The Starry Plough Pub and Nightclub

Events Calendar

	Event	Date/Time
HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues	HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues featuring PETTY THEFT (The Ultimate Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Tribute) + BEER DRINKERS & HELL RAISERS (The Ultimate ZZ Top Tribute)	Feb 3, 2012 Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
	HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues The Starry Plough Welcomes... HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues featuring PETTY THEFT (The Ultimate Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Tribute) http://www.pettytheftrocks.com/ and BEER DRINKERS & HELL RAISERS (The Ultimate ZZ Top Tribute) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beer-Drinkers-Hell-Raisers/207520389280109?sk=info Doors at 8:30pm // Show at 9:30pm // $10 // 21+ // wheelchair accessible Click for details
THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Cutting Contest (the first Thursday of each month)	THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Cutting Contest (the first Thursday of each month) Hosted this Month by Mikie Lee Prasad and Dan Stanton.	Feb 2, 2012 Sign Up at 8pm. Hosts' Set at 9pm. Open Roots Music Jam Session to Follow
	THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Cutting Contest (the first Thursday of each month) The Starry Plough Welcomes... THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Cutting Contest (Open Jam Session for Classic Roots Music (Country, Blues, Americana) on the First Thursday of Each Month) Hosted by: Mikie Lee Prasad & Dan Stanton Please visit The ABC Jam online at http://www.facebook.com/ABCJam to take part in the online scene and learn more about this month's players. Sign Ups at 8pm // Hosts' Set at 9pm // Open Roots Music Jam Session to Follow // A Backline of Drums, Bass Amp and Two Guitar Amps are provided. Influences Include: Ray Charles, George Jones, T Bone Walker, Lonnie Johnson, Joe Maphis, Odie Payne, Bessie Smith, James Jamerson, Merle Haggard, Magic Sam, Loretta Lynn, Carol Kaye, Gram Parsons, Howlin Wolf, The Band, David "Fathead" Newman, Hal Blaine, James Burton, Hubert Sumlin and many more. (No Rock, please). Mikie Lee Prasad is a Denver born, Bay Area based musician who knows his way around a song and is armed with a charismatic voice, solid guitar chops, and the easy, yet steady chime of the tambourine he wears around his ankle. His recordings also display a talent for playing the piano, bass and mandolin. With four self released, critically acclaimed solo CD’s under his belt, Mikie also leads the bands Heavy Petting Zoo (blues, rock, funk), The Shark Alley Hobos (sea shanty/sing alongs), Double Distilled (guitar-piano duo), The Trio of Doom (Americana) and In The Flesh (Pink Floyd tribute band). He has also been a contributor (touring, playing on/producing cd's) to the bands of Maria Muldaur, Steve Gannon and Tippy Canoe and the Paddlemen. Influences include... Tom Waits, The Meters, Alex Mcmurray, Little Feat, Beatles, Stones, Steve Earle, Happy Talk Band, Graham Parsons, The Band, SRV... I'm forgetting a bunch but you get the idea. http://www.mikieleeprasad.com Dan Stanton was born and raised in Florida, picking up the bass 25 years ago after being inspired by the music of Jaco Pastorius and Cannonball Adderley. He relocated to Los Angeles at 18 and studied Double Bass with Bob Magnusson (Sarah Vaughan) and Electric Bass with Steve Bailey and Gary Willis at Musicians Institute. After graduating he relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1990’s. In addition to his own band Dan has performed with many local bands including Hebro, Heavy Petting Zoo, The Steve Gannon Band, Muchas Bluegracias, and with musicians such as Mikie Lee Prasad, Tim Barnes and Alex Skolnick. http://www.stantonemusic.com Click for details
The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas	The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas Featuring SETH WALKER and SOLOMON SCHNEIDER with music from GREY FICTION	Feb 1, 2012 8:00pm
	The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas The Berkeley Slam Tonight's featured acts: SETH WALKER and SOLOMON SCHNEIDER with music from GREY FICTION Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas. In addition to the finest spoken word features from around the country, our vibrant literary and poetry scene spawns some of the best local talent in the nation! At every show, we also host a live improvisational band or DJ. 8pm $8 $150 in cash prizes every week Check the BPS out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkeley-Poetry-Slam/56551409302?ref=ts Click for details
