User:Cdbraun/The Plough and Stars Pub (San Francisco)

The Plough and Stars Pub is an Irish Pub located in San Francisco, California at 116 Clement Street. Established in 1975, the pub was named after the play written by Sean O'Casey of the same name, and in 2004 was named "Best Irish Pub" from SF Weekly Editors.

All of the activities of The Plough and Stars Pub are centered around the preservation of traditional Irish music and culture, this pub is known for hosting Irish sessions(seisiún in Gaelic) at least once a week there is some sort of live music almost every night of the week. These secular rituals offer a glimpse into traditional Irish culture. It is a place where one can find instant camaraderie through music, because the line between musicians and audience is blurred, and the music is always the real focus. Quite often there is Line Dancing and Irish Step Dancing at this establishment as well The Plough and Stars Pub has been essential in putting out a welcome mat for people who play and enjoy Irish Music in the Bay Area, and continues to play a key role in the preservation of Irish culture and community.

External Websites
http://www.theploughandstars.com/ This is their official website.

http://pweb.jps.net/~jgilder/seisiun.html A literary explanation of what a seisiun is and proper etiquette for musicians and audiences of these rituals.