KISS This WNY

Please welcome the newest member of the KISS This WNY family, Billy Eberts as the "Catman." Billy is an incredibly versatile drummer who is playing for several bands in and around Rochester, NY namely the Breakfast Club. He also plays for several notable national acts as he is the touring drummer for Donnie Vie, from Enuff Z'Nuff fame. Billy has a deep love and passion for KISS and we are excited to bridge the gap between the Rochester and Buffalo musicians with him joining our band.

We have a HUGE "official" show announcement for our first gig in 2024, so stay tuned.

Great things ahead for KISS THIS! The "New Road" in 2024!!

Photos by Kerri Cooley from The Cats Eye Lens Rochester NY

After 10 years of drumming his heart out for KISS This WNY, our "Fox," Julius Giambelluca is stepping down from the band. We've played countless shows together and had great experiences with Jules. Wish him the best of luck....

BRC II producer and KISS THIS!'s very own John Jeffrey and mixing engineer David Julian just did the KISS FAQ Podcast yesterday and it's up here on Youtube -

KissFAQ Podcast Ep.497 - Buffalo Rock City II Julian goes behind the scenes of the stunning new Buffalo Rock City II tribute album with KISS This WNY's John Jeffrey and song-writer, multi-instrumentalist...

Incase you missed it on FB, here's the "Love Gun" promo from "Buffalo Rock City II," featuring Deen Castronovo (Journey), Rafael Moreira (Paul Stanley/Soul Station) & KISS THIS!'s very own Taylor Stursa

Deen Castronovo (Journey) & Rafael Moreira "Love Gun" (KISS Cover) "Buffalo Rock City II" Tribute CD "Love Gun"Written by Paul StanleyVideo footage edited by Al BakerAudio sync done by Mick E GeeThis is an "Unofficial" video montage, utilizing video footage ...

New "print/text" review of "Buffalo Rock City II" -

THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS FOR THE WEEK - OCT 31 Discover Rock Doctor's Music Reviews featuring John Jeffrey of the tribute band KISS THIS!

https://foxrochester.com/news/good-day-rochester/raising-money-with-hard-rock-western-new-york-musicians-join-forces-on-kiss-tribute-album

Here's the link to the interview from this morning....photos shown were taken by Kerri Cooley from The Cats Eye Lens Rochester NY

Western New York Musicians join forces on KISS Tribute album This Halloween is going to be a big one for Western New York fans of KISS, because on Tuesday, October 31 a group of local musicians from the region are releasi

Hey KISS fans!! Today is the official release day for "Buffalo Rock City II" featuring 2 songs by KISS This WNY

BUFFALO ROCK CITY II, by KISS THIS!/Various 1 track album

Interview with KISS This' John Jeffrey and "Buffalo Rock City II" mixing engineer David Julian.

John Jeffrey & David Julian - Buffalo Rock City Vol. #2 - WNY KISS tribute record. Welcome to episode #86 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, John Jeffrey, guitarist of the WNY award winning KISS tribute band KISS THIS! and also...

A track by track review of "Buffalo Rock City II" -

KISS BUFFALO ROCK CITY II 2023 (2) KISS TRIBUTE ALBUM PREVIEW / REVIEW CHARITY RELEASE COMPILATION COME ALONG WITH US WHILE WE TALK ABOUT THE NEW KISS TRIBUTE THAT'S FOR A GREAT CAUSE.. THERE'S SOME SUPER COOL SPECIAL GUESTS INVOLVED( MANY KISS RELATED) AN...

We're proud to have brought a little bit of cheer to this awesome girl's life!!

Probably the biggest accomplishment for KISS THIS! in 2023, is the upcoming release of "Buffalo Rock City II," the culmination of 2 years of hard work!!

Check out the samples!!

BUFFALO ROCK CITY II, by KISS THIS!/Various 1 track album

Clarification for KISS THIS! Brings Halloween Early to the ROC . The show is 18 and over and anyone under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Ear protection is suggested for everyone, but ESPECIALLY recommended for the younger kids. The 21 & over age restriction posted on their page from June is no longer being enforced.

