CONGRATULATIONS TO 2010 GRAMMY WINNER ZAC BROWN, WHO WON THE 2010 GRAMMY FOR BEST NEW ARTIST! THE NEW YORK CITY LIVE MUSIC MEETUP ATTENDED A PERFORMANCE BY ZAC AND HIS BAND, AND THEN PERSONALLY MET ZAC AND HIS BAND, AT A MEETUP ORGANIZED BY RICH CASELLA ON AUGUST 26, 2008. CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS. How often have you wished for more live music in your life? Finding good live music is like a tourist in NYC finding a good restaurant to go to. Unless you know the right areas to search, you will be rele …

A home for all acoustic players, singers, and people who like to play unplugged in general. While all levels are welcome, we are an Intermediate to Advanced group. We currently have two main alternating Meetups: - One is a "Chord jam" where we all play and sing the same song at once, and the experts get a chance to solo. - The other is a "Performance Night" where we each take turns playing a song solo or with a friend. These are usually blues, rags, bluegrass, country or also folk/modern, d …

Mission: Formed in early May 2009, The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPS) is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the art song while simultaneously promoting the art song recital. Through pragmatic monthly workshop discussions, lectures, master class series, concert and recital performances, competitions, outreach programs and education for singers, accompanists and the broader public, ASPS plans to ensure that New York’s classical singers, accompanists and art song enthusiasts …

I decided to start this group so singers, voice teachers, actors and speakers could have a live first hand experience of the transformation and stretching of your vocal potential that is possible through my work. These live meetup/seminars will each include: 1. Unique warm up exercises, 2. New techniques for a deeper understanding of the body and breath as an instrument of support, 3. Individual coaching as time allows. Come and enjoy the fun and exploration of these unique techniques and e …

The Inspired Word is the hottest open mic series in New York City. "It's not just a series, it's a movement." It joins the passion of words as well as a loving community with dazzling, inspiring entertainment. In addition to showcasing new talent in our open mic, we've also featured some of the best performers in the country - actresses Jill Eikenberry and Amber Tamblyn, actor/comedian Taylor Negron, comedian John Fugelsang, American Idol finalist Anwar Robinson, Grammy nominated singer Carolyn …

This group is for Actors, Singers, Writers, Dancers, Producers, Casting Agents, Composers, Musicians, Lyricists, Pianists, Stage Managers, Videographers, Photographers, and anyone who is interested in meeting the local talent in Astoria.  This group is meant to bring together people from this community so that we can all support each other and network in a fun, welcoming environment.  We will be organizing regular events geared toward a wide range of artists, so hopefully we'll see you soon!

Love Classic Rock? Who doesn't? Still, Meetup didn't have much of a Classic Rock presence, that is until now! Enter Classic Rock, NYC! Do you hope you never hear N Sync's acapella version of, "More Than A Feeling?" Do you think of The Eagles as a band, not just a football team? Are you aware that Billy Idol wasn't the first one to do, "Mony Mony"? Did you know that vinyl can be used for something other than seat covers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this group is for y …

"First Thursday" Open Mic Nights @ Starbucks are a great way to get performing experience in front of a supportive and appreciative audience. Open Mic Nights occur the first Thursday of the month at the Starbucks in downtown Winchester (Main Street location). We welcome performers, families and friends for this lively emceed, coffee house-style event. Individual or small duo/trio performances are encouraged, but we welcome all ages, all instruments, and all types of music. Hosted by guitarist/so …

Hi We started this group in October 2010. We are a group of about 60 women and on any night we might have 8 to 20 women singing. Any woman or child 8 and older is welcome to come sing with us. You don't have to be trained or a fabulous singer. You just need to like to sing. It is amazing what happens when women join together in song. No matter how many of us say they can't carry a tune, magically it sounds terrific. You can come for an hour, or stay for the whole two hours. You can come once a m …

This group is for singer/ songwriters, artists, musicians, DJs, photographers, dancers, etc or even anyone that just enjoys live bands. PlayMusician is a group founded by musicians, we promote local art and music and proactively engage in showcasing local talent through various events with eclectic themes. We believe that there is a large talent of untapped artists who do not get the opportunity to showcase their talent due to a day job or various other life factors. We welcome Originals and   …

This is a group dedicated to Opera event. Most of the Operas will be produced by this group for this group. Gain VIP access to meet the cast and go behind stage. We will try to bring you something different every month. If you are a Opera singer and wish to be in one of the shows please contact the organizer.

All the cool and up and coming music - Great shows! Fun! Music! Drinks! Great for the up and coming musician as well as music lovers!!!

"Music Makers Who Make It" is for singers and songwriters who write songs and make music.   If you love meeting other artist, work better bouncing ideas or presenting material, then..come out of the cave and connect with Singers, Songwriters, and sometimes Producers, Engineers, DJ's in the POP, R&B, Dance, and Gospel, and Rock genres.   We have two different groups within Music Makers Who Make It.  The first group is the Songwriting and Presentation Forum.  It is held once every 2 weeks.  The se …

Singer-Songwriters who live, work or hang out on Long Island, and would like to share ideas about how they create...

