A very special Sunday afternoon session. On what would have been Chris Robinson's 60th Birthday,members of his regular gigging bands, 'May Contain Nutz' and 'Los the Plot' are getting together to pay tribute to someone who was an integral part …
Mat Roberts returns to Esquires to host the weekly Jam night in it's new home on Sunday Nights.. Everyone welcome.. Singer/Songwriters and full band line-ups
Emerging from the same art/design cauldron that produced fellow Leeds legends Soft Cell, Scritti Politti, and The Mekons, CUD were the pre-Britpop answer to doleful shoegazing bands – fun-loving, light-hearted, romantic and downright catchy. Alternatively loved or loathed like a …
It’s tempting to think that you have all the answers, screaming your gospel every day with certainty and anger. Life isn’t quite like that though, and the debut album from London four-piece TV Priest instead embraces the beautiful and terrifying …
The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A RESCHEDULED DATE - ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID British Sea Power + Guests - Friday 29th October 2021 - Bedford Esquires A booking many years in the making, and finally confirmed …
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Ferocious Dog return to Bedford Esquires as a full band as part of their 'The Hope' tour of Autumn 2021. They’ve been hailed as “a representation of our gut feeling, savage and merciless” and at the same time, called “folk …
Go tell ever'body Split Whiskers are back in town, they got a dollar and a quarter and they're ready to clown!. Split Whiskers have their roots firmly planted in Chicago blues, crossing boundaries into rock, americana and more than a …
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Mat Roberts returns to Esquires to host the weekly Jam night in it's new home on Sunday Nights.. Everyone welcome.. Singer/Songwriters and full band line-ups
***Please note new date*** Special Kinda Madness are coming back to Bedford Esquires for another classic show of their take on Madness and The Specials. No strangers to venue or Bedford the band have sold out the venue numerous times …
“Baby Strange are confrontational, cold-hearted and brilliantly unnerving” – NME “A dark and high-paced caustic rhythm machine” – So Young Magazine "They're punk with a dash of grunge and their songs veer between drones and dirges" – The Guardian "Escapism …
WE COME IN THE NAME OF RAVE WE BRING YOU THE GIFT OF COSMIC DROSS – A KIND OF MUSIC NEW TO YOUR WORLD. WE HAVE NEWS. PLANET EARTH IS AN EXPERIMENT. YOUR SPECIES WAS SENT CODES FROM SPACE, TO …
Bruce Murray,Pete Bonas, Mark Ayles and Richard and Tim Winter are the A Band,one of Bedford's longest running bar bands. It's Bruce, the bosses Birthday so expect a few special guests
The Jack J Hutchinson band return to Bedford Esquires as part of their headline uk tour. Jack J Hutchinson is pleased to announce his biggest UK headline tour to date. In October 2021 he will play 16 dates in support …
Mat Roberts returns to Esquires to host the weekly Jam night in it's new home on Sunday Nights.. Everyone welcome.. Singer/Songwriters and full band line-ups
The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com This show has been rescheduled from Sun 22nd November 2020, all tickets remain valid The Nightingales + Pete Astor + Kamura - Thursday 6th May 2021 - Bedford Esquiresn We are very pleased to announce that The …
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NEW DATE - WEDNESDAY 10th NOVEMBER - ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! PLEASE, PLEASE BE CAREFUL IF BUYING TICKETS FROM THIS EVENT FROM STRANGERS. SCAMMERS TARGET SOLD OUT EVENTS LIKE THIS. We are very pleased to …
Hailing from Bedford, England growing up on the American roots music of her Anglo-Indian grandmother’s record collection, singer/songwriter Danni Nicholls has been paving her way in the Americana and roots scene for over a decade, building a loyal fan base …
Carbon Daydreams The Relights Supersonic Lurch TICKETS: £5 Adv / £7 Door Ages 16+ (Under 16s to be accompanied by a guardian)
**Please note this date has been rescheduled from Friday 13th November 2020, all tickets remain valid** For their 3rd visit we welcome back to Esquires Mad Dog Mcrea. Smashing out a blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy …
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+++TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT+++ I'm very happy to say my postponed Black Feathers album tour around the UK is going ahead this November and tickets are on sale now! There's a link to all the venues and tickets below. I’m really excited …
