Festival of Friends Community / Seattle, WA
Songmixers Series, Vol. 20 - Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Aurora Borealis
Event Format & Expectations
Festival of Friends Events, Songmixers are made up of -
Festival of Friends Events, Songmixers are made up of -
- Pre-organized cover song performance collectives showcasing material by iconic bands and artists performed by a rotating roster of FoF community member musicians.
- Guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists and vocalists who've registered in advance for the songs they want to perform on their primary instrument(s) at the event. Available instrumentation for each song performance including background vocalists is always material 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 register for a minimum of 1 song and a maximum of 4 songs based on their primary instrument/s. You can mix and match instruments depending on what's open but you must be proficient on the instrument you are claiming for a given song. 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 on their own (based on specified studio recordings unless otherwise specified) and readily-apply it in a live event setting with no prior rehearsals.
- There are NO auditions or formalized rehearsals prior to a Songmixers event so coming prepared is mandatory
- Participant Event Registration fee of $75 is due upon registering (see below).
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 accurately learn material on their own and readily apply it in a live event setting.
- 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 in a Songmixers Series event -
The benefits of participating in a Songmixers Series event -
- Professionally organized events including high-profile venues and back line performance gear.
- Experience innovative formats to get you playing and performing quickly and conveniently; on your schedule and at your pace.
- Simple, convenient and fun way to play in a band and perform live with new faces and old friends.
- 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.
- An exciting way to play and perform music minus any long-term commitment above/beyond the event itself.
- Read what our community members have to say on our experiences page.
Event Theme: Sunny Day Echoes - Songs of Summers Past
- Event Registration Opens: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Event Registration Closes: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Event Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Event Time: Doors at 7pm, Music at 8pm
- Event Venue: Aurora Borealis (Seattle, WA)
- Participant Registration Fee: $75.00 (guarantees your songs/performer slots and a complimentary drink)
Seattle / Songmixers Series - Volume 20
SUNNY DAY ECHOES: SONGS FROM SUMMERS PAST
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Sunny Day Echoes: Songs Of Summers Past will celebrate the unforgettable sounds of summer through a vibrant collection of feel-good hits and nostalgic favorites that capture the warmth, freedom, and memories of seasons gone by.
This dynamic 23-song performance event will feature music from an exciting lineup of legendary bands and artists, including The Go-Go's, Def Leppard, The Killers, Tina Turner, Alice Cooper, Collective Soul, David Lee Roth, Lenny Kravitz, Smash Mouth, Tom Petty, and many more — offering musicians and audience a sun-soaked evening packed with timeless rock anthems, nostalgic summer vibes, and unforgettable singalong moments that capture the spirit of summers past. |
EVENT SONG SELECTIONS
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The Go-Go's // We Got The Beat (1982)
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Loverboy // Working For The Weekend (1981)
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David Lee Roth // California Girls (1985)
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AC/DC // You Shook Me All Night Long (1980)
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Bananarama // Cruel Summer (1983)
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Nick Gilder & Time Machine // Hot Child In The City (1978)
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Rick Springfield // Jessie's Girl (1981)
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Smash Mouth // Walking On The Sun (1997)
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Collective Soul // Shine (1993)
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Bryan Adams // Summer of '69 (1985)
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The Killers // Mr. Brightside (2003)
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Sheryl Crow // A Change Would Do You Good (1997)
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Lenny Kravitz // Fly Away (1998)
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Don Henley // The Boys of Summer (1984)
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Tina Turner // What's Love Got To Do With It (1984)
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Donna Summer // Hot Stuff (1979)
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New Radicals // You Get What You Give (1998)
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John Mellencamp // Hurt So Good (1982)
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Poison // Nothin' But A Good Time (1988)
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Tom Petty // You Don't Know How It Feels (1994)
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Alice Cooper // School's Out (1972)
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Def Leppard // Armageddon It (1988)
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KISS // Rock and Roll All Nite (1975)
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NOTE FOR GUITARISTS: 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 at the time of registration (based on your primary instrument(s) selections. 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.
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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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