The Starry Plough Pub

The California Honeydrops,

The Lloyd Family Players

Stymie and the Pimp Jones Luv Orchestra

Cover 10$

The California Honeydrops are the Bay Area’s newest and most authentic Roots and Blues ensemble. Influenced by artists such as Robert Johnson, Professor Longhair, and the Soul Stirrers, this group of young musicians breathes new life and inspiration into the nearly forgotten music of the American South. Combining the styles of ragtime, blues, gospel and soul all in an acoustic jug band format--one thing is certain: there is no other band like the California Honeydrops.

 

Born in Chico, raised up at Burning Man, and brought to urban fruition in Oakland, California, the Loyd Family Players take the pulse of traditional Brazilian samba and twist it into a loud, sweaty, sexy muss that's all their very own. The ten-to-twenty-person coed percussion troupe swipes elements from hip-hop, dancehall, punk rock, drum n'bass, summer camp...anything goes. With members hailing from such exotic locales as England, Brazil, Rome, Peru, Antarctica, and Long Island, the Loyds are a foxy, unstoppable (and unstoppably foxy) dance machine. In the last several years the Loyds have earned a reputation as a commanding and jubilant festival band for their massive, moving performances. These shows sweep people into the parade, whether the band is passing through fairgrounds or taking the floor during a set change, making for an inclusive musical experience that keeps the band with the people and the people inside the music.

Stymie & the PJLO's instrumentation and presentation recalls classic funk groups like Funkadelic and Sly and The Family Stone, yet the music is 100% original, blending all the musical influences, modern cultural craziness, and cartoon humor that affect our lives.

By eschewing cover songs to concentrate on crafting soulful, socially conscious originals, Stymie and his behemoth band have injected new life into the flailing San Francisco music scene and are proud to announce the release of The Secret Hits of the Black & Blue Parade.

Besides opening for funk legends Earth, Wind, and Fire at Californias Shoreline Amphitheater and Concord Pavilion, Stymie & the PJLO have paid dues at such venerable San Francisco clubs as Slims, Bimbos, the Elbo Room, the Bottom of the Hill, Tongue and Groove, and the Paradise Lounge.

The groups sound incorporates elements of rock, jazz, hip-hop, pop, reggae, Latin, and gospel, while maintaining a soulful funkiness and nastiness that throws audiences into a frenzy.

At one show, P-Funk All-stars guitarist John Payne was inspired to leap on stage and jam with the band on "Fan Club," a bouncy mixture of James Brown grooves, whimsical horn vamps, and hot swing breaks. The song was described by All Music Guides John Bush as "the most entertaining" on that album.

Billy Preston was impressed, too. When Stymie & the PJLO was hired to play a musical tribute to the funk icon, Preston was moved to join them on stage, later saying, "I dig you guys. You remind me of early Sly & the Family Stone."

Fred Frith, Matthias Bossi and Shahzad Ismaily,

will bend the Berkeley populus to our will with a set of improvised rock music.
The audience is invited to clap.

Indigo Street and Shazad Ismaily duo Opens

Cover: 10

February 17, 1949) is an English multi-instrumentalist, composer and improvisor. Probably best-known for his guitar work, Frith first came to attention as one of the founding members of the English avant-garde rock group Henry Cow. Frith was also a member of Art Bears, Massacre and Skeleton Crew. He has collaborated with a number of prominent musicians, including Robert Wyatt, Brian Eno, Lars Hollmer, The Residents, Lol Coxhill, John Zorn, Bill Laswell, Derek Bailey, Iva Bittová and Bob Ostertag. He has also composed several long works, including Traffic Continues (1996, performed 1998 by Frith and Ensemble Modern) and Freedom in Fragments (1993, performed 1999 by Rova Saxophone Quartet). Frith is the subject of Nicolas Humbert and Werner Penzel's award-winning 1990 documentary film Step Across the Border. He has contributed to a number of music publications, including New Musical Express and Trouser Press, and has conducted improvising workshops across the world. Frith's career spans over three decades and he appears on over 400 albums. He still performs actively throughout the world.[1] Currently Frith is Professor of Composition in the Music Department at Mills College in Oakland, California. He lives in the United States with his wife, German photographer Heike Liss and their children, Finn Liss (b. August 22, 1991) and Lucia Liss (b. January 8, 1994). Frith was awarded the 2008 Demetrio Stratos Prize for his career achievements in experimental music. The prize was established in 2006 in honour of experimental vocalist Demetrio Stratos who died in 1979.[2] Frith is the brother of Simon Frith, a well-known music critic and sociologist, and Chris Frith, a psychologist working at University College London.

