Bandmixers Discography Series / Selections From -
CHEAP TRICK / at BUDOKAN (1978)
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Cheap Trick’s At Budokan era marked the band’s breakthrough to international fame and cemented their reputation as a powerful live act. Recorded during concerts in April 1978 at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, the performances captured the group at a peak moment, fueled by an enthusiastic Japanese fan base that had embraced them earlier than audiences in the United States. Released in 1978 (internationally) and in 1979 in the U.S., Cheap Trick at Budokan showcased the band’s blend of hard rock energy, pop hooks, and humor. Live versions of songs like “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and “Hello There” became definitive, with “I Want You to Want Me” turning into a major hit and launching Cheap Trick into mainstream success. The album’s raw sound and crowd interaction highlighted the band’s chemistry and stage presence, transforming them from cult favorites into rock stars. At Budokan remains one of the most iconic live albums in rock history and a defining moment in Cheap Trick’s career.
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FEATURED SONG SELECTIONS
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BAND MEMBER SLOTS
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SERIES INFORMATION
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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" 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!
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Step One: Claim Your Spot
Please fill out AND submit the form below BEFORE proceeding to payment step.
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Step Two: Submit Payment
Payment reserves your series selection and instrument choice. Payments are processed through PayPal with all major debit/credit cards accepted.
Payment notifications with payment page link for this Bandmixers Discography series will be emailed on 6/1/26 with series payment of $310 due by 6/5/26. Your spot has been reserved with your series registration form. Thank you. |