"BUFFALO ROCK CITY II" PRESS RELEASE

“Buffalo Rock City II” is coming October 31, 2023 to digital media and CD (via Bandcamp at https://buffalorockcity.bandcamp.com/album/buffalo-rock-city-ii) and at “brick and mortar” retail record stores. “BRC II” is the sequel to the first “Buffalo Rock City,” the best KISS tribute album ever made! Proceeds from the sales of "BRC II" are earmarked to the Maria Love Canvalescent Fund, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, providing immediate financial assistance to those in need.

Lifelong KISS fan and KISS THIS! founder/guitarist, John Jeffrey, has, once again, assembled a who’s who of artists, largely representing the Western New York music scene. Among the artists are original “Buffalo Rock City" alumni: Shawn Przybylak (drums), Gene Schmidt (guitar), Joe Teresi (guitar), Rock Rollain (bass) and Nat Peace (vocals). "II" features WNY “newcomers” to the studio project - Larry Kremer (drums), Kylie Velletta (vocals) & Debbie Knight (who made her first "BRC" appearance on 2022's, "Buffalo Rock City ALIVE!"). The 2 headlining bands returning to “Buffalo Rock City II” album, are tribute band, KISS THIS! and DoDriver, an all-original act, handpicked by KISS and their manager Doc McGhee, to open for KISS on the Sonic Boom tour at Darien Lake on August 13, 2010.
Another WNY artist bassist Billy Sheehan spearheads the list of international rock artists contributing to the project. The album features John Corabi (vocals), Jeff Scott Soto (vocals), John Gioeli (vocals), Jean Beauvoir (vocals), Tommy Henriksen (vocals), Tommy Denander (guitar), Howie Simon (guitar), Rafael Moreira (guitar) Deen Castronovo (drums/vocals), Steve Blaze (guitar), Philip Shouse (bass), Dave Comer (vocals) & Mitch Weissman (vocals). These "celebrity guests" have toured and recorded with Ace Frehley, Alice Cooper, Warlock, Accept, David Lee Roth, Hardline, Talas, KillSET, Gene Simmons, Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, The Hollywood Vampires, Lillian Axe, Winger, Stryper, Tesla, Michael Jackson, Motley Crue, The Dead Daisies, The Ramones, The Plasmatics, Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Stanley, Soul Station and Beatlemania.

Mitch Weissman, who sang on “Buffalo Rock City,” returns with his co-write with Gene Simmons, "What You See Is What You Get." Originally demoed by Weissman and Simmons for the 1987 Ron Nevison produced KISS album, "Crazy Nights," the Mitch and BCR’s producer John cleared 30-year old cobwebs to complete this special song.

Making an additional note in "KISStory," Jean Beauvoir plays a significant role, recording a brand new version of "Who Wants To Be Lonely," which he originally contributed to KISS' 1985 release, "Asylum."

"Buffalo Rock City II" was mixed by C.Wood (Brian McKnight, Rascal Flatts, Alicia Keys, Leann Rimes, Lenny Kravitz, Justin Timberlake, Kenny G & Slash) and David Julian. Julian is an established producer and songwriter, who has written songs for Jack Russell (Great White) and Ace Frehley.

Keeping in tradition with the great KISS album covers, Kevin Conrad, the comic artist who penciled and inked the front cover of “Buffalo Rock City,” created a masterpiece once again-- the front and back art for "II." A life-long KISS fan, Kevin’s most known for ink all 31 issues of Todd McFarlane’s "KISS - Psycho Circus" comic book series. This new BCR II cover art depicts the KISS members that the musicians in KISS THIS! portray and personify. The cover is an homage to the iconic KISS "Love Gun" album artwork, featuring Buffalo's Albright Knox Art Gallery as the centerpiece.
As the first album, “Buffalo Rock City” focused on topical/non-cock rock KISS songs, it was decided that "Buffalo Rock City II," while serving a greater purpose, would focus exclusively on all the fun "love" themed songs in the catalog.