Maybe you moved to New York to sing professionally, and somewhere along the way you forgot how to have fun. Maybe you sing strictly in the privacy of your own shower, and you'd like to find out how much fun it can be to sing in front of others. There aren't a lot of places where it's okay to sing just for fun! In our meetups, we gather in a rehearsal space in Manhattan with an accompanist, and we take turns getting up in front of each other and singing just for the joy of it.  Broadway, opera, p …

Songsalive! is a non-profit organization supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide. In Long Island, NY we have songwriting critique workshops EVERY 1st Wed of each month. Network, learn all about the music industry, share your songs and get VALUABLE feedback from other Songwriters in the area. Visit www.songsalive.org/group/LongIsland for more details. Our official website is www.songsalive.org.

Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us that …

The Boston Minstrel group envisions a world where interactive singing inspires healing, harmony and hope. For 21 years we have been bringing the transformative power of music to people living in shelters and prisons in the greater Boston area. We are a group of 100+ volunteer singers and musicians who get together for about 40 "songfests" a year. Singles and married singers and musicians are welcome.

We are a creative community center in the heart of Westport in a 19th century carriage house that looks like a little red schoolhouse. We teach creative writing in small groups and have many sections. We also teach screenwriting, writing for children, memoir, songwriting and have a teen program in July. We add classes all the time.  We hold all kinds of community events such as author talks, poetry open-mic and our monthly Storytelling Fridays. Downstairs we have a dedicated writers' room where …

Meet-ups and Workshops will center around various topics including Singing and Voice Techniques, Jam Sessions, Songwriting, Showcasing Talent, Starting a Band, Playing Out, The Art of Improvisation & Creativity, Carving Out Practice Time, Musical Retreats, Recording in a Studio, and using such programs as Garage Band and Pro-Tools. The group setting encourages learning and sharing of knowledge you have gained over the years, as well as peer to peer networking. There will be plenty of opportuniti …

This is a group for LGBT rock musicians and singers of all levels who seek to jam, collaborate and create rock based music.  We play rock covers and original rock music. I'm in a rock band and although I enjoy my straight band mates I want to Rock Out with similarly inclined brothers and sisters of the LGBT community. Please be LGBT and a musician or singer in the NYC area. Studio rental costs for a jam session will be split amongst participants after the 7-10-12 jam.

Enjoy great indie musicians performing LIVE for you... in the comfort of a cozy LIVING ROOM! This group is run by seasoned indie scene-makers who are also experienced meetup organizers. We've been putting on countless Living Room-style concerts for years, and are well-connected to a thriving indie music scene consisting of hundreds of local musicians, venues and fans. PAST VENUES: - Hayko's Turkish Carpets, Amber's Place, Frank's Apartment, The Meta Center, Rockwood Music Hall, Prospect Park, C …

This group is for all songwriters who seek collaborators: Whether you're a lyricist looking for a composer Or a composer who has a hard time writing a good enough lyric to a great tune that they've come up with. It's a win-win.

Join the Dream Choir and sing your heart out! Our first meeting is a Community Sing in Garrison. My hope for the "Dream Choir" is to build a beautiful community of singers who want to entrain, resonate and harmonize with each other. We will be singing songs from different traditions and cultures; uplifting, upbeat, & fun. Learn as you go! You don't need to read music, we will be learning in the aural tradition, with three and four part harmonies. Come check out the first meeting and see if the c …

At Sabella Studios, we'd like to give back to the musical community of Long Island. As a local studio with over 35 years of experience, we have the resources and knowledge to to give young musicians the tutelage needed to bring themselves to the next level. One way we are trying to do this, is with FREE songwriting workshops. Great for serious musicians of all levels. Bring your instrument and some songs. Industry leading experts along with other musicians in the field will be on hand to listen …

Looking for for people with like minded taste in music who are interested in seeing performances in the greater Hartford area and beyond (Northhampton/Boston/New York etc). We can also just get together locally, socialize, listen and discuss music. Ultimately, I would like to have a House Concert Series in are area (for members of the group only) where we can invite and sponsor artists to play in our living rooms. In this way we can support the artists we enjoy and get to see them perform first …

Come sing!!! We're bringing people who love to sing together to form a community. Gatherings, jam sessions and choir rehearsals incorporate singing together, learning music, some vocal technique and training, and community building exercises and games. We're starting off less frequent and will build to more regular rehearsals/gatherings. Music selections will be moving, enlightening, enlivening, conscious, healing, inspiring, non-denominational, fun, deep. All musical styles - gospel, pop, ro …

If you want to chill out and play some music in Prospect Park- that's exactly what we do. Events will be held between April-October. Any instrument flies in this group; please bring anything that isn't too much of a hassle to carry. There will be NO set list prior to each jam session. Singers and music enthusiasts are more than welcome to our jams: You don't have to be a musician to join. There is no limit to how many people can come to an event- If it gets too crowded we can break up into two s …