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SEATTLE, WA / AURORA BOREALIS / 08.19.23

Festival of Friends!

PRESENTS: SONGMIXERS SERIES / ONE HIT WONDERS
2023 Calendar

Festival of Friends Events / Seattle, WA


How It Works
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 choose a minimum of 1 song and a maximum of 4 songs (based on their primary instrument/s and level of playing/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. 
  • There are no auditions or formalized rehearsals prior to a Songmixers event so coming prepared is mandatory. 

Who You Are
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 - 
  • 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: Arena Rock Radio
  • Event Registration Opens: TBD
  • Event Registration Closes: TBD
  • 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)

Songmixers Series / One Hit Wonders

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Arena Rock developed in the mid-'70s, when hard rock and heavy metal bands began to gain popularity. The music became more commercially oriented and radio-friendly, boasting slick productions and anthemic choruses, both on their hard rock numbers and sweeping power ballads.

Most of these bands earned their following through saturation airplay on FM radio and through constant touring. Bands like Journey, REO Speedwagon, Boston, Queen, and KISS became some of the most popular (and influential) bands of the mid- to late '70s through this circuit.

The often highly produced music, including both upbeat, dramatic songs and slower power ballads, features strong emphasis on melody and frequently employs anthemic choruses. Other major characteristics include prominent guitar effects and the use of keyboard instruments.
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​This 20-song show will feature music from the following bands and artists: 
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EVENT SONG SELECTIONS
(Set Order TBA)

The Fabulous Thunderbirds // Tuff Enuff (1986)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN

Sweet // Ballroom Blitz (1974)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN

Band // Song (Year)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
KEYS
LEAD VOX
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
KEYS
LEAD VOX
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
N/A
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
KEYS
LEAD VOX
FILLED
N/A
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED 
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
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GUITAR 1 (ELECTRIC)
GUITAR 2 (ACOUSTIC)
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
N/A
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Band // Song (Year)
Picture
GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Golden Earring // Twilight Zone (1982)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Georgia Satellites // Keep Your Hands To Yourself (1986)
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GUITAR 1 
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN

​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" 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 Songs​

During 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).

    Claim Your Songs

    Please include artist/band and song. If you're playing on more than one instrument please indicate which instrument per song.
Submit

​Step Two: Submit Event Payment

Payment 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.

Festival of Friends Events / Seattle, WA (Arena Rock Radio - Songmixers)

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