Alan Ox Live - Singer

V-Day Weekend – St. Louis / Twitter: @thatSinger !

Alan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:09:52 +0000

With V-Day falling on a Tuesday this year, it’s likely that romantic reveling will party its way through the whole weekend! So here’s what’s coming up:

FRIDAY NIGHT Feb 10: Tucci & Fresta’s Piano Bar. (See 2nd posting below).

SATURDAY Feb 11: Rue Lafayette Brunch – 11-1 pm- Located on Lafayette on the Southeast corner of the park! (With Curt Landes on Keys).

SATURDAY Feb 11: evening; Ruth’s-Chris Steakhouse, downtown by ‘The Arch’. 6:30-10:30. Reservations recommended.

Tuesday Feb 14: Again at Tucci & Fresta’s dinner hours. (See below)

Welcome to my STL MO home page. New, Clayton Area Piano Bar!

Alan — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:44:42 +0000

A baby is born, and it’s a GRAND! It’s great to be playing the area’s new piano bar, Tucci & Fresta’s in Clayton MO. ‘Kim & Joe’ (of ‘Pasta House’ fame) have opened their own, signature Italian steak house after asking themselves, “Why isn’t there a piano-bar in Clayton?” My thoughts exactly, so join me there on most Thurs & Fridays, (splitting some Sats with Curt Landes/ at Ruth’s Chris downtown, & also Nate Carpenter on some evenings) 16 N. Central, 63105. Stop in for the Grand Opening going on now! Here are a few of my upcoming nights there, 7pm start time: I AM PLAYING ALL FRIDAYS IN February. For Saturdays: 4th & 18th (+ Tues, Valentines Day, 5:30-8:30pm) / -Hope to see you soon!

Ruth’s Chris Steak House-Either Myself or Curt Landes On The Keys

Alan — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:34:51 +0000

Appearing here on many Saturday nights! Come on down to the Hyatt – At The Arch. The modern decor at Ruth’s Chris Steak House is posh, yet breezy, booth privacy curtains included (don’t be naughty)! All with a fantastic view of said stainless steel wonder. The staff goes out of their way for the guests at R-C. (BTW, drink and appetizer specials from 4 to 6 and even a $38 complete steak dinner special at all times). Located just off the lobby of the new HYATT Hotel on Chestnut (was the Adam’s Mark). Ruth’s Chris: 315 Chestnut, MO 63102 – (314) 259-3200. I play piano & sing- starting, 6:30pm – 10:30. A few of my coming Saturdays: December 3rd, 10th & 17th. My gig buddy, pianist Curt Landes will appear on my off-nights. (See Tucci & Fresta’s above).

A Little Holiday Music

Alan — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:36:12 +0000

Click Here for listening. A ‘Happy Holidays’ tune if ever there was one, THE CHRISTMAS SONG was written by Robert Wells and Mel Tormé in 1945. Here I am doing a rendition of it in early December ’11, in my south city dwelling. Enjoy!

Al Ox w/Curt Landes Open the ‘Bocci Bar’ In Clayton Wed. MAR 30th

Alan — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:10:18 +0000

This just in. Join us tonight, Wednesday March 30th at the opening of a new Clayton establishment, The Bocci Bar. It’s located on Central, next door to the recently opened Mosaic Market Bistro. Frank Schmitz, (BARcelona’s chef-owner) had hoped to have the restaurant open last October (which came and went!) at that time, we heard that it would serve pastas and pizzas made in-house, and that the concept would “not be tapas.” -Or topless, or something like that!

These sort of openings are always a blast – so please join Curt and I tonight. I will be on drums & vokes, and from what I have heard – Sinatra-esque tunes will weight the play list. 6pm downbeat. -AO.

No Joke: Fri Apr 1st Candicci’s / Sat 2nd: Ruths Chris At The Arch

Alan — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:20:02 +0000

Welcome to my St. Louis MO home page!

To my friends in west STL County, stop by Candicci’s on Friday. Good Italian fare has been served up for decades by music-loving proprietor Bob ‘Candicci’. Join me at his locale by Target, just off of Manchester Rd. (West Ballwin area) 100 Holloway at Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011, on the northeast quadrant. Also see: www.candiccis.net. ph (636) 220-8989. 6pm – 9pm.