"Buffalo Rock City II" is available for PRE-ORDER now on Bandcamp at https://buffalorockcity.bandcamp.com/album/buffalo-rock-city-ii

The first music video for the album, "Calling Dr. Love," filmed and directed by Joe Palumbo of Niagara River Pictures LLC) can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgvkZuy_C4s

“Buffalo Rock City II" tracks:
"I Stole Your Love '89" (Johnny Gioeli & Howie Simon)
"Saint And Sinner" (DoDriver)
"Who Wants To Be Lonely" (Jean Beauvoir)
"Down On Your Knees" (John Corabi)
"Have Love Will Travel/Got Love For Sale'" (Dave Comer)
"Tomorrow and Tonight" (Dave Comer)
"Love For Sale" (Billy Sheehan & Jeff Scott Soto)
"Calling Dr. Love" (KISS THIS!)
"Makin' Love" (KISS THIS!)
"Save Your Love" (Tommy Henriksen & Philip Shouse)
"Love Gun" (Deen Castronovo & Rafael Moreira)
"Shoot U Full Of Love" (Various artists)
"Exciter" (Dave Comer)
"You Love Me To Hate You" (Steve Blaze)
"I" (Dave Comer & Tommy Denander)
"Hell Or High Water" (Various artists)
"What You See Is What You Get" (Mitch Weissman)

The release is available for PRE-ORDER now!!!! All ordering information can be found at www.BuffaloRockCity.com and more details can also be found at their social media page: Buffalo Rock City - KISS Tribute Album (facebook.com/WNYTribute2KISS)

Maria Love Convalescent Fund: https://marialovefund.org/

KISS THIS! www.facebook.com/SpaceAceBuffalo

Main Bandcamp page: https://buffalorockcity.bandcamp.com/

Today (9/26/23) marks the release of the video for "Calling Doctor Love," performed by KISS THIS! from the forthcoming "Buffalo Rock City II" - to be released on 10/31/23. Full press release and Pre-sales begin on 9/29/23.

KISS THIS! "Calling Doctor Love" (KISS Cover) from "Buffalo Rock City II" Tribute album 2023 "Calling Doctor Love"Written by Gene SimmonsDirected by Joe Palumbo & John JeffreyEdited by Joe Palumbo, in association with Niagara River Pictures LLCThis i...

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KISS THIS! Old Falls Street Labor Day weekend concert! Niagara Falls, NY!!

THIS Saturday....
FINAL Buffalo area appearance for KISS THIS! in 2023...

KISS THIS! Old Falls Street Labor Day weekend concert! Niagara Falls, NY!!

Love it when stuff comes together ! !
What a GREAT time we had, THANK YOU ALL !!

Syracuse Mets
Making Memories for Abrielle!
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Thank you Dunkirk Festivals & Special Events and everyone who came out KISS THIS! Returns to Dunkirk!! "The Beach Bash" at Wright Park. Original pic by Kassandra Platek and graphic by Al Baker.

Thank You Dunkirk Festivals & Special Events, Beach Bash and all the good folks involved in makin it a Great Rock&Roll Party!!!

We will see you all real soon!

KISS THIS! Returns to Dunkirk!! "The Beach Bash" at Wright Park
Com’On Out People!
Beautiful Day to Rock & Roll by water front !!!

New video coming soon!!

Unfortunately, our show at Wings on August 12th is cancelled.

If you want to catch us anywhere NEAR the "Buffalo" area in 2023, we play Wright Park (Dunkirk) August 19th and Falls Street (Niagara Falls) September 2nd.

Sorry guys................

KISS THIS! to perform FIRST TIME EVER in East Aurora at Angelina's (Rare Buffalo area appearance!) is RAIN OR SHINE....