Poison drummer Rikki Rockett has posted a new video blog answering some fan submitted questions regarding recording, songwriting, the Open Up And Say... Ahh! album, meeting fans, his From The Saddle project, and more. Check it out below.

Poison kicked off their latest and long-awaited summer shed tour on May 18th in Irvine, CA at Five Points Amphitheatre. fan-filmed video is available below. The setlist on the night was as follows:

"Look What The Cat Dragged In"
"I Want Action"
"Ride The Wind"
"Cry Tough"
"I Won't Forget You"
"Your Mama Don't Dance" (Loggins & Messina cover)
- C.C. DeVille guitar solo -
"Fallen Angel"
"Something to Believe In"
"Unskinny Bop"
- drum solo - (with Pink Panther Theme jam with Bobby Dall)
"Every Rose Has It's Thorn"
"Nothin' But A Good Time"
"Talk Dirty To Me"

Bret Michaels spoke with Digital Journal about his upcoming show with Poison at Jones Beach on Long Island next month, as well as his latest endeavours.

When asked what motivates him each day, Michaels said, "First of all, I feel grateful. I am thankful to all of the amazing fans that have been there for me, to live this dream out. I am passionate about doing things, and I have a really strong work ethic. The harder I work, the luckier I get. Nothing has ever truly fallen in my lap, but I love working since I enjoy making music and being creative."

He continued, "The most magical moment like Mulcahy's or Jones Beach is the minute I get to walk out on that stage. That is the ultimate pay-off, and the ultimate icing on the cake. I am extremely proactive and I love slapping hands. I like making a party out of each show, since I am in a great mood and I am feeling thankful. I want the fans to feel the same way. I want them to leave as excited as I did."

Read more at digitaljournal.com.

Music fans wanting a little variety with their summer tour package will get that very thing with the Poison…Nothin’ But A Good Time 2018 tour. Iconic rock band Poison, with all original members, will be joined by Cheap Trick and Pop Evil on its trek across North America this summer. The tour is set to launch May 18th in Irvine, CA at Five Points Amphitheatre. A video trailer can be found below.

The bands are fired up to make the journey across the US and Canada together. Bret Michaels, Poison lead singer and noted philanthropist says, “The all original Poison is headlining again this summer. It’s going to be a mega concert and party combined. We will be playing all the hits and bringing high energy rock and roll good times. I promise this will be awesome. My friends Cheap Trick and Pop Evil will be joining us as well as some special guests on select dates. Again, I know all the bands with all the hits will be giving 1000%!!! Over the last years, Poison has got to co-headline with some great bands: Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, KISS, Lynyrd Skynyrd, to name a few, but I promise again, C.C., Bobby, Rikki and myself together will bring NOTHING BUT A GOOD TIME!!!”

“Poison is a just great American rock and roll band,” declares Bob Roux, President of U.S. Concerts, Live Nation. “Along with Cheap Trick, this show is going to be Nothing But A Good Time - The Full Tilt Party of the Summer. Poison and Cheap Trick always deliver the goods.”

Check out the Poison…Nothin’ But A Good Time 2018 tour at any of the stops listed below.

May
31 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheatre

June
2 - Dallas, TX - Toyota Pavilion at Irving Music Factory *
3 - Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion *
5 - Atlanta, GA - Verizon Amphitheatre *
7 - Indianapolis, IN - Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
8 - Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre *
9 - Chicago, IL - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre *
10 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center *
12 - Cleveland, OH - Blossom Music Center *
13 - Syracuse, NY - Lakeview Amphitheatre
14 - Hartford, CT - The Xfinity Theatre
15 - Gilford, NH - Bank of NH Pavilion
17 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live *
19 - Toronto, ON - The Budweiser Stage
21 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health at Jones Beach *
22 - Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center for the Art
23 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center *
24 - Allentown, PA - PPL Center

* Poison, Cheap Trick, to be announced