New Orleans Jazz Fest is happening this year over a fabulous 10 day period (2 extended weekends): April 26 - May 5th. This year's NOLA Jazz Fest lineup looks amazing. Feel free to check it out: http://www.nojazzfest.com/ Years ago, I was fortunate enough to join a Yahoo Group that organized a trip to NOLA. What a fabulous experience it was. The live music and talent that is seen is unparalleled. I'm starting this group to meet up with folks from SF & the Bay Area who may be interested in joining …

This is a folk singing group. Well, mainly... We also get into singer-song-writers and other music as well. Take a close look at the list of listed meetups for details. [b]TIMES[/b] The [b]1st Saturday[/b] of the month is open to hosts suggesting and providing other music (e.g., The Beatles, James Taylor, Motown...). The [b]2nd Saturday[/b] of the month is usually a sing-along using the book [u]Rise Up Singing[/u] (see note below)*.  We usually start at 6:30, begin singing at 7:00 pm, play for …

THE BEST OF THE BAY AREA BANDS NETWORK SAN JOSE PRESENTS! "YOUR BAND'S NAME HERE" Please see the section under the "Discussions Tab" to find out how you can "Self Promote" your band on this website. My other music websites are very successful, as this can only benefit your music or your band in every way. Looking for a musician? Looking to announce a CD release party? Looking for a talented singer? Looking to join a band? Just love music and want to attend great music events? Here is where you c …

We are a group of house concert enthusiasts in the Bay Area. This group is created as a resource so that house concert hosts can find additional audience, artists can make friends with hosts, and music lovers can discover interesting house concerts in their area. Don't be scared off if a show only has one or two RSVPs, because most of our hosts get most of their audience from their own series regulars who may not RSVP here. Here is how it works: Each event you post will automatically become an o …

The Ukulele Rebellion has begun!  Join us at our bi-weekly meetings (and other events). Our primary songbook is The Daily Ukulele Leap Year Edition. The pages to be covered for each meeting are posted on the homepage. The DULYE can be found at music stores and Amazon. We also play some songs from chord/lyric sheets that can be downloaded (see below). We ask a $2 donation per meeting to cover site maintenance and other costs. Excess funds go into the Oakside Cafe tip jar. If you can print out you …

A meetup for people who can play one or two traditional Irish tunes and are eager to learn more in an informal setting. All instruments welcome to join the session, which will be played at a slow to medium pace.

This group is intended for those who are interested in Irish and Celtic Cultures. This group started as a meeting place for Irish Expats but has now grown to include all those interested in the way of Irish; music, gaeilge language, and any of those with an Irish connection. All nationalities are are welcome. This is based in San Francisco but we will expand it to meet any of our members requests and wishes. Whether new to San Francisco or a long time citizen, come along to a meetup for a pint o …

Get your live music fix with other fans of indie/indie rock and music that sounds like indie rock but isn't on an indie label. Places I expect this group will frequent are: the Independent, Mezzanine, Bimbo's, GAMH, the Fillmore, Warfield, Slim's, etc. We aim to check out note worthy local acts as well as great folks coming through town.  We are always open to suggestions and try to meet up at shows with tickets at all price points...including free!  If you like any of the following bands, you'v …

Are you a fan of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers? Are you a fan of any other music? Do you enjoy going to concerts and other live music performances? If so, join this kick-ass Meetup group, and let's enjoy some live music and other fun activities! I'm a huge fan of concerts and other live performances, especially in the Summer time, and hope to meet other folks who enjoy live shows as much as I do. Let's get together and see some shows. Unfortunately, I don't know much about smaller venues and u …

Please join us for an evening of collective spiritual songs and chanting followed by silent meditation. The music is more western folk style rather than Indian, and we mix English devotional songs and samskrta chanting. Together we can create a powerful loving spiritual atmosphere, and enjoy divine meditation. We also share spiritual stories and ideas from different traditions. The group leader will guide the group in a universal meditation technique, and free individual meditation instruction i …

I made this group because I had trouble finding an indie music group centered around the South Bay/San Jose area. As a grad student, I don't have money to dish out for tons of concerts, so I thought that we could meet at various affordable activities such as hikes, Farmers Markets, downtown excursions and happy hours (these are some of my favorites, but feel free to suggest more). There we can get to know potential concert buddies, discuss new/favorite music and plan events. I'd love to arrange …

New - Founded May 2, 2013... We pair musicians and music with venues and food that embrace natural beauty like a sunset or a moon lit evening or a venue. Think of us as a home concert group focused on promoting memorable social events with a good vibe for musicians and guests. Later we are adding flash events where you are the first to know and each event delivers an experience to remember. Along the way we are Earth friendly by increasing usage of recycled and reusable materials. For example, w …

If you are dancer and love to dance to any music then come jam with us! This group dances to all world fusion/beats. Come and share your music, your moves, be open and pick up new ones and have some real fun with folks that share the same dance passion! We will meet 1/week to let ourselves loose into the rhythm of world music and let our dance do the talking. Let's see what you've got!

