Do you feel like a closet folk, bluegrass or blues music fan?  Do you play an instrument or just love listening to live music in small friendly venues?  Have a hard time convincing uninitiated friends to join you?  This group is for you!  Join folks who like to share their love of live music with friends.  We will post Connecticut area concerts at places like the Sounding Board in West Hartford, Branford Folk Coffeehouse, Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk, The Kate in Old Saybrook and other small v …

You've found the local chapter in the Global Swing Dance Community serving the Fairfield-Westchester-Putnam area. Sponsored by the FairWestSwing Project and dedicated to the inspiration of Frankie Manning. Meet others who share your passion for Swing & Blues. No partner? No prior experience? NO PROBLEMO! Just swing on down! All the Hep Cats & Kool Kitties groove here! Like the song says, "it just don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing."

Meet other local Folk music fans and enjoy the friendship of fellow folk singers. The group is dedicated to folk songs, the blues, old fashioned guitar playing, blue grass and singing get togethers.

Jazzville, NJ is a group for jazz lovers to come together, forge new friendships and share their love of jazz at performance spaces all over NJ. Our aim is to promote the rich diversity of live jazz available right here in the Garden State: talented local acts, hungry up-and-comers -- even many of the same Grammy-winning, world famous performers who play expensive, sold out shows just across the river in Manhattan often play to smaller, more intimate -not to mention less expensive- venues right …

Blue Economics is a volunteer organization that strives for economic development in impoverished communities through strategic capacity building. The broadest definition of capacity building is aiding individuals and institutions by solving inefficiencies and breaking barriers that prevent individuals and communities realize all their economic opportunities. We are a group of talented and passionate fulltime professionals from diverse backgrounds including finance, marketing, media, education, n …

Play acoustic rock, pop, folk, and blues music, 60s to present in the open air. Open to all levels. Share ideas, talent, and fun. Meet other musicians who love acoustic music.

The series “Sunset Sundays” which will be held every Sunday, will feature a rotating house band followed by some of the best local and national roster of musicians. Music will range from Classic Rock /Funk / Blues / Jazz / Country, so join us as we show why Beacon is the hot spot for live music. Come out to play, sing, dance, listen, or just come to enjoy the atmosphere. Drink and Food specials will be offered. We also want to post other Open Mic Jam in the area.

Meet with other local Jazz/Blues fans at a local venue with world class performances!

Put some hep in your step and groove to jazzy sounds of the Big Band Era and the cool blues at the Jersey bOunce Friday Night Swing Dance Party. Beginners will learn the basics of East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop at the included lesson. No partner needed! Join a friendly, inviting group and make new friends while learning to jump, jive and boogie. (And get great exercise without even knowing about it!) Downtown Montclair Women's Club, 82 Union Street, Montclair Lesson: 8:30-9:30 Dance: 9:30-11:30 BYO …

The Long Island Single Sailors Association (LISSA) is dedicated to single men and women, 35 years of age and older, who have nautical interests in sailing and boating. We currently have about 150+ members within our parent association. On the social side, since winds and seas are not always fair, in addition to our nautical events, members contribute hours of their time and energies in organizing innovative events at various locations on and off Long Island and/or at members’ homes. Members disp …

Do you feel like a lone Seattle Seahawks fan in an ocean of Giants blue & Jets green? Well, you don't have to be alone any longer! The 12th Man is alive and kickin' in New York City! Join our growing group of displaced Seattle-ites and True Blue Seahawks fans as we cheer for our team every week at a Seattle Seahawks Bar in New York City! The official Seahawks bar in NYC is Carlow East, located on Lexington Ave between 84th and 85th. Come and watch all the Seahawks games on MULTIPLE flatscreens w …

See and experience first hand, the inner workings, of the worlds most exciting Food Scene while you cook, taste, tour and work side by side with the people that make it happen. Meet top New York Chefs, feast on the most enticing foods at legendary restaurants and shops, for once in a lifetime experiences, you’ll never forget. Discover the life, pulse and culture of New York's Food Scene as we take you on and off the beaten path, to explore the inner working of the city's rich and proud culinary …

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 …

Loose group, mostly boomers and those who like playing primarily woodstock type music, plus blues, and whatever inspires us.  Nothing formal goin' on here. Think: Joe Cocker, Allman Brothers, Stones, Clapton, BB King, plus some ol garage band favorites including Van Morrison's Gloria. This is primarily rock/rock-blues. It's loud, on purpose.  I'm sure there are good folk, jazz, bluegrass, and country jams around. This isn't one. Booze and etc. are not invited. BYO bev.  We chip about $15 each t …

