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 Sign Up at 7:30pm
Starry Plough Open Mic with Joan Pez Free "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 Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Sign Up at 7:30pm
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 8:00pm
The Berkeley Slam Tonight's featured act: SIERRA deMULDER
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 The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas
Featuring SIERRA deMULDER
8:00pm
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 Sign Up at 8pm. Hosts' Set at 9pm. Open Roots Music Jam Session to Follow
THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Country
Calling all Musicians & Fans of American Roots Music! Every 1st Thursday of the Month The GoldDiggers host:
This FREE event takes place every 1st Thursday *Sign-up starts at 8pm. The ABC Jam goes from 9pm-12am. No Cover! A Sliding Scale Donation ($5-10) is humbly suggested if financially feasible. It's the East Bay's community event for the roots music scene, where singers & pickers & fans alike get up onstage and join in with the house band for a spontaneous, free-flowing night of Americana, Blues & Country songs.
We bring the gear ~ Soundperson at the board ~ YOU bring your instrument or voice! Sit in with us! ~ Sing a song! ~ Lead the band! ~ Leave us in your dust! And now for some questions from our readers: Q. So this is like a regular open mic night, right? A. Nope! There are plenty of great open mics around, including one at The Starry Plough every Tuesday night.
Q. But how will the house band be able to play the song I want to sing? A. Because you will choose a familiar/well-known Blues, Country, Folk, Old-Timey, Bluegrass, Alt-Country, Rockabilly or Roots Rock song. And because we have spent a staggering amount of our adult lives in dark barrooms learning and living these classic American standards. And because if we don't know it, we will fake it.
Q. But what if I want to play my Original Roots Music song? A. We can do that too, if it's relatively simple, or can be quickly referenced or explained, or you bring some cheat notes!
Q. I have a fully-assembled 5-piece band. We would like you to vacate the stage while we play a 20-minute set. Cool? A. Um, no. What you just described is commonly known as a "gig" and you can get those on your own. In the near future we may have a featured act each month that does some kind of mini-set, but for now we're hoping to mix things up, to create some new playing situations, have people play out of their comfort zone, maybe grab an alternate instrument that they're just woodshedding on, that kind of thing.
Q. I'm coming with a couple buddies or members of my band, can we all sit in at the same time? A. Sure, that sounds like fun!
Q. Are you guys like roots music purists or something? How will I know if my song fits the criteria? A. We have a wide definition of Roots Music. Ask yourself, would KPIG play it? Would Bonnie Simmons play it on her show on KPFA? Might you hear it at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass? Then, yes! We would love your suggestions and feedback as this event picks up steam. With your participation, we can really make this into a special night each month. Got an idea for a theme for a certain month, like Muddy Waters birthday month or something like that? Let us know! THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Country
A Monthly Social Get-together for the Bay Area Roots Music Scene --Hosted by The GoldDiggers Every 1st Thursday!
Sign Up at 8pm. Hosts' Set at 9pm. Open Roots Music Jam Session to Follow
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 Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
The Starry Plough Welcomes... HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues with JAPANESE BABY (The Cure) LUV'n ROCKETS (Love & Rockets) and MADAM & the ANTS (Adam & the Ants) Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues presents
JAPANESE BABY (The Cure), LUV'n ROCKETS (Love & Rockets) and MADAM & the ANTS (Adam Ant)
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
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 Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
The Starry Plough Welcomes... Fiery Gypsy Punk and Boozed-Up Blues with SOUR MASH HUG BAND http://www.sourmashhugband.com/ 5 CENT COFFEE http://www.reverbnation.com/5centcoffee and THE SWEET TRADE (feat. Sean Malroy of Rhubarb Whiskey) http://www.thesweettrade.net/ Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible Fiery Gypsy Punk and Boozed-Up Blues with
SOUR MASH HUG BAND, 5 CENT COFFEE and THE SWEET TRADE (feat. member of Rhubarb Whiskey)
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
 5:00-7:00pm
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 Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with
THE POSSUM FAMILY SINGERS
5:00-7:00pm
 1:00-4:00pm
The Starry Plough Welcomes... Suds, Snacks, & Socialism at the Starry Plough Peace and Freedom's Presidential Campaign, 2012 All are welcome! Kitchen Open! Suds, Snacks, & Socialism at the Starry Plough with
The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party and Movement: TODAY'S TOPIC is Occupy The Presidency
1:00-4:00pm
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 8:00-11:00pm
Join us for the First Sunday-of-the-Month Advanced Tune Session. The April 1st Edition will be led by Autumn Rhodes and Darcy Noonan. To sign up and learn who will lead future Advanced Tune Sessions, simply send a blank email to: starrysession+subscribe@googlegroups.com First Sunday-of-the-Month Advanced Tunes Session
Led this month by AUTUMN RHODES and DARCY NOONAN
8:00-11:00pm
 1:00-3:00pm
The Starry Plough Welcomes... LADIES ROCK CAMP SHOWCASE 2012 Benefiting Bay Area Girls Camp A 1-3pm Matinee Event $10 Cover (no one turned away for lack of funds) All-Ages, Kitchen Open! Ladies Rock Campers showcase their brand new bands after a long weekend of Rock’n’Roll!
