Ideas: Something, such as a thought or conception, that potentially or actually exists in the mind as a product of mental activity. An opinion, conviction, or principle: has some strange political ideas. A plan, scheme, or method. The gist of a specific situation; significance: The idea is to finish the project under budget. A notion; a fancy.

• AinSea.us - They promote Chinese, Filipino, Thai, Vietnamese, and Lao musicians specializing in live music in the Seattle area.

• Beep Repaired - Records, studio and posse.

• Early Music Guild - Offers information regarding local Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque genre music performers and concerts with performance schedules and venue details, ticket availability, and educational program lectures.

• Electrokitty Recording Studio - Recording studio and band, with photos, tips about choosing a studio, a debate about using analog versus using digital recordings, and contact information.

• Experience Music Project - (Projected interactive pop music museum) planned exhibits and events, news releases, store.

• Gallery Concerts - They offer a series of chamber music concerts.

• Graylife - A foundation dedicated to promoting and preserving urban arts and culture.

• Guitar Making - Instructions provided by Artak Kalantarian.

• Numeriklab - Music production team. Includes biographies, audio clips, and pictures.

• Pattern 25 Records - Indie pop label based in Seattle. Bands include Spyglass and SushiRobo.

• Pop Music - A guide to Seattle-area music from the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Offers news, band listings, and sound files.

• Real Seattle Music - Songs from over 100 bands and musicians, with some performing arts as well. Find out when and where they are performing next and check out the venues.

• Seattle Area Pipe Organ Scene - Information on local concerts, builders, and radio programs.

• Seattle Metal Online - Dedicated to Seattle's metal scene. Resource for bands and fans.

• The Seattle Recorder Society - Open to new and experienced recorder and viol players and other early musicians to monthly meetings for group playing, performances by local artists, and the Port Townsend Early Music Workshop.

• Seattle Reggae & World Music Promotions - Local reggae and world music listings and forums.

• Seattle Sings Messiah - Annual community event and holiday tradition. Fundraising benefit for homeless programs operating at First United Methodist Church, including the Church of Mary Magdalene.

• Seattlemusic.net - Promoting and supporting local artists and musicians.

• SeattlePunk.Net - Resource for the western Washington punk scene. Includes news, message board, show calendar, and links to bands and venues.

• Summer Nights at the Pier - Annual Spring outdoor concert showcasing live musicians. Ticketing, sponsor, and show information.

• Voyager Recordings and Publications - Featuring the best in old time fiddle and folk music, primarily from the Pacific Northwest.

• WhiteTrashPunk.com - Resources for the Seattle-area punk scene, including band listings, show calendar, and punk paraphernalia.

• Ambrosia String Quartet - Weddings, receptions, and special occasions.

• Ape City R & B - A raunchy punk duo with cheap equipment, little or no talent, and an uncontrollable love for the rock.

• Apoe, Eric - Singer/songwriter and his band, They, presents profile, gig calendar, reviews, photos and audio samples.

• ATriem Ensemble - Two flute and cello ensemble provides classical music for your wedding, party, or corporate event.

• Aunt Jamamas Big Band Vigilantes - Non-vocal rock/jazz improv with a side of slow funk.

• The Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band - Since 1984, they have remained seated while thrilling Puget Sound audiences with band music classics.

• Baroque Northwest - They provide performances and programs of medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical, modern, and traditional music through public concerts and educational outreach.

• Beehive - The duo of David Miller and Alethea Eichhorn offer rock-n-roll meets breakbeat and electronica.

• Blue Daddy - A blues band consisting of Nick Prebezac, Michael Vincent, Jim Wrinkle, and Hjilimar Hinn.

• B.O.W.I. - Band playing original and traditional Celtic music. Includes profiles, booking details, schedule, and a link to the band's mp3.com pages.

• Chuck Yeager - Seattle Rock Band featuring Blowdog, Sneezy, Miss H, and Greg the drummer

• Classy Traditions - A violinist available to perform wedding music in the Seattle area.

• Clave de Sol - A violin and harpsichord duo available to perform beautiful music from the eras of Scarlatti to Piazzolla and create a unique ambience for a special gathering.

• The Coats - Based out of Seattle, Washington. Includes a list of appearances, sound slips, group biography, photo gallery, messages, and mailing list.

