Clayton Ruth’s Chris Steak House CLAYTON This THURSDAY

This Ruth’s Chris sits on the glitzy corner of Brentwood and Forsyth boulevards. I will be there on keyboard and vocals on Thursday evenings with various musical guests who play on guitar, keyboard and more. Weather permitting, music will be on the patio- otherwise check us out in the cool, R-C lounge,
notable for its contemporary curves, romantic curtains and cool lighting.
Ruth’s Chris: #1 N Brentwood Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63105 – (314) 783-9900

SUNDAYS TOO! West STL County CANDICCI’S on Manchester, SUNDAY JUNE XX at 7:00PM |

Lightning is striking TWICE this week at CANDICCI’S- Join Curt and I SUNDAY night too!
Manchester/ Ellisville area- So join us for some good clean musical fun. We’ll be going til
10:30 unless we are bribed to go later (or quit earlier for that matter!) It’s located at
Holloway at Manchester Road, on the northeast quadrant. Here’s the scoop:
Candicci’s Restaurant and Bar / see also www.candiccis.net. 100 Holloway Road Ballwin, MO 63011 (636) 220-8989

Al Ox Band/ Millennium Hotel Downtown STL Mother’s Day!

Join us for Mom’s Day! Will it go round in a circle? You bet it will. We are talkin’ bout the TOP OF THE RIVER FRONT
Restaurant- where the outer ring of the room circles the ST. LOUIS panorama once every 90 minutes.
Pricing is $49.95 per person, live music included! We play from 11am until 3pm. Call 241 9500 for reservations.

Al Ox ‘Curbside’ Music, Araka Clayton Friday Apr 24th

Araka is located across from the Ritz on the circular drive. Join me outside on the patio weather permitting! 8:30- 11:00
131 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton Missouri 63105 314 725 6777, no cover charge

Al Ox / Curt Landes At Trattoria Branica In Kirkwood, Sat April 11th 8:30pm

This is the spot where Joseph’s used to reside, located just north of Woodbine Ave. Curt and I will be in the bar side
of the property. (Though that’s where Curt usually is anyway!) Fun place. Check us
out. I will be on drums on this gig, with Curt hauling in HIS keyboard. See you!
449 S Kirkwood Rd St Louis, MO 63122 – (314) 984-9688

Al Ox@ TRUFFLES in Ladue 9-1 Friday Nite MAR 27th

(French accent) But, of course- yew know TRUFFLES, YES !? NO? Yes ! Ze famous
LaDue eatery, bistro and taverne sauvage! Eet will be wild ! Take it from
one bonvivant. (end French accent) Okay, I think you get the idea here. This
time though, please don’t sit on my baby grand piano (it just LOOKS like a baby grand) An unsuspecting patron hoisted
his lady atop my setup last time and everything came crashing down in the middle of my set. But fear not,
I finished the song anyway to a rousing ovation!
Always a fun gig, if not a little dangereux.
I would love to see your friendly face there, and possibly other friendly
parts of your body! Located at Clayton Road at Price, just 3 minutes west
of the Galleria. 9202 Clayton Rd, St Louis, MO 63124 (314) 567-9100

Al Ox Piano-Vocals / GIRLS WANNA HAVE FUN Event for Ronald McDonald House Doubletree Hotel

April 3 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. I will be dishing out the sound vibes for the first two hours of this worthy
charitable event being held at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center
(16625 Swingley Ridge Rd., Chesterfield, MO, 63017). The ladies will be treated to
Food and drinks, Music, Chances to win raffle prizes (Al Ox CD’s included)
and other indulgences including choices of:
manicures, facials, image consultations, hairstyling, massages by the pianist (!),
psychic readings and more! Tickets $75/$60 for Friends of Ronald
Buy your ticket today by calling 314-773-1100, ext. 1441.
SOLD OUT. This event has been sold out. See you there!

