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EventDate/TimeTickets
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
May 15, 2012
Sign Up at 7:30pm
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
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 TONGO
May 16, 2012
8:00pm
The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas

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

Click for details
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday)
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday)
Featuring DISCIPLES of MARKOS, AGAPI MOU and THE HELLADELICS
May 17, 2012
Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday)
The Starry Plough Welcomes...

The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday) featuring

Disciples of Markos
The Disciples of Markos plays their renditions of classic Rebetiko songs from the 1930s. Rebetiko was the music of the Greek Underworld; songs of jail, hashish dens, knife fights, jealousy and other subjects from the seamy side of Athens.

Agapi Mou 
Agapi Mou gracefully threads together an impressive musical selection, presenting songs and dance tunes from numerous islands, including Crete, Rhodes, Amorgos, Ikaria, Mytillini, and mainland areas such as Thrace, Macedonia, Eipirus, and the Peloponnese. The group also performs a number of selections from nearby countries such as Albania, Turkey, and Armenia.

The Helladelics
The Helladelics create richness and grit, low gears and deep grooves, capturing the rocky valleys of Epirus in northwestern Greece, and the blue Mediterranean.

Learn more about The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal at http://berkeleybalkanbacchanal.com/

Doors @ 8:00pm // Show @ 9:00pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible

Click for details
Twangy Pop and Indie Folk with
Twangy Pop and Indie Folk with
BUCKEYE KNOLL, HALSTED & EMILY MOLDY
May 18, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Twangy Pop and Indie Folk with

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

Click for details
HAIRY MUSIC presents
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)
May 19, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
HAIRY MUSIC presents

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 Opisbo)

Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 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
May 19, 2012
5:00-7:00pm
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
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.
May 20, 2012
8:00pm
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black

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
ART BEAT BAZAAR (Music, Spoken Word & Local Craftspeople and Artists Mart every 3rd Sunday)
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
May 20, 2012
3:00-7:00pm
ART BEAT BAZAAR (Music, Spoken Word & Local Craftspeople and Artists Mart every 3rd Sunday)

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.

Our project is nurturing artistic communities through a broad base of activities. Fundamentally, we understand that a healthy artistic community--full of opportunity to create work, learn more, interact with peers, exhibit and perform--is what gives rise to the great works of art, culture and expression, which ultimately benefit us all.

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.

Click for details
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Hosted by John Slaymaker
May 21, 2012
7:00pm
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session

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)

Check out Starry Plough Céilí
at
www.starryploughceili.com

Click for details
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
May 22, 2012
Sign Up at 7:30pm
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
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 KARRIE WAARALA & FRANNY CHOI
May 23, 2012
8:00pm
The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas

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

Click for details
SKY-I presents FUNKY KINGSTON NIGHT featuring
SKY-I presents FUNKY KINGSTON NIGHT featuring
MIDNIGHT SUN MASSIVE and DAN MARTIN & his NOMA ROCKSTEADY BAND
May 24, 2012
Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
SKY-I presents FUNKY KINGSTON NIGHT featuring

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

Click for details
Psychedelic Folk-Rock & Hard Hitting Indie-Soul with
Psychedelic Folk-Rock & Hard Hitting Indie-Soul with
BLISSES B, DAD's LPs (Sacramento), and BOTTLE KIDS
May 25, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Psychedelic Folk-Rock & Hard Hitting Indie-Soul with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Psychedelic Folk-Rock & Hard Hitting Indie-Soul with

BLISSES B

DAD's LPs (Sacramento)

and

BOTTLE KIDS

Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible


Click for details
SEAWEED SWAY Presents Heart-tugging Bluegrass Tinged Folk-Rock & Melodic Pop with
SEAWEED SWAY Presents Heart-tugging Bluegrass Tinged Folk-Rock & Melodic Pop with
KELLY McFARLING (CD Release Party!), PASSENGER & PILOT, and TIPPY CANOE
May 26, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
SEAWEED SWAY Presents Heart-tugging Bluegrass Tinged Folk-Rock & Melodic Pop with

