Bret Michaels Kicks Off Summer at Grantville Amphitheater

Summer Kickoff At Range End

Bret Michaels, lead singer of the glam-metal band Poison, warmed up for his summer tour with a laid-back get-together at Range End in Central Pennsylvania. In a June Instagram post, he wrote, “It is great for the soul to spend some quality time with family and friends in Central Pennsylvania Range End before the big show in Grantville at @hollywoodpnrc amphitheater to kick off the summer, come rain or shine. It will be an unbelievably great night of music as we are hearty folk in Pennsylvania🤘.” The image shows Michaels surrounded by lush greenery, sharing laughs and homemade meals with loved ones.

Michaels’ next stop is the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater at Grantville, where he will headline the Nothing But a Good Time Parti-Gras 3.0 on Saturday, June 14. The amphitheater, part of the Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course complex, has become a summer hotspot for rock and country acts.

Rock Legend And Philanthropist

Born Bret Michael Sychak on March 15, 1963, Michaels rose to fame as frontman of Poison, whose hits include “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and “Talk Dirty to Me.” Beyond his chart-topping success, he’s known for reality shows like Rock of Love and for founding the Life Rocks Foundation, which supports diabetes research and youth health programs. Last month at Ocean City’s Ocean13, Michaels joined friends Pete Evick and Lucky Chucky to raise funds for local kids battling Type 1 diabetes, staying on stage for an hour to benefit summer camps.

Vip Access And Giveaways

Fans looking for an upgraded concert experience can still grab VIP Meet & Greet and Side of Stage Seating packages. In a May Instagram post, Michaels announced: “Grantville, Pennsylvania – We’ve got a limited number of VIP Meet & Greet and Side of Stage Seating packages available NOW for the Saturday, June 14 Parti-Gras 🤝 📸. These exclusive opportunities are available on our store – reserve your spot now before it’s gone with the link in our story!”

He also ran a social-media giveaway: “6 Days away till PENN Heroes Stage kicks off for the summer ‼️ We’re giving away a 2 Day Pass to Opening Weekend to see @bretmichaelsofficial & @coleswindell! 🎸🧠 Here’s how to enter:
– Comment Tag a friend
– Both follow @hollywoodpnrc
– Like this post
– Bonus entry if you add this post to your story or send to a friend
One winner will be selected on Tuesday, June 10 and be notified via private message.”

Tourmates And Collaborations

Michaels highlighted his rock-star network in another post featuring Night Ranger’s Jack Blades and Lit’s Ajay Popoff. “There is nothing like great friends 🎉 Jack from @NightRanger & @ajaypopoff from @LitBandOfficial and awesome fans, rocking music and nothing but good times 🎸 That’s what’s coming this summer on the Bret Michaels Nothing But A Good Time Parti-Gras 3.0 – see you all in Grantville PA at @hollywoodpnrc on Saturday, June 14 for the kickoff of summer!” he wrote. His bandmates and special guests promise a high-energy lineup.

Venue Spotlight

The Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course amphitheater seats over 15,000 attendees across reserved and lawn sections, backed by modern sound and lighting systems. Since opening in 2023, the outdoor venue has drawn national headliners and festival-style crowds. Michaels’ set follows country star Cole Swindell on June 13 and kicks off Opening Weekend on June 14.

What Fans Can Expect

Attendees can look forward to a 90-minute performance blending Poison classics (“Nothin’ But a Good Time,” “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”), solo hits (“Right Now”), and deep album cuts. Michaels is known for pyrotechnics, crowd sing-alongs, onstage harmonica solos and surprise guest appearances. Whether you’re a longtime follower or a new fan, the show promises an intergenerational rock party under the summer sky.

Wrap your weekend around summer’s first big rock event in central Pennsylvania – from family-style downtime at Range End to the bright lights of the Hollywood PNRC amphitheater, Bret Michaels is ready to deliver “Nothing But a Good Time.”

Trivia

Bret Michaels grew up in a working-class family and started playing guitar at the age of six.

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