Are you a lover of Smooth Jazz? Straight Ahead Jazz? or Latin Jazz? How about Smooth Vocals, or R&B/Soul? Well, you've come to the right place. If you're ready to experience live performances.. Wouldn’t mind traveling to see great artists.. Interested in meeting fellow music lovers… Embrace the "Smooth Side of Jazz" and other genres of music! We invite you to become an "Explorer" Thank you for stopping by. Get comfortable & Take a look around. We look forward to seeing you at our next event. Kee …

Get together with other Jazz musicians in Astoria. I know there are a lot of musicians and jazz devotees living in this neighborhood. Let's share ideas, work on original compositions and play standards.

Share your knowledge and enjoy with us—We're exploring live musical performances from Early Music to Jazz, and beyond—and the musical impulse in the human creative experience, as listeners and as makers. Music and rhythmic spirit delight and entertain us. They also open our minds, show us different worlds, immerse us in another's culture, and challenge us to learn and explore sensation, feelings, thoughts, co-creative experience— traversing the past, the present and the futuristic. Mysteriously …

We will explore the theory, scales, chord voicings and techniques behind contemporary jazz-rock/fusion guitar such as Allan Holdsworth, Eric Johnson, Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale, etc. In depth look at how they approach the guitar and how to break out of traditional ways of playing. Also tone and amps will be examined. Taught by session guitarist and gold and platinum record producer John McCracken.

I want to help develop an audience for creative live music in and around Astoria. Making good friends and connections is also not besides the point! By joining you'll get invitations to local jam sessions and concerts right here in Astoria and Long Island City.

This group was formulated with the intension of bringing that old school foundation feel back to the people. Live music as well as original soundman juggling. This group consists of some of NYC's finest musicians, well verse in many genres, wether ska, reggae, jazz, rocksteady ,you name it A GOOD MUSIC WE A SEH! Remember, Reggae Lounge, Love People, Canal Room, then this is where you need to be.

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 …

The late Michael Brecker once told me: " The search for better equipment never ends." I decided to create this group as a special home for those who share the love and passion of playing saxophones and who continuously engage in the "never ending search" for mouthpieces and other saxophone related equipment. All saxophone players, collectors, saxophone manufactures, repair technicians, mouthpiece refacing artists, saxophone teachers, professionals & students should join. If you have anything …

This group is for anyone interested in the art of piano playing. We are a group consisting of members from all walks of life. Members range from professional pianists, amateurs, beginners, students, piano hobbyists and enthusiasts. We post events about piano concerts around the city.  We also have Amateur Pianists meetup at various venues around the city.  We are hoping to hold our first Gala Concert in 2013.  For more information and inquiries, send an email to newyorkpianogroup@yahoo.com Abou …

If you Hustle, Salsa, Ballroom, Hand Dance, or just LOVE TO DANCE!, you can learn Chicago Style Steppin'. The home of Steppin' is Chicago, and gained popularity across the nation when R. Kelly released, "Step in the Love" in 2002. It's a partner dance to Soulful Grooves like Classic R&B, Soul, Old-School, Jazz, Neo-Soul, and some Hip Hop. So, join us to meet others who enjoy Chicago Style Steppin'; love Steppin' music; and want to learn the dance. In the process meet new people, enjoy adult inte …

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Meet other local sake, sushi and japanese food lovers! This group is for sharing our love and enthusiasm for sake, sushi and other types of Japanese food. I'm sure you have your favorites - let's share and explore! Here's the basic format: Mission #1 (Todd): Where's the Best Ramen In NYC!!! Mission #2 (Open): The Best of Hidden Japan (Right here in NYC)!!!! Mission #3 (Mike): Find the Best Sushi Spot! Mission #4 (Open): Best of Yakitori in NYC!!! Mission #5 (Todd): Best of the Best Sake …

A place where private music teachers can exchange ideas, network, announce teaching positions that become available, talk about the industry, help and learn new teaching techniques, talk about what works and what doesn't, how to find students and any other topic you may suggest. All private music teachers are welcome to join.

