Poison singer Bret Michaels performs during a sold-out show at the Pearl concert theater at the Palms Casino Resort August 17, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesFlorida Poison fans will get a chance to see Bret Michaels when he returns to Tampa Bay in March. The rest of the band members C.C. Deville, Rikki Rockett and Bobby Dall aren't going to be there. But if you've seen Bret Michaels' solo shows at Tampa Bay Rays games or at Busch Gardens over the past few years, you know he brings the full Poison concert experience.
Show Info
The show will be a part of this year's Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The performance happens Saturday, March 9 after the racing ends. Head to the festival fairgrounds on the south plaza near the Mahaffey Theater to see the concert. Bret will no doubt perform Poison's biggest hits like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Nothin’ But A Good Time,” “Talk Dirty To Me,” and his cover of “Your Mama Don’t Dance.” While a lot of bands from the 80s tend to try to force their new music on you, Bret always delivers the hits. He's all about giving the audience what they want.
Tickets
There will be an opening act but that announcement will come later, according to a press release from the Firestone Grand Prix. Tickets are on sale now at GPStPete.com. If you just want to see the concert, you can buy a single day ticket instead of the 3 day version most race fans will buy. A general admission ticket for just Saturday is $45. The 3 day weekend pass is $70.
Poison was last in the area a couple summers ago for The Stadium Tour. Although Motley Crue and Def Leppard headlined that day, it was really Poison's performance that stood out to me. Crue and Def Lep just kind of went through the motions on stage. But Bret still brings the big energy and shows a genuine love for performing after all he's gone through with his medical challenges over the years. By the way, don't be surprised if you see Bret at a Tampa Bay Lightning game while he's in town.
Geno’s Cell Phone Pics from The Stadium Tour With Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Poison in Orlando
Honestly... the people watching was just as much fun as what was going on on the stage!
When you're too indecisive to pick one band's shirt.
Jorts count was up to 20 before we even walked in.
Bad day?
As I said at the beginning, the people watching was just as entertaining as watching what was going on on the stage.
Not the start to the day we were hoping for. Fortunately it was a short-lived typical Florida storm.
Now it feels like 1989... until...
... you see the prices of 2022.
It wasn't just Poison.
Motley Crue wasn't offering any bargains either.
My high school pal Scott was a HUGE Poison fan. WWE fans may remember him as "Scotty Too Hotty."
The Westbrook High School reunion continued. This was my first time seeing Jen in 30 years. We grew up in Maine, but that's no excuse. We both live in Pinellas!
Captain Jack Sparrow or Keith Richards?
The younger generation in attendance gave it their best shot but they looked more like drag queens than 80s rock stars.
You caption this one.
I love Rock 'n Roll!
The Stadium Tour in Orlando 013
Joan Jett performed all her classics. Really wish I would've gone to her solo show now at the Hard Rock in Tampa this past spring.
Unskinny Bop Bop Bop Bop
CC Deville's new look!
Talk dirty to meeeeee yeah!
Bret Michaels really seemed to be the one enjoying himself the most. Maybe it's forced or an act, but it's infectious.
CC!
Since nobody brings lighters anymore, the big screens had 'em.
Poison really had the best performance of the day. Big energy.
Selling CD's!? I asked if he had cassettes because I hadn't upgraded to compact disc yet.
Apparently the shirt was wrong.
Motley Crue time!
Shout at the devilllllll!
Nick Mars... still going!
Crue!
Tommy Lee came out from behind the drums to apologize and let everyone know he's taking the rest of the night off because he hurt his ribs.
Girl Don't Go Away Mad... just go away!
Vince's vocals are notoriously lackluster. But when you're at a Crue show, the lights, lasers and rest of the band kind of distract from Vince's karaoke-level effort.
Lights in the air for "Home Sweet Home"
Crue sets are always wild.
Thank you and goodnight.
Def Leppard time!
Def Leppard's light show and video presentation were less wild than Crue's.
Joe's vocals were better than Vince's, but he didn't seem nearly as into performing as Bret Michaels did.
Animal!
Def Leppard was good, not great. Better than Crue but Poison really stole the show.
Good night from Orlando!