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

Click for details
Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with
Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with
THE POSSUM FAMILY SINGERS
May 26, 2012
5:00-7:00pm
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
YOUTH OPEN MIC hosted by KELLETH CHINN
YOUTH OPEN MIC hosted by KELLETH CHINN
Every 4th Sunday - All-Ages Welcome
May 27, 2012
4:00-7:00pm
YOUTH OPEN MIC hosted by KELLETH CHINN

Starry Plough Youth Open Mic
Hosted by Kelleth Chinn
All-Ages are Welcome

4:00-7:00pm  FREE!
The Fourth Sunday of Every Month

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.

Click for details
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.
May 27, 2012
8:00pm
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black

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
Memorial Day Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Memorial Day Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Hosted by John Slaymaker
May 28, 2012
7:00pm
Memorial Day Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session

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)

Check out Starry Plough Céilí
at
www.starryploughceili.com

Click for details
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
May 29, 2012
Sign Up at 7:30pm
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
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
May 30, 2012
8:00pm
The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas

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

Click for details
A Night of Sweet & Hot Strings + 16mm Films! Western Swing meets Gypsy Jazz with
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
May 31, 2012
Doors @ 7:30pm // Films & Show @ 8:00pm
A Night of Sweet & Hot Strings + 16mm Films! Western Swing meets Gypsy Jazz with

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

Click for details
HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues presents
HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues presents
a 60's Soul & Rock-n-Roll Dance-A-Thon with HARRY & the HIT MEN and THE BARBARY COASTERS
Jun 1, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
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HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues presents

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues presents

a 60's Soul & Rock-n-Roll Dance-A-Thon with

HARRY & the HIT MEN (members of Sun Hop Fat) http://www.harryandthehitmen.com/

and

THE BARBARY COASTERS (members of The Phantom Surfers & The Saturn V) http://www.thebarbarycoasters.com/

Doors at 8:30pm // Show at 9:30pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible


Click for details
Suds, Snacks, & Socialism at the Starry Plough with
Suds, Snacks, & Socialism at the Starry Plough with
The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party and Movement: TODAY'S TOPIC is Anti-Imperialism: Ireland and Beyond
Jun 2, 2012
1:00-4:00pm
Suds, Snacks, & Socialism at the Starry Plough with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Suds, Snacks, & Socialism at the Starry Plough
The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party and Movement invites you to an open forum on
Anti-Imperialism: Ireland and Beyond

All are welcome!
The forum will start promptly at 1:30 pm
and should end by 3:30 pm.

FREE! 

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   

Click for details
Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with
Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with
THE POSSUM FAMILY SINGERS
Jun 2, 2012
5:00-7:00pm
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
Western Exotica meets Boot Stompin' Folk with
Western Exotica meets Boot Stompin' Folk with
TRANS VAN SANTOS (Mark Matos), THE BOTTLECAP BOYS (Portland, OR), and THE KN0W NOTHINGS
Jun 2, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Western Exotica meets Boot Stompin' Folk with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Western Exotica meets Boot Stompin' Folk with

TRANS VAN SANTOS (Mark Matos) http://transvansantos.wordpress.com/

THE BOTTLECAP BOYS (Portland, OR) http://thebottlecapboys.com

and

THE KN0W NOTHINGS https://www.reverbnation.com/thekn0wnothings

Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible

Click for details
First Sunday-of-the-Month Advanced Tunes Session
First Sunday-of-the-Month Advanced Tunes Session
Led this month by MARLA FIBISH & Friends
Jun 3, 2012
8:00-11:00pm
First Sunday-of-the-Month Advanced Tunes Session

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

The June 3rd Edition will be led by Marla Fibish and friends.

