KISS will be playing Badlands Pawn on Thursday (February 11th) for a rare unmasked and unplugged concert. It’s the first time the band has played in Sioux Falls since 1997 at the Sioux Falls Arena. A report from Kelley Simms follows.

“Obviously, we play in arenas and stadiums, this (Badlands Pawn) is a totally different thing,” Gene Simmons said. “But if we brought all our equipment, there wouldn’t be any room for people. We obviously can’t bring bombs and big pyro because it’d literally blow the roof off. It’s certainly not the biggest place we’ve played. In fact it’s close to the smallest, but (owner Chuck Brennan) wanted something intimate. The idea was to do something special.”

That something special includes the band unearthing selected gems that they haven’t played in a while or have never played live before.

“We’re going to be playing pretty obscure stuff,” Simmons said. “It’ll be the stuff that fans haven’t heard and may want to hear, but we don’t get a chance to play at the usual shows. So yes, there will be some real nuggets.”

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Catch KISS live in concert at the following shows:

February
11 - Badlands Pawn Gold and Jewelry - Sioux Falls, SD

April
30 - Moonstone Music Festival - Orlando, FL  

July
29 - Cheyenne Frontier Days - Cheyenne, WY
30 - North Dakota State Fair - Minot, ND

 

 

The KISS Kruise VI will be sailing out of Miami to Cozumel and Grand Cayman from November 4th to 9th, 2016. More details have been revealed.

“The time has come KISS Navy! You are being called into action for another head-banging, fist-pumping mission at sea on The KISS Kruise VI. What exactly is lurking in the shadows during this adventure of the deep? All manner of creatures from the depths of the sea - that’s what. This year will be a seaworthy exploration of KISS’ iconic 1982 Creatures Tour!

“So save the date, KISS Kruisers! Join us on a rockin’ vacation of a lifetime with your leaders, KISS and all of your favorite sea creatures. We’ll be setting sail from Miami November 4 - 9, 2016 aboard Norwegian Pearl headed to Cozumel and Grand Cayman!

“If you’re ready to go from “living in a whisper until you start to shout,” sign up for the pre-sale now, KISS Navy! Those who book during the pre-sale will receive a one of kind, limited edition KISS Navy Enlistment Pack before we even step on the ship. Get ready for five days of fascination filled with mythical creatures, mysteries of the deep, and enough rock & roll to blow this 6th mission out of the water!”

 

 

Join the pre-sale for the chance to book before the event goes on sale to the public. Booking during the pre-sale will give you the best selection of cabins and receive a limited edition KISS Navy Enlistment Pack. Once you join, you’ll be emailed booking details and an Earliest Booking Time in late February.

Stay tuned to thekisskruise.com for the latest news.