Festival of Friends Events / Seattle, WA
How It Works
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). 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, learning and playing ability and 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 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.. And so is having fun :)
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 -
The benefits of participating -
- 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: One Hit Wonders
- Event Registration Opens: Thursday, April 6, 2023
- Event Registration Closes: Sunday, June 26, 2023
- Event Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
- Event Time: Doors at 7pm, Music at 8pm
- Venue: Aurora Borealis (Seattle, WA)
- Participant Registration Fee: $65.00 (guarantees your songs/performer slots and complimentary drink)
Seattle / Songmixers Series - Volume 14
One Hit Wonders
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One Hit Wonder bands and artists are those that have generally reached some level of mainstream popularity but often for only one piece of work (AKA signature hits) and for better or worse, become known among the general public mainly for that momentary success and tends to overshadow their other work.
One Hit Wonders: love 'em or hate 'em, they've made an indelible mark on music history! For the 14th installment of our Songmixers Series we will showcase a range of material from a diverse group of bands and artists, ranging from the early 1970s to the early 2000's. This 24-song performance event will feature music from the following classic bands and artists: |
EVENT SONG SELECTIONS
(Set Order TBA)
The Knack // My Sharona (1979)
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Eagle Eye Cherry // Save Tonight (1998)
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The Toadies // Possum Kingdom (1995)
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Ten Years After // I'd Love To Change The World (1971)
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Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians // What I Am (1988)
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Echo & the Bunnymen // Lips Like Sugar (1987)
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Staind // It's Been A While (2001)
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Concrete Blonde // Joey (1990)
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Saga // On The Loose (1981)
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Fiona Apple / Criminal (1996)
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The Breeders // Cannonball (1993)
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Blackfoot // Train Train (1979)
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Meredith Brooks // Bitch (1997)
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The Romantics // That's What I Like About You (1980)
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Mountain // Mississippi Queen (1971)
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Veruca Salt // Seether (1994)
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Night Ranger // Sister Christian (1983)
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Georgia Satellites // Keep Your Hands To Yourself (1986)
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Frida // I Know There's Something Going On (1982)
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Vixen / Edge of a Broken Heart (1988)
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Tracy Bonham / Mother Mother (1996)
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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 (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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