Al Ox / Straub’s in Ellisville, FEB 13th, Solo piano/ vocals

Please don’t think of me as just another ‘hunk of meat’ in case I happen to be playing
my piano next to the rib roasts and ground chuck. I AM A HUMAN BEING !!! I have not
yet seen the Straub’s in Ellisville but the pics look great. Definitely an upscale grocery
experience. And if you’ve never bought frozen peas to the sounds of Cole Porter playing
in the background, you don’t know what you’re missing. (Does Straub’s even HAVE
frozen peas, I don’t think so!) But they WILL have a pianist this week. Join me from
4- 7pm. Straub’s, 15830 Fountain Plaza Ellisville, MO 63017. (636) 779-8500.

Al Ox / Bella Vita Wine Bar, SAT DEC 27th, Solo piano/ vocals,

Just don’t speed on Manchester Road in getting here (!)
Please join me again at 9528 Manchester Road, 63119, in (yes) Rock Hill. I have been invited back
to do the music honors on Saturday. Bella Vita offers a unique approach
to serving wines. You simply pass a bottle of MD 20/20 around! Okay, not really. Actually they offer
a sort of gift-card type of self perusing some of their 50 wines or so and you can sample
as much or little as you like. Tentative schedule is from 8 – 11pm. La’chaim ! 314.961.6363

Al Ox Band@ HERBIE’S VINTAGE ’72 (was Balaban’s!) Sunday DEC 21, 8pm

(Featuring Landes & Martin!)
The warmth and beauty of this St. Louis fave updated, tweaked and beautified. The vintage posters
and theater chandeliers – still here! What you may notice is that now the place really sparkles
more than ever, top to bottom. The menu looks like an updated
version of some of the familiar offerings of Balabans past. (Yes, Beef Wellington is STILL
on the menu!) BTW, the Ahi tuna was served to me in perfection on the night of a recent gig there.
The updates and cuisine brought to
us now by the experts from Monarch in Maplewood. Like the scribbling on a john
wall- FOR A GOOD TIME– stop by Sunday night! My buds Curt Landes & Vince Martin
provide more than just backup, these guys are stars by themselves. 405 North Euclid Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108. Phone (314) 769-9595 <

This NEW YEAR’S EVE 2008: FIRST NIGHT!

I will be performing as part of the First Night Celebration early in the evening, 6:30- 7:15pm at the
3rd Baptist Church (across from the FOX on Grand) Wed evening, New Year’s Eve. Al Hammerman’s
tunes will be featured as performed by the Phil Loder Trio with Phil and myself doing
the vocal honors on some of Al’s best tunes from his last 2 CD’s. Check out more
about First Night’s Kaleidoscope-themed event at firstnightstl.org. Some really fun events
for the whole family to experience. If I didn’t have another gig (see below), I would hang
out with you for the rest of the night and catch the midnight fireworks!

This NEW YEAR’S EVE 2008: Millennium Hotel Bash

In the beautiful, revolving setting of the Top Of The Riverfront Restaurant. BASIC
INFO: 2 seatings. 2nd seating starts at 8pm.
My trio includes (at LEAST) two great talents, Kyle Honeycut
on drums and Tom Byrne on Guitar.
We will be playing from 8:30 to 12:30. Dancing,
midnight toast and JAM! More info: 314 214 9500.

This Christmas Day 2008: Millennium Hotel Brunch

Glad to be back in my captain’s chair at the Samick baby grand!
The accent on my repertoire will definitely be Christmas tunes. Please call the
hotel for more info and particulars of this special holiday brunch served
from 11:00 to 4pm. Call 314 214 9500.

NOV 27th, 2008 Thanksgiving Day Jazz Brunch, Millenium Hotel Downtown STL/ Al Ox Band

Yes! Starting at 11:30 to 3:30 this Thanksgiving, NOV 27th. We will be there, please join us
as we cut into the big bird of music. Buds Curt Landes and Vince Martin will be on hand too.
Curt is bringing the relish and Vince is doing the dressing this year !

DEC 6th, Sat, Solo piano/ vocals, Al Ox@ Jimmy’s Cafe´ On The Park

Jimmy’s opened in December 1994, in a building that had been a grocery store serving
the DeMun neighborhood for over fifty years. More than six
hundred caricatures line the walls that were penned by local artist Todd Bauman and
feature the faces of local celebrities and faithful clientele that frequent the restaurant.
The contemporary ‘steam-punk’ interior design is offset by the warmth of gas fireplaces
in the bar and the separate dining room. If the St. Louis ‘City Museum’ had a cool bar,
it might well look like Jimmy’s! Come and check out the place that has become
a St. Louis favorite and is a Sauce Reader’s Choice restaurant.
Music is always a centerpiece at Jimmy’s. I’m glad to solo the honors here from
8- 12 midnight on 12/6. 706 DeMun, 63105, 314 725 8585.