To sign up and learn who will lead future Advanced Tune Sessions, simply send a blank email to: starrysession+subscribe@googlegroups.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! Give-aways & Prizes!
Jun 3, 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

This month's model is THE LADY MS. VAGINA JENKINS (from Atlanta, GA) http://www.vaginajenkins.com/

Since 2003, The Lady Ms. Vagina Jenkins has been gracing stages worldwide with her classic, breathtaking striptease. An ecdysiast exemplar, Vagina Jenkins style puts a modern spin on classic burlesque, hoochiecoochie & shake dancer traditions.

The Lady Ms. Vagina Jenkins uses African American vernacular dance, the conventions of vaudeville
and low brow theatre as well as feminist/ queer performance art techniques to craft performance art that defies audience expectations and re-defines the boundaries of the modern art making process.

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.drsketchy.com/

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.

Click for details
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Hosted by John Slaymaker
Jun 4, 2012
7:00pm
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session

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)

Check out Starry Plough Céilí
at
www.starryploughceili.com

Click for details
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Jun 5, 2012
Sign Up at 7:30pm
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
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
Jun 6, 2012
8:00pm
THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Country
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!
Jun 7, 2012
Sign Up at 8pm
THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Country
THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Country

Calling all Musicians & Fans of American Roots Music!

Every 1st Thursday of the Month The GoldDiggers host:

The ABC Jam at The Starry Plough:  Americana, Blues & Country

A Monthly Social Get-Together for the Bay Area Roots Music Scene

 

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.

The GoldDiggers are honored to be playing the roll of your friendly, fearless, house band!

We'll be augmented by a rotating cast of friends and characters on various instruments!

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!

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Slow-burning Americana and Siren Songs from
Slow-burning Americana and Siren Songs from
THE SHANTS, SEAN McARDLE, and PAIGE and the THOUSAND (former Or, the Whale)
Jun 8, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Slow-burning Americana and Siren Songs from

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Slow-burning Americana and Siren Songs from

THE SHANTS http://theshants.tumblr.com/

SEAN McARDLE http://www.seanmcardle.com/

and

PAIGE and the THOUSAND (former Or, the Whale) https://www.facebook.com/PaigeAndTheThousand

Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 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
Jun 9, 2012
5:00-7:00pm
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
Punched-up Power Pop & Lean, Mean Melodies with
Punched-up Power Pop & Lean, Mean Melodies with
THE BLANK STARES, THE CAMPBELL APARTMENT (Light Rail Records), and THE MIDWAY DELTA (featuring members of The Bye Bye Blackbirds, The Happy Regrets & Overwhelming Colorfast)
Jun 9, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Punched-up Power Pop & Lean, Mean Melodies with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Punched-up Power Pop  & Lean, Mean Melodies with

THE BLANK STARES http://theblankstares.bandcamp.com/album/threee

THE CAMPBELL APARTMENT (Light Rail Records) http://thecampbellapartment.bandcamp.com/

and

THE MIDWAY DELTA (featuring members of The Bye Bye Blackbirds, The Happy Regrets & Overwhelming Colorfast) http://www.reverbnation.com/themidwaydelta

Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible


Click for details
ALL-AGES MATINEE: Brazilian/International Cultural Project (Every 2nd Sunday of the Month!) with
ALL-AGES MATINEE: Brazilian/International Cultural Project (Every 2nd Sunday of the Month!) with
with SARAVA ZAMBA and Friends
Jun 10, 2012
4:00-7:00pm
ALL-AGES MATINEE: Brazilian/International Cultural Project (Every 2nd Sunday of the Month!) with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

The Brazilian/International Cultural Project featuring

SARAVA ZAMBA and Friends

Doors at 3pm // Show from 4-7pm // FREE // All-Ages // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open!

This is a series of cultural music events with the goal of keeping Brazilian and Latin culture alive for the Bay Area Latin community as well as for others who love and support Latin culture.

