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THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Cutting Contest (the first Thursday of each month)
THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Cutting Contest (the first Thursday of each month)
Hosted this Month by Mikie Lee Prasad and Dan Stanton.
Feb 2, 2012
Sign Up at 8pm. Hosts' Set at 9pm. Open Roots Music Jam Session to Follow
THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Cutting Contest (the first Thursday of each month)

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Cutting Contest

(Open Jam Session for Classic Roots Music (Country, Blues, Americana) on the First Thursday of Each Month)

Hosted by: Mikie Lee Prasad & Dan Stanton

Please visit The ABC Jam online at http://www.facebook.com/ABCJam to take part in the online scene and learn more about this month's players.

Sign Ups at 8pm //  Hosts' Set at 9pm // Open Roots Music Jam Session to Follow // A Backline of Drums, Bass Amp and Two Guitar Amps are provided.

Influences Include:

Ray Charles, George Jones, T Bone Walker, Lonnie Johnson, Joe Maphis, Odie Payne, Bessie Smith, James Jamerson, Merle Haggard, Magic Sam, Loretta Lynn, Carol Kaye, Gram Parsons, Howlin Wolf, The Band, David "Fathead" Newman, Hal Blaine, James Burton, Hubert Sumlin and many more.  (No Rock, please).

Mikie Lee Prasad is a Denver born, Bay Area based musician who knows his way around a song and is armed with a charismatic voice, solid guitar chops, and the easy, yet steady chime of the tambourine he wears around his ankle. His recordings also display a talent for playing the piano, bass and mandolin.

With four self released, critically acclaimed solo CD’s under his belt, Mikie also leads the bands Heavy Petting Zoo (blues, rock, funk), The Shark Alley Hobos (sea shanty/sing alongs), Double Distilled (guitar-piano duo), The Trio of Doom (Americana) and In The Flesh (Pink Floyd tribute band). He has also been a contributor (touring, playing on/producing cd's) to the bands of Maria Muldaur, Steve Gannon and Tippy Canoe and the Paddlemen.

Influences include... Tom Waits, The Meters, Alex Mcmurray, Little Feat, Beatles, Stones, Steve Earle, Happy Talk Band, Graham Parsons, The Band, SRV... I'm forgetting a bunch but you get the idea.  http://www.mikieleeprasad.com

Dan Stanton was born and raised in Florida, picking up the bass 25 years ago after being inspired by the music of Jaco Pastorius and Cannonball Adderley. He relocated to Los Angeles at 18 and studied Double Bass with Bob Magnusson (Sarah Vaughan) and Electric Bass with Steve Bailey and Gary Willis at Musicians Institute. After graduating he relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1990’s. In

addition to his own band Dan has performed with many local bands including Hebro, Heavy Petting Zoo, The Steve Gannon Band, Muchas Bluegracias, and with musicians such as Mikie Lee Prasad, Tim Barnes and Alex Skolnick. http://www.stantonemusic.com



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HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues
HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues
featuring PETTY THEFT (The Ultimate Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Tribute) + BEER DRINKERS & HELL RAISERS (The Ultimate ZZ Top Tribute)
Feb 3, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
HELLA FUN TRIBUTE NIGHT: Irreverent Impersonations, Brilliant Tributes & Classic Album Revues

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

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

featuring

PETTY THEFT (The Ultimate Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Tribute) http://www.pettytheftrocks.com/

and

BEER DRINKERS & HELL RAISERS (The Ultimate ZZ Top Tribute)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beer-Drinkers-Hell-Raisers/207520389280109?sk=info

Doors at 8:30pm //  Show at 9:30pm //  $10 //  21+ // wheelchair accessible

 


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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 IMMIGRATION
Feb 4, 2012
1-4pm
Suds, Snacks, & Socialism at the Starry Plough with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...


The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party open forum on Immigration.

Saturday, February 4 2012 • 1pm-4pm
The forum will start promptly at 1:30 pm
and should end by 3:30 pm.

FREE!

Bar & Kitchen OPEN!

Our Peace and Freedom Party Platform calls for open borders, an end to deportations of immigrants, and full political, social and economic rights for immigrant workers. Join our candidate for U.S. Senate, Marsha Feinland, and invited guests for a discussion of our Platform and the role of Peace and Freedom in the struggle for immigrant rights.

