Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's fifth solo album, "Anomaly", will be played back at the following official listening parties:

*** August 21 - Viper Room in the Dirty Lounge - W. Hollywood, CA
10:00 p.m. (free entrance; 21 and over)

*** September 11 - Don Hill's - New York City, NY
7:00 p.m.
Ticket info: (212) 219-2850 (21 and over)
"Anomaly" listening party and performance by ALIVE! (KISS tribute)
Giveaways of signed CDs and posters from Ace

*** September 12 - Lupo's - Providence, RI
7:00 p.m.
Ticket info: (401) 331-LUPO (all ages)
"Anomaly" listening party and performance by ALIVE! (KISS Tribute)
Giveaways of signed CDs and posters from Ace

I have never really been to a listening party. I could imagine them being quite boring if the material is terrible. I don't think this will be boring, but will everyone be fellating each other loving every track or will there be serious critics in the audience?

Why isn't Ace appearing at any of these?