House concerts and small venues are a great way to experience your favorite musicians in a more intimate and informal way. At a house concert there is no bad seat, because you are all just sitting in the living room while the musician plays just feet from you. Intermission usually includes chatting to the musician about what inspires them or why they wrote a particular song. There is usually shared food and a great opportunity to meet your fellow concert goers. Unlike big venues you really get t …

I have had the pleasure of participating in an organized Song Circle for several months now. I have grown as a musician because of this participation and I would like to enable the creation and participation of Song Circle events across the country. If you are a musician who wants to play with other musicians, if you have songs to share and want to hear others contribute to your music, and if you want to develop friendships with other musicians, this is the place to come to create or signup for …

… To read a makeshift manifesto for the group, click here: http://www.meetup.com/Twenty-Something-Artists-Writers-Musicians-of-Seattle/messages/boards/thread/21815602/0/#70417882   The linchpin of this group is our bi-weekly meetup, an informal gathering for any and all members to get together, talk about what we're working on, exchange ideas for future projects, and drum up support for the things (artistic, of course) that matter most to us.   Beyond gathering us all together in one place, I don' …

“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 …

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 …

Welcome! Creative Alchemy is a mastermind group for writers, artists, dancers, actors, musicians and other creative types who want to do more with their gifts and talents and who would benefit from the support offered by a group. A gentle blend of discussion, visioning, group exercises and self-reflection will guide us as we will immerse ourselves in the creative universe and navigate through the hidden landscape of the unconscious to bring forth our authentic Voices.  We will commit to assistin …

If you are an iNtuitive Feeler*, a writer, musician or artist, or just like to hang out with people who are, you are welcome to join this group. We are based in Renton but activities and events are not limited to there. Activities and events will primarily be social and creative. While this is not an activist group, there will also be activities supporting social justice. We'll have one monthly meetup to meet new members, get acquainted and discuss event ideas. If you've got an idea for an activ …

A gathering place for all those utilizing the latest in digital technology to record, perform and create great music. Looking for moderators who own or have access to studios where we can facilitate these meetings. This will be an open learning environment where we discuss and share insights, tips, techniques, etc. into the world of digital audio and beyond.

In five words or less: Nerdy Artists Hangout & Draw Comics! (does an ampersand count as a word? is "hangout" one word or two?) Our goal is to bring together people who want to make comics or video games to hang out over drinks and snacks, show off our latest works, share ideas and (of course) draw comics. Thus far, our gang is primarily comprised mostly of comic illustrators, with the occasional writer and game developer. We have had a few seasoned professionals at our table, but the vast majori …

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 th …

"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 …

This is a group formed to bring attention to projects seeking funding through crowdfunding websites, especially Kickstarter, and those that were created by local Seattle-area people through crowdfunding websites. We would like to encourage all who are looking to help fund some cool crowdfunding projects (no matter how small your contribution), who want to get cool stuff before it makes its way to store shelves (and a lot of stuff that is exclusive to Kickstarter backers!), and the people who hav …

It's not you, it's me. . . It's not that I don't want to read your stuff -- I need to write my own first. This group is for writers who are Not looking to share their work or join a class, but who simply want to write. Get Out and Do It. Make it real. Just show up and do your thing. Polish that short story. Start a poem. Write a novel. Flash fiction. Blog. Start a screenplay. Freelance. Stay or leave whenever you want. . . Show up early or stay late to chat. See you there!

The non-profit Bluestreet Jazz Voices ( http://www.bluestreetvoices.com ) were the sponsors of this Meetup and are re-evaluating if we'll be able to hold these sessions in 2011-2012. To get updates on the Drop-In Singing sessions, please "Like" Bluestreet's Facebook page via this  link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/BlueStreet-Jazz-Voices/123468454329910 Doing that will also get you concert and other updates about vocal jazz/harmony events.

This is a meetup to share music and technical advice, attend accordion events and basically have fun playing accordion and hanging out together! The full spectrum of accordions and squeezeboxes, skill levels, ages and genders are encouraged. This group is a place where women and the LGBTQ community are welcome and encouraged to join.

Do you want to learn about and enjoy the incredible local Seattle Jazz scene? Seattle is an incredible community for Jazz, with countless world-class players and singers and great jams or performances happening almost every night of the week. If you want to find these hidden treasures, this is the group!