About Ladies Rock Camp: it is a 3-day musical adventure, bringing women together to let loose and rock out! Women from all levels of musical experience and from different walks of life get the grown-up version of our renowned Girls Rock Camp experience -- instrument lessons, songwriting, band practice, and empowering workshops, all culminating in a showcase performance of the original music made over the weekend at a live music venue. All-Ages Early Matinee:
LADIES ROCK CAMP SHOWCASE 2012 - Benefiting Bay Area Girls Camp
1:00-3:00pm
 4:00-7:00pm
The World's Premier Alternative Life Drawing Event Hosted by Dottie Lux of Red Hots Burlesque This month's model is HONEY MAHOGANY VOTED BEST DRAG QUEEN BY SF WEEKLY READERS' POLL 2011. Make sure to check out her new single on iTUNES: HOMETOWN GLORY. New EP due out soon... keep an eye out! Check out Honey's website: www.itshoney.com 4:00-7:00pm // All-Ages Event // Live Burlesque & Circus Models, Giveaways & Prizes! // Free Entry to pub - Open To the Public, $10 pre-sales & student, $12 day of event to draw (contact redhotsburlesque@gmail.com for pre-sales) http://www.redhotsburlesque.com •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. DR. SKETCHY'S ANTI-ART SCHOOL - EAST BAY
Run by the first ever Dr.Sketchy’s Model Dottie Lux! Give-aways & Prizes! Today's Model is HONEY MAHOGANY
4:00-7:00pm
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 7:00pm
Come Join us Every Monday night for the Starry Plough Traditional Irish Dance and Music Session. Hosted by John Slaymaker. Dance Lessons start at 7pm and Dancing commences at 9pm $5 donation is suggested (no one turned away) Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Hosted by John Slaymaker
7:00pm
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 Sign Up at 7:30pm
Starry Plough Open Mic with Joan Pez Free "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 Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Sign Up at 7:30pm
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 8:00pm
The Berkeley Slam Tonight's featured act: TOASTER
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 The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas
Featuring TOASTER
8:00pm
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 Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
The Starry Plough Welcomes... HAIRY MUSIC presents SNAFU TEST - An Improvised Concert Experience Featuring a plethora of charming musicians from around the SF Bay area. This unique collective will work together to create a musical experience that is as rare as it is spellbinding. Music from members of the East Bay Indie, Rock, Jazz, World, and Avant-Garde Scenes. Featured musicians: Members of Whiskerman, Sun Hop Fat, Battlehooch, Harry & the Hit Men, 7 Orange ABC, 9 F-holes, Cash Pony, On the Spot Trio, Ash Reiter, Oakland Folkharmonic, and many more
Doors @ 8:00pm // Show @ 9:00pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible HAIRY MUSIC presents
SNAFU Test: An Improvised Concert Experience featuring members of Whiskerman, Sun Hop Fat, Battlehooch, Harry & the Hit Men, 7 Orange ABC, 9 F-holes, Cash Pony, On the Spot Trio, Ash Reiter, Oakland Folkharmonic, and many more
Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
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 Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
Please join us for a special weekend at the Starry Plough: ROSE'S 50th BIRTHDAY BASH! 3-days of Celebration in honor of our beloved Rose. TONIGHT: Blues-Rock Bliss and Jam-centric Grooves with COSMIC MERCY (CD Release Party!) http://www.cosmicmercy.com/ The UnReal Band http://www.myspace.com/theunrealband and The BluesCasters Doors @ 8:00pm // Show @ 9:00pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible ROSE'S 5Oth BIRTHDAY BASH WEEKEND. Featuring Blues-Rock Bliss and Jam-centric Grooves with
COSMIC MERCY (CD Release Party!), THE UnREAL BAND and THE BLUESCASTERS
Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
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 Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Please join us for a special weekend at the Starry Plough: ROSE'S 50th BIRTHDAY BASH! 3-days of Celebration in honor of our beloved Rose. TONIGHT: Roots Rock, Country, Folk & Blues from MISNER & SMITH (Full Band Show!) http://www.misnerandsmith.com/ BONNIE MURRAY TAMBLYN (from LA - CD Release & her Birthday Party, too!) http://bonniemurraytamblyn.com and THE ROSE BIRTHDAY BAND featuring MAURICE TANI & MIKE ANDERSON (77 El Deora) and DENISE FUNARI (Yardsale) STAY TUNED FOR MORE SURPRISE SPECIAL GUESTS! Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible ROSE'S 50th BIRTHDAY BASH WEEKEND! Featuring Roots Rock, Country, Folk & Blues from
MISNER & SMITH (Full Band Show!), BONNIE MURRAY TAMBLYN (from LA - CD Release & her Birthday Party, too!), and THE ROSE BIRTHDAY BAND featuring MAURICE TANI & MIKE ANDERSON (77 El Deora) and DENISE FUNARI (Yardsale)
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
 5:00-7:00pm
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 Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with
