As Plato said: “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” That was around 2600 years ago, so he must have meant Live music. Just like at Elixir Oxton every week from 7 til 10pm. Around eight fresh performances, week after week. Last Wednesday our fabulous Special Guest singer songwriter Grace Elizabeth Harvey was supported by varied numbers from our 3 hosts, and Invited Guests Trevor Smith, Our Small Corner, poet Paul Rowlands, and local legends Nik and Dave. Now we look to this coming Wednesday and returning Special Guests the revered The Folk Doctors will close the evening, supported by 6 others individuals, including duo Phil and Jean, Pippa Murdie, and Vou Vou Wyld. Join Plato and all of us at The Oxton Acoustic Sessions by 7pm for a free evening’s entertainment in Oxton’s cosy restaurant and cocktail bar.
“Without music, life would be a mistake” said Friedrich Nietzsche. And he wasnt even kidding. And of course, it was 1880, so he meant Live Music. Oxtonites had the pleasure at Elixir Oxton last Wednesday of The Oxton Acoustic Sessions hosting their weekly evening of 3 hours of live acoustic music, with our usual hosts, and our wonderful Special Guest Dawn Williams Singersongwriter, supported by our Invited Guest friends; The Tom Crosby Show , Dave Carrington, Glyn Jones, and the fabulous Red Letter Road. We are there every week from 7pm til 10, and this Wednesday the glorious voice and guitar of our Special Guest Grace Elizabeth Harvey will make a live and real connection with our emotions. There will also be our usual hosts and the spoken word, from poet Paul Rowlands (a first!), and another of our West Kirby great friends Trevor Smith, and the driving misty folk of Our Small Corner. 9 different performers! It’s only Live music that will connect with your heart and emotions, so why not unplug from the Matrix, get off the couch and come and spend a sociable evening with like-minded friends you haven’t met yet. ♥️
Me old mate Ludwig Van Beethoven said “Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life" There was no Spotify then, so he meant Live music. And if he’d have seen the show by The Oxton Acoustic Sessions at Elixir Oxton on Wednesday, he would have said ‘told you so’. Love was in the air thanks to the connection with Special Guests Steve and Phil aka T.M.I Too Much Information, ably supported by Invited Guests Mal Price, the inimitable Creakin' Gates, and the exquisite Irish brogue that is Johnny. Not to mention us hosts, John Armstrong, Lawrence Quigley, and the Leonard Cohen Guy. Ludwig would also be emotionally stirred about next Wednesday from 7pm, when we look forward to seeing and hearing Glyn Jones, The Tom Crosby Show and John Williams of Red Letter Road and Dave Carrington supporting Special Guest, the fabulous Dawn Williams Singersongwriter. It’s only Oxton and it’s only Wednesday but you really should be there…
Momentum is building nicely at Elixir Oxton for The Oxton Acoustic Sessions. We are not an open mic nor are we ‘background music’ We are a music collective of now over 50 artists providing a ’show’ for a listening audience in the lovely bar here at Elixir in the characterful heart of Oxton Village. In essence, an entirely unique experience on the Wirral. More and more musicians are approaching us to take part. Diners are also appreciating the varied and free live music that is adding to their experience in the dining area. Subdued lighting, cocktails and lovely food available, very friendly ambience, and all in all attracting a number of people that would otherwise be languishing at home on a Wednesday evening in Oxton! We were lavishly entertained last Wednesday by our fabulous Special Guest, Jamie Clague of The JCB. He was supported by 6 other individual performers over our 3-hour set. And more to come next Wednesday from 7 til 10 pm now with our usual hosts, plus local musicians, Creakin' Gates, Mal Price, John Armstrong of The Folk Doctors, and artist Lawrence Quigley, and Special Guests…T.M.I Too Much Information
Confucius, he say: “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without”. Of course, he meant live music, as there was no recorded music. Live music is here for you on your doorstep at Elixir Oxton, courtesy of The Oxton Acoustic Sessions, every Wednesday from 7 pm. We are just 4 weeks in at Elixir, and we have hosted round 30 individual performers and around 150 numbers, each one unique. Last week we had the pleasure of 8 separate performances: solos, duos, guitars, singers, and even the heavenly Harp, performing covers, and originals; from Jim Pearson Music, Tony Williams, Night Whispers, Erica Harwood Music, Slightly Foxed, and our hosts, Lawrie, John and Trev. And coming to our stage this Wednesday… Dave Cook, Helen Delamere, Simon Paul Crabb, our hosts, and…..Special Guest… Jamie Clague of The JCB. See you 7pm for free entry, when you can also have a pizzette and a pint or a wine for £10, and also feed your soul for free with live music.
