Indio, CA
On September 27, 2025, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio became a time machine. Under neon lights and soaring air, Foreigner delivered their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Celebration Tour to a packed, passionate crowd. From the first chord of “Cold as Ice”—which gave me chills in the old-school way that only a great song can—until the final encore, the night felt like a journey back to 1980s glory. Seeing a sea of fans in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond sing along to “Juke Box Hero,” “Urgent,” and “I Want to Know What Love Is” reminded me that music doesn’t age—it gains depth with time.
Foreigner’s presence on that stage was more than nostalgia. With 10 multi-platinum albums and a catalog of 16 Top-30 hits, they still stand tall in the pantheon of rock legends. Their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024 added symbolic weight to this evening, turning it into a celebration of legacy as much as a concert. Their continuing airplay, streaming dominance, and influence in film and media show their songs remain not just part of the past, but part of the present.
🎤 When Choir Meets Rock
What made this night extraordinary was how it bridged generations. For the encore the Shadow Hills High School Choir was invited onstage to lend their voices to “I Want to Know What Love Is”. That partnership speaks volumes: rock icons collaborating with student musicians, offering young singers a moment in the spotlight. Foreigner also committed to donate $500 to the choir program—money that can help send music education forward.
Shadow Hills High School, part of the Desert Sands Unified School District, hosts a robust performing arts program. Their choir program—“Royal Voices in Harmony”—includes mixed choir, Bella Voce (for women), and Chamber Singers (by audition). The Chamber and Bella groups have competed at regional and national festivals, including Disneyland and even Carnegie Hall. Wikipedia When those voices joined Foreigner in the arena-style venue, it wasn’t just symbolic—it was a musical handshake between youth and legacy.
🎶 A Night to Remember
The crowd came ready, arms raised, voices strong. The air was electric with decades of stories: teenage crushes heard on the radio, MTV visuals flickering in memory, concerts attended long ago. But that night wasn’t just for reminiscing—it was affirmation. Foreigner’s setlist reminded us how enduring a powerful song can be, and the Shadow Hills choir elevated “I Want to Know What Love Is” into a moment of shared spirit.
For concertgoers, it wasn’t just about seeing a beloved band—it was about seeing how music can unite past and future. For the choir students, it was a rare chance to step into greatness. And for the rest of us, it was proof that some anthems never stop echoing.