The St. Patrick's Day Fusion initiative challenge utilizes the universal language of rhythm to fuse cultural and socioeconomic differences through the integration of movement. This dance show and competition for dancers and talented people with different styles sparks the challenge that integrates the music of Irish step to tap, hip hop, ballet, point, character, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, modern, song & dance, musical theater, dance teams, ethnic/folkloric, All male groups, adult category, pa …

These workshops are designed for the Intermediate/Advanced (often self-taught) guitarist who is interested in getting to their next level of playing. The curriculum has been written to bridge the gap between what you know and what you do not yet understand. Fundamentals include: Visualizing the fretboard Chord Construction (names, function, context) Improvisation (diatonic, and non-diatonic) Bring your guitar! Play if you are comfortable, amps will be provided. Ask as many questions as you like! …

Welcome to the NY Co-Ed Oakland Gardens Softball Meetup Group 2012 & Beyond. We are 450 members STRONG. Thanks for your participation and making this a really GREAT group! I want to introduce myself & re-welcome new & existing members to our Softball Meetup Group based in Oakland Gardens in Bayside Queens. We are a diverse co-ed group of like minded softball die-hards, players, novices, fans and fanatics. We welcome all of you to join us and have a good time at our events. I want to take this op …

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 …

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!

The Jazz Spot was located in Brooklyn New York and was a live jazz music venue who's owners sponsored/organized this group for a FANTASTIC 7 year run (2003 - 2010)! MUCH PROPS to them and their fabulous efforts to promote Jazz in ALL of it's art forms. I'm keeping the name similar in tribute to their work! The JazzSpotters group will build on that same tradition as we search out Jazz performances, new CD and DVD releases, and even seek to put the word out on activities of group members! ALL jazz …

I named this club after the 80’s movie called “The Breakfast Club”. I thought it was so cool and the premise was intriguing. How a group of students who are very different and would normally have nothing to do with each other gradually learn that they are not at all that different in there hopes and dreams and struggles, and in the end become friends, I think . I believe that this group will be like no other on the web. Unlike so many groups with hundreds or thousands of members where nobody re …

There are amazing musicians who play mostly for tips- and I'm tired of seeing their work go unappreciated. I know that there is an audience who loves all kinds of roots based music- and would welcome the opportunity to be part of a community that connects with artists on a personal level. This group is such an opportunity.

We have reopened as CENTER STAGE STUDIO'S AT THE SAME ADDRESS! A musicians open house where musicians can collaborative and have fun. Open to all levels of experience and styles. Must be over 18 unless accompanied by an adult.

We are about... meeting people 40 + who are interested in All Things Fun....Happy Hours, Music, Jazz and Blues, Dancing, Wine nights, Plays, Tennis, Hiking, Walking, Dining out, Brunchs', Game nights, Comedy, Day Trips, Biking....and so much more. We welcome your ideas.  Just email the groups Organizers anytime. Looking forward to some fun times with some new friends.

Get ready to meet new friends, socialize, travel and dance! We will host weekly seminars on how to find the best leisure travel locations around the world for less, dance Salsa, have dinner at great NYC restaurants, meet at NYC lounges for drinks, enjoy socializing at after work parties at amazing Rooftop locations in NYC! We have so much in store for you during the remainder of 2013 and beyond! Let's Get Ready to LIVE LIFE WITH NO LIMITS! Patti Disclaimer: I have a blue and platinum mohawk now. …

If you are an avid intermediate to advanced mountain biker who actually gets out there and rides trails regularly rather than just lurking on the meetup site, this may be the group for you. Our primary focus is riding actual trails, preferably singletrack. This rarely, if ever, includes rail trails, pavement, flat terrain, or dirt roads, except when necessary to get to the "good stuff ". Most rides are local to western & central Connecticut and southeastern New York, with occasional trips outsid …

This is a group for runners/ joggers who are just getting started and could use motivation and encouragement from others. If you've been looking for a running partner or group then here we are! Experienced runners welcome as long as you don't mind running (or not sometimes) at our pace. Where/When:  We meet at least 2 days a week at Lincoln Park in Jersey City near the blue track just off of Rt. 440 and typically run for about 30-40 minutes depending on schedules.  I personally have started goi …

Whether you are a skilled mountain biker, or just starting out on fat tires, FW&B MTB might be for you, if you are serious about riding your mountain bike in the woods. Our primary purpose is to have a means of networking with other mountain bikers to get out & ride. We do not just have a few designated ride leaders; rides depend on members making things happen. We are a group of mountain bikers of all skill levels who are interested in riding OFF of the pavement, usually "singletrack" riding, ( …