This is for anyone interested in alternative music in the broadest sense (alternative electronic music, alternative rock music, indie pop, experimental music of all kinds, minimal techno, drum'n'bass, breakcore, IDM, glitch, moombahton, dubstep, noise, goth, EBM, industrial, skweee, rave, trance, wonky, trip hop, darkwave, synthpop, indie folk, alternative dance, dark cabaret, glam rock, punk, post-punk, ...) and the culture associated with these genres. We'll go to clubs/concerts and also meet …

This meetup is meant to bring people together to experience live music in boston and metrowest. Discover and eclectic mix of concerts and get rewarded for it. If enough fans like an idea, the group will negotiate a special discount to the event, drinks, merch or other deals through our partner Yiplee.com. Invite your friends, family, or sister's cousins mechanic. Anyone is welcome as long as they like live music. We especially love folk, rock, alternative, and acoustic music. Share your styl …

We are musicians, songwriters and singers who meet to share songs, discuss, give and get feedback, collaborate, perform and record songs. We also play at open mikes, various gigs, improvise in jam band fashion, parties and benefits. The goal of this group is to nurture & advance all members music careers and create a community for boston musicians, singers & songwriters. All music is welcome and a focus is uplifting songs to help the world

Guitarists, pianists, cellists, vocalists, woodwind players, sax, hand drums... in short, we don't use electricity. We're professionals and closet musicians. Some of us are self trained and some  are classically trained. We gave up the idea of becoming musicians in lieu of another field but never let go of our common passion. This is a welcoming group for musicians who want to respectfully & creatively share with and learn from other musicians.  To be heard by others. To be moved by the spirit o …

Hello -  WELCOME TO THE GROUP!! The intent and goal of this meetup is to nurture musical ability and talent and gain more theoretical and practical experience, and play out.  We go to open mics and have shows  periodically with other meetup groups and on some Sundays a jam/rehearsal to jam or rehearse for performances.  Music is a powerful force for good in the world. Lets get together and JAM!!!  See list of standard songs in the Music Jam Lists This group is for musicians and aspiring musician …

"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 …

If you have talent, play an acoustic instrument and want to play out with others, come join a very special and supportive group of other musicians in a special new venture! It’s too fun! And you might learn one or two things from the many talented others in the group, including new techniques, new musical ideas and great new songs. The Northwest Connecticut Acoustic Music Society, begun by a core group of experienced musicians and friends, is an assembly of fun and talented musicians who enjoy …

This group was created to help bring together those guitar players who would love a place to share their music with others. My hope is that we will meet every other month or quarterly at a member's home for a pot-luck meal and open-mic style playing. If you are guitar, banjo, mandolin, etc. player and love to share your music with like minded people this group is for you.

For the anti-couch-potato crowd! Get yourself out of the house! Concerts, shows, plays, folk/jazz clubs, museums and other cultural soirees. More active events as well - wine tasting, cooking lessons, archery or horseback riding! Trips to cities in the US and even abroad. Interesting and different things to do with a group of interesting and different kinds of people. Variety is the spice of life and life is short! All ages welcome!  Greater Boston area, including Worcester and the South Shore!

I love seeing live music. This group is for people like me, whose spirits are lifted by good music and who also want to support local musicians and venues. If you’re fed up of dragging reluctant friends to see a great band at a local venue, or just want to get to know some fellow music lovers, then this group is for you! I hope we can meet up a couple of times a month in various venues around the Northampton area – including the Iron Horse and Pearl Street. You can check out bands you like and …

**NEW FOR 2013 **We'll have a sign up sheet for songs (open mic style or group / sing along) to keep the music moving. WHAT:  Musical campfire event. Bring your instrument and a couple songs to perform.  If you want others to sing along, that's awesome! If it's not a super well known song, bring some copies of the lyrics (10-15 should do it). Want others to play along? Yeoow! Bring copies of the chords to share with other musicians. Not very musically proficient? No problem! If you can keep a be …

European Folk music and Cultural History with Natasha Dukach. Beyond just exploring Pan-Slavic and Eastern European music for the sheer joy of it, I also want to push the perceived boundaries of national folk music. In Russia, Ukraine, and Hungary, growing conservative political factions are attempting to use their nation’s musical heritage in a bid for a kind musical nationalism--each claiming the purity and superiority of their respective nation’s musical traditions as a way of instilling cons …

Mission Statement: Over the next few years, I would like to immerse myself in the learning and understanding all types of music: classical, baroque, folk, jazz, blues, rock, country, etc., to experience the process of lyric and song writing, and to learn to play instruments from cello to kazoo (I don’t mean master, but to gain an introduction to a wide variety of instruments). I would like to find individuals, musicians or non-musicians, interested in joining or participating in this endeavor. P …

This is a group for anyone interested in the music of Furthur and the Grateful Dead. Looking to meet up with like-minded folks of all ages at musical events in the greater Boston and Metro-West area. Share stories, toss back a few beverages, and enjoy the music.

The Boston Balalaika Society Orchestra is seeking people who would like to learn how to play music on Russian folk instruments: balalaika, domra and bayan. Beginners and Musicians of all levels and ages are welcome. Rehearsals occur every Tuesday evening from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at ICC, 557 Cambridge Street (at Gordon Street), Allston, MA 02134. Weekly rehearsals are easily accessible by MBTA #57 bus or a 10 minute walk from the B Green Line Warren Street train stop. Please direct any questions t …

The Greater Boston Free School is an experimental collective of teachers and students who offer classes to the public. Our title comes from a family of birds that is social, non-hierarchical, and intelligent in nature; these qualities guide our efforts. The college runs on anarchic, decentralized, voluntary, self-managed, and horizontal principles, and we provide an open-ended framework for a non-hierarchical, informal, yet still academically rigorous class structure. We are getting our meetup …

Contra dance is a kind of social dance with live music where a caller teaches the figures.  You don't need to come with a partner, and while there is a short lesson before each of our dances it's optional.  Most people learn contra dancing by doing it. It looks like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beOFeIIk4KY You should wear comfortable clothes that you can move easily in.  High heels don't work well.  We'll have water but if you'd like to save cups bringing a water bottle is good.

Tunes! Lets work our way through the Real Books and other jazz sheets, teach each other a little music theory, and have fun playing the music we love. I'm looking for folks who can play through the charts but aren't ready for the main stage. Any & all instruments and voices welcome. Let's pick a half a dozen or so tunes, share the lead sheets, and practice to prepare for playing together.  There are a handful of us doing this already, email me if you are interested in joining us. Let's also go o …

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 …

This is a group for musicians and singers of all levels, from novice to professional. Together we explore the art of creative musical expression using a series of improvisational techniques. Activities include group drumming and percussion, group singing, and lots of improvisation. Any combination of people and instruments can make music together, so join us for some musical fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Contra Dance for All @ MIT Several Tuesdays per month. Great live music every time! MIT students and the general public are welcome at all our dances. Most dances are in the Student Center (84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA). No partner or experience is necessary. All dances are taught.

We're hoping to start a family chorus in Malden! All you need is the ability to hear and carry a tune, and a love of singing. Adults and children alike are welcome! Join the meetup group or contact the organizer if you'd like to be on the mailing list for events and news about our potential chorus. SingPositive is a non-profit organization that creates and nurtures intergenerational choruses in the Boston Area. With the tagline "Adults. Kids. Seniors. Banjos.", Singpositive combines the best of …