Pages taken away from the THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 19, 1988

* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* The Ritz nightclub performances
* "Crazy Nights" album World tour
* Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley  
* PAGES 76-78 ONLY ***** (4 pages)

Page 75 has a great full page advertisement for the upcoming performances by "KISS" at the Ritz nightclub in Manhattan.
AI notes: On August 12 and 13, 1988, KISS performed two legendary concerts at The Ritz in New York City as part of their Crazy Nights World Tour, promoting their 1987 album of the same name. The August 12 show was broadcast live on WNEW-FM and has since become one of the most widely circulated live recordings of the band, released unofficially on vinyl, CD, and even included as a bonus DVD in the Kissology Volume Two: 1978–1991 box set (Best Buy exclusive edition). These club-sized performances were a rare opportunity to see KISS in an intimate venue during their arena-rock era, and the setlists featured a mix of Crazy Nights tracks like “No, No, No” and “Reason to Live,” alongside classics such as “Detroit Rock City” and “Rock and Roll All Nite.” Fans remember the shows for their raw energy, close interaction with the band, and standout performances from Paul Stanley and Eric Carr. Night one is especially remembered for its powerful broadcast mix, while night two, though not broadcast, was equally intense and has been preserved through bootlegs and fan recordings. The concerts remain a cult favorite among KISS fans for capturing the band at a transitional moment—between their glam-metal peak and the heavier sound of the early '90s.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
PAGES 77-78 ONLY, measures 15 x 11 1/2 inches, STILL TERRIFIC FOR DISPLAY AS SUCH. 

Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.

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