Celebrating David Bowie's Return to Releasing New Music it's

BOWIE TO BOWIE

starring

THE JEAN GENIES https://www.facebook.com/thejeangenies

and

CAT PEOPLE http://www.bandmix.com/bowietribute/

Doors @ 8pm // Show from 9:00pm-12:00am // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // Kitchen Open until 10pm. Come for Dinner and a Show!

About the Possum Family Singers

(http://possumfamilysingers.wordpress.com)

Suds, Snacks, & Socialism at the Starry Plough with

The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party and Movement.

Today's topic will deal with Gun Control.

All are welcome!

FREE! 2:00-4:30pm

Kitchen Open!

Workers Of All Countries Unite
Reject the Bosses’ Parties
Register Peace and Freedom Party

The Peace and Freedom Party is committed to socialism, democracy, ecology, feminism and racial equality.
Tel: 510 465-9414  email: info@peaceandfreedom.org
web: www.peaceandfreedom.org    

Join us for the First Sunday-of-the-Month Advanced Tune Session.

Led this month by Autumn Rhodes and Paul Chaffee.

To sign up and learn who will lead future Advanced Tune Sessions, simply send a blank email to:starrysession+subscribe@googlegroups.com

MYSTIC KNIGHTS of the COBRA

(CD Release Party & SxSW Kick-Off show)  http://mkotc.com

BOBBY JOE EBOLA & the CHILDREN MacNUGGITS http://bobbyjoeebola.com

and

SARCHASM  http://sarchasm.bandcamp.com

Pub Opens at 2:00pm // Show from 4:00-7:00pm // FREE // ALL-AGES // wheelchair accessible

The Berkeley Slam

Featuring: The Bad Poetry

Hosted by: Hosted by Sam Sax, Tim "Toaster" Henderson, Sevan, and Dre with Three Blind Mice Improv Jazz Band.

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   $7

Cash prizes every week!

Check the BPS out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkeley-Poetry-Slam/56551409302?ref=ts

Contact Betsy Gomez for more information and regarding booking: berkeleypoetryslam@yahoo.com

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 for lack of funds)

Check out Starry Plough Céilí at
www.starryploughceili.com

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

The Berkeley Slam

Featuring: LAUREN ZUNIGA and SHANE ROMERO

Hosted by: SAM SAX with music from THREE BLIND MICE

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   $7

Cash prizes every week!

Check the BPS out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkeley-Poetry-Slam/56551409302?ref=ts

Contact Betsy Gomez for more information and regarding booking: berkeleypoetryslam@yahoo.com

Eternally Eccentric Chamber Pop from

PARENTHETICAL GIRLS (Slender Means Records/PDX) http://parentheticalgirls.com

with

SOCIAL STUDIES (Antenna Farm Records) http://www.socialstudies-music.com

LAURA WEINBACH (of Foxtails Brigade -- with a full band -- Antenna Farm Records) http://foxtailsbrigade.com

Doors @ 8pm // Show from 9:00pm-12:00am // $10 in advance http://www.ticketfly.com/event/222803 and $12-15 sliding scale at the door // 21+ // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open until 10pm. Come for Supper and a Show!

Driving Indie-Pop & Shoegaze with

KRIEF (of THE DEARS) http://www.krief.ca

UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS  http://www.upstairsdownstairsband.com

and

WRECK THIS PLACE  http://wreckthisplace.bandcamp.com

Doors @ 8pm // Show from 9:00pm-12:00am // $10 in advance via Ticketfly.com at http://www.ticketfly.com/event/214567 and $12-15 sliding scale at the door // 21+ // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open until 10pm. Come for Supper and a Show!

We welcome families to join us at this fun, cultural and educational event that happens on the second Saturday of every month at the Starry Plough.

Have a beer, hang out with some nice folks, relax and order tasty food from the kitchen while you watch your kid and the other children dancing, playing instruments, and even singing on stage during this family friendly and easygoing event!

That’s the World Music Matinee is all about!

Come, enjoy and please spread the word.

3:00-6:00pm // FREE // All-Ages // wheelchair accessible

Social Justice Fueled Indie Grooves w/ ANTIOQUIA Alumni

MOVING PARTS (Jesse Sheehan) http://www.jessesheehan.com/moving-parts-west.html

FRESH JUICE PARTY  http://www.freshjuiceparty.com

and

SNOW ANGEL (Gabby La La & Rachel Antony-Levine)  https://www.facebook.com/snowangelmusic

Doors @ 8:00pm // Show from 9:00pm-12:00am // $7-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open until 10pm. Come for Supper and a Show!

Free All-Ages Irish Music Matinee with

AMELIA HOGAN and friends (CD & Video Release Party)  http://www.ameliaisaverb.com

Pub Opens @ 2pm // Show from 4:00-7:00pm // FREE // All-Ages Welcome // Wheelchair Accessible //Kitchen Open!

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 for lack of funds)

Check out Starry Plough Céilí at
www.starryploughceili.com

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

The Berkeley Slam

Featuring: GUYS LIKE YOU

Hosted by: TOASTER with music from THREE BLIND MICE

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   $7

Cash prizes every week!