SATURDAY 6/14 – Al Ox with Curt Landes & Mike Neuman At CJ Muggs 9 PM-1 AM

This will be fun and — are you ready?? INTERESTING! Neither Curt or I have had the chance to play music with the talented Mike Neuman of FAIRCHILD fame– BUT I have been
in a BATTLE OF THE BANDS with the man! If you make it to CJ Muggs in Webster- ask me for the gory details of THE CHOSEN FEW playing ‘against’
THE AARDVARKS way back in the age of peace and free love … FYI, I won’t start the gig until after 10pm since I am playing earlier at the Millennium (see below). But please
make it by if you can- 101 W. Lockwood Webster Groves 314 963 1976. Peace!

FRIDAY 2/22- Al Ox in: “Just Music, Just Hammerman – Just Lucky!”

The Words & Music of Al Hammerman – Benefit Concert and CD Release for The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri
will be Friday February 22, 2008, 7:30 pm at The Sheldon Concert Hall. My buddy AL RETURNS TO THE SHELDON with lots of great new songs
as well as some of his old favorites. Al’s promo states “St. Louis’s finest vocalists will again be on hand”
and I think he’s including ME in that statement, thanks Big Al! A big part of the sound will be the lush sounds of
Phil Loder and his 12 piece orchestra. See Al’s site for more details. See you there!

New Double-speak Words For DOWNSIZING

How about de-staffing? Or the word I came up with below- de-scheduling?
Works great for musicians. (Musicians welcome to use it to avoid less
palatable verbs!) See below.

Solo piano/ vocals, Al Ox/ Millennium Hotel Downtown St. Louis MO

I play piano and sing here on Fridays and Sats from
5:30- 9:30. At least I DID until I was informed recently that de-scheduling me would help the Millennium Hotel
chain (of which there are 90 around the world) offset billions in losses. Well, when I heard this- I just
said “Hey. SAY NO MORE! To help the hotel, I AM DESCHEDULING MYSELF ! HAH ! (But if they
would have only discussed this with me, I could have brought down my compensation by say, $50.000.00 or
$60,000.00 a week). Anyway, it HAS been a great gig that I have been fortunate to play for
the last 16 months. Here is also saying thanks to the new friends I have made up there: Zabib, Gloria, Ethel, Karim, Tony,
Beau, James, Daryl, Renee, Echram, Max, Ross, of course Jeanette & Tammy, Jim and Jay, many others
and the lovely OLGA ! I DO hope to see these friends again when I return for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve
and New Year’s Eve too.

With Curt Landes Trio at BALABAN’S in the CWE 8:30pm Tues Nov 6th

Well, once again it’s Wet T-Shirt Night at Balaban’s! Uh, don’t hold me to that though – I’d better check into that again (just doesn’t sound right).
One thing for sure though, I AM scheduled to play drums with Curt and Vince Martin. SO BE THERE OR BE SQUARE, MAN- GAL- what have
you. Come to think of it, I guess it IS a bit nippy for wet T-shirts- But then again, all the nippier ! I’ll shut up now. This is a fun gig. Come !

Casino Queen, Sat OCT 27th 9-1pm

My first foray into the music side of A CASINO. Maybe I will wear my James Bond tux and order my martini lightly shaken not stirred…
Or maybe I will just play the gig and split! I am looking forward to doing this performance with Clancy Newell on drums.
This cat can really play and I have not had many opportunities to do this kind of duo where I am on keys. Also see casinoqueen.com
for directions etc.