SaravaZamba was initiated in 2009, in Berkeley, CA, after a jam session of American and Brazilian artists with common musical interests. The name SaravaZamba comes from the combination of sarava which is an animated African greeting/farewell as well as an invocation from the Brazilian-African religion Candomblé, and zamba which is our original take on Brazilian samba with an international twist.  We have gone on to create original songs with strong influences from Brazilian, Jamaican, African and North American music. The band’s enthusiastic vibe is contagious and the crowd cannot help but dance and have fun.  Covers and original songs are in different languages – Portuguese, English and Spanish – adding to the multicultural experience.  The crowd can count on a mix of rhythms including samba, funk, forro, Afrobeat, Salsa, Reggae and Soul, creating a tropical groove, spicy and danceable with lots of sarava.
Click for details
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.
Jun 10, 2012
8:00pm
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black

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
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Hosted by John Slaymaker
Jun 11, 2012
7:00pm
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session

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)

Check out Starry Plough Céilí
at
www.starryploughceili.com

Click for details
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Jun 12, 2012
Sign Up at 7:30pm
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
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
Jun 13, 2012
HAIRY MUSIC presents
HAIRY MUSIC presents
SNAFU Test: An Improvised Concert Experience
Jun 14, 2012
Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
HAIRY MUSIC presents

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: To Be Announced

Doors @ 8:00pm // Show @ 9:00pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible

Click for details
Red Hot Indie-Pop & Hopped-up Folk Rock with
Red Hot Indie-Pop & Hopped-up Folk Rock with
FELSEN (Tour Kick-Off Party), RIN TIN TIGER, and JAY TRAINER BAND
Jun 15, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Red Hot Indie-Pop & Hopped-up Folk Rock with

The Starry Plough Welcomes..

Red Hot Indie-Pop & Hopped-up Folk Rock with

FELSEN (Tour Kick-Off Party) https://www.facebook.com/felsenlovesyou

RIN TIN TIGER http://www.rintintiger.com

and

JAY TRAINER BAND http://www.jaytrainer.com/

Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible

Click for details
Spry Indie-Rock & Folk-Pop with
Spry Indie-Rock & Folk-Pop with
ASH REITER, ANNA ASH, and JOEY DOSIK (Los Angeles)
Jun 16, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Spry Indie-Rock & Folk-Pop with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Spry Indie-Rock & Folk-Pop with

ASH REITER http://ashreiter.com

ANNA ASH http://annaash.com/

and

JOEY DOSIK (LA) http://soundcloud.com/joeydosik

Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 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
Jun 16, 2012
5:00-7:00pm
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
STARRY DAY MATINEE presents: THE HIPWADERS and ALISON FAITH LEVY'S BIG TIME TOT ROCK
STARRY DAY MATINEE presents: THE HIPWADERS and ALISON FAITH LEVY'S BIG TIME TOT ROCK
An All-Ages Kids' Rock Show and Family Fun Event
Jun 16, 2012
Doors at 2:00pm, Show from 2:30-4:30pm
STARRY DAY MATINEE presents: THE HIPWADERS and ALISON FAITH LEVY'S BIG TIME TOT ROCK

Starry Day Matinee presents a Kids' Rock Show with

THE HIPWADERS http://www.hipwaders.net/

and

ALISON FAITH LEVY's BIG TIME TOT ROCK http://www.facebook.com/AlisonFaithLevy

Doors at 2:00pm // Show from 2:30-4:30pm // $8 adults, $5 kids, babes in arms are free // All-Ages // Wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open

 

Click for details
ART BEAT BAZAAR (Music, Spoken Word & Local Craftspeople and Artists Pop-up Indie-Mart every 3rd Sunday)
ART BEAT BAZAAR (Music, Spoken Word & Local Craftspeople and Artists Pop-up Indie-Mart every 3rd Sunday)
UNI & her UKELELE (CD Release Party!), OWEN HILL, and SHAREEF ALI
Jun 17, 2012
3:00-7:00pm
ART BEAT BAZAAR (Music, Spoken Word & Local Craftspeople and Artists Pop-up Indie-Mart every 3rd Sunday)

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

UNI & her UKELELE (music: Indie-Pop meets AM Magic) http://www.unimusic.us

OWEN HILL (poet & novelist: a dry wit and a master of mystery) http://www.pmpress.org/content/article.php?story=OwenHill

and

SHAREEF ALI (music: politically charged folk-pop) http://www.shareefali.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.

