Glam Rampage are a 4 piece rock band playing songs from the 70's Glam Rock era

Lene Lovich Band to Perform at Bedford Esquires on May 23, 2025 Legendary post-punk icon Lene Lovich is set to bring her distinctive sound to Bedford Esquires on Friday, May 23, 2025. This performance is part of her "Toybox Tour …

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One of the greatest days in the Esquires calendar returns on Saturday 24th May, with FoodDrunk back for the 11th edition! We welcome the finest street food around, with our three sellers personally hand picked and pre-tested by us. This …

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BOOMBASTIC 90s BEDFORDSATURDAY 24TH MAY 2025 20:30-00:30 Remember when Saturday nights meant something? When every song was an anthem and you knew ALL the words? When Oasis battled Blur, the Spice Girls ruled the world, and you knew exactly which …

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A fresh four-piece playing a selection of reggae and ska classics, plus a few 'converted' songs 😊 Expect: The Specials □■ Bob Marley □■ Toots & the Maytals ■□ Prince Buster □■ Bowie ■□ Harry J Allstars □■ Dawn Penn …

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BIG 10‘The Ultimate Ska / 2 Tone tribute band’7:30pm ‘Skank Holiday Sunday’ 25th May- Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce Cambridge Ska legends BIG 10 are back at Bedford Esquires for a special ‘Skank Holiday Sunday’ on the 25th May following …

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Lena Simon and Glenn Van Dyke wanted to do something completely different. They didn’t want to sound like their main bands, LA LUZ and BOYTOY, so they moved away from the surfy-psychedelic garage rock. To achieve this, they founded Kairos …

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For The Lovely Eggs being in a band is a way of life. It’s about art. It’s about creativity and expression. It’s about following your own path and doing things your own way. Holly and David operate on their terms, …

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The Future Sessions return in May with another stella line up of new and emerging talent. Four bands will grace the Esquires stage, most for the first time and all of them eager to grab your attention. Not for a …

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TRUE ORDER – THE SOUND OF NEW ORDER 7:30pm, Saturday 31st May, Bedford Esquires TRUE ORDER are Europe's only tribute to the iconic Manchester band New Order and are considered by many to be the next best thing to watching …

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We couldn't celebrate our 35th anniversary, without considering a return of the one and only LTJ Bukem. His set for us 2023 was almost hypnotic, with the crowd moving in unison, as one, appreciating a D&B pioneer in his element. …

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Sandi Thom & Ben Poole 7:30pm Friday 6th June, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce a special double header featuring SANDI THOM alongside the International Blues/Rock/Soul guitarist, singer & songwriter BEN POOLE. SANDI THOM: With a voice that …

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CEREMONY 5 Our new music alldayer, Ceremony will be taking place for the 5th edition on Saturday 7th June 2025! Joining our headliners, Gurriers, we welcome some of the most exciting new artists around, including the Springsteen supporting Picture Parlour, …

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Gruff Rhys - 7:30pm,  Tuesday 10th June, Bedford Esquires  Gruff Rhys, the enigmatic Welsh musician, is best known as the frontman and main songwriter of Super Furry Animals, one of the most inventive British bands of the 1990s and 2000s. …

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LIMEHOUSE LIZZY Thursday 12th June 2025 Esquires Bedford Now in their 3rd decade, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide. Following their s*ld …

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THE FILLERS – The Official Killers Tribute Band 7.30pm, Friday 13th June – Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce by popular demand the return of THE FILLERS to Bedford Esquires following their SELL OUT show in 2023. The Fillers are the …

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Indie-dance noiseniks, W. H. Lung make a very welcome debut at the venue in June, courtesy of Eight Limb Entertainment. We first saw this band at SXSW Texas in 2022, when they blew the roof off of the BME stage …

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SHONEN KNIFE + Guests, 7pm Sunday 15th June, Bedford Esquires “When I finally got to see them live, I was transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert.” - Kurt Cobain Shonen Knife - from Osaka, Japan - …

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OZRIC TENTACLES + Omnivibes 7:30pm Friday 20th June, Bedford Esquires *Due to illness the band have had to move the show from Friday 2nd May to Friday 20th June, all tickets remain valid for the new date, if you are …

