Seattle Bluegrass Meetup is Seattle-area bluegrass musicians getting together to pick, have fun, learn new tunes and hone skills. The most important person at the jam is never the bassist, guitarist, violin, mandolin or banjo player...it's the newest person there. We want everybody to feel welcome so they come back, bring their friends and most of all are inspired to play and learn. All levels welcome and encouraged. Bluegrass/Mountain instruments include (loosely): Guitar Bass Mandolin (or vari …

We are a non-profit organization consisting of Greater Seattle area songwriters and musicians who meet regularly for songwriting and recording workshops, performance showcases, marketing/business advice, general networking, and more! We range in experience from those just trying their hand at songwriting to seasoned professionals. If you are looking for collaboration, promotion, live performances, increasing your skills, or just meeting other friendly local talent, come see what we have to offer …

A gathering place for all those utilizing the latest in digital technology to record, perform and create great music in the Pacific NW. Looking for potential event hosts who own or have access to studios where we can facilitate these meetings. This is an open learning environment where we discuss and share insights, tips, techniques, etc. into the world of digital audio and beyond. This group is run as an affiliate of the non-profit org Songwriters in Seattle (http://www.meetup.com/songwritersi …

We're an autonomous collective of like-minded young (at heart) people who share a love of the arts and the creative process in general. I started this group because there are tons of us in this city, but for some reason, we all seem to be scattered or otherwise barred from connecting with one another in a meaningful way. So, I figured that even the littlest excuse can help bridge that gap. To read a makeshift manifesto for the group, click here: http://www.meetup.com/Twenty-Something-Artists-Wr …

A place for fans and musicians to hook up at live music venues in the greater Tacoma area, to celebrate live jazz and get out of the house and live, musicians and fans alike, join this site today! Sign up to always be in the know of where live jazz is happening in greater Tacoma folks, join!

Do you love the Blues? Lets get together and enjoy the live music venues on the Eastside and other nearby area's. How about dancing to the Blues? Blues history, musicians, different styles of the Blues....... Lets get together and enjoy the music, share our passion for this wonderful music that gave birth to so many American music styles through the years!

This meetup is for people who enjoy the live music experience: food, friends, and fun! Seattle is full of culture: Music, food, quaint home brews and wines, and people from all over the world. Singers and song writers come from everywhere to give their music sound in the Emerald City on the coast. Join us as we visit different musical venues throughout the city, to include open mic nights and no cover charge engagements, and encourage, support, and celebrate up and coming artists and acoustic …

Jazz in the City is a group for local jazz aficionados, which introduces you to the finest musicians performing at the most elegant venues this city has to offer. The group’s organizers, In Touch Entertainment, manage, book and produce both established and up-and-coming recording artists, so we have our finger on the pulse of the jazz scene! We started this group because we want to share our passion for jazz with other fans. However, the group is not exclusively for jazz connoisseurs. Anyone w …

“We all have possibilities we don't know about. We can do things we don't even dream we can do.” -Dale Carnegie" The purpose of this group is to match up singers and musicians to perform at jam sessions, open mics, coffee houses, pubs, and any other venues to be found. People who should join this group are those who are great players, singers, harmonizers, and who love good acoustic live music and performing. I, myself, am a singer looking for a great guitar player/collaborator for a "The Civil …

I am a painter, writer and dancer in the process of forming a co-operative house in which we can all share our skills with the group in order to create a nurturing and healthy home. I'm interested in hearing from other young (or young at heart) artists, musicians, chefs, yogis, massage therapists, spiritual healers, reiki practitioners, acupuncturists, etc who are willing to equally share and receive their gifts with the group. I am actively searching for the right home for this group and am p …

This is a group for anyone who loves performing for others. We welcome singers, dancers, actors, spoken word artists, comedians and any other type of performance artists that would like to have an outlet for their talent. We are not about making money.. we are about sharing the arts with our local communities. We welcome performers aged 12 and up and those who support bringing their talent to the public. Some ideas include community talent shows, performances for the elderly and sick, and volunt …

Are you staying in Seattle for the summer? This group is a chance to meet up once a week (June - Aug) for 90 minutes to work through the curriculum outlined in Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way." The idea is to unblock your creativity - take creative risks together, make time for play, regain a sense of wonder and awe, find a personal sense of the sacred, and form helpful habits that will help you grow. Group time is a chance to talk about progress and pitfalls, explore some themes found in each …

"So, pretty simple. I like rock/metal, most of my friends don't and I figured I can't be the only one in Seattle who wants to see a few shows. So this group is mainly a venue to meet fellow concert goers, but those of you who are musicians feel free to use it to network, post your stuff whatever." -April, Founder and Original Organizer of Greater Seattle Metalheads "I just threw in to keep the group going when April stepped down, an unlikely despot upholding her plan of entrusting all members w …

The Seattle Figure Drawing Group provides a wide variety of figure drawing opportunities and settings for Seattle area artists.

Do you love classical music concerts? Do you get fascinated by symphonies and operas? Or, are you a fan of intimately appealing chamber music? Would you like to discuss about a particular interpretation, share your own experience as a listener or a performer, or put forward your own musical thoughts? Here we are, looking forward to build an active community of friends connected by the love for music. Throughout the year we have an exciting schedule of numerous classical music offerings in the …

This is a time for spiritual women -like yourself- to gather in sacred council. The calling is clear and persistent… You do hear it!  You can feel it!  Women… come and let us gather together, as we once did, in a gentle supportive circle where we  are collectively creating a sacred synergy through drumming, singing, dancing, ceremonies, rites of passage from all faiths, creative art, movement and food as we share and celebrate together. As a gathering of women, we approach our spiritual work thr …

Exploring the culture and night life of Seattle can get expensive. This is a meetup group for things a little more on the inexpensive side- a great for parties, discount theater tickets, bar discounts, free billiards nights, free days at museums, trips to the zoo, etc. The less expensive it is to go out, the *more* we can all get together! We'll see if we can get group discounts to some events, explore some "free days" at museums, go visit cheap greasy spoon diners, throw parties, etc. I'm actua …

Welcome to the resurrection of the Art of Spoken Word, Poetry and MCing. Come and broadcast your talent.

This group is for visual artists who wish to either start their art career, or push through to the next level. We know how hard it can be to take those first steps into the world of art sales and gain the attention of influential galleries and reviewers; we're here to help! This group is currently sponsored by A/NT Gallery, a not-for-profit organization that has provided space for emerging artists* for 25 years. While most of our events will be organized to display and sell our art (often at A/N …

If you love danceable blues, swing, pop, Motown, jazz, R&B and Latin, join this group for updates on events in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Olympia and the Olympic Peninsula!

Seattle Sunday Cypher is an improvised freestyle rap night, hosted at a secret location, every Sunday from 7pm - 10pm. We are dedicated to the power in the message of our art. We embrace the rhythmic expression of poetry in being who you are, in all it's uniqueness, and uplifting those around you in absolute open-mindedness. If your group is touring through the area and you have a message you'd like to get out, stop through and freestyle with us! We'll add your name to our promotion material to …