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Urgent-Tribute to Foreigner at Tropics West Virginia
Get ready for a night of classic rock at Tropics in Morgantown, WV as URGENT – Tribute to Foreigner – “The Definitive Foreigner Tribute Band” brings the iconic sound of Foreigner to the stage.
Featuring six seasoned musicians and meticulous attention to every musical detail, URGENT recreates the soaring harmonies, powerful vocals, and arena-rock energy that made Foreigner one of the biggest bands in rock history.
Sing along to all the hits including:
Feels Like The First Time • Cold As Ice • Hot Blooded • Juke Box Hero • Waiting For A Girl Like You • Double Vision • Urgent • I Want To Know What Love Is and more.
Come out for a fun summer night of classic rock at Tropics and experience the music that defined a generation.
Saturday July 25, 2026
Showtime:TBA
Formed in 2023, Urgent Tribute to Foreigner is a six-piece powerhouse made up of seasoned veterans of the Pennsylvania music scene. The band delivers an authentic Foreigner experience, recreating the iconic sound, harmonies, and energy of one of the greatest rock bands of all time all performed live without the use of backing tracks.
At the heart of the band are Mark McNelley (lead vocals) and Todd Thanhauser (drums), a dynamic duo who have collaborated for nearly two decades. During the pandemic, the pair released an album, Lockdown Diaries, under the name AD2020, which featured notable collaborations with industry friends. Their singles, Undivided and Why Can’t We Be Friends garnered over 30,000 views each on YouTube, showcasing their creativity and reach in challenging times.
After the pandemic, Mark and Todd sought a fresh direction, laying the foundation for Urgent Tribute to Foreigner. Drawing from their experience as members of the cover band ESCAPE where they performed hits from Journey, Styx, and Boston they reached out to trusted collaborators from their ESCAPE days: Dave Hafer (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Rick Yohe (bass guitar, backing vocals).
To bring Foreigner’s intricate textures to life
Sources: triblive
