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Things Can Only Get Better Tour - Final Week
Wantagh, NY - August 20, 2026 Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Jones Beach Theater is an amazing venue, with a brilliant stage, sound system, lighting—and even paddleboards available for the performers! Before the show, Rory from Howard Jones' band and I couldn't resist taking them out for nearly two hours. It was a great way to get ready for what was supposed to be an awesome night. Backstage at Jones Beach, everything was ready as the Things Can Only Get Better Tour

richardblade
2 days ago


Things Can Only Get Better Tour - Week Five
Atlantic City, NJ - August 14, 2026 Borgata Resort Spa & Casino The Things Can Only Get Better Tour rolled into Atlantic City for a fantastic night of '80s music at the Borgata Casino! The evening started with another incredible meet and greet. So many people came out that we had to take two photos to get everyone in! One hour wasn't nearly enough time to say hello to everyone, take selfies, and sign books and T-shirts—but eventually it was time to head to the stage. And what

richardblade
2 days ago


Things Can Only Get Better Tour- Week Four
Kettering, OH - August 11, 2026 Fraze Pavilion What a night in Kettering, Ohio! Before the show, I had the chance to hang out with the great Dave Wakeling during sound check. A storm alert may have been in effect, but that didn't stop more than 80 people from waiting in the summertime rain for the meet and greet at the Fraze Pavilion. And later, thousands more came out to brave the weather for the show. Fortunately, Mother Nature must be an '80s fan! When showtime arrived, th

richardblade
2 days ago


Things Can Only Get Better Tour - Week Three
From Texas to Nashville: Another Week on the Things Can Only Get Better Tour After a great show at Harrah's Stir Cove in Iowa, I was up very early the next morning, flying back to Los Angeles from Omaha. I was heading home for a couple of days before rejoining the Things Can Only Get Better Tour in Austin. And if you're wondering about the bandage on my nose in the photos, there's a story behind it. I got into an argument with the luggage hatch on the tour bus after the show

richardblade
Aug 10


Things Can Only Get Better Tour - Week Two
Las Vegas, NV - July 26, 2026 Resorts World Theatre' From Vegas to Iowa: Life on the Things Can Only Get Better Tour After an amazing show, we loaded onto the tour buses and made the overnight drive to our next destination: Las Vegas. The show at Resorts World wasn't until Sunday night, so we had a day off — although our hotel wasn't quite ready for us yet. So there we were, sitting on the bus, gazing out at a massive parking lot and a sea of empty tarmac. Not exactly the gla

richardblade
Aug 10


Things Can Only Get Better Tour - Week One
Opening Night - Napa, CA - July 19, 2026 Blue Note Summer Sessions at Meritage Resort The Things Can Only Get Better Tour officially kicked off in beautiful Napa, California, marking the opening night of what would become my fourth national tour alongside Richard Blade, Howard Jones, Wang Chung, The English Beat, and Modern English. The day began with an early flight on Alaska Airlines before heading straight to the venue, where the tour buses would become home for the next s

richardblade
Jul 26


Just Released: Unlocked Interviews Now An Audiobook
Just released as an audiobook - the Unlocked Interviews!

richardblade
Dec 30, 2025


Dance Party In Palm Desert December 13th
I’m heading to Palm Desert on Friday, December 13 for one of my final gigs of the year, and I’d love for you to join me at the Fisherman's Grotto for a New Wave '80s Holiday Dance Party you won’t forget. Enjoy music, food, drinks, and dancing all night long for guests 21 and over. My good friend Steven Wayne will be joining me with his giant screen video show to keep the energy high. The party takes place at 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Doors open early, so

richardblade
Nov 10, 2025


The Sands 2025, November 3-8
Cancun Mexico What a week it was. Sands.rocks 2025 brought the energy to Cancun’s Royalton Splash from November 3 to 8 for its eighth unforgettable year, and the lineup was incredible. We rocked out with Howard Jones, Holly Johnson, Wang Chung, Rat, Men Without Hats, and more. I had the pleasure of co-hosting alongside the amazing MTV crew: Mark Goodman, Downtown Julie Brown, Alan Hunter, and David Trunk. My friend Steven Wayn kept the party going with some fantastic DJ sets

richardblade
Nov 10, 2025


Lost 80's Live - Part 3
August 20 - The Arizona Financial Center Phoenix, AZ Wow! Phoenix audience for Lost 80's Live is as hot as the temperature outside. China...

richardblade
Sep 3, 2025


Lost 80's Live - Part 2
August 8th - OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Niagra Falls, ON This is the reason you can't miss Lost 80's Live this year. The acts are on...

richardblade
Aug 20, 2025


Lost 80's Live - Part 1
Opening Night of Lost 80's Live July 31st, 2025 - Westville Music Bowl, New Haven, CT Aug 1 - Boch Center - Wang Theatre - Boston, MA...

richardblade
Aug 12, 2025


Join Us - Facebook Live - This Thursday!
Join us this Thursday July 24th LIVE on FB!

richardblade
Jul 22, 2025


Hitting the Road Again with Howard Jones!
Howard Jones - Celebrates 40th Anniversary of "Dream Into Action" Tour - with Special Guests: Haircut 100 and Richard Blade (US Only)...

richardblade
Jun 3, 2025


Cruel World 2025
May 17, 2025 What a great day at Cruel World. It was wet - yes - but so much fun and brilliantly organized so you could catch virtually...

richardblade
May 23, 2025


Get Ready to Rewind! Richard Blade & the Lost 80's Live Tour Are Coming to Town!
Richard announces his second national tour this year with Lost 80's Live. Hey, 80s aficionados and music lovers! Break out your parachute...

richardblade
Mar 24, 2025


Final Show - End of the Road at The Keswick
March 1, Visit to Pamela Biasi's 80's Music Museum A big "Thank You" to Pamela Biasi for letting me visit her 80's Music Museum. An...

richardblade
Mar 7, 2025


Week #4 - Connecticut, New York & Pennsylvania
February 26, New Haven, Connecticut - College Street Music Hall Here's where our tour is rolling into tonight. Yesterday, I had Martin...

richardblade
Mar 7, 2025


Week #4 - West Virginia, Washington DC, Massachusetts
February 22, Morgantown, West Virginia Tourist Day! If it's Saturday it must be Morgantown, West Virginia. It's a really cute place with...

richardblade
Mar 7, 2025


Week #3 - Oklahoma, Nebraska, Illinois to Indiana
February 18th, Oklahoma In freezing cold Oklahoma City where everything is closed because of the Artic blast, and on the way to even...

richardblade
Feb 24, 2025
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