Ace Frehley Brings Classic Rock Firepower to Marathon Music Works
Marathon Music Works — Nashville, TN | March 3, 2019
Ace Frehley delivered a straight-ahead, guitar-driven rock show at Marathon Music Works on March 3, 2019, leaning heavily into the legacy that made him one of the most influential players in hard rock history. The performance balanced Kiss-era staples with solo material, giving longtime fans exactly what they came for.
The night’s biggest reactions came during familiar classics like “Rip It Out,” “Rocket Ride,” “Shock Me,” and “New York Groove,” all delivered with grit and confidence. Frehley’s tone remained the focal point—thick, raw, and unmistakable—while his band kept the arrangements tight and faithful without over-polishing them. The set avoided excess theatrics, letting the songs and guitar work carry the weight of the show.
Additional tracks included Parasite, Hard Times, Snow Blind, Strange Ways, Cold Gin, Watchin’ You, and Rock Soldiers, providing a solid retrospective across Frehley’s catalog.
Opening the night was Gene Simmons Band, setting the stage with a heavier, stripped-down rock approach that primed the crowd for the headliner.
The Nashville stop proved that Ace Frehley’s appeal remains rooted in timeless riffs, classic songwriting, and an unapologetically old-school rock delivery.
Band Lineup
Ace Frehley — Guitar / Vocals
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acefrehleyRichie Scarlet — Guitar / Vocals
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richiescarletChris Wyse — Bass
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswyseScot Coogan — Drums
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scotcooganmusic
