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Urgent-Tribute to Foreigner At Bowstring Brewyard

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URGENT – Tribute to Foreigner Formed in 2023, URGENT – Tribute to Foreigner is a six-piece powerhouse of seasoned musicians dedicated to recreating the unmistakable sound, soaring harmonies, and energy of one of rock’s most iconic bands. Every song is performed 100% live, without backing tracks, delivering audiences an authentic Foreigner concert experience. At the heart of URGENT are Mark McNelley (lead vocals) and Todd Thanhauser (drums), musical collaborators for nearly two decades.

During the pandemic, the pair recorded and released Lockdown Diaries as AD2020, an album featuring collaborations with friends from throughout the music industry. Their singles Undivided and Why Can’t We Be Friends each generated more than 30,000 views on YouTube. Following the pandemic, Mark and Todd set out to build a band around the music they loved, reconnecting with longtime collaborator Dave Hafer (lead guitar, backing vocals).

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Together, they laid the foundation for what would become URGENT. Today’s lineup also features Rob DeSimone (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals), a veteran of the Philadelphia music scene whose versatility helps reproduce the depth and detail of Foreigner’s arrangements, and Scott Kressley (keyboards), whose musicianship and layered keyboard work bring another essential dimension to the band’s live sound. Rounding out the lineup is veteran bassist Freddy Villano, whose career includes touring with Quiet Riot, performing with Dee Snider’s Widowmaker, and playing bass with Holy Mother.

Freddy brings decades of professional touring and recording experience, along with a powerful stage presence and rock-solid foundation to URGENT. “These songs are so iconic that it’s an honor to play music that has been part of the soundtrack to so many lives, including my own,” says drummer Todd Thanhauser. Together, Mark McNelley, Todd Thanhauser, Dave Hafer, Rob DeSimone, Scott Kressley, and Freddy Villano deliver the precision, power, harmonies, and musicianship that define Foreigner’s legendary catalog.

From the opening note to the final encore, URGENT – Tribute to Foreigner delivers a high-energy celebration of the hits that have defined generations — performed live with authenticity, passion, and respect for the music.

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