Things Can Only Get Better Tour- Week Four

richardblade
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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, the rain stopped, the clouds parted, and the sun came out. Thank you to everyone in Ohio who came out and made the night something truly special.

Lewiston, NY - August 12, 2026

Artpark Amphitheater

What a great day on the Things Can Only Get Better Tour! We arrived at the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston, New York, overlooking the beautiful gorge and the river racing toward Niagara Falls just a couple of miles away. What an incredible setting for a show!

As always, I loved getting to spend time with everyone during the free meet and greet before the show. Everyone has such interesting stories that I could stay and chat all night—but eventually they come and grab me to get me on stage!

And what a show it was. We had another fantastic crowd at Artpark, and even a severe weather warning couldn't stop the concert. Fortunately, Mother Nature cooperated once again, and the show rocked!

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night so memorable. Now we're off tomorrow before heading to Atlantic City on Friday!

With a day off between shows, the tour made a stop in Philadelphia to check out some of the famous locations from the Rocky films. From iconic landmarks to places instantly recognizable to fans of the movies, it was a fun chance to explore a little of the City of Brotherly Love before heading on to the next show in New Jersey.