First of all, I am no expert--not even close. I just know what I like! So, I definitely need an expert or two to help me with this group. I love listening to Bossa Nova music and I have found that it's a genre that I can manage vocally. I had thyroid surgery several years ago and have damage/scar tissue on my vocal cords. My range will likely never return, nor will my power. Thankfully, Bossa Nova is made for singers and musicians who understand the power of understatement (at least that's my op …

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.

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.

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 …

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 Kar …

  LIVE CHAT too!  This group is for Dancers all over Chicagoland interested in Dancing, Socializing, Mingling and Meeting at some of the Midwest's Premier Dance Destinations. We promote these dance events: Sock Hops Mixers Singles Dances Swing Dancing Salsa Dancing Ballroom Dancing & Lessons Live Bands and Special Musical Concerts C & W Dancing Folk & Square Dancing   We will visit ballrooms, dance clubs, and go see dance performances in all it's many facets.   It is also a group to cut loose w …

… The Healing Vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowls will help you to relax physically, mentally, and emotionally. It is only recently that the Western world has discovered that certain  sound waves have the capacity to activate cellular healing. By simply listening to the Healing sound you will release stress, anxiety, and restlessness. You will improve sleep and concentration, and raise consciousness, so you feel peaceful and joyful.  You need only sit, relax, and enjoy a beautiful experience–witho …

(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 …

I decided to Start this group as I am a 37 Years old French Mom of a 14 month old daughter and we recently relocated for good to Chicago Lincoln Park. The purpose of this group is for french speaking Moms to meet and transmit to our little ones the French language and culture through playing, reading and singing together. This group is also for French moms to meet and share our experiences in our adoptive city.

Dedicated to a harmonious yoga lifestyle, this group is for you if you love to chant, sing, play music, or dance! If you want a way to meditate using sound and silence, movement and stillness, community and self-reflection. If you want to deepen your yoga experience, spiritual connectedness, or mental clarity. We participate in kirtan and chanting events around Chicagoland with fierce joy, peace, and love in our hearts. Namaste.

I LOVE LIVE MUSIC. Do YOU? This meetup is for people that love going out to live music, meeting new friends, or hanging out with your group. We will be going to different music venues with every style under the sun like Rock, R&b, Pop, Old School, Alternative, blue grass and gospel friends. We will create and support local artists that depends on our friendly support to develop their craft and radio play request. It is awesome to hear fresh music that is good enough to win music awards but so ne …

… You are able to perform your songs solo and live, beginning to end, with decent proficiency  I invite you to have some form of ongoing interest in the ebb and flow of how the song-industry functions. And this is not a prerequisite in joining this meetup.   -Doug    

The idea is to get a few Morrissey fans together, and have a good time doing things like (but not limited to) singing Morrissey and Smiths songs. We'll have at least one guitar player, all other instruments are welcome. Most of all, singers of all kinds are welcome! It's like live karaoke, only with songs by the best song writer and vocalist of our lifetimes!   Any other ideas for this meetup are welcome!

… As we strive all the while to grow as individuals, raise our children with passion, keep our communities alive and be a source of strength to our men; we must also work diligently to enlighten ourselves, families, communities and the world of our magnificent identities and obtain absolution from the angry black woman stereotype. Black women are no less likely to experience anger than anyone else. The question is are we really angry? Is the anger merely to be associated with our race as opposed …

We are a group of World Music Lovers. We welcome those who share our passion for music; are willing to broaden their musical horizons and enjoying making new friends. Let your ears transport you to distant places as you enjoy live music from around the world. What better way to learn about different cultures than immersing yourself in music while seeing great live performances and making new friends. We enjoy music from all parts of the world Nordic, Celtic, Latin, African, Arabic, Asian, Indian …

… If you can imagine building a collaborative art piece the size of Stonehenge as a way to connect to your spirituality...if you can imagine singing, dancing, and drumming together to build community...if you are interested in the logistics of how to design an effective ritual, or lead a successful community...if you are as interested in ethics as you are in energy...if you can imagine sitting in a circle together under the trees, talking, sharing, or even learning how to compost....then Ringing A …