With Curt Landes Trio at REMY’S in Clayton 8:30pm Thurs Sept 27

This place seems to have what it takes to attract diners decade after decade. I have sat in with Curt and Vince Martin
on this gig and am pleased to be a part of the trio on this date. Check out REMY’S Kitchen & Wine Bar
at 222 S. Bemiston Ave. St. Louis, MO 63105. Maybe we see you there, eh?
The show (see below) was quite an experience for me. Thanks to the good people who came and to the great Carolbeth Trio. The turnout was
great with a near sellout for the 1st show and a great crowd for the 2nd

Al Ox Salute to Tony Bennett, FINALE Night Club, Clayton SEPT 1st

May I be Frank? Er uh I mean Tony? Wait I don’t mean that…
There’s no way I could become either. But Tony Bennett’s music has been a wonderful
soundtrack to Amercan life for so many years. And hey I’M AN AMERICAN!
What a gas it will be to dedicate a night of music to some of the
songs he recorded so beautifully. Also this will be
a special treat for me as I will be accompanied by the wonderful sounds of the
Carolbeth Trio. With Carolbeth True, Kevin Gianino and Eric Warren behind me,
I will be afforded a great opportunity to stretch out vocally while I let these masters
back me up and do what they do best; make great music.
Make this concert on Saturday the 1st the musical getaway part of
your Labor Day Weekend. The smokeless, classy nightclub atmosphere of Clayton’s
jazz spot, FINALE Music & Dining is a fun venue with FREE parking and easy access.
Finale is located just across from the pool at Shaw Park on Brentwood at Bonhomme. See finale-stl.com.
(Parking hint, enter the garage and go up to the 2nd level. You will be just a few steps from the club!)
Two shows, 7:30 & 9:30. Tickets at the door or by TicketMaster, $16. See you? (thanks! A.O.)

Al Ox w/ Landes & Martin, ‘Crossings’ – Webster Grvs Sat July 7th, 8pm- 10

Great little American Bistro. (Even with the vibration of passing box cars experienced during ballads!) I will be on DRUMS and vocals with
a couple of my good buddies. i.e. CURT ANT VINCE baby. Oh yeah.
Crossings has a wide and varied menu. The owners are avid music folk who welcome musicians regularly. They even pay us!
Easy directions from Clayton. Take Brentwood Blvd south to about a mile past Manchester Rd. Go left on Gore, up the hill to
just past the RR tracks! 314-968-6440.

Stellar Band found in Defiance

Not of a court order, Defiance Missouri that is! (bada-dump- chsh!) We will be appearing at Wine Country Gardens,
7- 10pm on Saturday evening June 16th. I am told this dinner engagement is sold out. Please see winecountrygardens.net
for info on future shows here. Featured in “Better Homes and Gardens” this 42 acre nursery and farm provides
a country atmosphere surrounded by patios, ponds, waterfalls and garden.
The century old home overlooks the Missouri River. The Patio Café & Wine Garden is open
daily. About 15 minutes west of Chesterfield MO.

Back to TRUFFLES, Sat May 5th 9pm- 1

It’s deja-vu all over again as I return to this lovely little haunt known as Truffles in LADUE. (LADUE all caps intended). I remember this place
when they had a real baby grand. THOSE WERE THE DAZE MY FRIEND !! etc… Anyway that piano is gone but with the help of my digital grand the walls
of this place will once again ring with the sound of tickled ivories. Return with me once again to that place of yesteryear… and even no-steryear and
any other relevant years. (Just please stop by will ya?) Truffles is on Clayton Rd, about 2 minutes west of the Galleria, just west of Price.

Landes & Martin w/Al Ox @Busch’s Grove, Fri June 15th 9pm

Not to be confused with Rowan & Martin from the 1968 TV show, LAUGH IN, Curt and Vince are a formidable duo in their own right. (TV show pending!).
We are going to have fun and YOU are invited to COME ON DOWN Ginger Veliose from Duluth Minnesota! I will be on my micro drum set.
They said it couldn’t be done, but with the world’s smallest bass
drum at 12 x13 inches, I am doing it !! People ask me if I am playing a children’s drum set. THE NOIVE! Pictures to follow. Busch’s Grove is located in Ladue
on Clayton Rd at Price, just 2 minutes west of the Galleria.