Adam and Eve NYC 40 + is your Link and Total Resource to Discovering New Experiences, Opportunities and Social Adventures with Like-Minded Adults in the Tri-State Area. .           Are you looking for something to do on a Saturday night? .           Do you like to dance but aren't certain where to go? .           Would you like to mingle with peers at a sultry jazz club? .           Are you seeking new friendships for sports activities? .           How about a little romance? If you answered yes …

Meet young chamber music enthusiasts, find others with whom to play and sightread and take advantage of all NYC has to offer in this most intimate and expressive of musical genres! We'll check out performances together in a variety of settings and gain insights into chamber music through lectures, panel discussions, master classes and movies -- as well as from each other over drinks and small, informal social gatherings -- all while making new friends. Open to everyone interested in chamber musi …

If you're single, and you love to sing or just meet other singles who do sing, this is the group for you.  Events can be in the form of karaoke, open mics, piano bars, or even small events where members bring instruments.  Most of our events will be for anyone with the chutzpah to get up on stage (like a karaoke bar),while some events will cater more to those who can really sing (like open mics at a jazz club, where you'd better have know your keys and have some chops!). Non-singer events may al …

This is a social networking community for Black women professionals (38-50's) who want to gather in small, intimate groups (4-8) to dine at upscale NYC restaurants and/or go to fun events (including spa days, jazz brunches, museums, afternoon teas, wine tastings and more). So, come make new friends and let's have fun while we sample the finest cuisine and events NYC has to offer. Events are often a bit pricey, but then - you deserve and enjoy the finer things in life! What's Upscale? An upsca …

Meet others in your area who are Experimental Music Artists/Fans. All interested in developing, listening, and performing experimental music concepts are welcome! Discussions, Networking, performances, Jams, and development of New Creative Styles in Experimental Electronics, Free Jazz, Rock, Noise/Sound, Composition, Music/Media, New ART/MUSIC/SOUND....

FINDINGMYROOTS provides a venue to dance, network and socialize.We cater to an upscale, stylish crowd. If you want to try something new, if you like to socialize and make friends and/or network with an upscale international and diverse crowd while having a good time, THIS IS THE GROUP FOR YOU!!. Feel free to visit our site: FindingMyRoots.org New York is one of the most diverse cities and the center of entertainment in the world. Afro Jam is an event that promotes diversity and entertainment. …

We are teaching the latest line dances in a fun and easy to learn atmosphere. Join us if you love to dance, meet fun people and enjoy listening to smooth R&B tunes. We'll show you the latest as well as some of the classic line dances that are done around the country.

Hi All, A lovely woman named Zoe first organized this group & I joined it right away. Soon after that she announced that she stepped down due to some nasty emails. I had already read the intros of other members & felt such kinship that I stepped up as organizer. I think with membership recently passing the 200 mark, I've got more than adequate support for any negativity even if I am not a "tough New Yorker." I'm not even a New Yorker. In fact, since stepping up, I have not received a single nega …

Let's meet up for a classical chamber music reading sessions. Professional classical musicians and amateurs are all welcomed! My vision is to create a music salon of 21st century where artists meet up for great music, wine, and discussion about life. We classical musicians do not get enough chance to "jam" as often as jazz musicians. it is a very important way to learn and develop instinct when playing chamber music. Hope you can join us!

The name says it all. Watching new films, going back to old ones, going to listen to his jazz band, movie based trivias - those are just a few activities we will be doing. And don't forget: "I’m astounded by people who want to ‘know’ the universe when it’s hard enough to find your way around Chinatown." " If my films make one more person miserable, I’ll feel I have done my job." "Life is full of misery, loneliness, and suffering – and it’s all over much too soon" "You can live to be a hundred if …

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 …