Last Wednesday at Elixir Oxton it was another great evening for all as The Oxton Acoustic Sessions hosted another showcase of great local talent. Acoustic roots, jazz vibes, blues, rock, and folk. From John Williams, Bernie Fawcett, Ava Fitz, Iain Paterson, Jules Pellatt, Paul Mccrae, The Folk Doctors, Lawrence Quigley, John Armstrong, The Leonard Cohen Guy. A cosy crowd included members of Oxton lunch club and Elixir was the buzziest place in Oxton by far. It’s all there for you again this coming Wednesday when we welcome: Slightly foxed, an Oxton debut from Night Whispers, harpist Erica Harwood Music, Jim Pearson Music, Tony Williams, Lawrie, Trev & John. Plenty of varied acoustic flavours from 7 til 10pm. Great food and drink on hand and its free entry! See you there 🙏
Another great night at Elixir Oxton for The Oxton Acoustic Sessions and an appreciative listening crowd on Wednesday. We are so lucky to have these great performers coming here to Oxton. Around 8 or 9 new and fresh performers; it’s different each week. And it’s free entry too! We saw great local songwriters and performers: The Tom Crosby Show, John Armstrong, Dawn Williams Singersongwriter, Lawrence Quigley, John Jenkins Music with Pippa Murdie, and the Leonard Cohen Guy and fabulous @TMI frontmen Steve and Phil. We are at Elixir each Wednesday now from 7pm. Fine wines and cocktails and beers and tapas await. Another great lineup this coming Wednesday: Iain Paterson, Julian Pellatt, The Folk Doctors , Ava Fitz, Paul McRae, Bernie Fawcett, plus our usual hosts. Come along 7pm for an evening of great live music, great food and drink, all in a superb and friendly environment.
Well, it was a fantastic start for The Oxton Acoustic Sessions last Wednesday at Elixir Oxton. Thanks go to a great and attentive audience, and to our great performers including Liz Owen, Phil Chisnall, Grace Elizabeth Harvey, Red Letter Road, Ken Smith, Nik and Dave, Lawrence Quigley and Dave Ewing, and The Leonard Cohen Guy! Thanks also to Elixir and their staff for hosting, and keeping the drinks and food and conviviality flowing. But that’s just the beginning. It’s every Wednesday from 7 till 10. And grab the offer of a Pizzette and Pint or Wine for just £10 til 8pm. We showcase around 8 or 9 new and changing and fresh local performers each week, offering varied acoustic flavours of covers and originals. This coming Wednesday we have Dawn Williams, John Jenkins Music with Pippa Murdie, Our Small Corner, @TMI frontmen Steve and Phil, Helen Delamere, and The Tom Crosby Show, amongst others. Get there early for your space……and it’s free!
Your Wednesdays are about to get better! The Oxton Acoustic Sessions will re-open on Wednesday 25th September from around 7pm til 10pm at their new weekly Oxton Village venue, Elixir Oxton. Bigger and better than before. TOAS are a growing collective of around 50 talented and varied local performers with an emphasis on intimate acoustic sound to a listening audience. Each week is different, with around 9 performers offering varied flavours throughout the evening. Elixir showcases the best of exciting dining and drinking in Oxton Village. As the evenings start to draw in, come on down for a warm welcome and an interesting and super-friendly evening of free acoustic music. Here’s just a taster of the acts performing in our first couple of weeks…
John Walsh was superb last Wednesday! Accompanied by Anita, their seasoned experience and consummate musical artistry shone through. A great portfolio of Irish/ Folk/ Roots numbers from laments, to stomping-clapping Ceili; a delight to listen to and to behold. Each supporting guest was fabulous too: Ollie Gosling Hughes showcased great originals, as did Jessica Dives Music (check out her new single), and Friday Live at West Kirby Arts Centre songwriting contest winner Mike Eastaugh and daughter Esme. We at The Oxton Acoustic Sessions are proud of and delighted with the superior level of guests we have inspired and aspired to in our short 16 months of existence, and it just seems to get better and better. We have become a ‘hub’ where devoted musicians and performers can express themselves and showcase their talent for your delight, in the pleasant environs of the heart of the Wirral. We look forward to more of the same yet to come, as we now take a summer recess break for just a short while. Watch this space for what’s yet to come 🙏
Last Wednesday’s Special Guests, The Rain Shadows are non other than our very own host, Lawrence Quigley accompanied on violin by Jim Walker. A fantastic and very accomplished sound, they had us captivated with Lawrie’s own compositions from his new album, along with a few great covers too. Catch them if you can!
As per previous post, tonight’s performance from Phil Chisnall is postponed until September on account of England’s Euros semi-final, (but catch him here meanwhile on 31st July when he will be playing a few for us) So enjoy the evening and see you next week for a great line up and great Irish Folk Roots Cream of The Barley’s very own John Walsh. 🙏
Roy Gregory, aka one half of Modjango, delighted us as our Special Guest at the The Library Oxton on Wednesday. He showcased his impressive range of musical prowess, effortlessly transitioning the spirited and nuanced rhythms of Mainstream / Gypsy Jazz / and Swing. Niiice….
He was ably supported by Hosts Lawrence Quigley and Trevor, and John Armstrong, one half of The Folk Doctors - 'edgelands', and our good friend Desna, and also Rob Clarke Music, with his debut performance of his Blues, Beats and Brel tour. Another great night, and another coming this Wednesday with a whole new line-up…Watch this space..