WHOLE LOTTA DC! (The ultimate AC/DC tribute) + Electric Black 8pm, Saturday 13th November, Esquires, Bedford The monthly tribute show at Esquires has a fine instalment for November 2021 as we welcome back to Bedford Esquires one of the UK's …
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By arrangement with The Flaming Arts Agency WEDNESDAY 17th NOVEMBER Polish Blackened Death makers BATUSHKA promoting their new MLP “Tsarju Nebenyj”. You can also hear below their new single, “Pismo I” the second release of the LP. Pismo I contains …
Italia 90 are one of the latest bands to emerge from the burgeoning music scene gravitating around the post-punk breeding grounds of venues such as Brixton’s The Windmill, Peckham’s Rye Wax and the previous incarnation of Five Bells in New …
This is probably the single greatest event we have ever booked. From the fields of the festivals to the stage at Esquires, Barry from Eastenders (Shaun Williamson) is bringing Barrioke to Bedford! Join us on Friday 19th November for an …
TRANSMISSION – The Sound Of Joy Division (Tribute) "Closer" 40th anniversary concert 8pm, Saturday 20th November 2021 Esquires, Bedford **This show has been moved from Sat 31st October 2020, all tickets remain valid** After packing out Esquires in 2019 with …
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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com James Taylor Quartet + DJ Mark Russell - Esquires, Bedford New date - Friday 1st October 2021 - unable to attend? Please get a refund form the point of purchase. James Taylor, one of the great …
The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com ORLANDO WEEKS + Guests Friday 26th November Bedford Esquires Orlando Weeks has today announced a series of intimate underplay dates this November ahead of his forthcoming headline tour in March 2022, which includes a show at …
Peat & Diesel Bedford Esquires Wednesday 1st December, doors at 7.30pm The Pad Presents are excited to host Peat & Diesel on their first tour to this area of the UK! The story began when three Stornoway Cove’s (Innes, Uilly …
We are delighted to welcome Emily Capell back to Esquires after an amazing show in February 2020. A singer-songwriter and musician from North West London. Emily Capell has it all, the voice, the talent and the beehive. With a wide …
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LIFE + Guests - Friday 3rd December 2021 - Bedford Esquires We're very, very excited about this one - we've spent literally 4 years trying to get a show with Life sorted out at Esquires! We've caught this band on …
Revelations proudly presents: UK SUBS - Live in concert Performing the iconic LP Brand New Age alongside Subs classic anthems. KNOCK OFF - thought by many people in the scene to be the tightest live band in the UK. Anthemic …
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The Pad Presents... BEANS ON TOAST Sunday 5th December Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be welcoming folk hero Beans On Toast to Esquires on Sunday 5th December as part of his UK tour. Tickets are on sale right …
We are delighted to welcome Bernard Butler to Bedford for a very rare solo acoustic show. Bernard has been noted as one of Britain's most original and influential musicians. In 1989 he formed Suede releasing the Mercury winning No.1 debut …
Coupdekat Rylands Heath Belonging Louise Harris TICKETS: £5 Adv / £7 Door Ages 16+ (Under 16s to be accompanied by a guardian)
I love Daft Punk, you love Daft Punk. We're never gonna get to be able to book Daft Punk, so we're putting on the next best thing! We've tailored this night to be a full on party, with live DJ/Drummer …
We are excited to announce the return of Foo Fighters GB, following their sold out show at Bedford Esquires in 2019 and February 2020. Five musicians at the top of their game, bringing to you the talent and stage presence …
Hung Like Hanratty come to Bedford Esquires for their Annual Christmas party! Special guests will be the Brilliant Blue Carpet Band and local punks Scumbus Expect the usual mayhem and a night not to be missed!!
