I don't have any experence with other forums but are there any out there where the members go out of their way to meet face to face like Mudcatters do?

Consider the parties, the festivals, the get togethers, the get aways, the adventure trips and tours. Mudcatters make a point to meet in the real world and get to know one another outside of the electronic stream. We are joined by our music and the desire to share that music.