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez	Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez	Jan 31, 2012 Sign Up at 7:30pm
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez	Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez Starry Plough Open Mic with Joan Pez Sign Up at 7:30pm Free A new featured artist every week "The Starry Plough has welcomed Tuesday open mic crowds for 13 years as of 2011. One of the most characteristically 'bay area' of all the open mics, in 1996 The Plough earned the prestigious title, 'the best open mic in the bay area' and has been keeping the fires lit ever since. There is a feature at 10.30pm who plays for 20 mins - the feature is often the performer with the best crowd response from the previous week. There is trivia to win a free beer (free beer!) between acts for correct or humorous answers. Very popular and welcoming, this playful open mic is not for the faint of heart or short of patience. In the 90's I used to head down to the Plough every Tuesday. It remains one of the most eclectic and enthusiastic open mic experiences in the bay area. 2007 was the 35th anniversary of The Plough and the 7th of which Joan Pez has been at the helm of the open mic night. The pub has just finishing renovations and the Irish republican decorations are back up on the walls!" BayAreaOpenMics.com Click for details
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session	Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session	Jan 30, 2012 7:00pm
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session	Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session Come Join us Every Monday night for the Starry Plough Traditional Irish Dance and Music Session. *Dance Lessons start at 7pm* *and* *Dancing commences at 9pm* *$5 donation is suggested (no one turned away)* Check out Starry Plough Céilí at www.starryploughceili.com Click for details
DR. SKETCHY'S ANTI-ART SCHOOL - EAST BAY (The World's Premier Alternative Life Drawing Event)	DR. SKETCHY'S ANTI-ART SCHOOL - EAST BAY (The World's Premier Alternative Life Drawing Event) Run by the first ever Dr. Sketchy’s Model Dottie Lux! Exciting Themes & Models! Giveaways & Prizes!	Jan 29, 2012 4:00-7:00pm
	DR. SKETCHY'S ANTI-ART SCHOOL - EAST BAY (The World's Premier Alternative Life Drawing Event) The World's Premier Alternative Life Drawing Event Hosted by Dottie Lux of Red Hots Burlesque 4:00-7:00pm // All-Ages Event // Live Burlesque Models, Giveaways & Prizes! // $10 pre-sales & student, $12 day of event (contact redhotsburlesque@gmail.com for pre-sales) http://www.drsketchy.com/ http://www.redhotsburlesque.com This month please welcome the slippery ladies of the Bay's most exciting slippery event. GO DEEP! Lube Wrestlers in all shapes and sizes will show you their physical prowess with powerful poses! Models include the Lusty Ladies' Kitty Meow McMuffin and regular celebrities from The Thrillpeddlers, Tattoo Shops and more! •what is dr. sketchy's anti-art school? Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art school is the world's premier alt.drawing movement. Artists draw glamorous underground performers in an atmosphere of boozy conviviality. Found in 2005 in a dive bar in Brooklyn, Dr. Sketchy's has now spread to over 100 cities around the world. •who started dr. sketchy's? Dr. Sketchy's was founded in 2005 by artists Molly Crabapple and A.V. Phibes. It's been run solely by Molly Crabapple (and her cadre of awesome helpers) since early '06. You can see more of Molly's art at www.mollycrabapple.com •where did you come up with the dr. sketchy's anti-art school name? what are art monkeys? Dr. Sketchy's is a corrupt Viennese doctor of our invention. Anti-Art School we chose because we were bad art students. "Art Monkey" was nicked from a late night we spent building steel weasels with New York's legendary Madagascar institute. •who goes to dr. sketchy's? Lots of people. Fancy pants gallery artists, art students, dog walkers, jewelry designers, tattoo artists, illustrators and cubicle slaves. We have about 40% non-professional artists. Slightly more girls attend than boys. •do I have to be an artist to attend dr. sketchy's? No. Lots of people who have never drawn before attend Dr. Sketchy's. We're a fun, non-judgmental environment to try your hand at drawing. •do serious artists go to dr. sketchy's? Yes, including world famous ones like Ron English, Alasdair Grey and Audrey Kawasaki. While we are accepting of non-artists, there's no reason you can't go to Dr. Sketchy's to seriously get your draw on. Click for details
THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION	THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.	Jan 29, 2012 8:00pm
THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION	THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION The Starry Irish Session Every Sunday Come join Shay Black and friends for a couple of pints and an evening of traditional Irish music and song! Open session to all - singer friendly! 8pm Sliding Scale Cover Charge Click for details
SEAWEED SWAY presents Slacker Doo-Wop, Fragile Americana & Catchy Folk Melodies with	SEAWEED SWAY presents Slacker Doo-Wop, Fragile Americana & Catchy Folk Melodies with DRESSES, THE RANGE OF LIGHT WILDERNESS and EIGHT BELLES	Jan 28, 2012 Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
	SEAWEED SWAY presents Slacker Doo-Wop, Fragile Americana & Catchy Folk Melodies with The Starry Plough Welcomes... SEAWEED SWAY presents Slacker Doo-Wop, Fragile Americana & Catchy Folk Melodies with DRESSES (a new band featuring Erica Fink, Indianna Hale, Sean Olmstead, and Bob Thayer) http://dressesmusic.com/ THE RANGE OF LIGHT WILDERNESS http://therangeoflightwilderness.bandcamp.com/ and EIGHT BELLES http://www.jessiphillips.com Doors at 8:30pm // Show at 9:30pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible Click for details
Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with	Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with THE POSSUM FAMILY SINGERS	Jan 28, 2012 5:00-7:00pm
Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with	Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with About the Possum Family Singers (http://possumfamilysingers.wordpress.com) With Celu as “Fluffy” , Steve and Laurie started out in summer of 2009 as the Silver Kittens (because we were old and cute) out of “Celu and Friends” playing weekly at Chester’s Bayview Cafe, adding Matt and Ann along the way. Each of us had Kitten names–Scruffy, Possum, Fritz and Muffy (and Gail–Dash!) Steve, Laurie and Matt had been playing with the Cavepainters at the Starry Plough, Berkeley on Thursdays for about four years, when Steve was invited to take on the Saturday happy hour. In November of 2009 Celu split off with the “Friends,” and also began booking Chester’s four nights per week, of which we took one Thursday each month. Meanwhile, we needed another animal to name ourselves after, and the Possum Family was born. The band is: Ann Wright – Cello, Banjo, Guitar, and Vocals Laurie Miller – Martin Bass, PJB, ZT Acoustic, and Vocals Steve Soliah – Guitar and Vocals Matt Parker – Mandolin, Guitar, Audio Devices, and Vocals “Laurie Miller sings a country ballad better ‘n anybody. Her voice is right up there with Hank Williams” – Jean Hooker 5-7pm Every Saturday // Free // All-Ages Click for details
$5 FRIDAYS (Last Friday of Every Month) presents Glimmering Folk & Bossa Nova Dream-Pop with	$5 FRIDAYS (Last Friday of Every Month) presents Glimmering Folk & Bossa Nova Dream-Pop with ASH REITER, TRAILS & WAYS and LADIES & GENTLEMEN	Jan 27, 2012 Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
	$5 FRIDAYS (Last Friday of Every Month) presents Glimmering Folk & Bossa Nova Dream-Pop with The Starry Plough Welcomes... $5 FRIDAYS (Last Friday of Every Month) presents Glimmering Folk & Bossa Nova Dream-Pop with ASH REITER http://ashreiter.bandcamp.com/ TRAILS & WAYS http://trailsandways.com/ and LADIES & GENTLEMEN http://ladiesgentlemen.bandcamp.com Doors at 8:30pm // Show at 9:30pm //Only $5 // 21+ // wheelchair accessible Click for details
FUNKY KINGSTON (Live Classic Reggae, Ska & Rocksteady every 4th Thursday) with	FUNKY KINGSTON (Live Classic Reggae, Ska & Rocksteady every 4th Thursday) with RUSTY ZINN & HIS BAND and Selector Dukey spinning the best in Jamaican Vinyl. Presented by the SF Vintage Reggae Society	Jan 26, 2012 Doors at 8:00pm/Show at 9:00pm
