There is something about live music in an open-air setting that strips away the everyday and pulls you directly into the sound. On Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, Stubbs Park Amphitheater in Centerville, Ohio will host an evening of hard-driving rock and emotionally resonant ballads when REO Survivor takes the covered stage for a full tribute performance dedicated to the music of REO Speedwagon.
The show brings together the melodic power and arena-scaled energy of one of classic rock’s most enduring catalogs, delivered by a band that has made faithfulness to the source material its defining purpose. Whether you grew up with these songs on the radio or discovered them along the way, the music holds the kind of weight that moves through a crowd and settles somewhere personal.
Show Details
REO Survivor performs live at Stubbs Park Amphitheater, located at 255 W. Spring Valley Pike, Centerville, OH 45458, on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. The venue sits within the City of Centerville’s Stubbs Park and features a covered stage with open lawn seating. For the most current information on timing, admission, and any event updates, visit the City of Centerville’s official events calendar or the venue’s event listing directly.
About REO Survivor
REO Survivor is a professional tribute band devoted to recreating the sound, spirit, and live energy of REO Speedwagon at the height of their classic era. The band brings rigorous attention to soaring vocals, melodic guitar leads, rich keyboard textures, and the emotionally charged power ballads that defined REO Speedwagon’s arc from relentless touring act to arena staple. Kerry Craig handles lead vocals, while David Miller anchors the keyboards and synthesizers and shares vocal duties; Robert Bussey drives the melodic guitar work and contributes vocals alongside Freddie Banner on bass and vocals, with Mike Graci holding the rhythm together on drums and percussion. REO Survivor performs at theaters, festivals, casinos, and concert venues across the country, bringing the same commitment to authentic instrumentation and tight harmonies to every stage. The result is a live experience that connects as directly as the recordings themselves.
What You Will Hear
REO Speedwagon built their following the hard way, spending years on the Midwestern touring circuit before radio-ready singles and power ballads turned them into one of the defining acts of American arena rock. That full journey lives in the music REO Survivor draws from each night. Expect the kind of night where you might hear “Riding The Storm Out” stretch into something that fills the open air, or “Roll With The Changes” build through its keyboard and guitar interplay into a full crowd moment. You might also hear “Keep On Loving You,” “Take It On The Run,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Time For Me To Fly,” “Don’t Let Him Go,” and “157 Riverside Avenue” woven through a set that moves from driving rock anthems to ballads that hit harder than you expect in the night air.
About the Venue
Stubbs Park Amphitheater is a relaxed, family-friendly outdoor performance space set within the green surroundings of Centerville’s Stubbs Park. The covered stage and sprawling lawn create a setting that feels both casual and well-suited to live music, with walking paths and open park space that give the evening room to breathe. The amphitheater is the home of Centerville’s popular Summer Concert Series and has established itself as a genuine community gathering place for special events and performances throughout the season.
Plan Your Night
Bring lawn chairs or blankets, since seating is primarily on the grass, and plan to arrive early to settle in and find convenient parking before the show begins. Weather is always worth monitoring for an outdoor October event, so check the City of Centerville’s official events calendar ahead of time for any scheduling updates or logistics. For the latest ticketing and event details, the venue’s official listing is your best resource.
October nights in southwest Ohio carry a particular quality, the air cooler, the sky wider, the kind of conditions that make an outdoor concert feel like something worth planning around. REO Survivor brings the songs and the craft to match that setting.