Bandmixers Discography Series / Selections From -
THE OUTFIELD / PLAY DEEP (1985)
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The Outfield were a British pop-rock band formed in London in 1984, best known for their highly successful debut era centered on Play Deep (1985). The trio—Tony Lewis (vocals/bass), John Spinks (guitar/songwriting), and Alan Jackman (drums)—crafted a polished, melodic sound that resonated strongly with American audiences. Play Deep became a major U.S. breakthrough, reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 and spawning the enduring hit “Your Love,” along with “Say It Isn’t So” and “All the Love.” Defined by chiming guitars, tight arrangements, and Lewis’s distinctive high vocals, the album captured a radio-friendly blend of pop, rock, and new-wave influences. Although the band continued releasing albums afterward, the Play Deep era marked their commercial and cultural peak and remains the cornerstone of their legacy.
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FEATURED SONG SELECTIONS
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BAND MEMBER SLOTS
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SERIES INFORMATION
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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. 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 early-intermediate to advanced-level skill set and playing ability to participate (see FAQ).
- Accurate, at-home individual learning/practicing along with the ability to readily-apply your respective playing parts into a group rehearsal and live performance setting. It is mandatory you accurately know your parts coming into the first scheduled series rehearsal.
- 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 $310 and includes:
- Dedicated band member line-up and curated performance series.
- Facilitated, band "meet-n-greet" session to get the ball rolling with the group.
- Three, 2-hour pre-scheduled band rehearsal sessions at our studio facility (see schedule above)
- Curated 7-song album set w/band selected "bonus" track (8 song set in all)
- Venue booking, show promotion and event hosting
- Complimentary drink
- Awesome live show for friends, family and the FoF community!
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Step One: Claim Your Spot
Please fill out AND submit the form below BEFORE proceeding to payment step.
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Step Two: Submit Payment
Payment reserves your series selection and instrument choice. Payments are processed through PayPal with all major debit/credit cards accepted.
Payment notifications with payment page link for this Bandmixers Discography series will be emailed on 10/1/26 with series payment of $310 due by 10/8/26. Your spot has been reserved with your series registration form. Thank you. |