Ex-KISS guitarist BRUCE KULICK (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD) has posted the following message:

"Hello everyone! I trust you all are enjoying the summer, even though all we hear is crazy news on the TV from the war in Afghanistan to our insane battles of the budget in the US. Not to be political here, but like many of my friends who are mixed in their political party affiliation things are a bit... WTF? On both sides. So fire up the BBQ and take a swim, go see a band play, and forget the troubles we are seeing in the world. With all the traveling I do for my gigs around the world, it's the smiles on the fans in the crowd that makes all the troubles at the airlines, long car rides, and hotel hassles go away. Part of the magic of music is that entertainment will make you feel good!

Grand Funk has kept me really busy, and outside of a quick night in Vegas to jam some KISS favorites at the RIO with SIN CITY SINNERS I have been all over the North America with Grand Funk. We have more dates through October, and if you haven't seen us you should. So be sure to check the Tour Dates page to see if we're coming to your town. I am getting close to announcing details about another visit to South America, so look for that soon. Also, the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp has some exciting events coming up that I will be a part of. Those camps are the ultimate feel good escape to be honest with you, and I have an amazing time doing them.

I have been back in the studio lately. No, not for a BK4 (yet), but working with an incredible artist named ANDREW LONDON (pictured with Bruce below). This kid can sing, write, and play guitar and piano in a refreshing way that I am really exited about being his session guitar player for Jeremy Rubolino, who produced BK3, is his producer. So a few days a week between my travels we are laying tracks on some epic tunes. More on all of that later.

Great to be creative in the studio again, and of course fun to get some of the guitars out for a spin as I would say. Using some unusual guitars... Rickenbacker 12 string 660, PRS McCarty Hollowbody, Gibson LP 56 Goldtop Reissue, my Fender Custom Shop Heavy Relic Tele... all amazing axes. I also got a chance to use this cool new Surf Green Limited Edition Super-Sonic 22 amp.

So enjoy what's left of the summer, and I will catch up with you again around Labor Day (top of September for you foreigners) for more updates on my world."

Upcoming newly confirmed Grand Funk Railroad dates include:

August

19 - Moslon Canal Concert Series - Lockport, New York
20 - Ohio St. Fair - Columbus, Ohio
27 - Monroe County Fair - Monroe, Michigan

September

3 - Mill Race Par - Columbus, Indiana
8 - Madera District Fair - Madera, California
11 - Rockin For Honor Flight - Woodstock, Illinois
17 - Deadwood Jam - Deadwood, South Dakota
24 - Panhandle South Plains Fair - Lubbock, Texas
25 - Ector County Coliseum - Odessa, Texas

October

7 - Gretna Heritage Festival - Gretna, Louisiana