Al Ox Stellar Band @Terrene, Sunday Evening MAR 6th 5:30pm until 8

You are in for a treat at Terrene. Some may know the location as what was once, The Ladle restaurant.
It is located in the West End area at 33 N. Sarah St. Louis MO 63108. That’s about a mile east of Kingshighway off of Forest Park Blvd.
The food is scrumdiddilyumpscious. (Yes, it’s true, I COULD be a food critic- able to find JUST the right word to describe a delicate flavor….)
The place is totally new now with a contemp yet subdued and chic atmosphere and the courtyard is just lovely- and that’s BEFORE
the music even starts! Weather or NOT, we will be there- possibly indoors if its unfriendly out. The Stellar Band features
a couple of my favorite musical pals, Curt Landes on keys and Vince Martin on guitar. I hope to see you there. thanks…

WORDS AND MUSIC BY AL HAMMERMAN, Fri April 27th 7:30 & 9:30pm FINALE

[This show went great! Thanks for inviting me, Al] And once again, IT’S HAMMER TIME! Let’s put on a show! Better yet, let my musical compadre Al Hammerman do it and I’ll just drop in to sing a few
of my favorite tunes of his… Yeah that’s the ticket- which by the way is 15 bucks. But I assure you Dr. Al will nary see a penny of it, since proceeds are going elsewhere. TO ME.
No, I’m lying. This benefit show in this cool night club setting is for Make A Wish. A REAL event. Singers include Caroline Gallagher and
Arvell Keithley and more surprises.
Finale is located just across from the high-dive (not ON the high-dive) at the Shaw Park pool on Brentwood at Bonhommmmmme. See finale-stl.com.
ALSO see Al’s web site at AlHammerman.com.

Landes & Martin Trio, Sat April 7th 9-12pm MIHALLI’S on McCausland Ave

I am the TRIO part of the band name here. I tried to get Curt to call it the Ox/ Martin Trio or even the Landes/ Ox trio but he was unflappable.
Not only that, he said NO. Even after I suggested the Landes/ Ox/ Martin trio, he wouldn’t budge. Come check us out since I will likely carry this
grudge thru the performance RIGHT OVER THE MICROPHONE. Anyway, when its MY GIG this is called the Al Ox STELLAR BAND. But am I angry or
resentful? You’re G-ddamned right I am! This band is a gas. Please come and have fun with us. HEY HEY we’re the Monkeys !!! Well, almost. Mihali’s is at 314-333-3301.
and Mihalischophouse.com

Al Ox & Curt Landes HWY 61 ROADHOUSE, Tues MAR 13th 7:30 pm

I will be sitting in for buddy Vince Martin who is a bit under the weather this day. Stop by this funky Webster Groves eatery for a bluesy bash.
Bring your playing chops with you. This is open mic night. All players welcome.

Al Ox Stellar Band @COPIA, Fri MAR 9th 10pm

I am quite pleased to be playing this cool venue with a couple of my favorite musical pals, Curt Landes on keys and Vince Martin on guitar.
If you haven’t traversed Kingshighway of late (from the county), this is a perfect excuse. This contemporary restaurant and yes,
WINERY (they DO make their own wines in the annex market) is located in the loft district on the 1100 block of Washington Avenue and is
just a great space and place. I can vouch for the food. Quiz me and I’ll give you the scoop. We hope to get some regular nights booked here.
So saunter on in, why doncha? The music mix will be rather eclectic, if I do say so me-self ! Copia Urban Winery, 1122 Washington, Downtown STL 63101.
From the county take Hwy 40 to the 11th St Exit and shoot up north to Washington- make a left there. Valet if needed. Also see
Copiawine.com. See ya soon!

XANADU Sat MAR 3rd, 7:30pm

This duo gig worked out well. Dave True did a fab job on drums. This first time actually that I played with only a drummer, so it was a
bit of a new experience but one I will likely repeat. XANADU Restaurant & Bar is located in Chesterfield on Long Road past Chesterfield Commons.

Video, Al Ox

What the world needs now is MORE TAP :~).
This vid shot by my long time friend Mark Silverman is me attempting to fill that need. “I Hate To Exercise,
But I Love To Tap!” (my first tap instructional video and personal philosphy).
This LINK was
from the JUNE 2006 Senior Olympic showcase. Helping me make the choreography work is the lady seen, instructor Marcene Tockman.
As of this performance 2 years ago, I had been tapping less than 2 years.
The original recording is my buddy, bassist Dave Troncosso. (Dave plays on my SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE cd).