In June of 2009, on the weekend after Michael Jackson died, a group of New Yorkers took to the MTA subways to pay tribute to the King of Pop by filling train cars and blasting Jacko's best tunes on a ride across town. Footage of the rides were a hit on YouTube and got attention from CNN and MSNBC. Since that ride, I have thought about the fact that many of today's greatest legends in rock and roll and R&B are nearing their twilight time, and to me, there are many names that are equally deser …

Fans of Pearl Jam who want to get together, share stories and experiences, make new friends, learn how to play Pearl Jam songs, trade CD's, bootlegs, videos, tickets, and go on fun events like Pearl Jam Karaoke, cover bands, Pearl Jam concerts when they go on tour, and much much more! If you've ever been moved, rocked, or influenced by a Pearl Jam song, then this meetup group is for you. Crazy superfans with multiple PJ tattoos are of course welcome, but not necessary. See you at our next Meet …

This Group is meant for all individuals who appreciate the Grateful Dead (that is, people from all walks of life who are proud to call themselves "Dead Heads") -- and those who want to learn about the awesome music and culture of the Grateful Dead. We will post and schedule meetups for live-music and other events in and around Long Island/NYC; share Grateful Dead stories, philosophies, music, and tickets; plan road-trips; and interact and appreciate the music (and wisdom) of the band …

A group of loyal Jethro Tull fans and followers who enjoy getting together to listen to some great music and throw back a few cold ones. People who like socializing and listening to Tull and other progressive music should join.

A musicians open house where musicians can collaborative and have fun. Open to all levels of experience and styles. Must be over 18 unless accompanied by an adult.

WHY: I started this group so that I can play guitar with other people who live on the Upperr Eastside. I am tired of playing by myself in my apartment. Also, playing with others will make me a better player. Purpose: Play music together to meet people and improve playing. WHO Beginners to intermediate players who like classic rock, standards and jazz.

Meet other local recreational musicians to jam with & have a great time making music. Meet-up members are invited to join the jams, workshops and special events which we run as part of our Music Club for Recreational Musicians. Join us at The Studio, 251 West 30 Street, 3RW, NY (btwn 7th & 8th Ave). We're right around the corner from Penn Station.   JAMS Mondays: Noon-2:00 PM         (Classic Rock) Fridays: 6:30-9:30 PM   (Reservation Only Jam) Saturdays: 7:00-11:00 PM            (5-7 Room …

Looking for other local 30-somethings close to Forest Hills, NY interested in putting together a cover band to have some fun, and potentially do a little summer gig work. I'm a singer with a preference for alt. rock and chick rock classics and jems, looking for other musicians to play together for a little mid-week fun.

… Equal parts rock band and social movement, the ENVIRONMENT compels audiences long after the initial excitement of the concert has worn off with a message that is curved straight from their hearts. Surprisingly redefining spiritual music without the mandatory Sitar and tabla, the ENVIRONMENT has ignited love fests in NY, Philly, Tel Aviv, and Moscow through their sheer oneness. They feel equally right unplugged around a campfire in upstate NY as with a mob of 6000 from over 50 countries. The ENVI …

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2010 GRAMMY WINNER ZAC BROWN, WHO WON THE 2010 GRAMMY FOR BEST NEW ARTIST! THE NEW YORK CITY LIVE MUSIC MEETUP ATTENDED A PERFORMANCE BY ZAC AND HIS BAND, AND THEN PERSONALLY MET ZAC AND HIS BAND, AT A MEETUP ORGANIZED BY RICH CASELLA ON AUGUST 26, 2008. CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS. How often have you wished for more live music in your life? Finding good live music is like a tourist in NYC finding a good restaurant to go to. Unless you know the right areas to search, you will be rele …

Mondo Culto is a thriving, obsessive, and elaborate "be-in" for friends of Cult Films and the stepping to the punk beat of the East Village: Ass Juice at the Double Down, Karoake at Planet Rose, Cheese Fries at Crif Dogs, and Midnight Movies at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema are just some of the staples of La Vida Mondo Culto. So if you like living after midnight and rocking till the dawn, The Mondo Culto Experience is for you!

… Latin, World, Rock, R&B, Ecstatic, Classical, Modern, Jazz or Blues Dancers! Expand your world to Paint Dancing! We will schedule our first Paint Dancing event once we have enough people in the membership to create a fun party and have found a location! PaintDancing.com supports the efforts of MashedPotatoes.org to end the threat of hunger around the world. Exuberantly, Matt Jones ___________________ PaintDancing.com is a grassroots organization founded by Matt Jones of Gasworks G …

Let's listen to records and keep local record stores alive! This group's Meetups are planned by members for members. If you have have a great idea for a Meetup, add it!

Need help figuring out the notes to that tough guitar solo? Junky online TABs not working for you? Then come hang with us! We'll bring in professional transcribers and guitar instructors to help everyone work on the songs they want to transcribe (long songs, short songs, skinny songs, fat songs...jazz, blues, rock, classical...anything!). Even if it's just a 5 second part to a solo you love, come hang with us!

Welcome to the VOCAL BRILLIANCE Meetup group! This group is intended to cater to all types of singers. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an intermediate hobbyist, or a complete beginner hoping to get your feet wet; whether your focus is rock, pop, classical, Broadway, Jazz, R&B…there will be an event designed specifically for you. Our primary purpose is to have fun becoming better singers; to improve together as vocal artists and performers beyond where we are at present. The “how” depe …

… Contemporary music or good old classic – we embrace every style of music. IKSG’s each event is skillfully designed to suit everyone who loves Indian Music without any language or regional barriers.   Members of IKSG have Performed on TV and Rocked many Benefit shows and beauty pageants; are Winners of Annu Kapoor’s Antakshari, have Sparkled as Star broadcasters on Radio. What will you get from IKSG? Beginners or Professionals, Trained or Amateurs, if you have the fire in you - JOIN IKSG. Break …