Sacred Harp singing is a form of 'a cappella' singing that regularly takes place in communities across the United States and beyond. It has brought people together to sing in living rooms, churches, and community centers since 1844. It is rich in history and tradition, and it continues to be a thriving form of American shape note singing. Its distinctive melodies and harmonies attract many singers for a lifelong journey of singing. You are welcome to join in the journey. To find out more, p …
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The Chicago Singer-Songwriter Circle is a safe place to explore the tricky-dangerous fun of writing and communicating song. Explore the dynamic combinations of your voice, words, and instrument of choice. Explore the difference between writing, recording and performing your songs. Explore what it means to copyright, publish, …
The Singer's Salon is an opportunity to sing for your peers and others, in a safe and nurturing setting. It is a place to refine your performance skills, try out new material, or just get more comfortable in front of an audience.
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This is a meet up group for people who love to sing or listen bollywood music. The purpose of the group is to bring together people with a common interest (in singing or listening hindi songs) under one roof, and also to bring forth hidden talent of each member in this great divine gift called singing. Although this site is not just limited for the people who like to sing but it is also the place for those who like to enjoy listening to our great and rich indian music as well. So please join th …
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Hello. I'm a guitar player who is not ready to 'play out' at this point as I am a bit rusty/have not picked up the instrument regularly in a while. I very much want to get back to playing/creating again, however. I am not a songwriter, not yet anyway, and I am not looking for perfect players, as the purpose here is to have fun, be creative, laugh, let go of our egos, ( as much as is humanly possible anyway). All aspects of musicianship are welcome: songwriters, singers, yes, even tamborine playe …
Join this group if: You live in Chicago You are musician: singer, play an instrument, beat-maker, lyricist, band-member or are apart of the business of music in some capacity. You want to be able to specify who you are interested in collaborating with instead of having to sift through different kinds of performers. This group is meant to be a hub for musicians in Chicago to post their projects and set-up meet-ups for those projects. I started this group because I have often found that when I …
Let's get our music together and blast the local scene to the next level with music, comedy, dance and amazing performances. Together Each Acheive More (Team) is our motto. What good would musicals be without the actors, singers, musicians or clowns. WE NEED music organizers, so please volunteer. We can promote each other through collobration, social networks, web, radio, and TV. This group is for musical artist to develop performances and marketing campaigns. We will organize group and individ …
Adults singing together, but not a choir...No auditions, no divas, and no need to be able to read music! The emphasis is on having FUN, getting together with fellow singers, and making some noise! Leave the kids at home and come out to sing with cool people like you! Every other week for a total of six sessions we'll meet at 7:00. We'll take a little time to chat, and then get a tip or two on singing before we begin. We'll spend an hour singing and then clear the stage for a solo or two for thos …
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Visual artists, installation artist, performance artists...poets, writers, singers, performers...activists, change agents, drummers, dancers...what is your art? How does art change the world around you, the people around you? How does art change you? Perhaps in this group you will meet artists to collaborate with to bring to life that vision you have of a giant installation piece...perhaps in this group you will find others interested in joining together to form a troupe for street theater prote …
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Regular karaoke will never seem the same once you do Live Band Karaoke!! Live out your fantasy of fronting a killer rock band, on-stage and under the lights - just like a true rock show! You can choose from HUNDREDS of songs from every different genre played perfectly to your inner-Bono/Bowie/Backstreet Boy. The band provides the music, lyrics, and a microphone - you provide the twist and shout! Want to see what's going on? If you were a singer at one of our events, you know that your onstage an …
Meet with Chicagoland people who write and perform songs! Our motto is, "Where songwriters gather and grow". All singers and songwriters in all genres are welcome! Network, collaborate, and learn the craft of songwriting. Our monthly meetings (known as 4th Sunday Song Sharing) typically include song circles where you can share your music and get positive feedback. We also provide performance opportunities at venues across the area along with your own page on our web site - Visit www.chicag …
Everybody has music within, let's come together and discover fun ways of bringing it out. Learn how to loosen up, have fun, and enjoy the musical energy using your own voice and various instruments.
Songsalive! is a non profit organization supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide. In Chicago IL, we have songwriting critique workshops with guest speakers the second Saturday of each month. We also have a songwriters showcase on the fourth Thursday of every other month. www.songsalive.org/group/chicago for more details. Our official website is www.songsalive.org.
Sometimes the time out you need is not for your kids! For moms with kids up to age 14 who need some support and want to learn. We all love our kids, but sometimes we reach our limit. Sometimes, we need some time out to get and give support and learn information to help us get to a better place with them and for ourselves and our happiness. I’m Dr. Sherri singer, Child and Family Psychologist and I look forward to having these meetups for moms who need that time out and support. 5 things we will …
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Have a FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD BAR? Know a place where you can get CHEAP BUT GOOD FOOD? What about a MUSIC VENUE FEATURING an AMAZING BAND WITH NO COVER? We visit establishments in LAKE, COOK and MCHENRY COUNTIES (and also Wisconsin) frequented by locals… the types of places that provide good times but will likely never make it into a contemporary design magazine. Over seventy-percent of our members have attended a Dive Bar Meetup in the last three months... we do not have a high rate of inactiv …
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This group is for published, established and working writers who seek fraternity, conversation and friendship. Join if you're a published/established/working writer looking for the company of your peers, and seeking like-minded companions for talk, dining, museums, films, concerts, travel and other activities.
This group is for pickers and bluegrassers - no matter what instrument you play, just play it FAST!!! We are open to anyone who has a passion for this all American music style.
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Our group's aim is to play for people at nursing homes, hospitals, community centers - any place where we can brighten the day of people who otherwise would not be able to listen to live music. Everything we do is completely volunteer. We are simply a group of individuals who come together and share our music with a deserving audience. Here is how a "typical" gig has worked in the past: We get a group of people together, usually around 5 or 6. We play songs from our group's songbook, or from a …
Our Vision is to create a spiritual community of musicians, artists, singers, chanters, and dancers who come together on mother earth under our father sky. We will play the rhythms and sounds of ancient & modern tribes, aboriginal groups and devotional music. The musicians will play music, while the artists are welcome to paint or sculpt their visions. The chanters will immerse their vocals to the ethnic vibes while the dancers will move their bodies beautifully. Some of the various sounds will …
Learning to play guitar is all about two things: Practice, and playing with other people. And The Chicago Guitarists Meet-up can help do that. Let's create a fun, laid back atmosphere where we can hang out, play some songs and learn new techniques, and meet other people with the same interest. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Thanks and lets have some fun!
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