We're a casual group of Portland/Vancouver area amateur musicians who get together to jam, make music, and have a laugh. We foster a relaxed, comfortable, and supportive environment, where everybody gets a chance to participate. If you're curious as to the sorts of experience you can expect at one of our events, you can check out our Youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/PortlandCasualJams . We tend to schedule one large-group meeting per month, at a venue which can hold large numbers of …

This group was formed to create a place for Seattle-based musicians to meet up and play whatever music they want. It is not an easy thing to find people to play music with. This group is here to hopefully make that search an easier thing to accomplish. Meetings will be once a week. Looking forward to playing music with some great people.

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 …

We get together to sing and play acoustic instruments in an informal setting in each other's homes. We bring bring a snack or a dish, some beer and wine, and merriment. Singers, guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, bass, flute players, etc. all welcome. If you play and instrument and/or like to raise your voice in song, please join! Right now I'm hosting two events.  One is a monthly Song Circle where both singers and musicians are most welcome.  We play mostly cover songs, but the occasional origi …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Do you know who Miles Davis is? You must also know that Bird, Trane and Cannonball are not politicians. How about Charles Mingus, Max Roach or Chick Corea? Maybe you have LP's of Oscar Peterson, J.J. Johnson or Stan Kenton or possibly Don Cherry? If this is you, you must be part of an exceptional crowd that seeks-out the solid groove or the smokin' jam session, where the sounds are cool and the standards are hot. Perhaps you are of the Latin side of jazz where Tito Puente and Poncho Sanchez move …

I am looking for other classical musicians in the greater Seattle area who would like to play chamber music for fun. I play the oboe. All instruments, skill levels and ages are welcome.

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!

Those who would fit great in this group are lovers of art, writing and music.  Feel free to post your creative focused meetup or event here.  Long distance happenings are welcome too.  Explore and expand your creativity! This group is great for: the creative curious, people who don't consider themselves artistic but want to be creative, entrepreneurs, professional artists growing their creative edges, people considering a change to a creative career and hobby groups. www.facebook.com/NWNDllc I f …

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 …

On May 14, Gilad Atzmon is visiting Portland, playing on KMHD, and hosting a meeting, "Jazz is my Jihad", at E Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave, 6:30 pm. He is one of the world's leading jazz musicians, but is only beginning to get known in the USA. Born in Israel, he has become one of its most effective critics. His latest album: https://www.facebook.com/gilad.atzmon.music "Songs of the Metropolis". His latest book: "The Wandering Who", http://www.gilad.co.uk/the-wandering-who, John …

Music is not a visual art. Survival Guitar is a method of playing that relies on listening and improvisation to help everyone play with more confidence and to create interesting and appropriate parts in a group setting. This meetup is an informal group class that will cover many aspects of ensemble playing--from tuning to theory, solo & rhythm playing, arranging, etiquette, and whatever other directions the group may want to explore. We will build a musical toolbox and fill it with all kinds of …

We host CHAMBER JAMS!!! the manifesto: We love classical music. We love playing classical music. We love listening to classical music. We are tired of the elitist and inaccessible nature of the classical world. We believe that there are many that would enjoy classical music if they could access it in a setting that is comfortable for them. We believe classical musicians should be allowed to perform in a setting that is more casual - where the audience is allowed to have a drink, eat a scone, lau …

Are you a fan of jazz music (or other niche genres) or  just curious to know what it's all about and why we "jazzers" are so dedicated to the art (or somewhere in between?)? If so, join us as we explore the great music and more that Portland has to offer. I had originally created this meetup to bring out what I (perhaps mistakenly) considered a lost generation of jazz listeners -- namely, my peers in their late 30's through mid 40's -- but have decided to leave my emotional baggage behind :-) an …

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 …

Portland Piano Players is a group for people who would like to: Meet other piano players Share the pieces you’re working on Learn from others Don't worry about how good you are. There's no competition here. All levels of ability are welcome, from beginners on up. Do you freeze up in front of an audience? This is a way to get used to playing for others in a casual, supportive setting. All styles of music are welcome -- classical, jazz, pop, whatever you play, we want to hear it. We meet ab …

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER:  I'm not a musician or a singer.  I'm not a songwriter.  And I don't know squat about music theory.  I'm just an average individual with a passion for good music such as "Classic" rock n' roll". THE NATURE OF THE GROUP AND MY VISION:  Initially, this group will continue fairly much as it was created by our last Organizer.  But I want to take it further.  My goal is to eventually offer creative events that go beyond listening and dancing, though certainly those will continue. …

Seeking a writers group but need to meet during the day? Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! We'll spend 45 minutes writing our brains out in the wonderful company of our peers and 15 minutes sharing work or talking about current writing life challenges and successes. This meetup is for those of us that have difficulty attending events in the evenings. All events will be scheduled in daylight hours.

"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 …