Scott Amendola with the Gyan Riley Trio,

Timba Harris,

and

Edmund Wells

Cover: 8

The Free Peoples,

Burglars Wine,

and

Bucky Dub

Cover: 10$

Izabella

and

Sugar Shack

Cover: 10

The Jake Blackshear Quartet

The Bridge Crawl

Settledown

Cover: 7

The Parents,

Jacques Ibula and Mike Favazza,

and Special Guests

10$ dollar suggested donation PUBLIC WELCOME!

Come and support the Oakland Childrens Hospital Residents Unioin with an afternoon of beer, food and rock and roll. Nobody will be turned away becaus of lack of funds.

Julay Brooks and The Nightbirds

and

The Backyard Party Boys

Cover: 7

Every fourth Thursday will be the Starry Plough Bluegrass Session hosted by Jacob Gropman and the Mountain Boys. Each session will feature a Nationally touring Bluegrass group and there will be a structured jam session starting at 8:15. A great chance to be inspired by the pros and then hone your licks with other musicians over some old time standards and possibly sit in with one of your idols!

Buxter Hoot'n

The Blank Tapes

and

Ed Masuga

Cover: 9$

Bhi Bhiman

Crooked Roads CD RELEASE PARTY

7th Direction

Cover 8$

The Doors Legacy Band

Cover: 9

The music of The Doors has continued to remain relevant for over 40 years. Not suprising given the power and passion of the music they played. The Doors did more than just perform their music – their shows could create a dark, erotic hypnosis of the mind and senses. THE DOORS LEGACY BAND recreates this experience as accurately as possible with every performance. No limits. No restraints. THE DOORS LEGACY BAND is proud to celebrate the music of one of America's most influential rock bands. Just like the originals, THE DOORS LEGACY BAND doesn't just perform the music, but also contributes elements of theater and poetry to every show. Hailing from Bozeman, MT, they have been performing sold out shows for years and are quickly becoming one of the most sought after tribute acts in the country. THE DOORS LEGACY BAND presents the music of The Doors at its most raw, with all the fire and energy it deserves. Is everybody in? The ceremony is about to begin.

The Starry Plough will close on Friday July 4th at 9pm.
No Evening Performance.

The Shelly Doty X-Tet

Materialized

(Feat Dave Pellicciaro and Dale Fanning of The Living Daylights)

and

Rachel Efron

Cover: $8

 

Johnny Dilks Country Soul Brothers

Dave Gleason Solo Accoustic

and

The B-Stars

Cover: 8

 

Alma Desnuda

The Loyd Family Players

Last Legal Magic

Cover: 9

 

Montana Slim,

The Bluegrass Revolution  

Devine's Jug Band

Cover: 8

Ultralash (Cd Release),

20 Minute Loop,

and

Danny Pearson (from American Music Club)

Cover: 8 (First 30 paid get a free CD!)

Ultralash – Peppered with vintage organs, mechanical samplers and other old-timey instruments, Ultralash is uncompromising pop-tronica that skips effortlessly between enigmatic porch folk and ambient trip-hop collage. Headed up by songwriter/producer Karry Walker, the band features a stellar cast of artists in their own right – Myles Boisen (Clubfoot Orchestra, Splatter Trio), Sleepytime Gorilla Museum’s Michael Mellender, Kelly Atkins of 20 Minute Loop and San Francisco’s ubiquitous Ricky Carter on drums.

20 Minute Loop - SFWEEKLY:  Some bands are lovable because they sound so dumb: Take the Pipettes or Metallica, for instance.  Local jangle freak-pop band 20 Minute Loop is just the opposite, with a distinct sound that says, "These people are perfectly nice, but they are smarter than you and know it.  Fear them slightly.  They can do math."  It's the sound of many other musical aggregations, like early REM, or the Pixies or Sonic Youth.  Sudden tempo changes, a total lack of normal chord structure, and difficult vocal harmonies are typical 20 Minute Loop touches, but the overall effect is far from challenging.  In fact, it's charming and pretty - it's pop, after all.  Interestingly, the group's three full-length CDs hardly do justice to its live show, which is even better and smarter.