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   

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Alluring Harmony-laden Folk & Searing Americana Songwriting with
Alluring Harmony-laden Folk & Searing Americana Songwriting with
ALL MY PRETTY ONES, MISNER & SMITH (rare full band show!), and KATE BURKART
Feb 4, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
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Alluring Harmony-laden Folk & Searing Americana Songwriting with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Alluring Harmony-laden Folk & Searing Americana Songwriting with

ALL MY PRETTY ONES http://allmyprettyones.net/

MISNER & SMITH (rare full band show!) http://www.misnerandsmith.com/

and

KATE BURKART http://kateburkart.com

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


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THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION
THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION
Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.
Feb 5, 2012
8:00pm
THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION

The Starry Irish Session


Every Sunday Come join Shay Black and friends for a couple of pints and an evening of traditional Irish music and song!

Open session to all - singer friendly!

8pm  Sliding Scale Cover Charge


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SUPER BOWL XLVI PARTY!
SUPER BOWL XLVI PARTY!
Two Televisions = Total Action. Watch the Big Game, Drink Tasty Pints of Beer and Eat Delicious Food. Pub Opens at 1pm. Kickoff is at 3:30pm
Feb 5, 2012
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Feb 6, 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.

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

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Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Feb 7, 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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Starry Plough Youth Open Mic, Hosted by Kelleth Chinn
Starry Plough Youth Open Mic, Hosted by Kelleth Chinn
Feb 7, 2012
6:00-8:00pm
Starry Plough Youth Open Mic, Hosted by Kelleth Chinn

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

6:00-8:00pm  FREE!
The First Tuesday of Every Month

Learn more at http://youthopenmic.tumblr.com/

The Kitchen is open during the family friendly Youth Open Mic.  Come by for dinner and music from the Bay Area's talented under-aged artists.

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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
Tonight's Special Event is THE EROTIC SLAM with JAMIE DeWOLF
Feb 8, 2012
8:00pm
The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas

The Berkeley Slam

Tonight's Special Event is

THE EROTIC SLAM with JAMIE DeWOLF

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

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SPIRIT VIBRATIONS presents a night of Dark Americana and Raw Rootsy Rock & Roll with
SPIRIT VIBRATIONS presents a night of Dark Americana and Raw Rootsy Rock & Roll with
ACACIA, THE GOLDDIGGERS, and THE SILVER THREADS
Feb 9, 2012
Doors at 8:00pm/Show at 9:00pm
SPIRIT VIBRATIONS presents a night of Dark Americana and Raw Rootsy Rock & Roll with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

SPIRIT VIBRATIONS presents

a night of Dark Americana and Raw Rootsy Rock & Roll with

ACACIA http://acaciacollective.com/

THE GOLDDIGGERS http://www.reverbnation.com/thegolddiggersrock

and

THE SILVER THREADS http://www.thesilverthreads.com

Doors at 8pm // Show at 9:00pm // $6-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible


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Intense Pop, Rock & Folk for the Thinking Person with
Intense Pop, Rock & Folk for the Thinking Person with
POMEGRANATE, SUPER NATURAL (Light Rail Records), and BE BRAVE BOLD ROBOT (Sacramento)
Feb 10, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Intense Pop, Rock & Folk for the Thinking Person with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Intense Pop, Rock & Folk for the Thinking Person with

POMEGRANATE http://www.reverbnation.com/pomegranate

SUPER NATURAL (Light Rail Records - featuring members of Chantigs, The Burners & Liesel's Wet Dress) http://www.supernaturalesque.com/

and

BE BRAVE BOLD ROBOT (Sacramento) https://www.facebook.com/bebraveboldrobot

Doors at 8:30pm // Show at 9:30pm // $6-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible


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Scorching Harmonies, Foot Stomping Soul & Tight R&B with
Scorching Harmonies, Foot Stomping Soul & Tight R&B with
THE BANG, KARINA DENIKE (of The Dance Hall Crashers, The Cottontails, 8-Legged Monster, Mixtape, SF Jazz Orchestra and more), and THE PACESETTERS
Feb 11, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Scorching Harmonies, Foot Stomping Soul & Tight R&B with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Scorching Harmonies, Foot Stomping Soul & Tight R&B with

THE BANG https://www.facebook.com/thebanggirlgroup

KARINA DENIKE (of The Dance Hall Crashers, 8-Legged Monster, Mixtape,The Cottontails, SF Jazz Orchestra and more) http://www.karinadenike.com/

and

THE PACESETTERS https://www.facebook.com/ThePacesetters

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


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THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION
THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION
Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.
Feb 12, 2012
8:00pm
THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION

The Starry Irish Session


Every Sunday Come join Shay Black and friends for a couple of pints and an evening of traditional Irish music and song!

