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TACOMA, WA / ALMA MATER / 06.13.20

Festival of Friends!

PRESENTS > THE POLITICS OF MUSIC

Festival of Friends Events / Tacoma, WA


How It Works
Festival of Friends Events are made up of - 
  • Pre-organized cover​ song performance collectives​ showcasing material by iconic bands and artists performed by a rotating roster of musicians over the course of the evening​.
  • 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 (in general studio tracks) 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 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 (based on specified studio recordings unless otherwise specified) on their own and readily-apply it in a live event setting.  There are no auditions or formalized rehearsals prior to the 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 learn material on their own and readily apply it in a live event setting. There are no auditions or formalized rehearsals.
  • 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 - 
  • Simple, convenient and low-pressure way to play in a band and perform live with new faces and old friends. 
  • Professionally organized events including high-profile venues including back line performance gear. 
  • 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. 
  • Spend less time organizing a band and more time applying your passion and skills in a live music setting.
  • Exciting way to play and perform music minus any long-term commitment above and beyond the event itself.
  • Experience innovative formats designed to get you quickly and conveniently playing and performing music with a wide-range of everyday local players and performers; all on your schedule and at your pace.
  • Read what our community members have to say on our experiences page.

Event Theme: The Politics of Music
  • Event Registration Opens: Sunday, March 29, 2020
  • Event Registration Closes: Sunday, May 31, 2020
  • Event Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020
  • Event Time: Doors at 7:30pm, Music at 8:30pm
  • Venue: Alma Mater / Fawcett Hall (Tacoma, WA)
  • Participant Cost: $50.00 (guarantees your songs and performer slots)
  • Show Tickets: $10 in advance / $12 at the door ​(All-Ages)

The Politics of Music

It Came From The 80's showcases an eclectic array of bands and artists from, you guessed it, the 1980's! This exclusive Tacoma event is an eclectic mix of classic 80's punk and rock-influenced pop with a splash of new wave and rockabilly thrown in for good measure.

​This 18-song show will feature music from the following bands and artists: INXS, Queen, The Stray Cats, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Billy Idol, The Vapors, Scandal-Patty Smyth, Def Leppard, Alannah Myles, Bryan Adams, Eddie Money, The Go-Go's, Survivor, The Bangels, The Cars, Heart, Bon Jovi and Jane's Addiction.
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EVENT SONG SELECTIONS
(Set Order TBA)

Pink Floyd // Another Brick in the Wall - Part 2 (1981)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
KEYS
LEAD VOX
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
​OPEN

Living Colour // Cult of Personality (1988)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

No Doubt // Just A Girl (1995)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Green Day // American Idiot (2004)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Lenny Kravitz // Are You Gonna Go My Way (1993)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Buffalo Springfield // For What It's Worth (1966)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Rod Stewart & Jeff Beck // People Get Ready (1984)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Black Sabbath // War Pigs (1970)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
OPEN
FILLED
FILLED

The Clash // Rock The Casbah (1982)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
KEYS
LEAD VOX
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young // Ohio (1971)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Bruce Springsteen // Born in the U.S.A. (1984)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
KEYS
LEAD VOX
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
OPEN

Foo Fighters // Times Like These (2002)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
OPEN
OPEN
FILLED
FILLED

Bikini Kill / Rebel Girl (1992)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

Rage Against The Machine // Testify (1999)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
OPEN
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

U2 // Sunday Bloody Sunday (1982)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
KEYS
FILLED
OPEN
OPEN
FILLED
FILLED

Creedence Clearwater Revival // Fortunate Son (1969)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
OPEN
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

The Beatles // Revolution (1968)
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GUITAR 1
GUITAR 2
BASS
DRUMS
KEYS
LEAD VOX
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
OPEN

Megadeth / Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (1986)
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R.E.M. / It's the End of the World As We Know It (1986)
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GUITAR 1 (Acoustic)
GUITAR 2 (Acoustic)
BASS
DRUMS
LEAD VOCALS
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED
FILLED

INXS / Guns in the Sky (1987)
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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" 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).

    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 - Tacoma, WA (It Came From The 80's Vol. 1)

$50.00

Payment reserves your performer slot(s).

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