Check the BPS out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkeley-Poetry-Slam/56551409302?ref=ts

Contact Betsy Gomez for more information and regarding booking: berkeleypoetryslam@yahoo.com

Rollicking Old-Time Country, Jazz & Swing with

THE GOLDEN WEST TRIO feat. MISS KAY MARIE  http://www.oldtimey.net/gwt.htm

and

MISS TESS & the TALK BACKS (Signature Sounds/NYC)  http://www.misstessmusic.com

Doors @ 8pm // Show from 9:00pm-12:00am // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open until 10pm.  Come for Supper and a Show!

Psychedelic Roots Music & Adventurous Folk with

THE DEDICATED MANIACS  http://www.thededicatedmaniacs.com

WHISKERMAN  http://www.whiskerman.com

and

THE NEW THOREAUS  https://soundcloud.com/the-new-thoreaus

Doors @ 8pm // Show from 9:00pm-12:00am // $8-12 sliding scale //wheelchair accessible // 21+ // Kitchen Open until 10pm. Come by for Supper and a Show!

About the Possum Family Singers

(http://possumfamilysingers.wordpress.com)

The Triumphant Return of 

ELEPHANT LISTENING PROJECT  http://elephantlisteningproject.com

with special guests 

MIC BLAKE and friends (members of The Congress, Alphabet Soup and more) http://micblake.com

Doors @ 8:00pm // Show from 9:00pm-12:00am // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open until 10pm. Come by for Supper and a Show!

Join us for the most outrageously fun day of the year!

THE STARRY PLOUGH'S 40th ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION

featuring

DRIVING WITH FERGUS http://www.drivingwithfergus.com/

THE McBRIDE IRISH DANCERS of CALIFORNIAhttp://www.mcbrideirishdancers.com/

and

JOHN SLAYMAKER & The Monday Night Céilí Musicians and Dancers http://www.starryploughceili.com/

Pub & Kitchen Opens at 11:00am. Live Music, Dancing and Cover Charge begins 4:00pm // $10 admission // All-Ages before 10:00pm and 21+ After // wheelchair accessible

Kitchen Open: A Delicious Traditional Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner will be served.  $12

Don't miss out on The Starry Plough's legendary St. Pat's Party!

For the 40th year The Starry Plough, Berkeley's purest Irish revolutionary pub, celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with almost 12-hours of continuous fiery Irish music and dance.

For the 11th year Driving With Fergus will conduct a marathon show from 7pm until the pub closes in the wee hours.  The quartet will bring in guest musicians, singers from the crowd, the mighty Lee Martin on pipes (as loud as the amplified band!) and plenty of jigs, reels and songs played on Irish flutes and tinwhistles, fiddle, tenor banjo, Irish bouzouki, and Irish drum.

Around 6pm the magnificently attired McBride Irish Dancers will be on hand with their impressive footwork and mastery of the form. Dancing in the afternoon and at various times throughout the night will be led by John Slaymaker & the Monday Night Céilí Dancers, who encourage you to join in!

Bring a hearty appetite and a healthy thirst; the revamped kitchen will be serving tender $12 Corned Beef and Cabbage dinners. No green beer, no phony accents, just the best Irish trad musicians in the Bay Area leading the participatory crowd in an evening of spirited appreciation of Irish music and dance.

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 for lack of funds)

Check out Starry Plough Céilí at
www.starryploughceili.com

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

The Berkeley Slam

Featuring: TBA

Hosted by: SEVAN with spinning from DJ FREEZE

***Plus Every 3rd Wednesday is the Slam Open Mic (short, sharp, sweet: Only 5 Slots available.  Contact berkeleypoetryslam@yahoo.com to sign up)

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   $7

Cash prizes every week!

Check the BPS out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkeley-Poetry-Slam/56551409302?ref=ts

Contact Betsy Gomez for more information and regarding booking: berkeleypoetryslam@yahoo.com

THE BERKELEY BALKAN BACCHANAL presents

DISCIPLES OF MARKOS

THE DAN CANTRELL BAND

and

LA PêCHE

Doors @ 8pm // Show from 9:00pm-12:00am // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open until 10pm. Come for Supper and a Show.

For more information about The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every 3rd Thursday) please visit http://www.berkeleybalkanbacchanal.com

Alt-Folk, Bluegrass & Old-Time Music with

FRONT COUNTRY  https://www.facebook.com/FrontCountryBluegrass

THE BLACKBERRY BUSHES STRINGBAND (OlyWA)  http://theblackberrybushes.com

Doors @ 8:00pm // Show from 9:00pm-12:00am // $10 in advance at http://www.ticketfly.com/event/213279 and $12-20 sliding scale at the door // 21+ // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open until 10pm. Come for Supper and a Show!