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Bar Stool Preachers + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 20th June, Bedford Esquires  The Bar Stool Preachers are a dynamic and ground breaking band that is set to revolutionize the music scene. With their unique blend of punk rock, ska, and reggae, …

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SWIFTOGEDDON returns in June! We're now running at the earlier time of 9pm - 1am, so you can get your Taylor fix in without staying out too late.Swiftogeddon is the legendary, national club night dedicated to worshipping at the altar …

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Gun  'Hombres Acoustic Tour' - 7pm Sunday 22nd June GUN bring their 'Hombres Acoustic Tour featuring a set of their greatest hits to Bedford Esquires on Sun 22nd June. MTV EMA award winners – Gun, were formed in Scotland by …

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We are extremely excited to be hosting a Glastonbury warm up show for none other than CMAT here at Esquires on Sunday 22nd June, as part of our 35th anniversary celebrations! International pop star. Writer of songs. Fearer of bugs. …

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King King + Guests 7:30pm Friday 27th June, Bedford Esquires As part of the 35th Anniversary shows at Bedford Esquires we are very pleased to announce a very special show from 'Rock & Blues' Legends King King. "What I love …

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Where are you baby coz BOOMANIA is coming to Bedford! Hip Hop pioneer and 90's icon Betty Boo is a platinum-selling, Brit, and Ivor Novello Award-winning singer-songwriter and rapper. She is best known for her hits "Hey DJ - I …

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Press Club is a four-piece punk rock band from Naarm/Melbourne, Australia, known for their high-octane punk energy and electrifying live performances. Fronted by the powerhouse vocals of Natalie Foster, the band has earned critical acclaim and a loyal following worldwide. …

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RUN IN THE SHADOW 'FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE BAND' 7:30pm Friday 11th July, Bedford Esquires RUN IN THE SHADOW 'FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE BAND' The UK's top, and some say most authentic, Fleetwood Mac tribute show make a very welcome return into …

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Velvetine are an alternative rock band. Through shifting around of rooms and short sublets in London the band formed towards the end of the pandemic through their shared interests in poetry, film, visual art and bonded over artists such as …

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SUPERGRASS + The Coral + Willie J Healy TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions 5pm, Saturday 12th July – The Big Top Canopy, Bedford Park Live Nation & Cuffe & Taylor in association with The Pad Presents have announced that Britpop …

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Green 182 – 7:30pm, Sat 12th July, Bedford Esquires Green 182 are back ! Following on from x2 sold out shows opening up for Foo Fighters UK & Link N Park Green 182 return to play their debut headline show …

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THE LUKE COMBS EXPERIENCEEsquires, Bedford19:30, Friday 18th July Embark on a journey through heartland melodies and raw country storytelling with 'The Luke Combs Experience' – an electrifying tribute to one of country music's brightest stars. Join us for an unforgettable …

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Decades Daytime Disco Bedford - 80s, 90s & 00s Hits! Saturday, July 19th |  2 PM - 6 PM Bedford Esquires  BEDFORD... The DECADES DAYTIME DISCO Revolution continues!From Set you Free to Mr. Brightside, we're bringing the soundtrack to your best memories! A …

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Canned Pineapple - Saturday 19th July - Bedford Esquires Canned Pineapple are a 5-piece scuzz pop outfit based in the UK.  The quintet consists of songwriters Seán Drury and Oakley Gardiner alongside guitarchitect prodigy Gabe Rice, sex cymbal Charlie Pringle and …

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Stray will be performing at Esquires 'Holy Moly's' in Bedford on 25th July 2025.The band will be playing songs from their early albums through to the latest material from their recently released 'About Time' album. Support comes from local legends …

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BODEGA + Guests  7:30pm Sat 26th July, Bedford Esquires Sometimes you have to move backwards to move forwards. Just ask punk cultural commentators BODEGA, whose new album sees them carve a new future from fuzz-soaked, consumerism-skewering shards of their past. …

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Tom Robinson Band + Guests 7.30pm Friday 1st August, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce we are bringing the legendary Tom Robinson Band back to Bedford Esquires on Friday 1st August Born in Cambridge in 1950, Tom Robinson first became known …

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After the Teenage Fanclub show on Thursday 7th of August 2025 sold out in under 5 minutes, and so many of you missed out on tickets, we are delighted to confirm that the band have agreed to play an additional …

