Are you a Chicago-area fan of indie, underground rock, imports, and other "non-major label" music? We'll be meeting up to see shows by interesting bands at smaller venues like the Vic, the Riv, Metro, the Empty Bottle, etc. Members can suggest bands they've heard, heard about, or even just heard of. The plan is to have some fun listening to indie rock, discover stuff we may not have heard before, and meet some new people. We now have our own internet radio station, WCIRF-- pull up User ID WCIRF …

I decided to start this group to share and spread knowledge of Rock and Mineral Collecting. It's a FUN and VERY INTERESTING hobby, it is as challenging and rewarding as you want to make it and it even has investment potential. Please join our group, share the knowledge you have about something and learn about something else, there's soooo much out there. And new things are being discovered constantly and often times by ametuers.

Join me and my running group In the 12 week training for the Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon, on July 22, 2012, at 6.30AM. This is an independent running group with no outside requirements that need to be met. Joining us is free, and we only request a good attitude and strong determination!  There is plenty of time to get ready for the 13.1 mile distance even for beginning runners and first-time racers. This could be a great opportunity to push yourself to get in shape for the summer, or to …

Ever want to rappel down a wall SWAT style? How about building your own zip line from treetop to treetop? Or going straight up a vertical cliff without having to use rock climbing techniques? If you like to hang in thin air, then this is the group for you! This group exists to promote two primary goals - rope access and aid climbing. Check out the photos at: http://www.meetup.com/chicagoropes/photos/ Rope access is typically used in industry and is not commonly taught to the general public. Rope …

This is a group for Chicago area fans of the band, RUSH. It's a group that can get together for pre-show meetings, BBQs, tribute shows, and listening parties. If you're a longtime fan of the band, or even a newcomer, this is the group for you.

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 …

Hello All! I'm starting this group since music is one of my great passions. My interest not only resides in the listening process, but having interesting conversations dwelling into meaning. My vision for this group is to meet once every week or two. As a group we will pick an album to listen to and then the next time we meet we will listen to excerpts and discuss the album as a whole. I’m hoping this will lead to not only an interesting analysis, but for the opportunity for all of us to have so …

Brand new Heavy Metal group for all you Chicagoan metalheads out there! Please join us for some Heavy Metal shows and other gatherings (to be announced).

… I love rock except for the extremely heavy stuff, jazz, blues, soul, the funky stuff, R & B, some traditional country and also just pure pop. For more info about me, and some of my musical influences/tastes, you can check out my add in the chicago reader for free under 'limitless35' in the just friends section. There is more of my personality there, more to see. My vision for these meet-ups is a relatively simple one:learn some songs, play those songs, enjoy the creative process, have fun. I'll …

… Who's ready to Rock 2012? I bet YOU are!    

For users of the online sound and music sharing community Soundcloud.  This means musicians (pro and amateur), sound/podcast creators and Soundcloud fans in Chicago (and those that are curious) are welcome to join and participate! We share tracks that we've created and we will occasionally have guest speakers to talk about topics concerning music and audio creation

… open for suggestions  Examples of recent outing include but are not limited to the following: JAM, MINI BAR, JANES, Dot 429 for brunch, Catch 35, Carnivale, The Drake, Cosina Grill, Il Mulino, Sunda, Ethiopian Diamond, Indie Cafe for dinner, Starved Rock, Lakefront trail for outdoor activities, The tasting room for wine tasting events, Joie de Vine events, Illinois Equality, Howard Brown, Garden of Eve, Design for a cure, cooking for soup kitchens, NOH8 Campaign for charity, Margaret Cho, Live b …

"You have to be a real sour square not to love the nutty, noisy, happy, handsome Beatles. If they don't sweep your blues away, brother, you're a lost cause. If they don't put a beat in your feet, sister, you're not listening." - Daily Mirror, November 5, 1963 This group is for all Beatles enthusiasts in the Chicagoland area. Join us for Beatles parties, movie nights, book clubs, and other fab events.

… There is no "concentration", anything goes: wine tastings, happy hours, gun shooting, archery, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, poker nights, paint ball, and anything else you guys can come up with.

Do you like the idea of 19th century performances in a house? Are you someone that after an entire week of hard work, you want to sit back and relax, enjoying listening to live music or playing music? Do you love piano? Then this group is for you. This is also your opportunity to meet other people to discuss the piano and other music, and techniques. We play on a brand new Boston designed by Steinway 7'1" grand piano. All genres including classical, jazz, acoustic, rock, hip-hop are accepted …

… For folks who are training for Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon we will start with adding one mile per weekend leading up to 14 miles by first weekend of July leaving two weeks to taper before the big day on 7/22.