“High-octane, fierce, bursting with attitude and almost obnoxiously addictive" - Fortitude Magazine "If Kate Nash was actually any good, she'd probably sound like this" - Rock Sound "The world needs more ballsy female vocalists like this." - MOSH/Hit The Floor …
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Toby Jepson made his name as the singer/songwriter in UK based rock act Little Angels. The band enjoyed 10 UK top 40 hits and their last studio album - 'JAM'- went straight in at number 1 on the first week …
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Missing Andy are a 5 piece Brit Pop Rock Guitar band from Essex. Come see what all the fuss is about!!! Missing Andy have gone from strength to strength after the release of their long awaited debut album 'Generation Silenced' …
Depeche Mode Tribute Act - The Devout play the Main Stage at Bedford Esquires '' Approximately 10 years ago, a group of Depeche Mode fans started recreating their favourite songs to play to fans like themselves. As the years rolled …
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THE DEKKERTONES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY ! Saturday 27th December Doors at 8pm ESQUIRES, BEDFORD The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska and reggae from the late 60's Trojan and …
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***Rescheduled Date - Original tickets are valid*** Post Punk Legends, Balaam and the Angel are heading back to Bedford Esquires to be part of the venue's 30th Anniversary celebrations... Balaam and the Angel, from Cannock , West Midlands. formed in …
The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq + support Thurs 30th December 2021 - Esquires, Bedford **Please note this show has been rescheduled from Sat 28th May 2021, all tickets remain valid** With banjolele in hand, Thomas Benjamin Wild …
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COVENANT- FIELDWORKS: Covenant limited CD "Fieldworks: Exkursion EP" to be a tour exclusive. Before the new Fieldworks tour kicks off with 8 dates in the UK, Covenant announce the release of a 5 track EP called "Fieldworks: Exkursion EP”. It's …
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NOASIS + Rolling Thunder - Live at Bedford Esquires, 8pm, Saturday 15th January Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five piece super group Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over 600 performances to date Noasis has …
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Rescheduled date. Seetickets may have refunded your original tickets so please check! Emerging Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party are the latest addition to the Chess Club family, Coach Party have joined the ranks of a label famed for breaking …
Desperate Journalist + support Ravagedheart promotions are very excited to bring Desperate Journalist to Esquires room 2. This is part of the bands 'Maximum Sorrow' tour promoting the new album. The band was formed in North London in 2012, by …
Revelations presents live in concert ANTI NOWHERE LEAGUE Support from: Bleach Boys Jonny & The Mental Breakdowns Part of a new series of punk related shows on the first friday of every month from 2022 onwards. BFF - BEDFORD FIRST …
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Revelations proudly presents: For the first time in Bedford and a very rare UK appearance from Atlantas own: THE ANTAGONIZERS ATL The ever wonderful KNOCK OFF With those loveable carrot crunchers and everyones favourite new(ish) band LOAD Last but never …
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Revelations proudly presents the return to Bedford: THE OUTCASTS Classic 1977 punk band from Belfast playing a selection of their great tunes. Originally on the iconic Good Vibrations label. The band are still putting new releases. Supports: Cherry & Peesh …
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When Feet last visited Bedford Esquires there was furious dancing, ill advised facial hair and a sprained ankle or two. With a sound influenced by The Talking Heads, Britpop and The Happy Mondays, we are contractually banned from describing the …
Tickets www.seetickets.com/event/coda/bedford-esquires/1488734 CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most exciting and authentic tribute to Led Zeppelin, featuring incredible replica costumes and instruments, with a live sound and look unmatched by any other. They have got a brand …
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RICKY WARWICK & THE FIGHTING HEARTS + The Virginmarys + The Howling Tides 7.30pm Thursday 10th March 2022, Bedford Esquires **This show has been rescheduled from Friday 30th April 2021, all tickets remain valid** Tickets £18 advance only online from …
The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com ** Please note this is a rescheduled date, tickets for previous show dates are still valid** Melt Yourself Down + Guests - Friday 11th March 2022 - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce that …
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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Bambara - 01.04.22 - Bedford Esquires ** Please note this show has been rescheduled from 14/8/20 and 4/3/21 and 19/06/21 - all tickets remain valid** Absolute treats incoming, with one of the most exciting bands on …
The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Jaya The Cat + Guests - Monday 19th October - Bedford Esquires ** This show has been rescheduled from 24 April 2020, 19 October 2020 and 13 October 2021, all tickets remain valid** Jaya the Cat …
MORETALLICA - 7.30pm, Sat 30th April, Bedford Esquires Moretallica are coming to Bedford Esquires for the first time, on April 30th 2022! Moretallica are the most exciting Metallica tribute in the UK, delivering the most authentic musical performance and the …
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DUE TO THE THE CORONAVIRUS THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 2022 - ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID! August 2021 will see Gene Loves Jezebel embark on their 40th Anniversary UK Tour! Even bigger than last years, when the band …
The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com SHONEN KNIFE - 40th Anniversary Tour + Guests Sunday 1st May 2022 - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be welcoming back the simply brilliant, power-pop force of Shonen Knife in 2022 as part of …
***Rescheduled Date - Original tickets still valid*** What do you get when you cross Bluegrass with Gangsta Rap?! We are very pleased to be welcoming GANGSTAGRASS to Esquires in 2022 as part of their UK tour. A booking 4 years …
SG Productions & Revelations proudly presents: CREAM OF THE CROP 3 Two floors of punk & oi! 29 bands including: LAST RESORT THE CRACK THE SAMPLES GUITAR GANGSTERS EAST END BADOES THE GLORY RESISTANCE 77 KNOCK OFF THE WARRIORS CROWN …