Blazing guitar riffs, sky-high hair, and power ballads: love ‘em or hate ‘em, the bands of the ‘80’s knew how to put on a show. Of those, Bret Michaels and the band Poison can still cause spontaneous invisible-mic, behind-the-wheel concerts whenever one of their many chart-topping hits plays on the radio.
With a career spanning more than three decades in the spotlight, Michaels continues to draw in huge crowds of devoted fans. In the last few years this striking front man has released numerous successful singles, performing with such names as Miley Cyrus, Mark McGrath, Jimmy Buffett, Loretta Lynn, Peter Keys, and Phil Collen.
On Saturday, Dec. 20, Michaels will grace our area with one of only two Washington shows on his tour. The 8:00 p.m., 21+ event takes place at Rochester’s Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel and promises to rock your socks off.
Casino Advertising Manager, Lindy Waring, explains that even though this is Michaels’ first visit to the Lucky Eagle, “classics like Bret are a big hit and people are really excited to have him here. We haven’t really had anyone from this genre of 80’s big hair bands in the last few years. He is very dedicated and loyal to his fans. Plus, he sounds great!”
Tickets to the show start at $30 for Players Club members and are selling out fast. The specialized venue offers an intimate setting for such a power performance with fewer than 1,000 seats on hand. For a performer with multiple Top 40 hits, multi-platinum albums, and solo chart toppers, this is a rare treat not to be missed.
That night, the Lucky Eagle will also host the Ole Smoky Girls of Ole Smoky Moonshine. They will be offering cherry Jell-O shots throughout the concert and casino for a discounted price.
The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a flurry of bad weather, frazzled nerves, overindulgence, and jam-packed calendars. Treat yourself to a night of hard-earned hard rock with the voice of a generation. Think of it as a guilt-free treat in a season known for excess.
Michaels has been quoted as saying, “I always think in life passion supersedes everything.” Whether he’s the face of your generation or the raw voice of first love, hearing him in person is a rare opportunity that shouldn’t be passed by.
Details about the show can be found online or by calling the Lucky Eagle at 800-720-1788. The casino is located just off I-5’s exit 88 in Rochester.
