Festival of Friends Events / Tacoma, WA
How It Works
Festival of Friends Events are made up of -
Festival of Friends Events are made up of -
- Pre-organized cover song performance collectives showcasing material by iconic bands and artists performed by a rotating roster of musicians over the course of the evening.
- Guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists and vocalists who've registered in advance for the songs they want to perform on their primary instrument(s). Available instrumentation for each song performance including background vocalists is always material (in general studio tracks) dependent. Background vocalists are always welcome and encouraged to participate so don't let a lead vocalist slot being filled deter you from signing up.
- During open registration participants choose a minimum of 1 song and a maximum of 4 songs (based on their primary instrument and level of playing/performing interest). If there are additional songs available that you're interested in playing on (beyond your initial selections) we'll notify you about remaining options (at no extra cost) after open registration has closed.
- Participating musicians must have the ability to accurately learn material (based on specified studio recordings unless otherwise specified) on their own and readily-apply it in a live event setting. There are no auditions or formalized rehearsals prior to the event so coming prepared is mandatory.
Who You Are
Festival of Friends Events are for -
Festival of Friends Events are for -
- Armchair musicians as well as routine players with an intermediate to advanced-level skill set (even if its been a while and you're just looking to kick off the rust).
- Who can learn material on their own and readily apply it in a live event setting. There are no auditions or formalized rehearsals.
- You enjoy the community and social aspects that collective music-making and live performance provide.
- The only requirements for participating musicians is to come prepared and ready to perform (i.e., know your songs and your parts accurately), be respectful to your event band mates and have lots of fun!
Why Get Involved
The benefits of participating -
The benefits of participating -
- Simple, convenient and low-pressure way to play in a band and perform live with new faces and old friends.
- Professionally organized events including high-profile venues including back line performance gear.
- Improve your overall playing through focused, goal-oriented practice time and live performance gigs.
- Try out new musical styles you might otherwise not have considered or had the opportunity to explore.
- Spend less time organizing a band and more time applying your passion and skills in a live music setting.
- Exciting way to play and perform music minus any long-term commitment above and beyond the event itself.
- Experience innovative formats designed to get you quickly and conveniently playing and performing music with a wide-range of everyday local players and performers; all on your schedule and at your pace.
- Read what our community members have to say on our experiences page.
Event Theme: The Politics of Music
- Event Registration Opens: Sunday, March 29, 2020
- Event Registration Closes: Sunday, May 31, 2020
- Event Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020
- Event Time: Doors at 7:30pm, Music at 8:30pm
- Venue: Alma Mater / Fawcett Hall (Tacoma, WA)
- Participant Cost: $50.00 (guarantees your songs and performer slots)
- Show Tickets: $10 in advance / $12 at the door (All-Ages)
Arena Rock Radio
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Arena Rock developed in the mid-'70s, when hard rock and heavy metal bands began to gain popularity. The music became more commercially oriented and radio-friendly, boasting slick productions and anthemic choruses, both on their hard rock numbers and their sweeping power ballads. Most of these bands earned their following through saturation airplay on FM radio and through constant touring. Bands like Journey, REO Speedwagon, Boston, Foreigner, and Styx became some of the most popular bands of the mid- to late '70s through this circuit.
Arena rock (also known as anthem rock, AOR, melodic rock, pomp rock, stadium rock, corporate rock and dad rock is a style of rock music that originated in the mid-1970s. As hard rock bands and those playing a softer yet strident kind of pop rock became increasingly popular, groups began creating material inherently designed for large audiences, and arena rock developed from their use of more commercially oriented and radio-friendly sounds. The often highly produced music, including both upbeat, dramatic songs and slower power ballads, features strong emphasis on melody and frequently employs anthemic choruses. Other major characteristics include prominent guitar effects and the use of keyboard instruments. This 18-song show will feature music from the following bands and artists: INXS, Queen, The Stray Cats, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Billy Idol, The Vapors, Scandal-Patty Smyth, Def Leppard, Alannah Myles, Bryan Adams, Eddie Money, The Go-Go's, Survivor, The Bangels, The Cars, Heart, Bon Jovi and Jane's Addiction. |
EVENT SONG SELECTIONS
(Set Order TBA)
Van Halen // Jump (1984)
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Bon Jovi // Wanted Dead or Alive (1986)
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Thin Lizzy // Jailbreak (1976)
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Heart // Nothing At All (1985)
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Queen // Another One Bites the Dust (1982)
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Led Zeppelin // Rock and Roll (1972)
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Aerosmith // Back in the Saddle (1976)
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Journey // Don't Stop Believin' (1978)
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Meat Loaf // Paradise By the Dashboard Lights (1977)
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KISS // Lick It Up (1983)
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Alice Cooper // Billion Dollar Babies (1975)
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Night Ranger // Don't Tell You Love Me (2002)
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Foreigner // Urgent (1982)
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REO Speedwagon // Roll With The Changes (1981)
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Loverboy // Lovin' Every Minute Of It (1982)
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Pat Benatar // Invincible (1987)
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Styx // Come Sail Away (1977)
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Boston / More Than A Feeling (1986)
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Lita Ford / Kiss Me Deadly (1986)
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INXS / ???? (1987)
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Note: If you're signing up for "Guitar 1" as your primary instrument you're committing to lead and rhythm guitar parts whereas "Guitar 2" primary instrument is rhythm guitar-parts only. Overall song presentation by all musicians should follow standard instrumentation and arrangements as originally recorded on the song's studio versions, keeping everyone on the same page regarding practice time and event performances.
Step One: Claim Your SongsDuring open registration participants choose a minimum of 1 song and a maximum of 4 songs (based on your primary instrument(s). If there are additional songs available that you're interested in playing on (beyond your initial selections) we'll notify you about remaining options after open registration has closed.
Please fill out AND submit the form below before proceeding to payment step (to the right). |
Step Two: Submit Event PaymentPayment reserves your song selections and stage time. Additional songs above your initial selections are available to paid participants at no extra cost once open registration has closed. Payments are processed through PayPal with all major debit/credit cards accepted.
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