The great fan response to our modern-day Poison tribute has been eye-opening. Here's why.

• Big gap in the "A" circuit tribute market for Poison. No such advantage for competing tributes to Journey, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Bob Seger, Pink Floyd, Eagles, The Beatles, and so many more.
• Poison has over 2.4 million Facebook Likes (targetable fans). That's more than classic-rock giants like Steve Miller Band, Bad Company, ELO, Heart, Deep Purple, REO Speedwagon, The Moody Blues, Cream, and many others.
• Poison sold a whopping 50 million records in a relatively short time at the top and is the iconic band of their style and era.
• Poison's #1-around-the-world hit, Every Rose Has Its Thorn is still a staple across hit-radio formats today.
• Bret Michaels is a household name in his own right. Thanks to starring in some of the highest-rated reality TV shows of all time, few Americans aged 25 to 60 don't know him.
• Peak demographic is aged 37 to 58 and many younger fans, expecting a fun concert atmosphere, and over 60% female (the family "deciders" when it comes to entertainment choices).
• Shot of Poison's show includes full and accurate costuming, CO2 jets, accompanying video presentation, semi-choreographed movements, a salute to veterans, sometimes free party favors, and, sometimes even our own female "Party Time Crew" as greeters and merchandisers.
• Shot of Poison's members are founders of successful tribute bands, long-time pros, who understand strong marketing materials and invest in promotion. SOP's very first show, without support or a marketing video at the time, generated $8450 GBOR. The band aims to stand out, and bring a fun, raucous, arena-rock-style atmosphere to every venue.