Does this exchange sound familiar to you? Friend/colleague: "So what are you up to tonight?" You: "I'm headed over to [The Middle East/Brighton Music Hall/Great Scott] for a show tonight." Friend/colleague: "Oh. One of those bands you listen to. Who is it, Nervous Squirrel again?" You: "That was Frightened Rabbit. And no, I'm going to see [insert name of awesome indie band]." Friend/colleague: Blank stare. If so, you're in the right place. This group is for people who don't have a lot of …

This is for anyone interested in alternative music in the broadest sense (alternative electronic music, alternative rock music, indie pop, experimental music of all kinds, minimal techno, drum'n'bass, breakcore, IDM, glitch, moombahton, dubstep, noise, goth, EBM, industrial, skweee, rave, trance, wonky, trip hop, darkwave, synthpop, indie folk, alternative dance, dark cabaret, glam rock, punk, post-punk, ...) and the culture associated with these genres. We'll go to clubs/concerts and also meet …

This group is for those "Young Professional" singles who enjoy dancing to current music (house music, current pop, hip hop, rock, international house beats)! The focus is on current pop & house music. This will be a fun way to connect with other individuals who enjoy energetic, upbeat, fast-paced dancing! We will go dancing to fun dance clubs and dance, dance, dance all night! We'll focus on contemporary dance venues in Cambridge & Boston. Photo Requirement: A visible face photo is required on …

http://www.meetup.com/AfricaTravel/ca... Trip To Africa! November 15 ~ December 9, 2013 DrumConnection is taking a TRIP TO AFRICA! Come join us and make your reservations soon. Join us at this informational meeting where you’ll meet others who may travel with us! Find out what it’s all about! Video, discussion, refreshments. More info: http://www.triptoafrica.org WELCOME TO GUINEA! Study djembe and dunun drumming in Africa with masters of the craft in a true cultural and musical immersion. Dru …

This meetup is meant to bring people together to experience live music in boston and metrowest. Discover and eclectic mix of concerts and get rewarded for it. If enough fans like an idea, the group will negotiate a special discount to the event, drinks, merch or other deals through our partner Yiplee.com. Invite your friends, family, or sister's cousins mechanic. Anyone is welcome as long as they like live music. We especially love folk, rock, alternative, and acoustic music. Share your styl …

We are a group that is focused on creating new business models in music fashion and dance. Creating competing business models that are better for musicians, dancers, producers, music publishers, photographers, fashion designers is essential in the age of new media.

Guitarists, pianists, cellists, vocalists, woodwind players, sax, hand drums... in short, we don't use electricity. We're professionals and closet musicians. Some of us are self trained and some  are classically trained. We gave up the idea of becoming musicians in lieu of another field but never let go of our common passion. This is a welcoming group for musicians who want to respectfully & creatively share with and learn from other musicians.  To be heard by others. To be moved by the spirit o …

Hello -  WELCOME TO THE GROUP!! The intent and goal of this meetup is to nurture musical ability and talent and gain more theoretical and practical experience, and play out.  We go to open mics and have shows  periodically with other meetup groups and on some Sundays a jam/rehearsal to jam or rehearse for performances.  Music is a powerful force for good in the world. Lets get together and JAM!!!  See list of standard songs in the Music Jam Lists This group is for musicians and aspiring musician …

Winchester Community Music School offers a variety of drop in activities for the community in addition to our regular classes & lessons. Join us for Open Mic Nights, Jam Sessions, Concerts, Broadway Sings, Workshops, and music more. We have activities in all types of music for all ages.

‎Mamadou Diop and MAMADOU BAND are humbled and honored to have won the 2011 Boston Music Award for International Artist of the Year.This group brings MAMADOU friends and fans together at live performance venues. Led by Senegalese native Mamadou Diop, MAMADOU is an eclectic group of musicians who have truly formed a guitar and drum led sound that is all their own (enough to win the 2011 Boston Music Award as International Artist of the Year). The music they produce is made for dance, and drumming …

Th is group is for people who enjoy listening and dancing to Rockabilly live music ..   We will continue to try to have and list live music venues and bands that specialize in Rockabilly music in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas. Listen and dancing your heart away. Lots of singles show up to these events. Why? because singles like to dance and meet people. lHey you might even catch rockabilly music at a car show with some good old hot rods.. Rockabilly music is also great to swing dance …

Boston Classical Meetup was created to provide a general classical meetup group for veterans and rookies alike. We attend all types of classical performances: symphonies, operas, chamber works, etc. in all kinds of venues - even house parties! (think Schubertiade...) We will usually be meeting after performances, sometimes before, and occasionally during. Pre- and post-performance activities (lectures, receptions, parties, etc) are usually part of the meetup itself, so be sure to check the deta …

We welcome dancers, models, fashion designers, choreographers, film makers, producers, musicians, actors/actresses and anyone associated with dance, modeling, fashion design and music video production. We are particularly interested in cutting edge choreography, fashion, production, and new media.

Country Music kicks ass! But it's really, really hard to find a place not only to hear Country, but also dance to it. This meetup gets people together who love listening to country music, love hanging out with friends and drinking beer (preferably out of mason jars), and who wanna dance to it! Line dancing may not have such a great vibe here in MA, but when you do it with a bunch of friends in a bar with lots of beer, it catches on and everyone has a great time.

