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FOREIGNER DOUBLE VISION: THEN & NOW REUNION TOUR Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut October 3, 2019 Photos & Review by Dan Wenc The legendary Foreigner took to the stage at the Mohegan Sun Arena to kick off a short run of reunion shows which featured the current lineup and original members performing a night of timeless Foreigner classics. In usual touring status, the band consists of only one original founding member, guitarist Mick Jones. The reunion tour has become a occasional tour run that brings Mick back to his bandmates, sharing a stage once again. This night would be broken up into two parts, theRead More →

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ROCK TALK WITH MITCH LAFTON: FEATURING KELLY HANSEN AND ULI JOHN ROTH March 24, 2019 This episode of the proudly independent ROCK TALK WITH MITCH LAFON features new interviews with FOREIGNER’s KELLY HANSEN and guitarist extraordinaire ULI JON ROTH. Co-hosted by Alan Niven. The first guest is Kelly Hansen and he discusses his path to joining Foreigner from Hurricane, Unruly Child, Perfect World and others, the band’s working relationship with the Shriners Hospitals For Children, Can’t Slow Down and releasing new Foreigner music, making new music outside of Foreigner, doing more ‘Double Vision’ shows with Lou Gramm and the experience so far, his time with HurricaneRead More →

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On this episode of Westwood One’s Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon, new interviews with Foreigner’s Mick Jones, Mike Tramp and songwriter Jim Vallance. Alan Niven co-hosts. Mitch’s first interview is a quick ten minute hit n’ run chat with Foreigner’s Mick Jones. They discuss the upcoming Jukebox Heroes musical, Lou Gramm’s ‘retirement’, the future of Foreigner including more reunion shows this summer and going on without Mick, supporting the Shiner’s Hospital, the upcoming Rainbow ’78 DVD, the Cold As Ice Canadian Tour and more. In Mitch’s second interview, Mitch talks with former White Lion vocalist Mike Tramp. Mike discusses being in regular contact with guitarist VitoRead More →

Foreigner Double Vision Tour at Mohegan Sun

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FOREIGNER DOUBLE VISION: THEN & NOW Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut December 1, 2018 It was a night to celebrate a band that has transcended decades and thier timeless songs that have been popular for the past 40 years. This was a historical performance that brought together two eras of the musical legacy that is Foreigner. A night of celebration for members of the band who created the memorable and iconic Foreigner hits. A top notch performance of the two versions of Foreigner coming together on one stage, both playing with visible enjoyment and appreciation of one another. This show was one of those musicalRead More →

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On this episode of Westwood One’s Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon, new interviews with singer LOU GRAMM, REO SPEEDWAGON’s Kevin Cronin and Colin Blunstone of THE ZOMBIES. Drummer John Humphrey of SEETHER co-hosts. Up first, LOU GRAMM talks about the upcoming reunion show with FOREIGNER and reveals plans for more. Also, a possible upcoming EP with Mick Jones, being a team player, Foreigner’s musical direction at the time, making ‘good rock songs’, the Shadow King album with Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell, the Foreigner album Unusual Heat, what does Mick Jones mean to Lou both personally & professionally, the album Mr. Moonlight and the terrific songRead More →

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JUKE BOX HEROES TOUR JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING WHITESNAKE FOREIGNER Blue Hills Bank Pavilion Boston, Massachusetts June 20, 2018 It was a perfect night for the enjoyment of timeless classic rock and roll, performed live in a most ideal setting along the Boston waterfront. Part of a great summer time experience is relaxing outside and enjoying the music that you love and grew up with. This night was a perfect mixture of such at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion along Boston’s Seaport District. An open air music venue sitting right on the waterfront with a comfortable atmosphere and generally not a bad seat inRead More →

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ROCK TALK WITH MITCH LAFON: Foreigner’s Mick Jones & UB40’s Ali Campbell Listen to FOREIGNER’s Mick Jones and UB40’s Ali Campbell on this episode of Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon on Westwood One. Co-hosting is Alan Niven, plus we divulge the mystery track give it another spin and have a bonus interview at the end of the show! In Mitch’s first interview, Foreigner’s Mick Jones talks about the upcoming tour with Whitesnake & Jason Bonham, the importance of reuniting with Lou Gramm and the other past members, making new music with Foreigner/Lou Gramm, Mutt Lange, past albums, his 1989 solo album, working with Johnny HallydayRead More →

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ROCK TALK WITH MITCH LAFON: Dokken’s Don Dokken and Foreigner’s Jeff Pilson On this episode of Westwood One’s Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon: Plus a secret previously unreleased 1980’s recording from one that era’s most popular bands. In Mitch’s first interview, singer Don Dokken discusses his band’s new live package Return To The East (2016) featuring the ‘classic lineup’ featuring George Lynch, ‘Wild’ Mick Brown and Jeff Pilson. Plus, Don offers an update on the current lineup’s upcoming studio album, talks early days including Great White & Guns N’ Roses, his approach to songwriting, future work with the ‘classic lineup’, The Beatles, Up From TheRead More →

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NEW FOREIGNER MERCHANDISE – PLUS 2018 TOUR DATES THE THREAD SHOP ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGENDARY ROCK GROUP FOREIGNER March 5, 2018 The Thread Shop is excited to announce their partnership with Foreigner. With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. The group, who are responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems, are are now gearing up to launch a new merchandise line in conjunction with their upcomingRead More →

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Foreigner Announces Summer 2018 “Juke Box Heroes Tour” with Special Guest Whitesnake and Jason Bonham’s LED Zepplin Evening December 4, 2017 FOREIGNER, WHITESNAKE and JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING, are getting into the holiday gift-giving spirit early with the announcement of their 2018 29-city summer “Juke Box Heroes Tour,” produced by Live Nation. Nothing warms up the chilly holiday season like the promise of a hot summer tour, and concert tickets make the perfect gift. The legendary artists will cross the U.S. starting Friday, June 15, 2018 in Bangor, ME at Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion.  All three bands are led by Englishmen Mick Jones, David CoverdaleRead More →