Entertainment & Nightlife
April 9, 2018

Poison and Cheap Trick Join Together for “Poison…Nothin’ But A Good Time 2018” at Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Sunday, July 1, at 7 p.m.

Tickets on Sale Friday, April 13, at 10 a.m.

Hollywood, Fla. (Apr. 9, 2018) – The party continues as legendary rockers Poison are joined by special guests Cheap Trick for “Poison…Nothin’ But A Good Time 2018” at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. at the resort’s Hard Rock Event Center on Sunday, July 1, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 13, at 10 a.m. VIP and band fan club packages will be available beginning Tuesday, April 10, at 10 a.m. Citibank cardholders can purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, April 11, at 10 a.m. Fans can access presale tickets beginning Thursday, April 12, at 10 a.m. through Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

Poison will take the stage with all of its original members including reality television superstar Bret Michaels; Bobby Dall (bass); Rikki Rockett (drums); and C.C. DeVille (guitars). The iconic rock band has sold more than 15 million records in the United States and 40 million albums and DVDs worldwide. Known for their high energy, big hits and live shows, Poison has released seven studio albums, four live albums, five compilation albums, and has issued 28 singles to radio. Poison also charted 12 singles on Billboards’ Top 40 and six Top 10 singles including “Nothin’ But A Good Time,” “Talk Dirty To Me,” “Unskinny Bop,” and “Something To Believe In” as well as the No. 1 smash hit, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” The group’s frontman Michaels has released several chart topping solo albums and starred in some of the highest rated, record breaking reality TV shows on NBC, ABC and VH1. A type one diabetic, Michaels donated a portion of the proceeds from his single, “Jorja Bleu,” to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and supports many other charitable causes through his Life Rocks Foundation.

Cheap Trick has been blending elements of pop, punk and even metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable since the 1970s. With timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender” and “Dream Police,” Cheap Trick is a musical institution. As vital today as ever, Cheap Trick has released three records in the last three years: “Bang Zoom Crazy…Hello” (2016), “We’re All Alright” (2017) and Christmas Christmas (2017). The hit single “Long Time Coming” off “We’re All Alright” spent an unprecedented 18 weeks at No. 1 on the Mediabase Classic Rock Chart. With more than 20 million records sold and more than 40 international Gold and Platinum certifications, Cheap Trick was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Cheap Trick is composed of Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar) and Daxx Nielsen (drums).

Tickets cost $130, $90 and $70. All seats are reserved and available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.myhrl.com, www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. Doors open one hour prior to show start time. Additional fees may apply.

About Hard Rock Event Center

Hard Rock Event Center is the newly constructed 3,500-seat venue located in the northwest corner of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood. As part of the $1.5 billion property expansion, the former Hard Rock Live arena will be razed and replaced with a state-of-the-art 6,500-plus-seat venue in a theater-style configuration, slated to open in 2019. In the interim, a full schedule of concerts, comedy shows and other events will take place in the Hard Rock Event Center. Seminole Hard Rock has hosted some of the hottest musical acts such as John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Marc Anthony, Billy Joel, Andrea Bocelli, Tim McGraw and Carlos Santana; top comedians including Kevin Hart, Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, George Lopez and the late Robin Williams; as well as major sporting events and events of major sports stars, from UFC matches to charity galas for Jason Taylor, Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade and more. For additional information, please visit www.myhrl.com.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is South Florida’s iconic entertainment destination located minutes from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach. The AAA Four Diamond-rated resort features 469 luxury guest rooms and suites, award-winning restaurants, a lagoon-style pool and Beach Club Bar & Grill, a Hard Rock-inspired spa, premium meeting and convention space and a 5,500-seat Hard Rock Live concert arena. The casino offers 120 table games, 2,000 of the newest and most popular slots and a 37-table poker room. Fine dining options include Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, the resort’s signature steakhouse, and Kuro, a luxe and socially vibrant restaurant offering new-style Japanese cuisine. In the heart of the hotel is L Bar, a sophisticated, contemporary lounge showcasing handcrafted classic cocktails with a twist. Contemporary and casual eateries, include Blue Plate, the hotel’s 24-hour diner-inspired restaurant; Constant Grind, a gourmet coffee and pastry shop; and the ever-famous Hard Rock Cafe – Hollywood, part of Hard Rock’s 181 globally recognized rock ‘n’ roll restaurants.

For more information, call 800-937-0010, visit us online at casino.hardrock.com/hollywood, or follow us on Facebook: @SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly

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