Some nights carry a particular kind of energy from the moment you walk in. The air shifts, the crowd settles into something expectant, and when the first guitar line cuts through, you remember exactly why live music holds the place it does. That is the kind of evening taking shape at the Wellington Amphitheater on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, when REO Survivor brings their full-scale tribute to the catalog of REO Speedwagon to the outdoor stage at 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard.
This is not background music or a casual cover set. REO Survivor performs with the precision and commitment of musicians who have spent years inside these songs, honoring the arrangements, the dynamics, and the emotional weight that made REO Speedwagon one of the defining acts of classic American arena rock. Whether you have carried these songs with you for decades or are discovering them through a live setting for the first time, the show is built to land with full force under the open sky of Wellington’s community amphitheater.
Show Details
REO Survivor performs at the Wellington Amphitheater, located at 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, FL 33414, on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026. The venue is an outdoor amphitheater with lawn seating, so guests are encouraged to bring portable chairs or blankets for comfort. The space accommodates roughly 1,500 people and has a well-established sound and lighting setup suited for live concert performances.
About REO Survivor
REO Survivor is a professional tribute band dedicated to faithfully recreating the sound, energy, and musicianship of REO Speedwagon’s classic live era. Their approach goes beyond replication to capture the emotional current running through the original recordings: soaring vocals, melodic guitar leads, rich keyboard textures, and the kind of power ballad builds that once filled arenas from coast to coast. Kerry Craig handles lead vocals, joined by David Miller on keyboards, synthesizers, and lead vocals, Mike Graci on drums and percussion, Freddie Banner on bass and vocals, and Robert Bussey on lead guitars and vocals. The band performs at theaters, festivals, casinos, and concert venues nationwide. Every show is crafted to create a genuine, immersive connection between the music and the audience.
What You Will Hear
REO Speedwagon built their reputation over years of relentless Midwestern touring, developing a catalog that moved fluidly between driving rock anthems and radio-ready ballads. That range is at the center of what REO Survivor brings to the stage. Expect the kind of night where you might hear “Roll With The Changes” open up into its full, churning groove, or where “Keep On Loving You” settles over the lawn with the quiet weight it has always carried. Songs like “Take It On The Run,” “Riding The Storm Out,” and “Can’t Fight This Feeling” represent the melodic precision and emotional reach that defined the band’s peak years. The set might also include “Time For Me To Fly,” “Don’t Let Him Go,” and “Keep Pushin’,” spanning the rock and ballad sides of a catalog built for exactly this kind of shared, outdoor experience.
About the Venue
The Wellington Amphitheater, officially the Village of Wellington Amphitheater, is a casual, family-friendly outdoor entertainment space that serves as a gathering point for the Wellington community throughout the year. Set within a park environment, the venue regularly hosts live music, food truck nights, markets, and community festivals. The lawn setting and open-air atmosphere make it well suited for a warm April evening of rock music. The amphitheater holds approximately 1,500 guests and features a stage with sound and lighting systems capable of supporting a full live concert production.
Plan Your Night
The Wellington Amphitheater fills quickly for popular concert nights, particularly when food trucks and market events coincide with the show. Arriving early is strongly recommended to secure your preferred lawn spot and make the most of the evening. Bring portable chairs or blankets since the seating is open lawn. For the most current information on tickets, timing, parking, and any additional event details, visit the Village of Wellington’s official events calendar and event listing for April 23rd.
There is something worth showing up for when a band this committed to the source material takes an outdoor stage on a spring night. REO Survivor plays these songs with the kind of care that makes the whole thing feel present and alive. April 23rd at the Wellington Amphitheater is a night worth putting on the calendar.