Bret Michaels was one of the few mainstream musicians willing to participate in a Trump inaugural event, as the former Poison singer headlined tonight’s Heroes Ball at the Warner Theater. Unfortunately for the Rock of Love heartthrob, the turnout wasn’t great: Katie Rogers of the New York Times shared video from inside the venue and empty seats were aplenty.

There is room to spread out at this Bret Michaels concert at Heroes Ball. And also that's a Guns n Roses song. pic.twitter.com/J80btL8mvf — Katie Rogers (@katierogers) January 20, 2017

Because every rose has its thorn, the turnout also wasn’t great for Trump’s Make America Great Again Celebration on the National Mall.