Meet other local fans of indie pop, indie rock, indie folk, shoegaze/nugaze, electro, twee, and the like... A place to discuss music and hear about shows in town (gamh, ind, popscene, both, fillmore, bimbos, mezzanine, c du nord etc...). If you enjoy anything from the sampling of bands below, join us! animalcollective asobiseksu atlassound autolux bandofhorses batforlashes beachhouse beirut blacklips blonderedhead boniver brighteyes britishseapower brokensocialscene clapyourhands cloudcult cry …

Are you a musician who records music at home? Do you get all giddy at the thought of playing around in GarageBand, Logic, ProTools or WaveLab? Are you the next great thing to hit the music industry (if you would ever get around to finishing that album)? Are you looking for other musicians in your area to connect with? Then look no further! The "East Bay Home Recording Artists" is the MeetUp for you! This meetup is open to all types of musicians: rock 'n roll, folk, rap, electronica, hip hop, R&B …

THIS WILL BE FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES TO PLAY UKULELE OR WANTS TO LEARN,SING AND SHARE SONGS.ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME ALL GENRES AND STYLES ENCOURAGED.WE WILL START AND GROW FROM THERE.YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A YMCA MEMBER TO ATTEND. PLEASE BRING UKULELES TO SHARE IF YOU CAN WHERE - HILLTOP YMCA 4300 LAKESIDE RICHMOND CA94806 WHEN 1ST MEETING FRI. JAN 11 2013 4:00PM - 6:00PM QUESTIONS CHEFJON510@AOL.COM

East Bay Awesome Activities is a group of fun, friendly folks interested in socializing with fellow 20- and 30-somethings at cool events mostly (but not exclusively) in the East Bay. From dinner to drinks, hiking to biking, street fairs to concerts, chances are we're doing it! So join us in the festivities, have an awesome time, and make new friends. Suggesting Events Have an idea for an awesome activity? Please contact the organizer with details about the vent you would like to see. Members wh …

Do you love underground house & techno music? Are you looking to meet a fun group of like-minded folks whose focus is experiencing quality music rather than just going out to hook up or black out? Are you tired of trying to wrangle your friends out to a good show who just don't "get it"? THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU. This group is for anyone who loves house music- whether you just want to meet up with true music lovers alike, love to dance to a good beat and see different DJ's live, or you're slipping …

The Bay Area’s premier Social Group. The Unique One’s brings together a collective mix of Professionals for great outings and great events.  The Unique One’s Organizers believe in providing quality events for the  professional to remember for years to come. Sunday Dinners, Bowling nights, day trips, and Wine tastings, group travel and many other great family style events make The Unique One’s a great Social Group to be a part of. We have a few small rules. We only allow folks who have face pic …

Learn to sing in harmony! Seeking adventurous women and men who want to sing well with other people. No previous experience required. This is a 10-week/on-going-ish class with Michèle Voillequé, a soprano and music teacher who has a remarkable ability to teach to folks at a variety of levels. Very friendly people. Drop-ins welcome anytime! Class is 90 minutes long: 7-8:30 p.m. $25 drop-in. Please email with questions. We look forward to singing with you!

* Do you burst into song for no apparent reason? * Do you randomly grab innate objects and magically turn them into microphones? * Does your bedroom become a stage when your favorite song comes on? You might not have a problem. Welcome to Karaokeyers Anonymous! Karaokeyers Anon is an open-minded group for people who want to sing, socialize, and have an enthusiastic, supportive audience for those spontaneous "burst-into-song" moments! We encourage shy folks, bold, folks, and even those who j …

Would you like some friendly company while exploring the Tri-Valley area Regional Parks, preserves, backcountry trails and roads? We welcome you to join and/or initiate outings from an hour to all day in this beautiful area. Let's explore by trail, bicycle, and kayak with other healthy/fit folks. Complementary interests such as wildlife watching, birding, botanizing, camping, nature poetry, and orienteering can be added to the mix. We can fuel our explorations with picnics, and/or relax afterwar …

Would you like to join lively, friendly, inquisitive folks who also quest for amazing experiences in the arts and cultural events? Our group is open to singles, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds to come together and explore the offerings in the Tr-Valley and beyond. Examples include: music concerts, dance performances, outdoor festivals, theater, poetry, book talks, library events, ethnic festivals, ethnic theme nights with cooking, clothing, videos, music, etc.....You are we …

Set dancing is fun and easy to learn; this is not the performance style dancing you may have seen on "Riverdance." It is a social form of folk dancing that is very beginner friendly, but is also engaging enough to appeal to experienced dancers. So whether you are an experienced dancer looking to try something new, or an absolute beginner who wants to give dancing a try, this group may be for you. The dances are taught by well-known instructor Michael Murphy, whose teaching is welcoming, inclusiv …

Come sing with East Bay Harmony, an Oakland-based a cappella chorus established in 1999. Men especially encouraged. We rehearse weekly and exist to promote the fun of singing together and building community through music making. THE BASIC INFO - No audition required - all adults welcome! - No music reading skill required! - Super fun, friendly community, low-pressure environment - Eclectic, all a cappella repertoire - We provide easy-to use online tools for helping you learn your part quickly an …

Feeling Arranging is a primitive form of Shamanism, which is nature based and very ancient. It’s about finding our original self through arranging our feelings. This group is for the adventurous and the fearless. Feeling Arranging is uniquely different from the shamanism and healing methods we know such as journeying, soul retrieval and meditation. We use darkness as a positive force to heal ourselves and to connect with our ancestors and nature. Like a seed needs a dark place to incubate before …

dedicated to promoting authentic  popular social dances: cuban danzon, son, and casino;brazilian samba, bossa nova, lambada and forro; colombian cumbia, vallenato and porro; american lindy hop/swing, jump/rock'n'roll ,disco/hustle and social foxtrot; reggae; calypso/soca;reggaeton;beguine; bachata and merengue; zouk;puerto rican plena and danza; mexican polca and vals;argentine tango and milonga; and others. we meet weekly to learn the dances and go out several times a month to practice to live …

Want to make new friends? Wanna just do some gupshup? Wanna meet other singles near you! Wanna discuss anything from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Madhubala to Aishwarya Rai, bhel puri to mishti doi? This group is for anyone who believes in living life to the fullest and wants to meet like minded, fun and jovial folks. Come and be part of a social scene where you can meet and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more!