Foreigner: The Hits Unplugged

6:30-7:30 pm: Come early for live music in the

Goldsmith Atrium with Erik Semo!

Mick Jones founded the current version of Foreigner in 2004. For the last twenty years, this band has toured tirelessly all over the world including a stellar performance at last year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Friday’s very special acoustic performance at the Tilles will be hosted by original lead singer Lou Gramm and performed by band members Luis Carlos Maldonado on vocals and guitar,  Jeff Pilson, on vocals and bass guitar, Michael Bluestein on vocals and keyboards, and on lead guitar and vocals Bruce Watson.  For more information about the band, visit Foreigner | The Official Website.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with legendary rock band FOREIGNER, Tilles Center, and Long Island University’s Post Theatre Company to develop and stage the world premiere production of Feels Like The First Time – The Foreigner Musical. To support the production, FOREIGNER will appear at an exclusive benefit concert hosted by original lead singer Lou Gramm. 

VIP Donor Packages: Support the benefit and get exclusive access!  Packages offer opportunities at varying levels that may include:

• VIP tickets to the September 5th FOREIGNER concert
• Pre-show reception and photo opportunity with the band
• Collectible guitar, gold record plaque, or set list signed by the band
• VIP tickets to future FOREIGNER events or to the new musical Feels Like the First Time

For more information on VIP DONOR PACKAGES click here.

The multi-platinum band and 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee will perform all of their hits unplugged, including "Feels Like the First Time," "Cold As Ice," "Hot Blooded," "Double Vision," "Urgent," "Waiting for a Girl Like You," "Juke Box Hero," and the worldwide #1 hit, "I Want to Know What Love Is." 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, so don't miss out!

Proceeds from this concert will benefit the April 2026 world premiere of Feels Like the First Time - the Foreigner Musical, and the LIU Tilles Center New Works Initiative. Long Island University's Tilles Center is a non-profit organization.