Our project is nurturing artistic communities through a broad base of activities. Fundamentally, we understand that a healthy artistic community--full of opportunity to create work, learn more, interact with peers, exhibit and perform--is what gives rise to the great works of art, culture and expression, which ultimately benefit us all.

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.

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The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.
Jun 17, 2012
8:00pm
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black

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
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Hosted by John Slaymaker
Jun 18, 2012
7:00pm
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session

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)

Check out Starry Plough Céilí
at
www.starryploughceili.com

Click for details
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Jun 19, 2012
Sign Up at 7:30pm
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
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
Jun 20, 2012
8:00pm
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday)
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday)
featuring MWE, FANFARE ZAMBALETA, and GADJITO (members of Inspector Gadje)
Jun 21, 2012
Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday)
The Starry Plough Welcomes...

The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday) featuring...

MWE -  One of the wildest bands around, MWE combines multiple clarinets with the infamous Turkish Zurna, a mind-blowing reed instrument.

Fanfare Zambaleta - Fanfare Zambaleta are a hot new Balkan brass band led by Bay Area clarinet master Greg Jenkins.

Gadjitos - Gadjitos are a subset of Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal favorite Inspector Gadje!

It's a Balkan Blowout Dance Party!

Learn more about The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal at http://berkeleybalkanbacchanal.com/

Doors @ 8:00pm // Show @ 9:00pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible

Click for details
Dark Cabaret, Carnival Accordion Melodies, & Cult Piano Rock with
Dark Cabaret, Carnival Accordion Melodies, & Cult Piano Rock with
VAGABONDAGE, BIRDEATSBABY (from Brighton, UK), and VICTORIA and the VAUDEVILLIANS
Jun 22, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Dark Cabaret, Carnival Accordion Melodies, & Cult Piano Rock with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Dark Cabaret, Carnival Accordion Melodies, & Cult Piano Rock with

VAGABONDAGE http://www.vagabondageband.com

BIRDEATSBABY (from Brighton, UK) http://www.birdeatsbaby.co.uk/

and

VICTORIA and the VAUDEVILLIANS https://www.facebook.com/victoriaandthevaudevillains

Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible

Click for details
Explosive Folk Songs & Fallen Angel Harmonies with
Explosive Folk Songs & Fallen Angel Harmonies with
THE MOORE BROTHERS, FAST RATTLER (Portland, OR, led by Brendan Phillips, son of Utah Phillps) , and LEE BOB WATSON (of Western Family Orchestra and formerly of Jackpot)
Jun 23, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Explosive Folk Songs & Fallen Angel Harmonies with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Explosive Folk Songs & Fallen Angel Harmonies with

THE MOORE BROTHERS http://www.themoorebros.com/

FAST RATTLER (from Portland, OR, led by Brendan Phillips, son of Utah Phillps) http://www.fastrattler.com

and

LEE BOB WATSON (of Western Family Orchestra and formerly of Jackpot) http://brahmapura.wordpress.com/

Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 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
Jun 23, 2012
5:00-7:00pm
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
YOUTH OPEN MIC hosted by KELLETH CHINN
YOUTH OPEN MIC hosted by KELLETH CHINN
Jun 24, 2012
4:00-7:00pm
YOUTH OPEN MIC hosted by KELLETH CHINN

Starry Plough Youth Open Mic
Hosted by Kelleth Chinn
All-Ages are Welcome

4:00-7:00pm  FREE!
The Fourth Sunday of Every Month

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.