Open session to all - singer friendly!

8pm  Sliding Scale Cover Charge


Click for details
ALL-AGES MATINEE: Brazilian Exotic Project (Every 2nd Sunday of the Month!) with
ALL-AGES MATINEE: Brazilian Exotic Project (Every 2nd Sunday of the Month!) with
SAVARA ZAMBA and TRIO PAZ
Feb 12, 2012
Doors at 3pm, Show from 4-7pm
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ALL-AGES MATINEE: Brazilian Exotic Project (Every 2nd Sunday of the Month!) with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

THE BRAZILIAN EXOTIC PROJECT featuring

SARAVA ZAMBA and TRIO PAZ

Doors at 3pm // Show from 4-7pm // $5 // All-Ages // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open!

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

Featured are bands Sarava Zamba www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Sarava-Zamba/197233317078 and Trio Paz  http://triopaz.com/

Sarava Zamba 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.
 
Trio Paz
Daniel Fríes' alluring flamenco-inspired guitar music ranges from exciting and uplifting to deep and dreamy. In addition to his solo material and studio recordings, he plays regularly with his live trio, Trio Paz (http://triopaz.com) around the Bay Area. He co-wrote, played on, and produced the groundbreaking album from the sensational Persian singer Hamed Nikpay (http://hamednikpay.com) "All Is Calm," and performs around North America with Hamed on occasion. Other projects include "Kabbalah Dream Orchestra," "Basquerole," "Funkiri," "The Something Experience," Afghan singer "Kamran," and Italian pop Diva "L'Aura."




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Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Feb 13, 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.

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
Feb 14, 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 LACEY ROOP
Feb 15, 2012
8:00pm
The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas

The Berkeley Slam

Tonight's featured act: LACEY ROOP

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

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The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday) featuring
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday) featuring
INSPECTOR GADJE, RADIO ISTANBUL and GRAMOPHONE & DYNAMO
Feb 16, 2012
Doors at 8:00pm/Show at 9:00pm
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday) featuring

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

THE BERKELEY BALKAN BACCHANAL

The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal is a monthly concert series celebrating the vibrant Bay Area Balkan music scene. Three local favorites together for one night of listening, dancing and drinking on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

Inspector Gadje: Bumpin' and Beautiful Balkin Brass Band
Radio Istanbul:
Turkish Music
Gramophone & Dynamo:
Where Rebetika and the Jewish Music of Salonica Collide

To learn more about the aritists please visit: http://berkeleybalkanbacchanal.com/

Doors at 8pm // Show at 9pm // $6-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible


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SFBOT Proudly Presents Bluegrass Swing Stars
SFBOT Proudly Presents Bluegrass Swing Stars
BELLE MONROE & her BREWGLASS BOYS and special guests RAY BIERL with MARKIE SANDERS
Feb 17, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
SFBOT Proudly Presents Bluegrass Swing Stars

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

SFBOT! The San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival

featuring

BELLE MONROE & her BREWGLASS BOYS http://www.brewglassboys.com/

and special guests

RAY BIERL with MARKIE SANDERS http://raybierl.com

Learn more about SFBOT Festival at http://www.sfbluegrass.org/

Doors at 8:30pm // show at 9:30pm // $10-15 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible

 


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Vital Jazz Meets Avant Rock, Soul & Funk with
Vital Jazz Meets Avant Rock, Soul & Funk with
AMENDOLA VS. BLADES and RALPH CARNEY with special guests STEVEN BERNSTEIN (of SEX MOB) and DJ VINNIE ESPARZA
Feb 18, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Vital Jazz Meets Avant Rock, Soul & Funk with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Vital Jazz Meets Avant Rock, Soul & Funk with

AMENDOLA VS. BLADES http://www.scottamendola.com

and

RALPH CARNEY http://www.akroncracker.com/

with special guests

STEVEN BERNSTEIN (of SEX MOB) http://www.stevenbernstein.net/

and

DJ VINNIE ESPARZA http://djvinnie.net/

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


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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)
Featuring UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS, TOM GALBRAITH and PAIGE & the THOUSAND (members of Or, the Whale)
Feb 19, 2012
4:00-7:00pm
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 wonderful variety 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 requested $5-15 suggested***

This month we welcome

UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS http://upstairsdownstairsband.com/

Upstairs Downstairs was born in San Francisco in the spring of 2008. With a considered mix of thoughtful lyrics, folk-tinged melodies and a bit of feedback, the results fall somewhere on the spectrum between indie folk rock and shoegaze with a stop somewhere along the way for pop.

