Meet other local fans of Jazz music! We will be going to jazz events all over the city... Jazz is wonderful up close and personal so join us for some great music. There are 6-8 events each month including some discounts and special performances. Membership is $25/year payable either on-line or when you attend your first event. Suggestions are welcome!

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.

Hi. This group is for the underserved of us who like jazz AND gospel. Socialize with others with common interest as we plan events in venues comfortable for all members regardless of cultural tastes or religious background. If you are a jazz purist or a gospel-only devotee this group may not be for you. Since well-known jazz musicians present gospel music and vice versa, so it should be very interesting! See you soon.

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.

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 …

Tired of playing with Jamey Aebersold?  Looking to play with other jazz musicians, but not quite ready to make your debut at Small's?  Tune Up! aims to create an ego-free, non-judgmental environment in which intermediate jazz musicians can gain valuable experience playing with others.  Join and take your skills to the next level!

"its all a matter of opinion" If its live music or a dj set in New York, its all good. For a sample of upcoming sounds, connect to 'Dave Mulligan' on facebook to check the Spotify playlists for sounds of upcoming artists and Photos of the shows.. This group is here to allow members to share their passion for great music. As the organizer, i will share live shows known and loved to me and i hope you will do the same! Meetup with us if.. - you enjoy listening to anything hip hop, jazz, house, dan …

Concertgoers Meetup presents several major performances each season in renowned venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Jazz at Lincoln Center to name a few. Collaborations with the all-professional New York City Chamber Orchestra, Masterworks Festival Chorus comprised of auditioned singers from across the country and the Manhattan Concert Chorale include Mozart Requiem, Beethoven Mass, Handel's Messiah and more. Tickets are available to members of this group at a deep discount and sometim …

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.

5 over 4 is a multi-media zine. We take field trips and make live events to connect and inspire. Example: go to nyc/brooklyn to hear live jazz, write/draw/video, make an event live or on-line that showcases the work created including the source of inspiration.

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 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 …

This workshop focuses on the freedom & fun of Vocal Improvisation. After warming-up our voices & exploring some improvisational vocabulary we'll let our creativity unleash! We'll do some exercises & "pieces" that explore different facets of improvisation. We'll look for your own improvisational vocabulary and "language". The workshop includes my powerfully freeing “body, breath, voice warm-up” along with vocal exercises specifically designed to open the voice as a spontaneous improvisational ins …

We are a diverse gathering of cool, chill young people with open minds and adventurous, eclectic tastes. What most of us have in common is a love of Neo-Soul; the music genre that fuses contemporary R&B, 1970s style soul, jazz, and elements of alternative-hip hop. But we also love Spoken Word, and have other musical interests like Afro-Beat, jazz, R&B, reggae, and even rock. More than anything, what we love the most is making new friends, while having new experiences with an international flavor …

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 …

Welcome to Women About!  We are a friendly, fun-loving lesbian community which organizes social, cultural, and outdoor activities for lesbians. We started out hiking, biking, skiing, canoeing & camping.  Now we also go to plays, restaurants, concerts, museums, shows, dances and jazz clubs. Every now and then we throw in an "I've always wanted to try that" or a "huh - I never knew that existed!" type of event as well. Everything is always capped off with great food, maybe a cocktail or two and en …

Welcome to New York Salsa Fiesta Parties & Latin Dance Meetup Group! This group started in 2007, with the goal to teach non-dancers and beginners how to dance Salsa & Latin rhythms in a non-threathening, attentive environment and meet up at music & dance events for social dancing and dance practices. Through the years, we have hosted many dance meet up outings, taught many beginner & intermediate classes and social danced with numerous students. Our goal is always to have fun get togethers with …

The New York City House Music meet-up is a group inspired by the passion & love of all genres of NYC & World wide sounds of house. While London, Miami and Ibiza are centers of house, New York City remains an eminent house capital of the world. With this in mind, there is no other place to experience the lifestyle of house, than thru that NYC has to offer. Meet other people that possess a love for house music (garage, funky, club, uplifting, soulful, deep, Latin, disco, classic, jazz etc). In thi …

This is a group for folks who love awesomely great live music. There are so many talented soul singers, jazz musicians, and amazing DJs we don't hear about on commercial radio so let's share our favorites! I started this group because I LOVE going to shows and I think nothing beats being in the same room with your favorite singer, sharing space with your favorite musician, or dancing away your blues to your favorite DJ. I keep my finger to the pulse of the best shows and events so I want to shar …

Bollywood Funk NYC is NYC's only Bollywood dance school specializing in Jazz, Hip-Hop & Funk to today's hottest Bollywood beats. We were recently featured on MTV, CNN and TV Asia! Weeknight and weekend classes, fun people, great exercize, convenient locations. We welcome BEGINNERS, as well as experienced dancers! Meet our students and teachers HERE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVET5qpuU1Y This group IS for: guys and gals of all ages with an interest in contemporary Bollywood dance/culture who …

Do you spend your days being serious, responsible, professional, respectable? Have a stressful job, have bills to pay, have people who depend on you? BEING A GROWN-UP IS HARD WORK!! Every now and then, we need to get out and play - whether it be for just an hour or evening - to reconnect with our inner child and to relax and reenergize. SILLY DATE! NEW YORK is a good clean fun Meetup group in New York City for singles and their friends. Members are fun, friendly, independent-minded and are inter …

Pin Up Photography for photographers and models, as well as Makeup Artists, Designers, Hairstylists, and Illustrators! And in addition to the photos, we produce our own nights of burlesque, networking events, charity fundraisers, and Pin Up videos! Based out of the capital of the world, NYC! ---------------------------------- A big pinup WELCOME to all our friends who found us through FANGORIA and IO9!!! Fangoria: http://fangoria.com/features/94-fango-lifestyle/3192-ny-pin-up-club.ht …

TAPPY HOUR ® - a recreational tap class for adults in a bar! Have you always, always, always wanted to learn how to tap dance? Or, did you take tap as a kid and then life happened and you gave it up for one reason or another?  What if you could learn to tap while enjoying an adult beverage? PRESTO - Tappy Hour®! Tap shoes are not required, neither is previous experience. This recreational tap class was created for anyone and everyone who wants to learn to tap dance and it happens in a very non-t …

Women United by the Passion to TRAVEL! - Are you faced with the dilemma of staying home because your friends either don't have the money, or time to travel with you and you're afraid to travel alone? No worries, Traveling Girlfriends has members that are just as excited to travel to the same destinations that you are interested in. Paris, France, French, Safari, Africa, Cuba, Jazz, Cuban Culture, Singles - Are you a teacher with time off and looking for a travel buddy? Travel with us during you …

So I majored in Creative Writing in college and loved my workshop classes. I vowed to find one after I graduated so that I kept up with my writing. That was over three years ago. I have not been in any writing workshops since and my writing has been getting less and less. Sound familiar? If you are an aspiring writer, love to write to release stress or just like to write as a hobby, but don't really find yourself motivated, then join my group. I love to write, but I feel that its too hard to do …

This is the group for anyone: Who is interested in the technologies and methodologies related to DWH, ETL, Data Model, Business Intelligence, OLAP, Reporting, etc. Who wants to learn the subjects or/and share some experiences. Welcome to meet and exchange ideas, knowledge and experience, methods and techniques, products and projects, solutions and workarounds.