The Art Beat Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) focused on supporting artists and community. As a member of the award winning 25th Street Collective in Oakland's thriving Uptown/KONO Arts Triangle, Art Beat:

* produces EVENTS which showcase cutting edge live performances that provoke, connect and inspire

* sponsors WORKSHOPS & EDUCATIONAL CAMPS for all ages which share skills and provide opportunity for collaborative creative action

About the Possum Family Singers

(http://possumfamilysingers.wordpress.com)

Youth Open Mic Hosted by BandWorks

All-Ages are Welcome

Sign up 3:30pm. Open Mic from 4:00-7:00pm  FREE!

Advanced Sign-up: youthopenmic@bandworks.com

**We will provide a drum kit for your band if you notify us by noon the Friday before. Drummers must bring their own cymbals. We will have two cymbal stands and one hi-hat stand available.**

Sign-up begins at 3:30pm and performances start promptly at 4.  Spots tend to fill up quickly, so please arrive early as you may not have a spot if you sign up after 4pm. 

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.

For the past couple of years Kelleth Chinn has pioneered and run theYouth Open Mic at the Starry Plough, giving young musicians a rare opportunity to showcase their talent to the public.  With past performers anywhere between age 3-17 rocking their original songs, band covers, and cracking jokes, the Starry Plough Open Mic has become a gathering of some of the biggest up-and-comers in the bay area. 

Now, BandWorks is teaming up with Kelleth and the Starry Plough to offer even more opportunities for Bay Area youth to strut their stuff, hone their performance skills, and just have a fun afternoon at the Starry Plough.  BandWorks hopes that our collaboration with Kelleth brings even more aspiring performers to the stage! The program will continue to run every 3rd Sunday, 4-7pm (except in March, which will be March 24th). Individuals and groups without drummers may sign up in advance by contacting the BandWorks office, or on the day of, before performances start at 4pm.

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 for lack of funds)

Check out Starry Plough Céilí at
www.starryploughceili.com

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

The Berkeley Slam

Featuring: JON SANDS

Hosted by: DRE with music from THREE BLIND MICE

***Plus Jon Sands leads a Writers' Workshop at 7:00pm. Contact berkeleypoetryslam@yahoo.com for more details.

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   $7

Cash prizes every week!

Check the BPS out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkeley-Poetry-Slam/56551409302?ref=ts

Contact Betsy Gomez for more information and regarding booking: berkeleypoetryslam@yahoo.com

SHUT UP SONGWRITERS presents

A Singer-Songwriter Showcase with

GRAHAM PATZNER  http://grahampatzner.bandcamp.com

THE PLASTIC ARTS  http://theplasticarts.com

CHELSEA COLEMAN https://www.facebook.com/ccolemanmusic

and

ANDREW ST. JAMES http://www.shiftindependent.com/artists/andrew-st-james

Doors at 8:00pm // Show from 9:00pm-12:00am // $7-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open until 10pm. Come for Supper and a Show!

About SHUT UP SONGWRITERS...

Shut Up Songwriters. is a collective of premier artists fostering more meaningful artistic communication by showcasing performers who are truly deserving of attention to audiences who are willing to provide it.  http://shutupsongwriters.tumblr.com

• Listen Up. is the podcast from Shut Up Songwriters. and features the brightest lights of the San Francisco Bay Area songwriting community in conversation with founder, Kyle M. Terrizzi about their history, creative process, and personal insights with respect to the local music community at large.
  
  
• Cover Up. is a recurring video series in which San Francisco Bay Area artists perform songs by their peers.
  
  
• Shut Up Songwriters. Presents is a recurring live performance video series showcasing the obvious talents of some of the Bay Area’s best artists.
  
  
• Write Up. is a a recurring series of “aurticles” in which the work of lesser known, and often local artists is discussed with the seriousness and thoughtfulness warranted by its truly exceptional quality.

Queer Indie-Folk & Loop-tastic Pop with

ELI CONLEY (Recording Kick-Off Party http://www.indiegogo.com/eliconleystudioalbum)  http://www.eliconley.com

NOMY LAMM  & and THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD featuring Thunder Thighs http://www.nomylamm.com

and

ANNAH ANTI-PALINDROME  http://annahantipalindrome.com

Doors @ 8pm // Show from 9:00pm-12:00am // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open until 10pm. Come for Supper and a Show!

About the Possum Family Singers

(http://possumfamilysingers.wordpress.com)

Dark Folk & Dazzling Pop with

THE FAMILY CREST  http://www.thefamilycrestfamily.com

THE MOORE BROTHERS (Record Release Party!)  http://www.fastatmosphere.com/artists/moorebrothers/index.htm

and

MANA MADDY http://www.manamaddy.com

((We are sorry to report that Jesca Hoop has cancelled her headling tour.  Tickets are refudable via Ticketfly.com, but we encourage you to keep your plans and hear the amazing voices and music of The Family Crest, The Moore Brothers and Mana Maddy.))

Doors @ 8:00pm // Show from 9:00pm-12:00am // $10 in advance http://www.ticketfly.com/event/222863 and $12-15 sliding scale at the door // 21+ // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open until 10pm.  Come for Supper and a Show!