• Cooper Entertainment - Musicians Rick Cooper and Dan Rud for weddings receptions and parties.

• Dean Hodges - Jazz drummer in Seattle, mastering recording sessions, and live performances.

• Deepayan Acharjya - Contains information on events and Indian and Arabic influenced music scene in Seattle.

• The Derivative Duo - A pair of demented divas performing parodies based on classical opera.

• The Dickens Carolers - Cappella group performing holiday songs for company parties or family gatheringings, indoors or out.

• Eagertones - A new wave, punk, pop, rock cover/originals band from the eighties.

• Eric Weber - Seattle area singer/songwriter. Site features biography, sound clips, gig-guide, reviews and photos.

• Erik Halverson Band - A blues and rock trio.

• Eva Moon: Cool songs for grown-ups - Debbie Harry meets Tom Lehrer in a bordello.

• Eva Tree - An alt-folk singer-songwriter.

• F5 - A jazz/rock/hip-hop/funk band.

• Fireweed - A heavy acoustic rock band.

• Four Hands Twelve Strings - Wedding and party music on two classical guitars performed by Rae Borough and Brian Oates.

• Garrett and Westcott - The musical collaboration of guitarist singer-songwriters, Reggie Garrett and Gary Westcott; includes profiles of the artists, audio samples, discography, and gig-listing.

• Harpist April Stace - A professional harpist who performs classical, Celtic, pop and jazz music in Seattle and beyond.

• the Hollowpoints - This Punk rock trio brings its raggedy, bloody knuckle street rock to their third release (the black spot). The result is a classic straight up punk album with social resonance.

• Honey Tongue - Pop rock band. Includes show schedule, photos, sound clips, lyrics, and reviews.

• Improbable Cause - Funk, reggae, rock band. Includes pictures, band biography, pictures, and a calendar of events.

• Jason Webley - Solo guitar and accordion show. Information on CD's, tours, vegetables and a guestbook.

• Jay C. Easton - Saxophone performer with information on modern and unusual woodwinds.

• Jim Page - Songwriter, singer, poet, and activist. Includes a schedule, press kit, recordings, and links.

• Kari's Lair: Home of the Virgo Folkie - Folk musician Karen Olsen.

• Kristin Woodbury - A vocal recording artist, including shows and samples.

• Laguna! - Official web site of electronic art pop group. Includes audio files, event calendar, biography, photo gallery, and contact information.

• Late September Dogs - Seattle rock band. Includes pictures, music downloads, and performance schedule.

• The Mark Whitman Band - Blues musicians.

• Mary McFaul - Booking agent for Laura Love, Jo Miller, Barbara Lamb, Toucans.

• Mathis, Kane - Kora and oud player. Includes discography, gigs, images of the kora, sound samples, and available lessons and lectures.

• Medieval Women's Choir - Led by director Margriet Tindemans, they study and perform music that was sung by women in the Middle Ages.

• Meri von KleinSmid - Creates experimental music, sound art and phonography. Features music downloads, artist news and reviews.

• Michael Alan - Original pop rock songs.

• Michael Panell, Jazz Musician - He offers a calendar of live Seattle area Jazz and free music lessons.

• Moonset - Folk duo consisting of husband and wife John and Serine Calvin. Includes recording sales and guitar lesson information.

• Musica Viva - Live chamber music for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

• Nancy Stewart - Children's recording and performance artist. News, calendar, and RealAudio files. Also includes activity pages for kids.

• Nefarious Jones - An eclectic five-piece rock brigade performs improvisational space funk with psychedelic grunge.

• New Age Flamenco - Performs for concerts, weddings, receptions, parties, or corporate events.

• Northwest Taiko - Keeping the spirit of traditional Japanese festival Taiko drumming alive.

• Odeon Quartet - String quartet focusing on musical styles combining jazz, classical, and folk elements.

• One World Taiko - A professional Japanese drum ensemble that incorporates dynamic movement, lyrical melodies and rhythmic grooves with heart pounding percussion.

• Orchestra Seattle and Seattle Chamber Singers - Information about the orchestra and the singers, led by their founder, George Shangrow. Date and locations of upcoming concerts, ticket information, and musical links.

