Our Mission Statement: Promote the creation of original music by our members, and share our music within the community and beyond. The purpose of this group is to bring together lyricists, songwriters, and composers to connect, collaborate, provide feedback and critiques, learn from each other, and provide a support network of like minded musically creative folks.

… This makes for a very eclectic mix of music. We sing a lot of songs from the Rise Up Singing songbook, so if you have a copy please bring it. Instruments that are welcome include: accordion, autoharp, banjo, bowed psaltery, cello, concertina, didgeridoo, drums of all kinds, fiddle, flute, guitar, hammered dulcimer, harmonica, harp, jaw harp, kazoo, mandola, mandolin, mountain dulcimer, nose flute, penny whistle, recorder, and uillean pipes. If it's not on the list, and it's acoustic, bring it …

Do you love to play music or want to learn to play? It's more fun to play with other musicians not always easy to find them. Local jam sessions and open mics can be intimidating and many of us amateurs will just go to listen. This group is meant to connect people who enjoy music and just want to play. We meet about once a month at the Skinny Beats Drumshop for group open-mic/social, but ANYONE can suggest and host a meetup.  If you have an idea for a meetup or want to announce another music …