Lots of meetups to talk about music. But not many to talk about making money making music.

“ My name is Rudy Membiela and I currently am the band leader for PICANTE World-Latin-Jazz Ensemble. I'm interested in what interests me and culture. I'm very musicaly and artisticly minded and am very passionate about boh of those things in addition to my ”

“ When I was younger I saw MTV Unplugged with several of my favorite Rock & Roll, R&B and Hip Hop performers. I have been hooked on Acoustic Guitar every since even though I am an experience Bass Player. I enjoy playing R&B ballads and my own material ”

“ I'm a gothic industrial musician who dresses in Gothic Lolita fashion. I love comic books, and I speak Japanese. ”

“ Guitarist, song-writer, singer. Also play harmonica, a little keyboard and percussion. Looking to meet other people who share my interests. ”

“ I am 35 years old, vietnamese and living in Chicago, interested in badminton group and music group. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's long been an interest of mine ”

“ Hey, I'm the front-man for a new power metal band, Varangian Guard. I'm also helping to promote Solecism, a progressive death metal band. ”

“ hello, cause I love to play soccer ”

“ Hallo ”

“ "Hi, I own a small artist management and development company. I'm looking to network with like-minded people in Chicago, Atlanta, LA." ”

“ Greetings everyone! Its me, Bri, the model, the 9-5 worker, the lover, lol. I am interested in not only salsa/latin dancing, but also hip hop/dancing and anything to do with modeling. Cant wait to meet you! ”

“ My name is Maurice. I'm 17 years old and I'm looking to join a male R&B singing group. I've been singing since I was 10 years old. I can sing alto, tenor, baritone, and bass. I sing in church all the time on my church praise and worship team. ”

“ I'm a musician, and I'm very interested in talking about the future of our musical culture (new technology, DRM, copyright...) Where are we going as artists? How do we fit into this brave new world? ”

“ I'm John, a lyricist poet who admires both the lyrics of Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell and Ira Gershwin and Cole Porter. Not sure a fit here but seeking an additional colloborator or two as I have a few talented ones work with part time.. ”

“ : ) HI! I am a Chicago-based artist, Romi Lovel, and I'm looking forward to meeting new people...See You Soon! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's nice to see the internet used to foster actual connections and songs with oral traditions, instead of a second rate substitute for real conversations. I love folk music, I'm a songwriter & I live in the area ”

“ I build rewarding, client relationships helping them plan for their financial futures. I turn your financial dreams into reality whether it's designing retirement strategies, planning for college, bus. benefit plans or protecting individuals ”

“ Hi all! My name is Chas. I'm a 33 yr. old singer/songwriter/musician in Chicago! I hope I find you in good spirits. I'm looking forward to meeting you all. Chas. www.myspace/capriquarian www.myspace/chasapaynesmusic ”

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“ I love line dancing. When Illinois goes non-smoking (supposedly in January), let's all go dance at Cadillac Ranch in Bartlett. Thanks. ”

“ i am basically a watercolor person, but i do enjoy Bob Ross' shows. He's great. i'd like to try oils sometime! ”

“ I Produce Hip Hop & RnB with an Electonic twist. I grew up on Chemical Brothers & Crystal Method. Down to Network or start something just let me know whats good. J? JQuestionmarkH@hotmail.com ”

“ I moved to Chicago from 15 years ago to get my masters at the Art Institute. I am a sculptor and musicain and perform my music at various places in the city. I love Chicago. Lots to do. ”

“ We are two talented young ladies lookin fr our spot in the music industry. ”

“ Hello everyone! ”

“ I started archery young and became quite good, but gave it up since high school because of other interests & college. I love the serenity & focus of shooting- I'm not a hunter; just prefer working on accuracy, clearing my head and meeting people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have alot to share with the world and plus I wanna see what the world has to share with me...Ya Diggg!!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think it is a chance to let me more better showcase my talent. ”

“ just getting back in the business ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am producing show across the nation. ”

“ Because I am too hot of an artist to not be signed to a major label. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in getting more involved in the business side of music ”

“ I am a music producer/ composer and cover a variety of genres. I play alot of instruments such as the piano/keyboard/ harmonium, tabla, dholak, dhol and also a pair of punjabi traditional flutes ”

“ I want these local Meetups because you can never have too much information about the music industry. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a producer that is trying to work with other artists. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a talent promoter and I want to stay upbeat with all avenues of entertainment. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to join a band ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i love dancing and would love to choreograph a music video or show for local singers and rappers in the Chi-Town its about time that we show the world really how we move. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because there is power in numbers. ”

“ It is very important to reach these artists at a grass roots level,I am a promoter so I am always looking for new talent particularly in chicago. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to be a major part of the Chi-town Music Movement. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like an oppurtunity to meet other artists and producers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm always looking for fellow artists to werk with!!! ”

“ To get better at bass, and possibly better other bassists. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to be in the know! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Im a Hip Hop Artist out of Chicago and people always saying to me that "you can't get on out of Chicago, Chicago full of haters" So I figure that this site is a good oppurtunity to prove them wrong! ”

“ I want local Musician Meetups because I want to network with other musicians. I also am looking for gigs. I play bass and guitar, mainly gospel but have played other types of music. ”