 

Jerry Hannan

Pat Nevins

The Courtney Janes

and

The Welcome Matt

Cover 8$

Whether playing solo or with his band, San Francisco North Bay singer-songwriter Jerry Hannan is one of the most revered songwriter/performers in the Bay Area. Recently, Hannan recorded his own creation, ‘Society’ with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, which will be featured in Sean Penn’s film “Into the Wild” due out in September 2007. “I Thought I Was You”, written by Jerry and brother Sean Hannan also plays in “Into the Wild.” In 2003, after touring internationally, Jerry recorded and released his second CD "Sounds Like a Story". A new song "DaDaDa" from the CD was featured in the film "The Pledge" (Jack Nicholson). He performed in Sam Shepard's play, "The Late Henry Moss," at San Francisco's Theatre on the Square (along with Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Cheech Marin and Woody Harrelson). He also appeared as a raucous singer who offsets a romantic conversation between Harry Connick Jr and Sarah Jessica Parker. in Sony Picture's "Life Without Dick".

Often described as "shades of Dylan, John Prine and Van Morrison...very Americana with a faint Irish lilt", Hannan's songs (like those of Springsteen, Steve Earle and Cat Stevens) speak of our everyday lives and the magic that we sometimes miss. He's a storyteller who loves to stir the crowd. He has been called a “three chord wizard,” with guitar, lyrics and harmonica, often funny, sardonic in a good-natured way, dealing with issues like ecology, friendship, love, and what he calls an backward society.

Raised on jigs and ballads in San Francisco's Irish community, Jerry Hannan grew up listening to the music of his Irish-born parents (The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers), as well as Cat Stevens. As a youngster he took accordion lessons, switching to guitar in high school and playing in rock 'n roll bands.

Hannan is currently recording an “un-plugged” solo record in San Francisco which will feature many new concoctions as well as a few re-interpretations of older tracks.

 

London Street

The KTO Project

and

Sherri Ann Nyberg

Cover: 8$

These ladies are an amazingly tight and sweet unit. Shani leads from the rear, riding and maintaining a tight, strong groove. Originally from Los Angeles, she has been playing music her entire life. Starting out on clarinet at age seven, shes played a variety of instruments before finding her calling on the drums. Most influenced by old school R&B, and the legendary artist Prince, Shani produces a powerful foundation, which allows London Street to build upon with ease.
When it comes to the bass, Jenn Curiel has a style all her own. Smooth and rhythmic, she never skips a beat. Growing up in Los Angeles, she studied the baritone horn for several years before deciding to switch to the bass guitar. Her musical roots stem from bass legend Verdeen White and his groundbreaking group Earth, Wind and Fire. Similar to Verdeen, Jenn designs unique and distinctive bass lines that compliment the melody.
Lesley Grant brings sweet and sultry vocals to this great ensemble. Growing up in Georgia, she was raised on the blues and gospel music. Singing in her church choir from age 7, her voice developed amongst a family and community of singers. She learned how the power of harmony, and the strength of melody can charm a listener. Her influences are imbedded in soul music, and range from the late, great Donny Hathaway to Ani DiFranco.
Forming in San Francisco six years ago, London Street has already enjoyed many successes. They have performed in such highly esteemed venues as the Fillmore Lounge in the Fillmore Auditorium, Great American Music Hall, Slims, The Elbo Room, Rasselas Jazz Club, and many others. In addition, they have captivated large crowds at great festivals like The Haight Street Fair and Bay To Breakers. They have toured internationally with renowned acts such as Kofy Brown, india.arie, Angie Stone, Eric Sardinas and Jethro Tull's Ian Andersen. Locally, they've played with great acts such as The Roots, Macy Gray, The Brand New Heavies, Ozomatli, Music Soulchild, Erykah Badu, ALO, John Legend, Beth Waters, King Street, and Los Mocosos.
The girls also keep busy by supplying the rhythm section to local acts like Four Year Bender, Guitarmaggedon, Sean Leahys Neckbone and Trevor Garrods solo project. Most recently they performed with Guitarmaggedon, including Sean Leahy and members of Tea Leaf Green and ALO, at The Independent.
London Street is building a reputation based on a solid, energetic, and heartfelt live performance. Their fierce and inspiring original songs draw their influences from seventies R&B and Funk, and are able to lift the spirits of any audience. The power of music has joined the creative zeal of these three ladies for an expressive look at life through lyric and melody.
Passion Power Poetry

 

THE K.T.O PROJECT (formerly The Kelly Takunda Orphan Project) is a unique blend of original music fused with different ethnic sensibilities-from Africa to the Middle East to the Americas-this music was created to uplift your spirits and feel funky all at the same time!