Originally Tory Ford's singer/songwriter project, the band has grown to include James Levis' crystalline guitar lines, Kyle McGraw's buoyant accents, Doug Saenz's open, driving drums and Isaac Bonnell's energetic keys.

"Shoegaze influence indie/folk-rock from San Francisco is not an original idea by any means, but when you start blending in vintage country music with sweeping organ lines… now we have got something special brewing on the west coast." – last.fm discover

TOM GALBRAITH http://www.ohhowgauche.com/

Writer, musician, and well-loved dude about town, Tom Galbraith offers his spoken word and poetry with a shout, a smile, and much sympathy for a world in need of both a good laugh and a good cry.

PAIGE & the THOUSAND  http://www.paigeandthethousand.com and http://www.myspace.com/lindsaygarfieldmusic

Paige and The Thousand is the recent venture of Lindsay Garfield from the band Or, the Whale. Lindsay’s beautiful vocals are augmented by her collaborations with diverse musicians to bring her unique songwriting to life.

 

Pop-up Indie-Mart with:
Cori Crooks http://www.coricrooks.com/
China Tamblyn http://www.chinatamblyn.com/
Mang by Mandy Jacobsen
Reclaimed Fame http://www.etsy.com/shop/reclaimedfame
Brownie 510 http://www.etsy.com/shop/Brownie510
Tory Ford with Steve Gennrich.

About the ART BEAT FOUNDATION http://www.artbeatfoundation.org

The Art Beat Foundation is a new 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 MUSIC SESSION
THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION
Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.
Feb 19, 2012
8:00pm
THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION

The Starry Irish Session


Every Sunday Come join Shay Black and friends for a couple of pints and an evening of traditional Irish music and song!

Open session to all - singer friendly!

8pm  Sliding Scale Cover Charge


Click for details
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Feb 20, 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.

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
Feb 21, 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 BONAFIDE ROJAS and B. YUNG
Feb 22, 2012
8:00pm
The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas

The Berkeley Slam

Tonight's featured act: BONAFIDE ROJAS and B. YUNG

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
FUNKY KINGSTON (Live Classic Reggae, Ska & Rocksteady every 4th Thursday) presents
FUNKY KINGSTON (Live Classic Reggae, Ska & Rocksteady every 4th Thursday) presents
FRANCO NERO and THE TITAN UPS
Feb 23, 2012
Doors at 8:00pm/Show at 9:00pm
FUNKY KINGSTON (Live Classic Reggae, Ska & Rocksteady every 4th Thursday) presents

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Funky Kingston Nights celebrating the best in live, Classic Reggae, Ska & Rocksteady every 4th Thursday of the Month

Tonight's guests:

FRANCO NERO http://www.franconeroska.com

and

THE TITAN UPS http://www.facebook.com/TitanUps

Doors at 8pm //  Show at 9pm // $6-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible


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$5 FRIDAYS (Last Friday of Every Month) presents Garage Pop and Serious Psychedelic Mindblowing from
$5 FRIDAYS (Last Friday of Every Month) presents Garage Pop and Serious Psychedelic Mindblowing from
IRONY BUTTERFLY (7" Record Release Party), THE LOVE DIMENSION, and THE RABBLES
Feb 24, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
$5 FRIDAYS (Last Friday of Every Month) presents Garage Pop and Serious Psychedelic Mindblowing from

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

$5 FRIDAYS (Last Friday of Every Month) presents

Garage Pop and Serious Psychedelic Mindblowing from

IRONY BUTTERFLY (7" Record Release Party) http://www.ironybutterfly.com

THE LOVE DIMENSION http://www.thelovedimension.com/

and

THE RABBLES http://therabbles.bandzoogle.com/home.cfm

Doors at 8:30pm // Show at 9:30pm // $5 // 21+ // wheelchair accessible


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SEAWEED SWAY presents...Buoyant and Soulful Folk-Pop with
SEAWEED SWAY presents...Buoyant and Soulful Folk-Pop with
MARK MATOS & OS BEACHES, KATIE CLOVER and MY SECOND SURPRISE
Feb 25, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:00pm
SEAWEED SWAY presents...Buoyant and Soulful Folk-Pop with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

SEAWEED SWAY presents

Buoyant and Soulful Folk-Pop with

MARK MATOS & OS BEACHES  http://www.markmatos.com/

KATIE CLOVER http://katieclover.bandcamp.com/

and

MY SECOND SURPRISE http://www.mysecondsurprise.com/

and special guests.

