Review: KISS – Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines 1977

On September 9, rock icons KISS will release the next installment of their popular Off The Soundboard official live bootleg series with KISS – Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines 1977, recorded during the Alive II tour at Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, IA on November 29, 1977. This new live album is now available to buy on Amazon. Read on for my review of KISS – Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines 1977 and more details about this exciting release.

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KISS Rare Japan 1977 Concert: First Complete Show

On April 2, 1977, KISS played two shows at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. The late show has been available for years. But here is the rare 3:00 p.m. show for you to enjoy.

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Exclusive Video Interview: Melissa Manchester Reflects on 50 Years of Music

Melissa Manchester is a Grammy-award-winning musician whose understanding and appreciation for her craft is second to none. She’s also a delightful human being, and I’m happy to call her a friend. Celebrating 50 years in the music industry, Melissa is an artist who continues to be an inspiring creative force. Just released, Melissa Manchester Live ’77 is a live album that’s seeing the light of day for the first time in 45 years. I had the pleasure of interviewing Melissa about this vibrant, energetic recording from the vault; and we also discussed a myriad of other topics, including Lady Gaga, Barry Manilow, Tony Bennett, how the pandemic affected her as an artist, and so much more. You can watch the full video interview below, and I hope you enjoy it.

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