• Patriot Act Band - A band dedicated to performing political and social commentary.

• Philharmonia Northwest - A chamber orchestra under the direction of Roupen Shakarian based in north Seattle.

• Piano Marcus Whiting - Piano, keyboard and vocals entertainer.

• Portage Bay Big Band - A big band playing swing of the 30's, 40's and today.

• The Quit - Alternative, experimental, rock band. Includes music, pictures, news and calendar.

• Reggie Watts - An entertainer who performs music, theater, dance, and comedy.

• Saeta - A post-rock, dark ambient trio. Guitar, cello and piano. Playing gigs locally.

• Scarletta Indie Rock - A main stay in the indie rock music scene with startling arrangements, aggressive guitars and a female voice that is unusually melodious. Formerly known as Electra.

• Seattle Baroque Orchestra - They offer professional baroque music featuring Ingrid Matthews and Byron Schenkman, with concerts in Seattle and on the Eastside.

• Seattle Chamber Music Society - They present a four week chamber music festival each July at Lakeside School and a three day Winter Interlude each January at Benaroya Hall.

• Seattle Children's Chorus - Opportunities for children ages 7-20 interested in musical excellence.

• Seattle Choral Company - Chorus's season runs from December through May. Also performing a New Year's Eve concert.

• Seattle Creative Orchestra - Features contemporary and world music: includes contact information.

• Seattle Kokon Taiko - A Japanese-American Taiko drum performance group.

• Seattle Musician - Community site for Seattle musicians; find musicians, gear, gigs, service, dialogue.

• Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra - Includes schedule and ticket information.

• Seattle Punked - Live punk show listings for the Seattle area as well as band links.

• The Seattle String Quartets - They offer classical and light classical music for weddings, receptions, parties, or corporate events.

• Seattle Symphony - Season schedule, discography, broadcast schedule, background on the musicians and conductor Gerard Schwarz, music education programs, and other information about the symphony and Benaroya Hall. WARNING: This site may be inaccessible via some browsers.

• Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras - Includes summer programs, concert calendar, history, member handbook and information about the ensembles.

• The Set - Includes audio samples of this band.

• Shawn Lentz - Acoustic-rock musician.

• Shruti - A South Asian band.

• Silk Strings - They play koto (traditional Japanese harp) music at public events, recitals, parties, wedding, and restaurants.

• Silver Walls (the end of confusion) - Producer and engineer Mark Maki and his music. Other creative projects including: photography, writing, and drawing.

• Soul Sychedelics - A funk, metal, hip-hop band.

• Soul Sychedelics Fans - A fan site for the band Soul Sychedelics.

• Stan Boreson - The king of Scandivan humor, music, and parties; includes history and online sale of CDs and tapes.

• Sylvan String Quartet - Performs classical chamber music for events. A mix of baroque, classical, and contemporary music.

• Telynor - Progressive arrangements of early and traditional music. Includes reviews, appearances and links.

• Tim Noah - Songwriter, recording artist, and performer.

• The True Bugs - They play music for garden uprisings and those that look under the damp cardboard boxes in fenced-in city lots.

• Uncle Bonsai - A trio performing contemporary adult folk music. Though they disbanded in 1989, they still hold reunion concerts.

• Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band - They specialize in upbeat Dixieland.

• Weather Heads - Loud, melodic rock and pop influenced by the Beatles and Elvis Costello. Site includes upcoming events and bios.

• The Weavils - A tongue and cheek bluegrass band that doesn't even take itself seriously.

• Weight of the World - Offers band show dates, pictures, sound files, news and announcements.

• Welcome - Contains all the usual stuff, except for irritating bios and blurry photographs.

• Whiskey and the Devil - Irish trad/punk band with member profiles, gig list, and audio samples.

• The Woodland Consort - Amateur recorder group who play Renaissance and Baroque music.

• Wright, Rik - Composer and musician and his innovative jazz group, Zen Tornado. Includes profile, gig list, discography, audio clips, news and a blog.

• 7 Year Bitch - Unofficial Home Page. News, tour dates, lyrics, tablature, a complete discography, articles, interviews, photos, sound and video clips, and reviews.

• Yerbabuena - A 12-piece charanga orchestra playing Cuban dance music in the Seattle area.