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’See you get older every year, but you don’t change, or I don’t notice you’re changing’ We are beyond excited to confirm that Teenage Fanclub will be returning to Bedford Esquires on Thursday the 7th August 2025 as part of …

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Miles Hunt has performed as a solo artist as well as alongside Wonder Stuff guitarist Malcolm Treece and fiddle player Erica Nockalls and also as The Miles Hunt Club (with Andres Karu, Michael Ferentino and Stuart Quinnell) and Vent 414 …

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We can scarcely believe it ourselves but Mercury Rev will be playing Esquires on Thursday the 14th August 2025 as part of our 35th anniversary celebrations! One of the most influential and pioneering American bands of the past 30 years, …

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It’s already been quite the year for YAANG. Announced as part of illustrious hype list NME 100 last month where they were heralded as “one of the most exciting bands to come from the North West.” and growing their list …

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NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests 7.30pm, Saturday 16th August 2025 – Bedford Esquires Following x4 SOLD OUT shows in 2024 and 2x SOLD OUT January shows in 2025 Noasis return to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 16th August …

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A bit about Eric? He needs little introduction — he wrote and recorded the classic Whole Wide World and had a hit with it back in 1977. Since then it's been a hit for countless other artists including The Monkees, …

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NIRVANA TRIBUTE + Guests 7:30pm Friday 22nd August, Bedford Esquires Following their sell out show in 2024 NIRVANA TRIBUTE return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 22nd August. Nirvana Tribute is the world renowned number one international touring tribute that has …

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Sambroso All Stars Bank Holiday Sunday 24 August Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club’s eponymous debut? Winning the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album, it remains a high watermark not just for Cuban …

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***NEW SHOW*** We are delighted to announce that Throwing Muses, one of *the* great cult American bands, will be appearing at Esquires on Wednesday the 27th August as part of their first UK Tour in over ten years! Led by …

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Following their previous sell out appearances at Bedford Esquires, The Smyths will return to Bedford Esquires in August 2025. More than a mere tribute band, The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time. Thrillingly …

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We are delighted to announce that Jane Weaver will appearing at Bedford Esquires on Saturday the 30th August 2025. One of the UK’s most innovative and evocative musical artists, over the past decade Jane has released a series of fantastically …

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If you like the throb and the rumble of low-end - its time to get down and (filthy)dirty with Evil Blizzard. Are you evil? Preston's Evil Blizzard are truly an enigma. Four bass players, a singing drummer. An array of …

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ION MAIDEN – A fully Charged Tribute to Iron Maiden 7:30pm, Saturday 13th September, Bedford Esquires Ion Maiden Formed in August 2018, The original line up was built around the core of four ex-members of some of best Maiden tribute …

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THE TOTAL STONE ROSES + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 19th September, Bedford Esquires The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses gig at SPIKE ISLAND! If you love I …

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The Black Charade and Fell Out Boy return to our main stage on Friday 26th September! This one always sells out, so early tickets highly recommended for a night down (emo) memory lane - on sale now from Seetickets.

This radical East London duo are known for their intense live shows exploring the raw holler of folk, synths, spoken word and intricate rustic dobro guitar. Full-force reworkings of centuries-old work-songs speak to contemporary issues of class, using multi-layered sonic …

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The Rifles head out on a new UK Tour, calling into Bedford Esquires on Friday 3rd October. Fresh from their UK #1 Independent album ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR’ this will be the first full band show at the venue in over …

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Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk and disco and modern post-punk and electro. Ibibio Sound Machine were founded …

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The Pad Presents...SHANGHAI TREASON*rescheduled show from April - all tickets remain valid*7:30pm Saturday 11th October  - Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to be welcoming festival favourites, Shanghai Treason to Esquires for the very first time, with support from two of …

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Legends of the UK live scene, there’s not many festivals or indeed towns that these boys haven’t played in the 34 years they’ve been together. In that time, they have released five albums, sold over 2 million records,been streamed over …

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British virtuoso blues-rock guitarist, former pro MMA fighter and hard rock frontman Kris Barras launches an exciting new musical collective that takes him back to his blues rock roots. Once the leading light of the young British blues-rock scene; he's …

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ULTIMATE COLDPLAY + Guests 7.30pm Sat 17th October, Bedford Esquires Following a SOLD OUT show at Esquires in 22, 23 & 2024 we are pleased to welcome back Ultimate Coldplay back to the venue this October. Since launching in 2017 …

