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FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS COMMUNITY, PRESENTS:

PRETENDERS

SELECTIONS FROM "PRETENDERS / THE SINGLES"
2025 CALENDAR

Bandmixers Discography Series / Selections From -

PRETENDERS / THE SINGLES COMPILATION (1987)

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Led by charismatic American-born expat Chrissie Hynde, the Pretenders rose out of London's late-'70s punk/new wave scene, effectively bridging the gap between that world and the Top 40 with a series of lean, spiky singles that were also melodic and immediately accessible. The original band consisted of founder and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), James Honeyman-Scott (lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), Pete Farndon (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Martin Chambers (drums, backing vocals, percussion). Following the deaths of Honeyman-Scott in 1982 and Farndon in 1983, the band experienced numerous personnel changes; Hynde has been the band's only consistent member. 

FEATURED SONGS
  1. Middle of the Road
  2. Message of Love
  3. Don't Get Me Wrong
  4. My City Was Gone
  5. Show Me
  6. ​Talk of the Town​
  7. Bonus Song (band choice)
BAND MEMBER SLOTS
  • Guitar 1 (FILLED)
  • Guitar 2 (FILLED)
  • Bass Guitar (FILLED)
  • Drums (FILLED)
  • Lead Vocals (FILLED)​
SERIES INFORMATION
  • Series Meet-N-Greet: Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 (1PM-2PM) / Ballard Studio
  • Series Rehearsal: Saturdays: February 8, 15 and 22 (12:30PM-2:30PM) / Ballard Studio
  • Series Fee: $295.00​​
  • Event Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
  • Event Location: Skylark West Seattle
  • Event Time: Doors 7pm, Music 8pm​​

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 unless otherwise agreed upon by participating guitarists.  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 intermediate to advanced-level skill set and playing ability to participate (see FAQ).
  • At-home individual learning/practicing along with the ability to readily-apply your respective playing parts into a group rehearsal and live performance setting.
  • 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 6 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 $295 and includes:
    • Dedicated band members
    • FoF hosted band "meet-n-greet" session
    • Three, 2-hour pre-scheduled band rehearsal sessions at our studio facility (see schedule above)
    • Curated 6-song album set w/band selected "bonus" track (7 song-set in all)
    • Venue booking, show promotion and event hosting
    • Complimentary drink 
    • Awesome live show for friends, family and the FoF community!

​Step One: Claim Your Spot
Please fill out AND submit the form below BEFORE proceeding to payment step.

    Pretenders / Bandmixers-Discography Series Registration

    If yes, in "comments" section include experience/ability-level overview on your primary instrument/s and/or vocals.
    Intermediate to advanced level skill-set on your primary instrument(s) required to participate.
Submit
​​Step Two: Submit Payment
Payment reserves your album selection and instrument choice.  Payments are processed through PayPal with all major debit/credit cards accepted.

Pretenders Series Registration Fee

$295.00
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