Doors at 8:30pm // Show at 9:00pm // $7-10 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible

 


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THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION
THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION
Open Irish traditional session (with song spots) led by Shay Black. Irish music players welcome.
Feb 26, 2012
8:00pm
THE STARRY IRISH MUSIC SESSION

The Starry Irish Session


Every Sunday Come join Shay Black and friends for a couple of pints and an evening of traditional Irish music and song!

Open session to all - singer friendly!

8pm  Sliding Scale Cover Charge


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STARRY DAY MATINEE presents: ALISON FAITH LEVY'S Winter Wonderland Kids Series
STARRY DAY MATINEE presents: ALISON FAITH LEVY'S Winter Wonderland Kids Series
with special guests Charity and the JAMband
Feb 26, 2012
Doors at 2:30pm, Show from 3:30-5:30pm
STARRY DAY MATINEE presents: ALISON FAITH LEVY'S Winter Wonderland Kids Series

Starry Day Matinee presents

ALISON FAITH LEVY'S Winter Wonderland Kids Series

with special guests Charity and the JAMband http://www.jamjamjam.com/

To learn more about Alison Faith Levy's Big Time Tot Rock, please visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alison-Faith-Levy/219356911426164

Doors at 2:30pm // Show from 3:30-5:30pm // $8 adults, $5 kids, babes in arms are free // All-Ages // Wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open


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Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Starry Plough Irish Dance and Céilí Session
Feb 27, 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.

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

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Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Starry Plough Open Mic, Hosted by Joan Pez
Feb 28, 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
Featuring SHANE HAWLEY
Feb 29, 2012
8:00pm
The Berkeley Slam: Hosted by Betsy Gomez, Dre, Jamie DeWolf, Sevan, & Katelyn Lucas

The Berkeley Slam

Tonight's featured act: SHANE HAWLEY

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

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THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Country
THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Country
A Monthly Social Get-together for the Bay Area Roots Music Scene -- Every 1st Thursday!
Mar 1, 2012
Sign Up at 8pm
THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Country

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

THE ABC JAM: Americana, Blues & Country

A Monthly Social Get-together for the Bay Area Roots Music Scene -- Every 1st Thursday!

Hosted by: To Be Announced

Please visit The ABC Jam online at http://www.facebook.com/ABCJam to take part in the online scene and learn more about this month's players.

Sign Ups at 8pm // Hosted Roots Music Jam Session to Follow // A Backline of Drums, Bass Amp and Two Guitar Amps are provided

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PINTS & PICKIN' at the PLOUGH presents High Octane Blues-tinged Americana & Country with
PINTS & PICKIN' at the PLOUGH presents High Octane Blues-tinged Americana & Country with
SIOUX CITY KID, MISISIPI MIKE & the MIDNIGHT GAMBLERS and EMILY BONN & the VIVANTS
Mar 3, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
PINTS & PICKIN' at the PLOUGH presents High Octane Blues-tinged Americana & Country with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

PINTS & PICKIN' at the PLOUGH presents

High Octane Blues-tinged Americana & Country with

SIOUX CITY KID https://www.facebook.com/SiouxCityKid

MISISIPI MIKE & the MIDNIGHT GAMBLERS http://www.misisipimike.com/

and

EMILY BONN & the VIVANTS http://www.emilybonn.com/

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

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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! This Month's Models are from the Squidling Brothers Circus Sideshow! Give-aways & Prizes!
Mar 4, 2012
4:00-7:00pm
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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 models are from the

SQUIDLING BROTHERS CIRCUS SIDESHOW http://www.squidlingbros.com/

4:00-7:00pm  // All-Ages Event // Live Burlesque & Circus Models, Giveaways & Prizes! // Free Entry to pub, $10 pre-sales & student, $12 day of event to participate and 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.

