It’s their first stop on the tour…. a concert experience different than anything we’ve seen before: Parti-Gras 2023 at Pine Knob. Welcome to our show blog! We’ll be updating this throughout the day with the sites and sounds of Parti-Gras. Remember, gates open at 5:30pm. The Dress Like Bret Karaoke finalists will compete on a stage near East Gate at 6pm. The first band hits the Pine Knob main stage at 7pm.
In case you’re wondering what you can (and can’t) bring into Pine Knob…. don’t get triggered, just enjoy and comply, my friend.
We’re at it bright and early! I’m broadcasting from 10-3pm and Screamin’ Scott will be live from 3-7pm. Make sure you get a WCSX VIP pass! Will it get you backstage? Sadly, no. But it could score you an autographed guitar signed by a ton of artists from Parti-Gras including Bret Michaels! Wear your VIP pass at Pine Knob and the WCSX staff could be hooking you up with prizes on the spot at Pine Knob!
We’ve also got coverage of the WCSX Backstage BBQ with Bret and The Dress Like Brett Karaoke Contest coming your way. We also have our veterans’ row winners with Big Jim’s House! Here’s a recent conversation that Bret had with Big Jim and Ryan about veterans and how much they mean to Bret… there may also be some talk about keeping everyone’s wives away from Mark McGrath. lol
Big Jim and Ryan Speak With Bret Michaels About Veterans and Parti-Gras 2023
I’ll be updating this blog throughout the day. Whether you’re at the show or at home, we want to give you the best coverage we can of this show!
The Parti-Gras 2023 Blog
The Parti-Gras mainstage backdrop for Bret Michaels
Here’s a pic of Bret’s stage backdrop in the daylight. Feel those Parti-Gras vibes!
Parti-Gras 2023 Stage Drop – daytime view
Doni Broadcasting Live
The sun shines on Pine Knob! After the rain last night, it’s a beautiful day in Clarkston at Pine Knob! Right now The WCSX promo squad is out on the hill with battery-powered hair dryers making sure the grass on the hill is dry. #JK
Doni’s backstage setup for the broadcast from Pine Knob for Parti-Gras 2023!
Speaking of the Hill... Looking Good!
Hill People! Your land is ready for tonight’s show!
The Green Grass and High Tides of the Pine Knob hill!
Soundcheck
Earlier, we heard Bret in soundcheck! I don’t want to ruin the surprise by telling you what song I heard, but he sounded AWESOME! Right now roadies are running rampant on the stage in preparation for Parti-Gras!
Attention to detail! Crew is already hard at work for the Parti-Gras festivities!
Screamin' Scott and Johnny Rock Lassman Are Here
Oh, it’s gonna get crazy from here! Screamin’ Scott and Johnny Rock Lassman join Doni backstage for the WCSX broadcast!
Johnny Rock Lassman, Doni, and Screamin’ Scott
WCSX Is Giving Away 5,000 Souvenir Lanyards
We have 5,000 souvenir VIP lanyards we’re giving away tonight! Grab one and scan the QR code! You could win an Autographed guitar signed by tonight’s Parti-Gras bands including Bret Michaels! Also, WCSX staff is circulating throw the crowd and randomly giving away tickets and prizes to people showing their lanyards! You could win this Bret Michael’s Parti-Gras hat! If you don’t win, good news: they’ll be available for purchase at merch booths.
You could win this hat! And if you don’t win, you can buy one here at Pine Knob!
Show Us Your Inner Bret
Ryan and Screamin’ Scott are channeling their best Bret Michaels look today!
Local Detroit Celebrity, Ryan Logan, text Doni a preview of his Parti-Gras outfit. #winning
Screamin’ Scott broadcasting live while wearing his tribute to Bret Michaels.
Pulling Back The Curtain Backstage
Screamin’ Scott snuck a picture in from backstage while the bands get set up.
Screamin’ Scott gets a backstage pic of the stage at Pine Knob
Ryan Looks Even Better Now That He's Here!
OMG… Ryn and Screamin’ Scott are SERIOUSLY channeling their inner Bret Michaels! I love it!
Doni, Screamin’ Scott, Ryan, and Johnny Rock Lassman backstage at Parti-Gras.
The REAL Bret Michaels Has Arrived!
Screamin’ Scott and Doni got a chance to talk with Bret Michaels. Bret and company have been working hard to make this show the best it can be. Detroit marks the first stop on the Parti-Gras Tour!
Doni, Bret Michaels and Screamin’ Scott having some fun on the radio!
And Then Jack Blades Stopped By!
Jack Blades of Night Ranger stopped by the WCSX broadcast to talk with Screamin’ Scott and Jim O’Brien about the tour and Night Ranger’s 40th Anniversary!
Jack Blades of Night Ranger talks with Screamin’ Scott and Jim O’Brien
Backstage With Bret
Bret was extremely kind and cool with all of our Backstage with Bret winners. We’ve got more pictures coming soon.
Bret was so awesome to all of our WCSX backstage winners
We Fed Everyone Too... Plus Drinks :)
Our backstage winners had a great time meeting Bret and enjoying food from Honchos plus margaritas courtesy of Santos!
Thanks for the backstage margaritas, Santos!
Our Five Dress Like Bret Karaoke Contest Finalists
All of our contestants were amazing. We judged on Appearance, how well they sang like Bret, and crowd reaction. ALL of these people did a fantastic job! The competition was so close, it came down to a tie between Frank Smith and Jennifer Richards!
Our Dress Like Bret Karaoke Finalists!
The Main Event
Bret hit the stage and all eyes were on him. He opened with “Talk Dirty To Me” and the crowd went wild. Later in the show, he performed “Something to Believe In” and the phones were out and lit. The photo doesn’t really do justice, but I tried.
Phones light up when Bret sings “Something to Believe In”