THE POSSUM FAMILY SINGERS
5:00-7:00pm
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 4:00-7:00pm
ROSE'S 50th BIRTHDAY BASH WEEKEND! Featuring Alt-Country & Pop Stellar Songwriting from THE NAKED BARBIES (special reunion show!) http://www.nakedbarbies.com and YARD SALE (featuring members of Red Meat, The Verms, and more) http://www.myspace.com/yardsaleoakland Show from 4-7pm // FREE! // All-Ages - bring the whole family // wheelchair accessible ROSE'S 50th BIRTHDAY BASH WEEKEND! All-Ages Matinee Featuring Alt-Country & Pop Stellar Songwriting from
THE NAKED BARBIES (special reunion show!) and YARD SALE (featuring members of Red Meat, The Verms, and more)
4:00-7:00pm
 8:00pm
<div class="details"> The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.
8:00pm
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 7:00pm
Come Join us Every Monday night for the Starry Plough Traditional Irish Dance and Music Session. Hosted by John Slaymaker. Dance Lessons start at 7pm and Dancing commences at 9pm $5 donation is suggested (no one turned away) Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Hosted by John Slaymaker
7:00pm
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 Sign Up at 7:30pm
Starry Plough Open Mic with Joan Pez Free "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 Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Sign Up at 7:30pm
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 8:00pm
The Berkeley Slam Tonight's featured act: TONGO
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 The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas
Featuring TONGO
8:00pm
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 Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
The Starry Plough Welcomes...
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday) featuring Learn more about The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal at http://berkeleybalkanbacchanal.com/ Doors @ 8:00pm // Show @ 9:00pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday)
Featuring DISCIPLES of MARKOS, AGAPI MOU and THE HELLADELICS
Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
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 Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
The Starry Plough Welcomes... Twangy Pop and Indie Folk with BUCKEYE KNOLL http://buckeyeknoll.com HALSTED http://halstedmusic.com/ and EMILY MOLDY http://emilymoldy.com Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible Twangy Pop and Indie Folk with
BUCKEYE KNOLL, HALSTED & EMILY MOLDY
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
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 Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
HAIRY MUSIC presents Southwest Desert Folk meets Southern Rock Goodness with DEEP ELLUM (Santa Cruz) and SPARROW'S GATE (members of Port O'Brien/from San Luis Opisbo) Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible HAIRY MUSIC presents
Southwest Desert Folk meets Southern Rock Goodness with WHISKERMAN, DEEP ELLUM (Santa Cruz) and SPARROW'S GATE (members of Port O'Brien/from San Luis Obispo)
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
 5:00-7:00pm
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 Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with
THE POSSUM FAMILY SINGERS
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 3:00-7:00pm
The Starry Plough Welcomes... ART BEAT BAZAAR A monthly gathering of musicians, spoken word artists, poets and/or comedians that also features a Pop-up Indie-Mart of local craftspeople and visual artists selling their creations. Every 3rd Sunday. The event is from 3-7pm and the performances start at 4pm. ALL-AGES are welcome. Kitchen Open! FREE ***tax deductible donations are welcome*** Sponsored by the East Bay Express and Trumer Pils *** $1 off Trumer Pils all afternoon *** featuring SCOTT MICKELSON (from FAT OPIE) (music: Folk-Rock & Americana with a Post Punk Edge) http://www.fatopie.com/ MARINA LAZZARA (poetry: the Heart, the Earth & Spoken Song) http://www.paxrecordings.com/Artists/Marina_Lazzara.html and MELODY WALKER & JACOB GROOPMAN (music: Soulful Ameri-Cali Sounds) http://www.melodywalkermusic.com Artists and Crafters To Be Announced.
About the ART BEAT FOUNDATION http://www.artbeatfoundation.org The Art Beat Foundation is a non-profit organization focused solely on creating the context for great art to live. Art Beat Foundation has been officially recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) California nonprofit public benefit corporation (Federal ID/EIN 45-1605820). Donated items are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. ART BEAT BAZAAR (Music, Spoken Word & Local Craftspeople and Artists Mart every 3rd Sunday)
Featuring Soulful Roots Music & Poetry from SCOTT MICKELSON (of FAT OPIE), MARINA LAZZARA, and MELODY WALKER & JACOB GROOPMAN
3:00-7:00pm
 8:00pm
The Starry Irish Session
Open session to all - singer friendly! 8pm Sliding Scale Cover Charge The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.
