I'm very pleased to announce the 12th Detroit Kiss Expo.

The 2008 Detroit Kiss Expo has been announced for Sunday, March 16th 2008.  From 1:00pm - 6:00pm ( 12:00pm - 6:00pm for VIP ticket holders ).  The Expo will take place at the Metropolitan Hotel, located at the Detroit Metro Airport.
The Metropolitan Hotel
31500 Wick Road
Romulus, MI. 48174
734-467-8000
DetroitMetropolitanHotel.com

For hotel rooms, ask for the special Kiss Expo rate.  There is also a free shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel for anyone coming in from out of town.

On Display for the first time since the 1995 Official Kiss Convention Tour, the complete set of 4 original 77-78 Love Gun costumes.  These 4 costumes which were purchased from the Official Kiss Auction in 2000 are complete and on the mannequins.  See them up close.  These are the actual costumes that Ace, Gene, Paul, and Peter wore onstage through out the 77-78 Love Gun Tour at the height of their careers, and this is the only complete set still in existence today.  These are probable the most recognizable costumes they wore through out their 35 year career.  Bring your cameras.  You won’t want to miss it.

Kiss tribute band, Doctor Love will be performing a classic Kiss set list that covers all eras of Kiss.
 Special guest, Lydia Criss.  Better known as "Beth".  Lydia will be doing her own question and answer session with autographs and photos to follow.  She will be signing copies of her book, Sealed with a Kiss.  The book contains over 1500 rare and never before seen photos, memorabilia, and memories from the early days of Kiss.
Just added, special guest, Eddie Balandas, the voice of Kiss.  You’ve heard him on Alive II.   The famous Kiss intro, “ you wanted the best, you got the best-  Kiss.  Eddie was also responsible for the slogan, Merry Kissmas.  Eddie will be available for all your questions and behind the scene stories.  Former 1970's Kiss bodyguard for Gene Simmons and Kiss.   Eddie should have some real interesting stories never before heard.

Kiss tribute band, Doctor Love will be playing at the convention. 
Also, just announced, and performing live, Angelo Coppola.  Angelo first gained national attention when at age 8, he won the television show, "Americas most talented kids", playing Rock-N-Roll All Night.  Since then, Angelo has performed at Kiss Expos all over the Midwest.  He has appeared in numerous articles on many Kiss websites.  He has gained an unnbelievable fan base, especially with the Kiss fans.  For more info on Angelo, go to his website. www.angelo-coppola.com  

 

2008 Detroit Kiss Expo tickets
VIP ticket holders will be able to get in 1 hour early, at 12:00pm.  This advanced ticket will get you a souvenir laminate pass and a free set of 4 commemorative 1977-1978 Love Gun  photos.  This photo set is museum quality and suitable for framing.  This in itself is a $20.00 value.     

     
  To purchase an advanced ticket, you can either use paypal or a credit card over the phone.    734-641-7450  hours between 10:30am-6:00pm. 
Children 12 and under get in free.
VIP laminates purchased will be picked up at the door along with your set of 4 commemorative 1977-1978  photoset. 

Kiss merchandise and collectables will be on sale throughout the day.  There will be a Kiss look-a-like contest.  Enter and win $$in Kiss merchandise.

If you are interested in being a vendor for this event, email us at detroitkissexpo@aol.com
or call Joe Marshall t 734-641-7450
  

 
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