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 …

Do you love to sing or play an instrument?  Love to perform karaoke and looking for lead singer opportunities ? We are forming the hottest new contemporary Christian choir, praise team and band in Chicago! This is a volunteer organization. We will be interracial, multicultural, beginners and experienced, straight and gay. You don't have to be a member of our faith community or any faith community, and no experience singing or playing in a Christian group is necessary. We will be doing gospel,con …

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 around the Chicago area ( also known as 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.

Do you like to sing? We are looking for singers at all experience levels! We are a non profit charitable organization.

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.

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!

Are you a music fan?  Are you intrigued by your music idols, curious about how they got to where they are, and what inspires and makes them tick?  Are you a former groupie, feeling nostalgic? If so, meet up at our next Rock and Roll Book Gig, where we'll read the memoirs of our favorite musicians and rap about them at a local tavern.  Hell, if they're on tour, maybe we'll catch their next show! Become a fan, suggest some artists, and let’s get rockin’.

This is a group that loves to dance. We have a live Band with a great singer, at a exciting location the second Wednesday of every month. Come dance to Salsa, Latin, 60's -90', Dance lesson from 7:30-8pm Check out our website www.genevadanceclub.com

We are an a-cappella women's chorus, singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style, and are always looking for new members. If you are a woman who loves to sing harmony, and are looking for something to do " just for you", come check us out. Visit the calendar on our website, www.villagevocalchords.com, for special guest nights and events.

Chicago Modern Orchestra Project is the nation's most ethnically diverse new music ensemble. Based in Chicago, our meetups introduce new patrons to the orchestra and each other..Learning about pieces to be presented on future concerts, exploring what's new in the music world, socializing with the musicians and music director Renee' Baker, this meetup group takes music from the stage and brings it eye-level to music lovers of all genres..Meetups are bi-monthly and held at South Shore Cultural Cen …

Evanston Township High School provides outstanding musical training! We graduates of ETHS are gathering to sing together again, and to recreate the magic of learning and performing new pieces. The choir meets once a week, and we look forward to having you join us!

Do you... LOVE to sing? DISlike bars, bar rules. unfair KJs? (boo hisss!) Appreciate a classy, clean, ambient environment with SOFAS to sing and party? Here's the party space: like to sing often, every 45-60 minutes during the night? appreciate an AWESOME sound system? enjoy a good food BUFFET and OPEN BAR? like meeting new karaoke buddies? support others' vocal talents (and courage)? If you answered 'yes' to all of the above, Welcome to the Chicago Karaoke Underground Party! Yo …

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.

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 …

We would love to have you visit a rehearsal for our Sweet Adelines International Chorus! We are a group of (about 100) dynamic women who enjoy singing and ringing chords. Did I forget to mention we have FUN?! About Us We are a group of more than 100 women from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin singing tight harmonies a cappella (without instrumentation). We are a Sweet Adelines International medaling chorus and, most recently, the 2012 Lake Michigan Region 3 Champion. This program is partially sup …

We are a group of artists and dreamers, who thrive in encouraging, empowering creative community. We gather on the First Saturday of the month to engage in a variety of artistic disciplines to hone our craft and relate to one another. We love new friends!

(LIVE CHAT too!) Are you a FAN of LIVE MUSIC, and want to find a place to find out about new or established bands in the Chicago area? Are you in a BAND that needs some more exposure? (but really can't afford to promote it through normal chains of advertising?) Are you a PHOTOGRAPHER who likes to take pictures of bands? Well, seems you have all come to the right place! Here is the place where bands can list their upcoming gigs, and fans can peruse the different bands to see if they like their st …

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.

Jazz in the City is a group for local jazz aficionados, which introduces you to some of the finest musicians performing at some of 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 c …

This group lets anyone post and declare a drum circle. So if you feel like playing drums at the beach or park, post a meetup, and drum friends will follow!  This group is *open to all* - everyone is organizer!

This group is for anyone interested in supporting local Jazz and Blues Society. We are bringing together new friends, artists and musicians who are interested in listening, performing and supporting the art form Jazz & Blues. This also includes music base on these styles like RB, soul and etc. Our membership is comprised of all kinds of people in all professions, who have a love for jazz and/or blues. The goal is to create festivals, workshops and events to hear and develop jazz and blues artist …

The Chicagoland Big Band Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization committed to the historical study of, the present performance, and the future presentation of Big Band Jazz. http://www.chicagolandbigbandjazzsociety.org/ There are dozens of Big Bands performing at several venues around the Chicago area. Check the schedule on the CBBJS page to find a performance in your neighborhood and set up a Meetup to meet other Big Band Jazz fans! Homebase for the CBBJS is FitzGerald's in Berwyn, which …

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 any …

We're a roving performance art showcase where just about anything goes -- stand-up? poetry? dance? juggling? political commentary? dramatic reading? musician? singer? If you love entertaining an audience... BRING IT! Likewise... if you love to be entertained, come out and see for yourself what all the hype is about! We started this community to give performers a friendly audience and a welcoming environment of kindred spirits and artistic souls. You may show up a stranger, but you go home a frie …