KISS cover bands from around the globe posed for photos at the Welcome To Las Vegas Sign yesterday for KISS by Monster Mini Golf. Bands from Ohio, Texas, Hungary and Australia were selected from 100’s of entires from all over the world (Pictured above: KISS OFF wining band Mr. Speed at Las Vegas welcome sign – Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com).
The bands arrived in Las Vegas to perform in the KISS OFF competition which took place later in the day at Body English Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.
The winner, selected by Tommy Thayer, lead guitarist for KISS was the band Mr. Speed “America’s KISS Tribute” with Rich Kosak as “Paul”, Joe Hess as “Ace”, Andrew Sgambati as “Peter” and Danny Ayala as “Gene” .
The winning band will perform at the grand opening of KISS by Monster Mini Golf on March 15 where all members of KISS will be attendance.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.