European Folk music and Cultural History with Natasha Dukach. Beyond just exploring Pan-Slavic and Eastern European music for the sheer joy of it, I also want to push the perceived boundaries of national folk music. In Russia, Ukraine, and Hungary, growing conservative political factions are attempting to use their nation’s musical heritage in a bid for a kind musical nationalism--each claiming the purity and superiority of their respective nation’s musical traditions as a way of instilling cons …

As I write this (30 May 2012), we're heading into summer, when everyone is planning vacations and otherwise looking for ways to relax and, especially, to have a good time.  What better way to have a great time than to listen to live music, dance, and meet new people? We have amazing musicians here in Cambridge and Somerville who play at terrific venues like Johnny D's, Atwood's Tavern, The Cantab, Ryles, Club Passim, The Burren, Toad, The Lizard Lounge, The Plough & Stars, Precinct, RADIO, Sally …

The Boston Music Technology Group is a community for entrepreneurs, hackers, founders, developers, designers, programmers, musicians, idea-ists, scientists, and data experts, who are currently working in a music-tech space, or looking to join a music-tech startup. Collaborative events such as the Music Hack-a-Thon during the Re-Think 2012 occur far too infrequently, despite the wealth of talent in the area with a thirst to create. Join us and meetup with like-minded music-techies to network, col …

This is a Meetup group for instrumental musicians in the Boston area who are interested in reading chamber music together. Whether you play regularly or are looking to pick up your instrument again for fun, all that’s required is a willingness to sight-read new music and meet fellow musicians. I’m looking for suggestions on where to hold our Meetups. A piano would be great, though not necessary. Please message me if you have ideas.

This group is about getting together to learn and practice Irish Session Tunes, and to listen to Irish Music. I find learning tunes at sessions to be impossible, and while it is enjoyable to learn and play music at home, it would be fun to get together with others to play occasionally. I started this group to see if there are others like me. To start, we are meeting once a month to play tunes at a fairly slow tempo. Because the goal is to learn tunes and to practice playing with others I'm gue …

Join us to the best dance & music events throughout Boston, Cambridge & Surrounding Cities. If you want to learn the best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Puertorican Bomba, Cuban Rumba & even Latin Dance Workouts & Modern Dance,  this is the group to join! For more than 20 years, our fun & friendly members have helped thousands of people of all ages to learn how to dance, and have FUN doing it!!! Join us for FREE!!! Get VIP discounts to events! Bring your family & friends! Share the joy of dance! Webs …

The Boston Balalaika Society Orchestra is seeking people who would like to learn how to play music on Russian folk instruments: balalaika, domra and bayan. Beginners and Musicians of all levels and ages are welcome. Rehearsals occur every Tuesday evening from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at ICC, 557 Cambridge Street (at Gordon Street), Allston, MA 02134. Weekly rehearsals are easily accessible by MBTA #57 bus or a 10 minute walk from the B Green Line Warren Street train stop. Please direct any questions t …

Merrimack Valley Chorus is an award-winning women's a cappella chorus. We love to sing, perform, and have fun, and we're always looking for new members. Joining involves an audition process and does not require reading music. Looking for a challenge? Come visit us after 7 pm on any Thursday at the Wilmington Arts Council Building, 219 Middlesex St (Rt 62), Wilmington, MA.

"One, Two, Three O'clock, Four O'clock rock, Five, Six, Seven O'clock, Eight O'clock rock. Nine, Ten, Eleven O'clock, Twelve O'clock rock, We're gonna rock around the clock tonight." Yes, happy days are here again! If you like 57 Chevys, Classic car shows, 50's 60's dances and sock hops, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Bill Haley, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, Ricky Nelson, Dion and the Belmonts, Chubby Checker, Fats Domino, Elvis and many many more great musicians and music of happier times, …

Do you love going to the Symphony? Do you love classical music? Heck, do you love all music? Join us! To shamelessly borrow a cliché: "We're just about the music!" No egos or agendas, full stop! We are a group of young working professionals, not starving artists. Some of us are native New Englanders, and some of us are Boston newbies. We are all brought together by a love of classical music, and inspired by the magic of the Boston Symphony, Pops & Tanglewood.

This is a meetup for musicians and singers interested in getting together and playing/singing contemporary Christian music.

Let’s get together and have some fun! This is a group for those of us who are interested in conscious relating and community building. I started this group because I am inspired to get together regularly with like-minded people for games and exercises that bring out our authentic selves and encourage us to go deeper. I am looking forward to introducing friends from various parts of my life to new connections. Most months, our Meetup will be an authentic-relating Games Night and social time. Ano …

BostonZydeco is dedicated to growing and supporting the community of dancers who enjoy the musical heritage of Southeast Louisiana. Zydeco is an energetic partner dance with nuance and playfulness to music with a lively beat blending creole, rock, and blues rhythms. We sponsor monthly dances with live music from Fall to Spring featuring bands from New England as well as Louisiana. Lessons are given before each dance in this social dancing environment. Come learn the dance, enjoy the music and be …

Im a new mom of identical twin boys (10 weeks old). Just moved to the Boston Area from NYC 5 days ago. I love dancing and particularly deep house. My husband likes the music, but doesnt love to dance. I would love to meet other new moms / moms in general who also love deep house and would like to go out dancing once in awhile. "Not everyone understands house music..." if you do and would like to form a group with me, cant wait to meet you!