Friday 1st May 2026: Beaver Fuel, Puppet Mechanic, Osprey Acoustic, Scott Gordon Band
Beaver Fuel
According to Google's AI, "Beaver fuel" can refer to several things: the fuel system of the de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver aircraft, the non-ethanol gasoline sold by Beaver Petroleum, or the brand name of a punk rock band from Oxford. Fortunately we have the grounded and ethanol-lubricated punk rock trio, so expect industrial chords, lewd lyrics, and over-excited squeaking drummers. Can you feel the bass?
Puppet Mechanic
Oxford's Puppet Mechanic comprises five guys who mix thoughtful words and baritone vocals alongside jaunty guitars and rhythms, with the odd ukulele thrown in.
Osprey Acoustic
Osprey is a man with his finger in many pies, and tonight he is cooking up some blended rhythms and northern soul.
Scott Gordon Band
The stompin', slidin', and pickin' Scott Gordon will be opening the night with blues-infused Ulster Americana.
Florence Park Community Centre
Cornwallis Road
Oxford OX4 3NH
Florence Park Community Centre is located on Cornwallis Road, a short distance from the Junction with Iffley Road. Admission is cash or card at the door, and once inside you can also use cash or card at the bar. The venue is all on one level and fully accessible. All ages are welcome but under 16s should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
If coming by bus, the venue is well serviced by the frequent Iffley Road buses. If travelling on the 46 route, the nearest stops are Cornwallis Close. If travelling on the 3/3A/3B from Oxford City Centre, ask for Freelands Road, whilst the nearest stop towards Oxford City Centre is called Henley Avenue. All of these stops are just a short walk away along a well-lit road.
If coming by car, on-site parking is restricted but kerbside parking is available on the surrounding roads. Please note that the turn from Iffley Road into Cornwallis Road is strictly buses only, policed by ANPR traffic cameras. To avoid fines, drivers need to travel via Church Cowley Road and Florence Park Road, (see map).