This coming Saturday, I will be at the Hyatt – At The Arch. Got to love that catenary curve! The modern decor at Ruth’s Chris Steak House is posh, yet breezy, booth privacy curtains included (don’t be naughty)! All with a fantastic view of said stainless steel wonder. Come on down. The staff goes out of their way for the guests. (BTW, drink and appetizer specials from 4 to 6 and even a $38 complete steak dinner special at all times). Located just off the lobby of the new HYATT Hotel on Chestnut (was the Adam’s Mark). Ruth’s Chris: 315 Chestnut, MO 63102 – (314) 259-3200. 6:30pm – 10:30.

Special Event: Al Ox At The Make-A-Wish Benefit Concert

Alan — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:39:37 +0000

“NIGHT AFTER NIGHT: The Words & Music of Al Hammerman” is a Benefit Concert for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri. Friday, March 25, 2011, 7:30 pm, at The Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis MO.

You could say that The ‘Two Al’s’ are back in concert, at the Sheldon, featuring brand new songs from my buddy Al Hammerman, plus some of his old favorites! Enjoy the great vocal stylings of Kim Fuller, Arvell Keithley, Debby Lennon & myself, accompanied by a 12 piece orchestra. And even though my agent has again warned me about being in the same show with the cute St. Louis Muny Kids, they WILL also be making a return guest appearance! Drat!

After the show, you are invited to a complimentary Wine & Cheese Reception sponsored by none other than me! by Al Hammerman, featuring a Tiffany & Co. Raffle! Tiffany has donated three fabulous items for auction to help Make-A-Wish: For more info, please see Al’s site, here. This will be a great show!

Valentine’s Day ‘weekend’

Alan — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:40:05 +0000

With V-Day falling on a Monday, it’s likely that romantic reveling will meander through the weekend. Well, I gotcha covered! In chocolate! Not really – (unless you hire me to cover you in chocolate, this can be worked out!) Here’s my schedule:

FRIDAY NIGHT Feb 11: Candicci’s in Ballwin 63011, 6:30-9:30. It’s on Holloway Rd at Manchester across from Targét! (636 220 8989)

SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY Feb 14th: Ruth’s-Chris Steakhouse, downtown by ‘The Arch’. 6:30-10:30. Reservations recommended. I am usually here on Saturdays, but this w/e through Monday, Valentine’s Day too. Hours will vary on Sunday & Monday. Located off the lobby of the HYATT Hotel, on Chestnut at 4th. Great seafood (and gargantuan onion rings!). And oh, and did I mention THE MUSIC?

For those new to my music, welcome. I am a singing pianist – doing the three ‘B’s’. Beatles to Blues, to Ol’ Blue-Eyes (with other consonants in-between…) A piano-bar variety of tunes. Folks have been known to sing along & cut the rug. But please, no singing WHILE you’re cutting the rug; that can get ugly! Please stop in.

ALAN OX IN CONCERT: SONG, SHTICK & SOFT SHOE

Alan — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:53:18 +0000

An Evening of Classic Stage Variety

‘Classic stage variety-man Alan Ox’ pulls together all his talents for this music and comedy event. This show promises to be even more charged than his previous comedy endeavors, with Al and his band working the stage together, through the lyrics and the laughs. This one-night-only show of “Song, Shtick & Soft-Shoe” spotlights Oxenhandler’s vocals in the dramatic 560 Music Building in the U. City Loop area. Along with his personal take on popular tunes, the show will be peppered with Al’s brand of comedic observation as he launches into the crooning styles of vocalists he has admired or jabbed through the years. The show will include hits “Thats Life”, “Day In Day Out,” and even Lerner & Lowe’s operatic, “I Could Have Danced All Night.” A couple skits consist of, “You Too Can Sing Like Neil Diamond” and “Taking Over NPR.” Having studied tap dance for the last five years, you can definitely expect foot flourishes in the show, as well as other surprises to ‘entertain and astonish.’

Get Tickets Here at Metrotix.com.

Alan — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:07:32 +0000

SONGS IN A BOTTLE for 20 YEARS

These original songs are from an earlier time in my life and in my singing – also, an earlier time in music; Some 20 years ago, around 1990. Having faced a brush-off from some labels in the L.A. scene, I shelved these recordings. (Releasing them myself on the then-new CD medium was not an option). In this compilation, recorded over a 3-year span, the mixes and digital masters have remained untouched, and mostly unheard, as if to be songs in a bottle. Enjoy!