The Sunday Sessions

26/02/2024

Well, we had a fantastic session yesterday with the weekend Warriors and Papa Nui rocking the house!

We will be back again next season with more great live music! Thank you for all the good times over the past 10 years!

And now a bit of housekeeping. Lost property. There was a grey scarf with a zip pocket left at the centre. Also there seems to have been a mixup of black/dark blue blazers that went home with the wrong owners. If anyone has one that isn’t theirs, please DM message here.

That’s all folks! for now

18/02/2024

Just a week to go until this fantastic double bill, here a flavour of what to expect from Papa Nui.

The Weekend Warriors have some special songs up their sleeves too!

There are still tickets left so don’t delay

https://www.wegottickets.com/event/606154

https://youtu.be/oErp73wc7VA?feature=shared

04/02/2024

Excited to present the second and last instalment of this season’s Sunday Sessions.

With two fantastic bands for your entertainment, Papa Nui bring their infectious original songs to life with high energy and unexpected arrangements.

Also introducing young talent to the stage. We have the Weekend Warriors, playing a mix of originals and their own compositions.

With all the usuals, bar, food and kid’s entertainment, this is set to be another great session to see us out of the winter season.

Sunday 25 Feb 3-6pm

Don’t delay, get your tickets here:
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/606154

18/11/2023

The Sunday Sessions last weekend was truly a special treat! With two wonderful acts.

Roger Beaujolais trio kicked off, featuring Jez Cook (guitar) and yours truly (double bass). Roger brought his soulful and healing vibes (excuse the pun) with his masterful and eloquent vibraphone playing.

There was more musical healing followed by Jackie Oates, with multiple violins, piano and her beautiful voice and songs. She was joined by Tom Crook and later by Roger and myself for a rare Beatles/McCartney song.

Here’s a few photos and hopefully a video to follow soon.

Sunday Sessions will be back in February!

10/11/2023

Hi, Just to let you know, tickets have now sold out for this weekend’s Sunday Sessions.
We are at capacity so if you did want to try for any returns on the day, please be prepared not to be admitted.
Really looking forward to hosting and playing with these wonderful musicians
Thanks
Sunday Sessions

18/10/2023

The Sunday Sessions returns!

Dear Oxford music lovers, it has been three whole years since the Sunday Sessions had it’s last outing.

Lockdown put a stop to the last gig taking place, however, due to popular demand, we have brought it back!

We are very proud to bring you this special event featuring two world class musicians!

Roger Beajolais is a vibraphone virtuoso with over 40 years of experience in the business, crossing many styles across the pop and jazz world. Releasing his own albums on Acid Jazz records and performing on hundreds of releases. He is a sort out instrumentalist by all the top jazz players, performing across the globe.
Best to check out his music and his mesmerising playing here on his website:

www.rogerbeajolais.com

Roger will be playing as a trio, featuring superb local guitarist, Jez Cook.

This is a special double bill, as we are also very excited to introduce a local folk legend to our humble stage, Jackie Oates.

To quote top music journalists “Standing out from English folk’s remarkable new wave, Oates has the finest voice of all.”

She has earned a reputation as one of the country’s best loved folk performers. Racking up seven albums and collaborating with a broad range of musicians, including John Spiers (Bellowhead), Megan Henwood, Barney Morse Brown (Duotone) Ben Walker, Richard Evans etc…

She will bring a combination of songs of her own, songs made famous by folk greats and contemporary songs, all delivered with her soul soothing voice and exquisite fiddle playing.

“The soaring purity of Oates’s vocals washes through the songs leaving them like clean streets after a bout of rain”

https://www.jackieoates.co.uk/

Tickets available from wegottickets: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/596395

adults-£6 under 12s -£4

14/03/2020

Unfortunately due to the current situation, Sunday's event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date! :(

If you have already bought tickets you will be automatically refunded by wegottickets

take care out there and see you at the next session,

Sunday Sessions

13/03/2020

We are all go for this Sunday, 15th March, 2-5pm @ Florence Park Community Centre to hear the mesmerising playing of Roger Beaujolais and the funky grooves of The Tropics.

In these trying times, what we need is music to feed the soul and Roger does this in ladles full. Of course, no sharing of spoons, but plenty of elbow bumping and foot shaking etc...

Tickets will be available on the door.

See below for more info and hope to see you Sunday in what will be the last of this season's Sunday Sessions

Dave

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Roger Beaujolais is a vibraphone virtuoso, with over 40 years of experience in the business. Crossing many styles across the pop and jazz world. Releasing his own albums on Acid Jazz Records and performing on hundreds of releases. He is a sought out instrumentalist by all the top jazz players performing across the globe.