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LINK N PARK ( The UK’s Leading Tribute to Linkin Park)‘25th Anniversary of Hybrid Theory’ 7:30pm Saturday 18th October, Bedford Esquires Following a sell out show in 2023 & 2024 LINK N PARK are back on Sat 18th October. For …

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Johnny Hates Jazz, comprising Clark Datchler (songwriting, vocals, keyboards) and Mike Nocito (production, engineering, guitars), achieved prominence in the late 1980s with a string of hits, notably "Shattered Dreams." Released in March 1987, the song reached top 5 in the …

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Hue and Cry - Electro Acoustic show 7:30pm, Fri 24th October 2024 – Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce 80’s legends HUE & CRY come to Bedford Esquires Friday 24th October for a special Electro / Acoustic show.  Alongside Wet Wet …

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THE CUREHEADS + Siouxsie & The Budgiees 7:30pm Friday 31st October, Bedford Esquires The original tribute to The Cure ‘The Cureheads’ make a very welcome return to Bedford Esquires for a HALLOWEEN SPECIAL on Friday 31st October following their SOLD …

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The Herbaliser Band + Guests 7:30pm, Sat 1st November, Bedford Esquires Way back In 1995, Ollie Teeba and Jake Wherry AKA The Herbaliser, a sample-based beatmaking duo from Twickenham, South West London, released their debut 12” single ‘The Real Killer’ …

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The Birthday Massacre + Lesbian Death Bed 7:30pm, Thurs 7th November, Esquires    The Birthday Massacre is a synth rock band, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The band was officially formed in 1999, known at that time as Imagica. The …

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Ferocious Dog + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 7th November, Bedford Esquires Ferocious Dog are a six-piece band who deal in a vibrant vein of Celtic-folk infused punk rock, comfortably slotting in between Billy Bragg and The Levellers. However, like The Levellers …

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GONG 8pm, Sat 8th November, Bedford Esquires GONG are coming to Bedford Esquires on Sat 8th November. The ever-metamorphosing entity that is GONG launches, as ever, into unknown – and unknowing – territory with new tours for 2025 destined to …

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The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart + Guests 7:30pm Weds 19th November, Bedford Esquires Roughly five years after breaking up, New York's indie shoegazey/dream-popppers the Pains of being Pure at Heart have announced a reunion tour celebrating the 15th …

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The Gig Cartel presents... THE DAMN TRUTH Critically acclaimed psychedelic Montreal four-piece rock’n’roll band the Damn Truth return to the UK for an 11-date November 2025 headline tour, stopping off at Esquires on Thursday 20th November. In 2021, the band …

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THE EXPLOITED + Guests 45 YEARS OF CHAOS 7.30pm Friday 21st November, Bedford Esquires The Exploited ARE punk rock !! The first wave of British punk was a bust. Sid was dead and the Pistols signed Ronnie Biggs as their …

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The Pogue Traders - A celebration of The Pogues 7:30pm, Sat 22nd November This November, we celebrate Ireland's second most famous export. Making their Esquires debut - The Pogue Traders, a celebration of The Pogues! Formed back in 2007, The …

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Wolfgang Flür (Ex Kraftwerk) + Pete Duggel 7:30pm, Friday 28th November, Bedford Esquires Member of the classic Kraftwerk line up 1973-1987 and author of “I Was A Robot”. A member of Kraftwerk during the group’s golden era, Wolfgang Flür was …

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GAZ BROOKFIELD + Guests 7:30pm, Sat 29th November, Bedford Esquires NEW ALBUM! MASSIVE SOLO TOUR! SHORT FULL BAND TOUR!!! Gaz Brookfield is back on the road to promote 'Waiting For Wisdom' his tenth studio album out on Friday, August 1st, …

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SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS!7:30pm, Sat 6th December, Bedford Esquires Special Kinda Madness are back at Bedford Esquires on Sat 6th December for their annual gig with their classic take on Madness and The Specials. Here's the lowdown; SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS perform …

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*NEW SHOW* It's a biggie ! For the first time in a couple of decades Sham-69 ft Jimmy Pursey, Dave Parsons & Dave Tregunna are back at Esquires courtesy of Vinyl Revelations. This is the smallest venue the band have …

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