	FUNKY KINGSTON (Live Classic Reggae, Ska & Rocksteady every 4th Thursday) with The Starry Plough Welcomes... Funky Kingston Nights celebrating the best in live, Classic Reggae, Ska & Rocksteady every 4th Thursday of the Month Tonight's guest: RUSTY ZINN & his Band http://www.rustyreggae.com and Selector Dukey spinning the best in Jamaican Vinyl Presented by the SF Vintage Reggae Society http://sfvintagereggaesociety.blogspot.com Doors at 8pm // Show at 9pm // $6-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible Click for details
The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas	The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas Featuring JARED PAUL	Jan 25, 2012 8:00pm
	The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas The Berkeley Slam Tonight's featured act: Jared Paul Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas. In addition to the finest spoken word features from around the country, our vibrant literary and poetry scene spawns some of the best local talent in the nation! At every show, we also host a live improvisational band or DJ. 8pm $8 $150 in cash prizes every week Check the BPS out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkeley-Poetry-Slam/56551409302?ref=ts Click for details
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez	Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez	Jan 24, 2012 Sign Up at 7:30pm
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez	Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez Starry Plough Open Mic with Joan Pez Sign Up at 7:30pm Free A new featured artist every week "The Starry Plough has welcomed Tuesday open mic crowds for 13 years as of 2011. One of the most characteristically 'bay area' of all the open mics, in 1996 The Plough earned the prestigious title, 'the best open mic in the bay area' and has been keeping the fires lit ever since. There is a feature at 10.30pm who plays for 20 mins - the feature is often the performer with the best crowd response from the previous week. There is trivia to win a free beer (free beer!) between acts for correct or humorous answers. Very popular and welcoming, this playful open mic is not for the faint of heart or short of patience. In the 90's I used to head down to the Plough every Tuesday. It remains one of the most eclectic and enthusiastic open mic experiences in the bay area. 2007 was the 35th anniversary of The Plough and the 7th of which Joan Pez has been at the helm of the open mic night. The pub has just finishing renovations and the Irish republican decorations are back up on the walls!" BayAreaOpenMics.com Click for details
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session	Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session	Jan 23, 2012 7:00pm
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session	Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session Come Join us Every Monday night for the Starry Plough Traditional Irish Dance and Music Session. *Dance Lessons start at 7pm* *and* *Dancing commences at 9pm* *$5 donation is suggested (no one turned away)* Check out Starry Plough Céilí at www.starryploughceili.com Click for details
STARRY DAY MATINEE presents: ALISON FAITH LEVY'S Winter Wonderland Kids Series	STARRY DAY MATINEE presents: ALISON FAITH LEVY'S Winter Wonderland Kids Series with special guests THE CORNER LAUGHERS	Jan 22, 2012 Doors at 2:30pm, Show from 3:30-5:30pm
	STARRY DAY MATINEE presents: ALISON FAITH LEVY'S Winter Wonderland Kids Series The Starry Day Matinee presents ALISON FAITH LEVY'S Winter Wonderland Kids Series with special guests THE CORNER LAUGHERS http://cornerlaughers.com For more about Alison Faith Levy's Big Time Tot Rock, please visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alison-Faith-Levy/219356911426164 Doors at 2:30pm // Show from 3:30-5:30pm // $8 adults, $5 kids, Babes In Arms Free // All-Ages // Wheel-chair Accessible // Kitchen Open!! Click for details
THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION	THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.	Jan 22, 2012 8:00pm
THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION	THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION The Starry Irish Session Every Sunday Come join Shay Black and friends for a couple of pints and an evening of traditional Irish music and song! Open session to all - singer friendly! 8pm Sliding Scale Cover Charge Click for details