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Fierce Rock meets Melodic Mass with
Fierce Rock meets Melodic Mass with
THE BLANK STARES, VICTORY and ASSOCIATES, and PARANOIDS
Mar 10, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Fierce Rock meets Melodic Mass with

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Fierce Rock meets Melodic Mass with

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

VICTORY AND ASSOCIATES  http://www.victoryandassociates.net/

and

PARANOIDS https://www.facebook.com/paranoidssf

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



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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
SARAVA ZAMBA and TAMBORES JULIO REMELEXO
Mar 11, 2012
Doors at 3pm, Show from 4-7pm
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 TAMBORES JULIO REMELEXO

Doors at 3pm // Show from 4-7pm // $5 // 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.

Featured are bands Sarava Zamba www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Sarava-Zamba/197233317078 and Tambores Julio Remelexo www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-YB5tDra4E, which have been playing in Bay Area for a number of years. 

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.
 
Tambores Julio Remelexo is a Brazilian percussion band lead by Julio Remelexo. He is a drummer originally from the Afro-Bloco Ilê Aiyê in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil and has played with famous musicians all over the world. Tambores Julio Remelexo, formerly known as Banda Remelexo, originally started in 2004 as an all women’s percussion bloco here in the U.S. similar to those of Salvador, Brazil. Tambores Julio Remelexo is a lively, energetic group known for its pop-axé and Afro-Reggae rhythms, dancing while playing, and unique tricks with instruments. For a great time, amazing energy, and fabulous entertainment…look to Tambores Julio Remelexo!!!!


 

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The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday) featuring
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday) featuring
THE RED HOT CHACHKAS, THE HELLADELICS and DISCIPLES OF MARKOS
Mar 15, 2012
Doors at 8:00pm/Show at 9:00pm
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal (every third Thursday) featuring

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

THE BERKELEY BALKAN BACCHANAL

A monthly concert series celebrating the vibrant Bay Area Balkan music scene. Three local favorites together for one night of listening, dancing and drinking on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

featuring

The Red Hot Chachkas: Red Hot Klezmer!
The Helladelics:
From Epirus to the Mediterranean
Disciples of Markos:
Greek Rebetiko from the 1930s

Learn more about the artists at:  http://berkeleybalkanbacchanal.com/

Doors at 8pm // Show at 9pm //  $6-12 sliding scale // 21+ // wheelchair accessible


 


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Savvy Power Pop Hooks with Americana Leanings from
Savvy Power Pop Hooks with Americana Leanings from
THE BYE BYE BLACKBIRDS, OLIVIA MANCINI & the MATES (DC/NYC) and GIRL NAMED T
Mar 16, 2012
Doors at 8:30pm/Show at 9:30pm
Savvy Power Pop Hooks with Americana Leanings from

The Starry Plough Welcomes...

Savvy Power Pop Hooks with Americana Leanings from

THE BYE BYE BLACKBIRDS http://www.byebyeblackbirds.com

OLIVIA MANCINI & the MATES (DC/NYC) http://www.oliviamancini.com/

and

GIRL NAMED T http://girlnamedt.com/

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

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STARRY DAY MATINEE presents: ALISON FAITH LEVY'S Winter Wonderland Kids Series
STARRY DAY MATINEE presents: ALISON FAITH LEVY'S Winter Wonderland Kids Series
with special guests THE HIPWADERS, RUDY TRUBITT (of THE SIPPY CUPS), and ESSENCE GOLDMAN
Mar 25, 2012
Doors at 2:30pm, Show from 3:30-5:30pm
STARRY DAY MATINEE presents: ALISON FAITH LEVY'S Winter Wonderland Kids Series

Starry Day Matinee presents

ALISON FAITH LEVY'S Winter Wonderland Kids Series

with special guests

The Hipwaders http://www.hipwaders.net/

Rudy Trubitt (of The Sippy Cups) performing with Alison Faith Levy https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rudy-Trubitt/144182278931111?v=app_178091127385&sk=app_178091127385

and

Essence Goldman http://www.essencemusic.com

To learn more about Alison Faith Levy's Big Time Tot Rock, please visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alison-Faith-Levy/219356911426164

Doors at 2:30pm //  Show from 3:30-5:30pm // $8 adults, $5 kids, babes in arms are free // All-Ages // wheelchair accessible // Kitchen Open!



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