see Kiss live, including the cancelled performance scheduled for Whister in 2007. You guys played every song that I came to hear and entertained my family and I for the entire show. I just want to say thanks for all the years of great music, memories and that I hope to catch you guys again if you ever swing back through the Pacific Northwest!
thanks for coming again to mexico
Subject: thanks for coming again to mexico
From: ivan safont on 08/21/2010
i just wanna say that i love you guys music for over 26 years the first song i heard was "I LOVE IT LOUD" when i was 4 years old and since then i follow the band..paul stanley you´re my favorite rock singer ever and i hope to see you in september in mexico city...thank you so much my life without KISS would be pretty bored and also i want to say that my sister met gene in france in 2008 and eric singer went to eat hot dogs with her when he was in mexico city in 2003 on his solo project ESP they met there..thanks see ya´in september...can you please sing "SHANDY" in the show my wife would love it.
Subject: KISS
From: justin on 08/21/2010
KISS YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P Eric Carr
Subject: R.I.P Eric Carr
From: Grace Bigerna on 08/21/2010
Hey KISS!!!
Last night, August 20th, my mom and I went to our second KISS concert of the summer in New Jersey. You guys ROCK! I was so lucky to go twice!!!!!
The first time I went as Paul, and you posted my picture on here! Thank you!!!! This time, Mom painted me like Eric. I've only heard him on your albums, but she saw him in concerts. He was an awesome drummer, and you guys are the best band in the world...
R.I.P. Eric. Love you guys!
Gracie
P.S. These three military guys were cool and let me take a picture with them!
for Ever!
Subject: KISS for Ever!
From: Grace and Amy Bigerna on 08/21/2010
Hey!
My daughter Gracie and I were lucky enough to go to not one but TWO of your concerts this August. My first concert was back in '76... Your Alive Tour... Her first was at Jones Beach...
You guys are the best... We will continue to rock and roll with you all night and party to your music every dayl! Thanks for giving the fans everything you've got to give.
Love,
Amy and Gracie Bigerna
