KISS’ PAUL STANLEY JOINS RON KEEL AND THE BADLANDS HOUSE BAND ONSTAGE ON AUGUST 27TH
The Badlands House Band, the musical voice of Chuck Brennan’s new Badlands Pawn entertainment destination,and featuring Ron Keel, made their debut in true post-Apocalyptic fashion on Thursday, August 27th at The District in Sioux Falls.
The band, fans, staff and venue endured a record-breaking thunderstorm which caused major flooding and road closures throughout the region, and a power outage lasting nearly two hours. The hundreds of Rock ‘n Roll enthusiasts that remained at the venue roared when the power came back on and the Badlands House Band took the stage.
“We stayed ready, and maintained our focus,” said lead singer Ron Keel. “When the juice came back on, it was time to go to work.”
The electricity remained on for the entire show, which featured plenty of flames, smoke, explosions, a drum riser built like the front of a train – and special guest appearances by Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer Paul Stanley from KISS and Night Ranger’s Jack Blades.
“The Badlands House Band is really world class,” Stanley stated after the show. “I was more than pleasantly surprised. When you say you’re going to sit in with a band you really don’t know what you’re getting into. It’s great.”
“I’m really proud of the entire Badlands team,” Brennan said. “The band kicks ass, and our staff and crew really rose to the occasion. This is the first of many epic events presented by the Badlands Entertainment Group.”
The concert was filmed for an upcoming TV special, and the first 500 guests in the door received a free Badlands House Band t-shirt.
The band is led by million-selling frontman Ron Keel, the Metal Cowboy, and includes Midwest drum legend Rev Koller, guitarists DC Cothern and Doc Purcell, keyboardist Dakota Scott and bass player Geno “El Diablo” Arce.
The songlist featured classic Rock ‘n Roll anthems woven together to create a show filled with twists and turns, dramatic transitions, massive vocal harmonies and guitar histrionics. After the performance, the Badlands House Band wasted no time resting as they climbed on board the tour bus and headed for their first road show the following night in Mankato, Minnesota.
“The Minnesota show the next day was the true test,” said Badlands Entertainment Manager Mike “Chainsaw” Findling. “It was a last minute opportunity, so there was no advance promotion and nobody knew who they were. Without the hype, the special effects, lights, no train and no superstar guests, the show still worked. Thousands of fans were singing along, even though they’d never heard of the band.”
The group’s next stop is in Moorhead, Minnesota September 11th at Bluestem Amphitheater with Hairball. They are also confirmed to perform at major bike events such as Biketoberfest (Daytona October 15th-17th) and the Lone Star Rally in Galveston November 5th-7th. BHB has just launched their official web site at BadlandsHouseBand.com.
I am going to assume that Michael B likes this as well.
It’s certainly no Lynch/Sweet, So on the craptacular ladder it’s pretty high.
Does anyone remember the tune ‘The Right To Rock’? To this day one of my favorite videos. The live version they released is cool.
Cool song…one of the only Keel songs I liked
Dude, I listened to HIDE YOUR HEART this morning. I love that song. Tito, he was King of the Streets.
Ah ah ah ah….hey hey hey….do do do do do do do do do….
I hope Paul didn’t sing.
I had the first couple of Keel albums back in the day. They weren’t horrible for 80’s glam metal, but just like 80’s Kiss, nobody wants to hear it.
One of Gene’s pet projects as well.
Somehow I knew you did. You don’t disappoint Mike!! Keep Rocking!!!
Nobody wants to hear 80’s Kiss? Speak for yourself Michael, I love 80’s Kiss! Love 70’s Kiss more, but 80’s Kiss made a lot of great music! And I’m sure there are millions of others who would agree.
Ron Keel!! Awesome voice, and his band, Steeler, was my favorite “underground” heavy metal bands. Got to see him perform with the Yngwie band lineup. Glad Ron Keel had some notoriety with his Keel project, but I thought his talents deserved greater success and recognition. Keep rockin’ and rollin’, Ron!!