Hip Shakin' Roots, Blues & Jam Band Sounds with	Hip Shakin' Roots, Blues & Jam Band Sounds with BUFFALO ROAM (Celebrating their 26th Anniversary) with special guests DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS	Jan 21, 2012 Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Hip Shakin' Roots, Blues & Jam Band Sounds with	Hip Shakin' Roots, Blues & Jam Band Sounds with The Starry Plough Welcomes... Hip Shakin' Roots, Blues & Jam Band Sounds with BUFFALO ROAM (Celebrating their 26th Anniversary) http://www.buffaloroam.org/ with special guests DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS http://www.deadwintercarpenters.com/ Doors at 8:30pm // Show at 9:30pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible Click for details
Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with	Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with THE POSSUM FAMILY SINGERS	Jan 21, 2012 5:00-7:00pm
Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with	Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with About the Possum Family Singers (http://possumfamilysingers.wordpress.com) With Celu as “Fluffy” , Steve and Laurie started out in summer of 2009 as the Silver Kittens (because we were old and cute) out of “Celu and Friends” playing weekly at Chester’s Bayview Cafe, adding Matt and Ann along the way. Each of us had Kitten names–Scruffy, Possum, Fritz and Muffy (and Gail–Dash!) Steve, Laurie and Matt had been playing with the Cavepainters at the Starry Plough, Berkeley on Thursdays for about four years, when Steve was invited to take on the Saturday happy hour. In November of 2009 Celu split off with the “Friends,” and also began booking Chester’s four nights per week, of which we took one Thursday each month. Meanwhile, we needed another animal to name ourselves after, and the Possum Family was born. The band is: Ann Wright – Cello, Banjo, Guitar, and Vocals Laurie Miller – Martin Bass, PJB, ZT Acoustic, and Vocals Steve Soliah – Guitar and Vocals Matt Parker – Mandolin, Guitar, Audio Devices, and Vocals “Laurie Miller sings a country ballad better ‘n anybody. Her voice is right up there with Hank Williams” – Jean Hooker 5-7pm Every Saturday // Free // All-Ages Click for details
Gauzy Folk-Pop meets Psych Riffs & Melodic Intrigue with	Gauzy Folk-Pop meets Psych Riffs & Melodic Intrigue with THE MOORE BROTHERS, THE AEROSOLS and DREAMDATE	Jan 20, 2012 Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Gauzy Folk-Pop meets Psych Riffs & Melodic Intrigue with	Gauzy Folk-Pop meets Psych Riffs & Melodic Intrigue with The Starry Plough Welcomes... Gauzy Folk-Pop meets Psych Riffs & Melodic Intrigue with THE MOORE BROTHERS http://www.themoorebros.com THE AEROSOLS https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Aerosols/181951325175977?sk=app_178091127385 and DREAMDATE https://www.facebook.com/DreamdateMusic?sk=info#!/DreamdateMusic?sk=app_178091127385 Doors at 8:30pm // Show at 9:30pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible. Click for details
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (a new every third Thursday series) featuring	The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (a new every third Thursday series) featuring ZOYRES, JANAM and DISCIPLES OF MARKOS	Jan 19, 2012 Doors at 8:00pm/Show at 9:00pm
	The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (a new every third Thursday series) featuring The Starry Plough Welcomes... THE BERKELEY BALKAN BACCHANAL A monthly concert series celebrating the vibrant Bay Area Balkan music scene. Three local favorites together for one night of listening, dancing and drinking on the 3rd Thursday of every month. featuring Zoyres: Traditional and Original Eastern European Ferment Janam: Balkan, Turkish, Romani, Sephardic and American Roots Music Disciples of Markos: Greek Rebetiko from the 1930s Learn more about the artists at: http://berkeleybalkanbacchanal.com/ Doors at 8pm // Show at 9pm // $5-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible Click for details

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Events Calendar

Tonight's featured acts: SETH WALKER and SOLOMON SCHNEIDER with music from GREY FICTION

Tonight's featured act: Jared Paul

Tonight's featured act: WOWPS FINALS with Laura Yes Yes (Women of the World Poetry Slam)

Tonight's featured act: Taalam Acey

Tonight's featured act: Emily Rose

Tonight's featured act: Imani Cezanne

Tonight's featured act: Terry Taplin

Tonight's featured act: The Saint

Tonight's featured act: Joaquin Zihuatanejo

Tonight's featured acts: A.J. Houston & Dave Stanley

Tonight's feature: The Sock Puppet Slam with Mike McGee