Frehley’s Comet to Reunite at Kiss Kruise Fest
Organizers of Kruise Fest, a two-day fan-organized event scheduled around the 2019 Kiss Kruise, announced that Ace Frehley would appear with his former Frehley’s Comet colleagues and also with his current band in Miami, FL in October.
The Kruise Fest takes place on October 28 and 29, before the ninth annual cruise begins on October 30. Appearances by Bob Kulick, John Corabi and Sebastian Bach have also been confirmed at the DoubleTree Hilton Convention Center.
On October 28 performers include the Kruise Fest All-Star Band. “Anchored by Ace Frehley's touring musicians, the group will be joined by Grammy winners John Regan and Bob Kulick, and artists including Richie Scarlet and Tod Howarth, with more to be announced,” a statement said. The following evening will see a performance by Return of the Comet, which includes ex-Frehley’s Comet members John Regan, Howarth, Scarlet and Steve “Budgie” Werner.
“Tuesday's headliner will be none other than the Spaceman himself, Ace Frehley,” the statement added. “Ace will be performing a full set with his band and will jam two songs with Return of the Comet for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those in attendance.”
Two previous Frehley’s Comet reunions have taken place – one in 2017, which featured Regan, Howarth and Scarlet, and one in 2018 which also featured Anton Fig, completing the classic lineup.
Kruise Fest organizers Joe D'Angelo, Neil Davis, Jay Jadofsky and Bill Alward described themselves as “die-hard Kiss fans as well as veteran members of the Kiss Army and Navy,” and said the festival was “by the fans – for the fans.” Full details can be found at the Kruise Fest website.