GiddyUp Music @ The Wheatsheaf, Oxford [REVIEW] Richard Brotherton, Superloose, Purple May

Wheatsheaf Oxford GiddyUp MusicWelcome to another GiddyUp funday Sunday here at the home of organic music downstairs at The Wheatsheaf in Oxford.

Jenny and myself warm up the bar with some home grown sing alongs as well as some carefully chosen covers, performing as Purple May. And as we are only armed with an acoustic guitar, harmonica and two vocals it’s usually a gentle ease into the afternoon even though our opening songs are “Jet Boy, Jet Girl” going into “The Banana Splits” then our title track “Giddy Up”. Still not too shabby if I do say so myself (cough).

Song And Supper Rooms are John on the ukulele, Simon on the cajón and Mark Bosely on bass. This, in my opinion is John’s train set in the attic if you will. The sort of music you can play wearing your slippers. I did like their take on “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and also a well and cozy version of “Kooks”, that old David Bowie song from the Hunky Dory album. I do think John and his band take songs to a place you wouldn’t expect to find them, always worth a listen.

Once we’d swept up after Song And Supper Rooms I introduce Jules Penzo who performs his own brand of instrumental Spanishy classical tunes. This man is a bit of a wizard on the guitar and his music has you drifting off and staring at your beer bottle peeling the label and thinking I wished I’d learnt to play the guitar properly!

Just when you thought it was safe to relax and enjoy Sunday evening I introduce Superloose. Superloose are, Song And Supper Rooms again and with Nigel on guitar. Superloose are Abingdon’s finest. They play some of the best sing alongs in the business. “We are the fishermen but we don’t catch no fish no” is one of my favourites. I can safely say that this band is the best you will find hanging around in Abingdon, and we are chuffed because this is their first gig for over six months. A great time, with everyone singing along.

Lastly, everybody had calmed down readjusted their dress and was ready for Richard Brotherton. This is just Richard, his voice and acoustic guitar. What a voice too. This guy can belt it out with a deep bluesy vocal. I love his unique version of “Staying Alive” by the Bee Gees. His guitar style is really percussive and accompanies his vocals perfectly. A great crescendo to what was another really good party downstairs At The Wheatsheaf. A big thanks The Wheatsheaf and staff for allowing us to do this and also to you for coming out on a Sunday afternoon and helping improvise one of the best parties in town. Hope to see you all at the next one. Thanks!

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– Dave

Richard Brotherton + Superloose + Purple May, more @ The Wheatsheaf, Oxford

Wheatsheaf GiddyUp Music Oxford

GiddyUp Music Presents… Richard Brotherton, Superloose, Jules Penzo, Song and Supper Rooms, Purple May at The Wheatsheaf, Oxford on Sunday 20th March 2016. 3:30pm-8:30pm.

Live music in the downstairs bar, this is a free show!!

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GiddyUp Music @ The Wheatsheaf, Oxford – review

GiddyUp Music Oxford at The Wheatsheaf

It was another great afternoon/evening of music downstairs at The Wheatsheaf in Oxford. The first act was Jenny and me as Purple May, and as the GiddyUp Music hosts we find it only right to be the opening musicians to get the ball rolling. Our set includes covers and a few songs of our own too. You can hear some of our music on our PurpleMay.com site.

Our musical set up is me on acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocals and Jenny sings and is also PA engineer!

I compere the show and introduce Freddy Le Cragg who is new to our roster. Freddy sings and plays acoustic guitar. He performs some of his own songs mixed with unique cover versions, like “Ace Of Spades” by Motorhead and a slightly wacky version of Will Smith’s “Prince Of Bel-air” song. We like Freddy Le Cragg, he has a strong voice and a good sense of humour too.

Next up is Lewis Newcombe-Jones. We first saw Lewis busking on Cornmarket Street in Oxford a couple years ago and since then he has come and performed for us a number of times. His tone on the acoustic is warm and his songs are relaxing. His singing blends in with the warmth of his guitar.

Then the penultimate act to grace our show is Leigh ver Fuel, he of Beaver Fuel among other guises he plays under. Some of Leigh’s songs are a bit risqué but because his persona is so nice he sort of gets away with some of his bluer songs. Leigh is someone we like to welcome to play and he never disappoints.

Last and by no means least is Darren & The Tramp. Karen plays acoustic guitar and sings and Ian plays double bass and also sings on some of the songs. They perform an original and endearing style of music that draws you into their world, with witty lyrics and a captivating persona.

Thanks to everyone who played and also to all who came and made it a party. We look forward to the the next GiddyUp Music Show on Sunday 20th March 2016. See you there!

-Dave

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GiddyUp Music presents…live music at The Wheatsheaf, Oxford – 6th March, 2016

Wheatsheaf Oxford GiddyUp Music

GiddyUp Music presents…a special Mothering Sunday live music show in the downstairs bar at The Wheatsheaf, Oxford.

Sunday 6th March 2016, 3:30pm-8:30pm.

This is a free show!

Featuring: Darren & The Tramp, Leigh ver Fuel, Lewis Newcombe-Jones, Freddy Le Cragg and Purple May.

The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford, England, OX1 4DF.

GiddyUp Music Oxford

The Headington Hillbillies, Richard Brotherton, Matt Sewell, Sammy Pope, Purple May

GiddyUp Wheatsheaf Oxford

GiddyUp Music Presents live music, free show!!

Featuring Oxford band The Headington Hillbillies plus Oxford acts Richard Brotherton, Matt Sewell, Sammy Pope & guests and acoustic duo Purple May.

Sunday 27th September 2015 downstairs at The Wheatsheaf, Oxford. 3:30pm-7pm.

The Wheatsheaf address: 129 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF.

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Henry Cluney @ The Wheatsheaf Oxford (GiddyUp Music Presents)

Henry Cluney at The Wheatsheaf Oxford

GiddyUp Music Presents… Ex-Stiff Little Finger Henry Cluney – playing a solo set downstairs at The Wheatsheaf Oxford on Sunday 26th April 2015. Starts at 3pm. This is an early show…and it’s FREE!!! Come and sing along with Henry!

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