Bret Michaels at Morris Farm Back 40 live

Bret Michaels brought a full-scale classic rock party to Morris Farm Back 40 Live in July 2025, turning the Barco venue into one of Currituck’s biggest summer concert stops. Backed by the energy of Poison anthems, solo hits, and special guest Quiet Riot, the night delivered a loud, nostalgic, high-energy crowd experience under the summer sky. Michaels praised the fans and venue afterward, highlighting the crowd’s singing, hospitality, and overall energy as part of what made the show stand out.

Bret Michaels’ performance at Morris Farm Back 40 Live stood out as one of the venue’s biggest and most high-profile concerts to date. Bringing in a nationally recognized rock artist known for Poison classics and a decades-long career, the show elevated the Back 40 Live stage beyond a local concert stop and turned it into a true destination event for Currituck and the surrounding Outer Banks region. With Quiet Riot joining the lineup, full concert production, and a crowd built around classic rock fans singing along all night, the event felt larger than a typical summer show. It was the kind of performance that helped prove Morris Farm Back 40 Live can host major-name entertainment while still keeping the energy, hospitality, and local character that make the venue unique.

The show appears to have landed well with the crowd. Bret Michaels posted the next day that Morris Farms Back 40 Live “rocked,” specifically calling out the fans’ energy. He also thanked the bands, crew, promoters, and owners, and teased returning the following year at an even bigger level.