Click for details
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black
Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.
Jun 24, 2012
8:00pm
The Starry Irish Session led by Shay Black

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
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Hosted by John Slaymaker
Jun 25, 2012
7:00pm
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session

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)

Check out Starry Plough Céilí
at
www.starryploughceili.com

Click for details
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Jun 26, 2012
Sign Up at 7:30pm
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

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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
Jun 27, 2012
8:00pm
SKY-I presents FUNKY KINGSTON NIGHT (Live Reggae, Rocksteady & Ska) with
SKY-I presents FUNKY KINGSTON NIGHT (Live Reggae, Rocksteady & Ska) with
HIGHEST INTENTION, SKY-I and INNER RIDDIM (Santa Rosa), and SYNERGY (Humboldt)
Jun 28, 2012
Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
SKY-I presents FUNKY KINGSTON NIGHT (Live Reggae, Rocksteady & Ska) with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

SKY-I presents

FUNKY KINGSTON NIGHT (Live Reggae, Rocksteady & Ska)

with

HIGHEST INTENTION http://highestintentionband.com

SKY-I and INNER RIDDIM (Santa Rosa) https://www.facebook.com/innerriddim

and

SYNERGY (Humboldt) http://www.synrgyband.com/

Doors @ 8:00pm // Show @ 9:00pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible

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Atmospheric Psych-Folk & Pop meets Torch-Song Rock with
Atmospheric Psych-Folk & Pop meets Torch-Song Rock with
ULTRALASH, VAL ESWAY & EL MIRAGE, and DANNY ALLEN & the PRETTY MONSTERS
Jun 29, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Atmospheric Psych-Folk & Pop meets Torch-Song Rock with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Atmospheric Psych-Folk & Pop meets Torch-Song Rock with

ULTRALASH http://www.ultralash.com/

VAL ESWAY & EL MIRAGE http://www.staggeringsiren.com/

and

DANNY ALLEN & the PRETTY MONSTERS http://www.dannyallenmusic.com

Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible

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Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with
Weekly Happy Hour Acoustic Music with
THE POSSUM FAMILY SINGERS
Jun 30, 2012
5:00-7:00pm
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

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SEAWEED SWAY Presents Stirring Folk and Searing Harmonies from
SEAWEED SWAY Presents Stirring Folk and Searing Harmonies from
THE LAWLANDS, THE DRIFTWOOD SINGERS (from LA, CD Release Tour), and CHRYSTIAN RAWK
Jun 30, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
SEAWEED SWAY Presents Stirring Folk and Searing Harmonies from

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

SEAWEED SWAY Presents

Stirring Folk and Searing Harmonies from

THE LAWLANDS http://thelawlands.bandcamp.com/

THE DRIFTWOOD SINGERS (from LA, CD Release Tour) http://thedriftwoodsingers.com/

and

CHRYSTIAN RAWK http://www.chrystianrawk.com/

Doors @ 8:30pm // Show @ 9:30pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY U.S.A.
The Starry Plough is closed in honor of the holiday. Have a great day!
Jul 4, 2012
HAIRY MUSIC presents
HAIRY MUSIC presents
SNAFU Test: An Improvised Concert Experience
Jul 12, 2012
Doors at 8:00pm // Show at 9:00pm
HAIRY MUSIC presents

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: To Be Announced

Doors @ 8:00pm // Show @ 9:00pm // $8-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible

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YOUTH OPEN MIC hosted by KELLETH CHINN
YOUTH OPEN MIC hosted by KELLETH CHINN
Parent's Day Edition
Jul 22, 2012
4:00-7:00pm
YOUTH OPEN MIC hosted by KELLETH CHINN

Starry Plough Youth Open Mic
Hosted by Kelleth Chinn
All-Ages are Welcome

4:00-7:00pm  FREE!
The Fourth Sunday of Every Month

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.

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