Music - Jan. 31, 2007
A tribute to tribute bands
Kevin Brandt has a weakness for tribute bands, which means he'll be going to see "Bruce in the USA."
Tags: springsteen, bruce in the usa, shank hall, MiniKiss, stone pony, asbury park

Music - Nov. 1, 2006
MiniKISS show at Pabst falls a little short
Watching "the littlest KISS tribute band in the world" drove home an important reminder about Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and the full-size group: it was never really about the music.
Tags: minikiss, beatallica, pabst theater, kevin brandt

Music - Oct. 20, 2006
Paul Stanley lives! (and wins)
Paul Stanley seems revitalized on "Live to Win." Perhaps getting out from under the KISS umbrella has something to do with it. This is a fresh record, and anyone expecting a throwback to the '70s will be surprised.
Tags: Paul Stanley, KISS, Live to Win, miniKiss, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Evanescence