FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS / SEATTLE, WA
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 cast of musicians over the course of the evening.
- Guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists and vocalists (available instrumentation is material dependent) who've registered in advance for the songs they want to perform on their primary instrument.
- During open registration participants choose a minimum of 2 songs and a maximum of 4 songs (based on their primary instrument). 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.
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.
- The only requirements for participating musicians is to come to the show ready to perform (i.e., know the songs and your parts accurately), be respectful to your event band mates and have lots of fun!
What are the benefits of participating?
- Simple, convenient and low-pressure 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.
- Spend less time organizing a band and more time applying your passion and skills.
- Exciting way to play and perform music minus any long-term commitment above and beyond the event itself.
Event Theme: Dead Rock Stars
- Event Registration Opens: August 28, 2018
- Event Open Registration Closes: November 3, 2018
- Event Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018
- Event Time: Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm
- Venue: Hard Rock Cafe (Downtown Seattle)
- Participant Cost: $50.00 per musician (guarantees your songs and a complimentary drink)
- Show Tickets: $8.00 in advance or $10 at the door (cash only)
Event Song List
SONG |
BAND |
GUITAR ONE |
GUITAR TWO |
BASS GUITAR |
DRUMS |
LEAD VOX |
KEYS |
Temple of the Dog |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
Jimi Hendrix |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
The Doors |
OPEN |
N/A |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
|
Queen & David Bowie |
OPEN |
N/A |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
|
Janice Joplin |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
|
Prince |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
|
Ozzy Osbourne |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
The Who |
OPEN (Electric) |
OPEN (Acoustic) |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
Tom Petty |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
Led Zeppelin |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
Ziggy Stardust |
OPEN (Electric) |
OPEN (Acoustic) |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
Queen |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
The Cranberries |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
Nirvana |
OPEN (Electric) |
OPEN (Acoustic) |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
Michael Jackson |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
John Lennon |
OPEN |
N/A |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
|
Gimme Three Steps |
Lynyrd Skynyrd |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
Stone Temple Pilots |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
Johnny Cash |
OPEN (Electric) |
OPEN (Acoustic) |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
N/A |
|
Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
OPEN |
Note: If you're signing up for "Guitar One" as your primary instrument you're committing to lead and rhythm guitar parts whereas "Guitar Two" primary instrument is rhythm guitar-parts only. Both guitarists will double-up on rhythm parts as appropriate and/or worked out ahead of time. 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.
Event Open Registration Starts Tuesday, August 28th.
Questions about Festival of Friends Events and Bandsharing? Check out our FAQ page.