 

Come to the Funkies night in the Bay Area

Featuring

Anthony Smith's Trunk Fulla Funk (from Karl Denson's Tiny Universe)

Bulk

and

Machina Sol

Cover: 10

Dance yer ass off at the Plough with

Monophonics

and

The Greasetraps

Cover: 8

The Earl Brothers Band

and

The Skinny

Every fourth Thursday will be the Starry Plough Bluegrass Session hosted by Jacob Gropman and the Mountain Boys. Each session will feature a Nationally touring Bluegrass group and there will be a structured jam session starting at 8:15. A great chance to be inspired by the pros and then hone your licks with other musicians over some old time standards and possibly sit in with one of your idols!

Cover: 7

Surf Pop and Rock with

The Botticellis

The Mumlers

Lady Genius

Cover: $10

The Plough Presents

The Unreal Band

Special Guests

Captain Mike and The Sea Kings

Cover: 10

Come see Connie Lim off to Stardom with her last show in Berkeley as a Cal Student. Congrats Class of 2008!

The Connie Lim Band

Blackstone Heist

and

Josh Kienitz & Co

Cover: 8

BLUES NIGHT
STARRY PLOUGH FRI-MAY 2— 8$
HOSTED BY

SHAWN GONZALES
For nearly 20 years, Shawn Gonzales has been
perfecting his art as a blues/world guitarist. Playing
with legends such as The Wailers and John Lee Hooker,
Shawn’s talent has carried him to stages all over the
world, and has influenced a catalog of hundreds of
original songs. Shawn has played in various venues and
Festivals in Europe, most notably, The Kløften
Festival and The Samso Festival. Shawn travels back to
Europe annually, and is now making his rounds in the
bay area.
BLUES NIGHT -FEATURING:

ARCHIE LEE HOOKER- When Archie Lee Hooker Jr. left
Memphis, TN in 1989, to care for his uncle ’The
Godfather of Blues: John Lee Hooker; he had no idea of
all the things he would learn, the turns that his life
would take, and that in five short years he would
begin to follow in his uncle’s footsteps. Archie Lee
begin his own singing career and then earned the right
to open up and tour with John Lee during the last
years of his life.

Living with John Lee and caring for him for over 11
years, Archie Lee learned where true blues originate,
in ones heart and soul. In his music, he does what any
good blues man does, sing about his life, the people
and the things that have inspired him so he can
inspire others. Through his music, Archie Lee wants to
give to others knowledge, courage, inspiration, joy
and especially love.

BIG VIC- Born Oct.13th 1960, Big Vic is a cousin of
blues legend Johnny Heartsman. Curently he plays
guitar for several bay area reggae bands and often
frequents blues jams during the week. Favorite guitar
plaers include Grew Howe, Jeff Beck and Prince.

AUGUSTA LEE COLLINS- An accomplished jazz drummer
during the 70’s , turned acoustic guitar playing
singer songwriter, Augusta Collins has developed his
own blues sound over the past 35 years. He has played
with Lightnin’ Hopkins, Sonny Rhodes, and The Oakland
Orchrestra.

Online Tix no longer available. Tix will be available at the door.

 

The Plough Presents an evening with

The Jerry Day All Star Band

Featuring members of Melvins Seals JGB, Workingman's Ed, and Other Special Guests.

Opening Montana Slim

Sponsored by the Jerry Day foundation

Cover: 10.75 adv 12 door

Belle Monroe and her Brewglass Boys

and

49 Special

 

Every fourth Thursday will be the Starry Plough Bluegrass Session hosted by Jacob Gropman and the Mountain Boys. Each session will feature a Nationally touring Bluegrass group and there will be a structured jam session starting at 8:15. A great chance to be inspired by the pros and then hone your licks with other musicians over some old time standards and possibly sit in with one of your idols!

Sign ups will be @ 7:45

Cover $6

The Plough is Proud to wecome back one of our favorite bands.

Izabella (2 sets)

Special Guests  Brasshopper

Cover: 10

 

Third Thursdays Edgy Jazz And Beyond

Nathan Clevinger Group

Citta di Vitti

and house band will kick it up at Midnight

Royal We 3

Cover: 7

Folk and Americana with

The Last Hurrah

and

Side Street Reny

Cover: 8

A night of mind warping Prog and Art Rock with

The Fuxedos

Mirthkon

The Juan Prophet Organization 

Cover: 9