In recent years, a Foreigner setlist holds few surprises. But on Friday night at a sold-out Prospera Place, the veteran rock band -- now without any original members on stage -- managed to defy expectations and deliver a memorable finale to their Canadian tour.

Luis Maldonado, promoted to lead singer for this tour, proved himself more than capable in the role, bringing both power and charisma to the performance. Introducing the Kelowna Secondary School choir during the first encore, Maldonado took a moment to advocate for the arts, urging: “Don’t let the arts die. Don’t let music die,” a poignant reminder amid ongoing funding cuts.

Joining them for two numbers was Geordie Brown, the young star of “Juke Box Hero: The Musical” from the Toronto stage, who handled lead vocals on “Dirty White

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