Studio-Based / Group Playing Experiences

​The Playlist Sessions are studio-based, group playing experiences hosted inside a 2400 sq. ft ventilated facility, designed as an alternative to Festival of Friends live event programming, offering recreational musicians and vocalists safe opportunities to play (in a band-setting) classic songs from a range of iconic bands and artists without the pressure of a live show environment.  

If you're new to Festival of Friends Events these sessions are a fun and easy way to get involved in our bandshare programming and become a part of our growing community of local recreational musicians.  If you're already involved in the community, The Playlist Sessions are yet another way to band together.  We look forward to your participation! ​

Read our COVID-19 policy here.

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The Playlist Sessions / Rock & Roll Collage

The Playlist Sessions are made up of:

• 4, in-studio cover​ bands​ showcasing material by iconic bands and artists across a range of genres and styles.
• Guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists and vocalists who have registered in advance for the session want.​​
• 5-song, uniquely curated playlist per band session (with each band choosing one additional song they'd like to add to their session's set).

​The Playlist Sessions 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 studio band setting. 
• The requirements for participating musicians is to come to the session ready to play and/or sing (i.e., know the songs and your respective parts accurately), be respectful to your session band mates and have lots of fun!

​What are the benefits of participating?

• Simple, convenient and low-pressure way to meet new players and play some killer songs. 
• Improve your overall playing through focused and goal-oriented practice time.
• 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.
• Band together and be part of a growing recreational musician community. 

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How It Works

• Register for the "session time" you want to participate in (see options below).
• Using original studio tracks (song versions provided below) as a reference each registered participant accurately learns their respective playing and/or vocal parts prior to arrival.
• Each 1-hour session is made up of the following timeline: 
  • Set-up, tune-up, volume check (5 minutes)
  • Session band warm-up jam (5 minutes)
  • Playlist "run-through" (25 minutes per band)
  • Studio "performance" ​(25 minutes per band)
• Studio space is back lined with 5 piece drum kit, bass amp, mic stands (vocalists are required to bring their own microphones), mic cables and PA system with guitarists, bassists and keyboardists bringing their own instruments and stands. Drummers bring their own sticks and are welcome to bring cymbals, thrones, pedals, etc to mix w/the house kit if they prefer. 

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Session Theme / Rock & Roll Collage

• Session Registration Closes: November 22, 2020
• Session Date: Saturday, December 12, 2020
• Session Time(s): Noon to 5pm (each participant will select a 1-hour session time during registration; see below)
• Session Location: Substation Ballard (The Annex Performance Space)
• ​Participant Cost: $40.00 (guarantees your band, songs and complimentary spirits)

Participants are required to accurately learn their respective playing parts prior to arriving to their session and must come ready to play and/or sing their respective parts with the full band. 

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Studio Session 1 (Noon - 1pm)

Playlist featured artists and songs for this session include:

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BONNIE RAITT

Thing Called Love

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JOAN JETT

Crimson and Clover

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VERUCA SALT

Volcano Girls

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M. ETHRIDGE

Bring Me Some Water

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BLONDIE

One Way Or Another

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Available Musician Slots (Noon to 1pm)

Guitar 1 (OPEN)

Guitar 2 (FILLED)

Bass (FILLED)

Drums (FILLED)

Lead Vocals (FILLED)

NOTE: If there are two lead guitarists signed up for a session band both guitarists will have the option of playing lead parts.  If this occurs guitarists will communicate ahead of time and work out their respective parts.  Both guitarists will double-up on rhythm parts as appropriate and agreed upon.  Overall song presentation by all musicians should follow standard arrangements and key as recorded on the song's studio versions.

Studio Session 2 (1:15pm - 2:15pm)

Playlist featured artists and songs for this session include:

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THE OFFSPRING

Come Out and Play

SOCIAL D.

Bad Luck

AUDIOSLAVE

Show Me How To Live

LENNY KRAVITZ

Are You Gonna Go My Way

WEEZER

Say It Ain't So

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Available Musician Slots (1:15pm to 2:15pm)
​(All slots filled)

Guitar 1 (FILLED)

Guitar 2 (FILLED)

Bass (FILLED)

Drums (FILLED)

Lead Vocals (FILLED)

NOTE: If there are two lead guitarists signed up for a band both guitarists have the option of playing lead parts.  If this occurs guitarists will communicate ahead of time and work out their respective parts.  Both guitarists will double-up on rhythm parts as appropriate.  Overall song presentation by all musicians should follow standard arrangements and key as recorded on the song's studio versions.

Studio Session 3 (2:30pm - 3:30pm)

Playlist featured artists and songs for this session include:

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JANIS JOPLIN

Piece Of My Heart

SHERYL CROW

If It Makes You Happy

RADIOHEAD

There There

VERUCA SALT

Shutterbug

JEFF. AIRPLANE

White Rabbit

---

Available Musician Slots (2:30pm to 3:30pm)
(All slots filled)

Guitar 1 (FILLED)

Guitar 2 (FILLED)

Bass (FILLED)

Drums (FILLED)

Lead Vocals (FILLED)

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Studio Session 4 (3:45pm - 4:45pm)

​Playlist featured artists and songs for this session include:

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THE KINKS

Destroyer

RAINBOW

Stone Cold

CREAM

Sunshine Of Your Love

THE FIRM

​Satisfaction Guaranteed

NEIL YOUNG

Cinnamon Girl

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Available Musician Slots (3:45pm to 4:45pm)
(All slots filled)

Guitar 1 (FILLED)

Guitar 2 (FILLED)

Bass (FILLED)

Drums (FILLED)

Lead Vocals (FILLED)

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Step One: Claim Your Band
During open registration participating musicians select The Playlist Sessions band they want to participate in.  Please complete and submit the registration form below.

Step Two: Submit Session Payment
Payment guarantees your band, songs and includes complimentary spirits. Payments are processed through PayPal, with all major debit/credit cards accepted.

The Playlist Sessions / Saturday, Dec 12

$40.00

Intermediate to Advanced

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