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FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS COMMUNITY, PRESENTS:

BON JOVI

SELECTIONS FROM THE "SLIPPERY WHEN WET" ALBUM
2026 Calendar

Bandmixers Discography Series / Selections From -

BON JOVI / SLIPPERY WHEN WET (1986)

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Bon Jovi emerged in the early 1980s as one of the defining bands of arena rock, blending hard rock energy with pop hooks and anthemic choruses built for mass appeal. Fronted by Jon Bon Jovi, the band broke through with Slippery When Wet (1986), fueled by massive hits like “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” and “Wanted Dead or Alive,” which combined glossy production with blue-collar themes and singalong choruses. Their follow-up, New Jersey (1988), solidified their dominance, showcasing a more mature songwriting approach without sacrificing scale or swagger. With soaring vocals, big guitar riffs, and an unapologetically larger-than-life sound, Bon Jovi became synonymous with 1980s stadium rock while proving they could evolve and endure well beyond the decade.

FEATURED SONG SELECTIONS
  1. Let It Rock
  2. You Give Love A Bad Name
  3. Never Say Goodbye
  4. Raise Your Hands
  5. Social Disease
  6. ​Wanted Dead Or Alive
  7. Livin' On A Prayer​
  8. Bonus Song (band choice)
BAND MEMBER SLOTS
  • *Guitar 1 / Lead-Rhythm (FILLED)
  • *Guitar 2 / Rhythm (FILLED)
  • Bass Guitar (FILLED)
  • Drums (FILLED)
  • Keyboards (FILLED)
  • Lead Vocals (FILLED)​
  • Background Vocals (FILLED)
SERIES INFORMATION
  • Series Meet-N-Greet: Wednesday, June 24 (7:30PM-8:15PM) / Zoom Online
  • Series Rehearsals / Sunday, September 27, Sunday, October 4 & Sunday, October 11 15 (3PM-5PM) / FoF Ballard Studio
  • Series Fee / $310.00 (to be billed, due 10/8/26)​​
  • Event Date / Friday, October 16, 2026
  • Event Location / Aurora Borealis
  • Event Time / Doors 7pm, Music 8pm​​

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" 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. 

Bandmixers - Discography / Rules of Participation
  • All participating musicians are required to have an early-intermediate to advanced-level skill set and playing ability to participate (see FAQ).
  • Accurate, at-home individual learning/practicing along with the ability to readily-apply your respective playing parts into a group rehearsal and live performance setting. It is mandatory you accurately know your parts coming into the first scheduled series rehearsal. 
  • If you're new to the community and/or are unsure if a given band is the right fit for your particular skill level but have interest in participating, drop us a note and tell us a bit about your playing background, skill level, ability to accurately learn material on your own, etc.​​
Series Program Format
  • We select 4 iconic albums, choose 7 classic tracks from each to make up 4 Discography bands per live event.
  • Participating musicians self-select into one of the event's album-showcase bands based on their primary instrument and ability-level.​
  • Participant cost is $310 and includes:
    • Dedicated band member line-up and curated performance series. 
    • Facilitated, band "meet-n-greet" session to get the ball rolling with the group.
    • Three, 2-hour pre-scheduled band rehearsal sessions at our studio facility (see schedule above)
    • Curated 7-song album set w/band selected "bonus" track (8 song set in all)
    • Venue booking, show promotion and event hosting
    • Complimentary drink 
    • Awesome live show for friends, family and the FoF community!

​Step One: Claim Your Spot
Please fill out AND submit the form below BEFORE proceeding to payment step.

    Bon Jovi / Slippery When Wet - Bandmixers Discography Series Registration

    If yes, in "comments" section include experience/ability-level overview on your primary instrument/s and/or vocals.
    Intermediate to advanced level skill-set on your primary instrument(s) required to participate.
Submit
​​Step Two: Submit Payment
Payment reserves your series selection and instrument choice.  Payments are processed through PayPal with all major debit/credit cards accepted.
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Payment notifications with payment page link for this Bandmixers Discography series will be emailed on 10/1/26 with series payment of $310 due by 10/08/26​. Your spot has been reserved with your series registration form. Thank you.

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