The Tropics - "Funkier than a mosquito's tweeter!" Oxford's answer to the Meters, playing deep down, funky grooves from the 70's and beyond. With a stellar line up of musicians including horn section and vocalist, playing originals and old funk classics. As an extra special treat, they will also be joined by Roger B himself!

http://www.rogerbeaujolais.com/

https://tropicsfunk.com/

https://www.wegottickets.com/event/491392

30/01/2020

Last shout out for the return of The Sunday Sessions this weekend. Super excited to hear both Manouche Ecetera and Jen Berkova doing their things in style!

An eclectic afternoon of top quality music. Advance tickets are starting to sell, so get yours if you would like to join us.

Tickets available here: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/491390

Family friendly live event with top quality live music and kids activities, cake and fresh coffee plus a full bar. A great way to spend a wintery Sunday afternoon, ideal for folks that don't get out to gigs much anymore and a great opportunity for children to hear eclectic live music. All ages welcome.

31/12/2019

Dear Oxford Music lovers,

before this decade is out, I am excited to announce two dates for your diary for the next installment of Sunday Sessions, 2020.

With only two sessions this season we have 4 wonderful acts for your pleasure, so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Sun 2nd Feb 2020, 2-5pm Florence Park Community Centre.
Manouche Etcetera + Jen Berkova

Jen Berkova: 19 year old Singer/Songwriter. Born in Paris, raised in Oxford. Her music combines elements of R&B, Soul and heartfelt lyrics delivered with an edge. Accompanied by stripped down yet tight backing band, she creates her own unique sound. A rising star not to be missed in this intimate venue.

Check out her music here: Jen Berkova

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3QcHbtz-ou0X8ZZTOgp3-Q

Manouche Etcetera are a versatile and virtuosic Oxford based trio whose repertoire includes everything from fiery gypsy dances to curious klezmer and retro swing. Playing familiar tunes and originals material too, they’ll take you everywhere from the sultry slums of Buenos Aires to 1920s Paris. Expect tight three part harmonies accompanied by violin, guitar, double bass and piano.

Check out their music here: https://www.manoucheetcetera.com/

Tickets available from wegottickets.com, £5 adults/£4 under 12's, just click on the 'buy tickets now' button

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Sun 15th March 2020, 2-5pm Florence Park Community Centre. Roger Beaujolais + The Tropics

Roger Beaujolais is a vibraphone virtuoso, with over 40 years of experience in the business. Crossing many styles across the pop and jazz world. Releasing his own albums on Acid Jazz Records and performing on hundreds of releases. He is a sought out instrumentalist by all the top jazz players performing across the globe. Best to check out his music and his mesmerising playing here at his website: Roger Beaujolais – Vibraphone Virtuoso

http://www.rogerbeaujolais.com/

The Tropics - "Funkier than a mosquito's tweeter!" Oxford's answer to the Meters, playing deep down, funky grooves from the 70's and beyond. With a stellar line up of musicians playing originals and old funk classics. As an extra special treat, they will also be joined by Roger B himself!

Find out more about their music here: https://tropicsfunk.com/

Tickets available from wegottickets.com, £5 adults/£4 under 12's, just click on the 'buy tickets now' button.

Will be in touch nearer the time, but for now please put these dates in your diary, spread the word or even better, treat yourself to some tickets in advance.

Happy Festive season and here's to the new year ahead,

Dave (Sunday Sessions)

02/03/2019

Very much looking forward to tomorrow, with the wonderful Owl Light Trio opening up with their hypnotic rhythms and melodies.
.. and then the might Mambo Panthers, 11 strong playing hypnotic rhythms and melodies to get down to.

Here is a flavour of what to expect from a rehearsal filmed last night: https://youtu.be/X7kTOHt7nNE

Tickets are starting to go now so get yours if you would like to join the party, just click on the 'Buy tickets now' button, or go to www.wegottickets.com

Hope to see you there

Dave

Mambo Panthers in rehearsal https://www.facebook.com/mambopanthers/

24/02/2019

And so we come to the end of this Winter's Sunday Session season, which so far has been full of great music and good times.

To conclude, next Sunday we have the wonderful 'Owl Light Trio', who play a mix of traditional tunes from Britain, Ireland and Europe plus many of their own beautiful compositions. This will be an absolute delight in this intimate space.

To wrap up the party we have the mighty 'Mambo Panthers', a ten piece outfit playing hypnotic grooves of a Salsa nature. They describe themselves as an eclectic mix of Cuban son, Swing, Cumbia, Jazz, Rock, African rhythms and South American sounds. There will be room on the dance floor to swing your thing so come on down to party.

Sunday 3rd March, 2-5pm
Florence Park Community Centre, Cornwallis Road.
tickets available here : https://www.wegottickets.com/event/462829
or just click the 'Buy tickets now' button
£5/£4 (under 12s)

Hope to see you there.

Dave (Sunday Sessions)

Family friendly live music event. We have the wonderful 'Owl Light Trio', who play a mix of traditional tunes from Britain, Ireland and Europe plus many of their own beautiful compositions. They are alongside 'The Mambo Panthers' also playing hypnotic grooves but of a Salsa nature. They describe the...