Special Message from Bret:
Bret Michaels, lead singer of Poison is bringing his solo Parti-Gras 2 tour back to his hometown of Central PA. Michaels brought Parti-Gras 1 to The Penn Heroes Stage at the Hollywood Casino in Grantville PA last August, and what a night of fun, music, and fireworks it was. He promised that night that he would bring a bigger more elaborate version back this year, and he is delivering on that promise. Today, Bret held a live, virtual press concert to announce that Parti-Gras 2.0 will closeout the summer concert series at Penn Heroes Stage on Saturday, September 14th! He is raising the bar this year by bringing Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray with him. This will be the first time ever that Bret, Dee, and Mark, who all share the same birthday (March 18) also share the stage! Special guests Great White and Sugar Ray round out the line-up. Watch for more hometown surprise guests to be announced prior to the show! When asked how he determines to to invite to share the stage, Bret shared that his philosophy is that music should unite us, never divide us. Thus, he loves bringing multiple genres together on stage for “Nothing But a Good Time”! He hinted that the finale this year will be even bigger than last year and will again include an awesome fireworks display. After the show, join the bands up at the Casino to continue the party! He shared that his most memorable moment last year was the finale when all the musicians that played that evening came together on stage for a final party with beach balls floating throughout the crowd and ending with spectacular fireworks.
Once again Bret will be honoring our vets and hometown heroes. As many know, Bret is a Type-1 Diabetic. His Mom founded the first Diabetic Camp here in Central PA. Bret will be making a donation to 8 local charities. In addition to his personal donation, he donates a percentage of merchandise sales. I so admire how much Bret cares and that he continues to give back, not only here in Central PA, but everywhere he performs.
Bret is so excited to bring Parti-Gras 2.0 back home! Be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible, as this is sure to be a sellout! Tickets go on sale to the public on Ticketmaster Thursday, 5/9 at 10:00am. For more information about Parti-Gras 2.0 or to learn about other great shows in the Summer Concert Series at Holllywood Casino presented by iHeart Radio click here. Bret left everyone with one final thought…..Penn State is NOT playing on the 14th, so you have no excuse not to be at the party!
Photos from August 2023 Parti-Gras at Penn Heroes Stage