8:00pm
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 7:00pm
Come Join us Every Monday night for the Starry Plough Traditional Irish Dance and Music Session. Hosted by John Slaymaker. Dance Lessons start at 7pm and Dancing commences at 9pm $5 donation is suggested (no one turned away) Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Hosted by John Slaymaker
7:00pm
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 Sign Up at 7:30pm
Starry Plough Open Mic with Joan Pez Free "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 Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Sign Up at 7:30pm
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 8:00pm
The Berkeley Slam Tonight's featured act: KARRIE WAARALA & FRANNY CHOI
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 The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas
Featuring KARRIE WAARALA & FRANNY CHOI
8:00pm
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 Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
The Starry Plough Welcomes... SKY-I present FUNKY KINGSTON NIGHT (Live Classic Reggae, Ska & Rocksteady every 4th Thursday) featuring Midnight Sun Massive www.midnightsunmassive.com (dancehall, reggae, soca ska calypso) and Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band http://nomarocksteady.bandcamp.com/ (Rocksteady, Ska)
Doors at 8pm // Show at 9pm // $6-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible SKY-I presents FUNKY KINGSTON NIGHT featuring
MIDNIGHT SUN MASSIVE and DAN MARTIN & his NOMA ROCKSTEADY BAND
Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
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 Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
The Starry Plough Welcomes... Psychedelic Folk-Rock & Hard Hitting Indie-Soul with DAD's LPs (Sacramento) and Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible Psychedelic Folk-Rock & Hard Hitting Indie-Soul with
BLISSES B, DAD's LPs (Sacramento), and BOTTLE KIDS
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
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The Starry Plough Welcomes... SEAWEED SWAY Presents Heart-tugging Bluegrass Tinged Folk-Rock & Melodic Pop with KELLY McFARLING (CD Release Party!) http://www.kellymcfarling.com/ PASSENGER & PILOT http://passengerandpilot.com/ and TIPPY CANOE http://www.tippycanoe.net Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible SEAWEED SWAY Presents Heart-tugging Bluegrass Tinged Folk-Rock & Melodic Pop with
KELLY McFARLING (CD Release Party!), PASSENGER & PILOT, and TIPPY CANOE
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
 5:00-7:00pm
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 Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with
THE POSSUM FAMILY SINGERS
5:00-7:00pm
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 8:00pm
The Starry Irish Session
Open session to all - singer friendly! 8pm Sliding Scale Cover Charge The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.
8:00pm
 4:00-7:00pm
Starry Plough Youth Open Mic 4:00-7:00pm FREE! Learn more at http://youthopenmic.tumblr.com/ The Kitchen is open during the family friendly Youth Open Mic. Come by for a late lunch or supper and music from the Bay Area's talented under-aged artists. YOUTH OPEN MIC hosted by KELLETH CHINN
Every 4th Sunday - All-Ages Welcome
4:00-7:00pm
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 7:00pm
Come Join us Every Monday night for the Starry Plough Traditional Irish Dance and Music Session. Hosted by John Slaymaker. Dance Lessons start at 7pm and Dancing commences at 9pm $5 donation is suggested (no one turned away) Memorial Day Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Hosted by John Slaymaker
7:00pm
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Starry Plough Open Mic with Joan Pez Free "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 Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Sign Up at 7:30pm
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 8:00pm
The Berkeley Slam Tonight's featured act: TBA
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 The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas
8:00pm
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 Doors @ 7:30pm // Films & Show @ 8:00pm
The Starry Plough Welcomes... A Night of Sweet & Hot Strings! Western Swing meets Gypsy Jazz with THE WEST COAST RAMBLERS (featuring former members of Big Sandy & the Fly-Rite Boys, The Stillmen, The Nick Rossi Set, and more) http://www.westcoastramblers.com and GAUCHO (featuring Dave Ricketts, Rob Reich, Ralph Carney, Beth Goodfellow, Ari Munkres & Michael Groh) http://www.gauchojazz.com/ and special guest STOMPIN' STEVE HATHAWAY with his rare collection of Classic Jazz & Country 16mm Films http://www.westernswing.com/main.html Screening before and between the live music. Doors at 7:30pm // Films & Show 8:00pm-12:00am // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible A Night of Sweet & Hot Strings + 16mm Films! Western Swing meets Gypsy Jazz with
THE WEST COAST RAMBLERS, GAUCHO and special guest STOMPIN' STEVE and his CLASSIC JAZZ & COUNTRY 16mm FILM ARCHIVES
Doors @ 7:30pm // Films & Show @ 8:00pm
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