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SUMMARY:Dave McPherson (InMe) + Basement Strippers - Socially Distanced Show
DESCRIPTION:Dave McPherson (InMe) + Basement Strippers (stripped back) – Friday 4th December – Bedford Esquires \nInMe’s Dave McPherson is coming to Esquires for a socially distanced show\, with support from one of Bedford’s finest\, Basement Strippers! \nOne of UK Rock’s finest voices\, Dave’s solo shows take in his work with InMe and solo material.\nPlease note\, this show is limited capacity and will follow current government guidelines. \nWe have filled out stringent risk assessments and put a number of safety measures in place to keep everyone as safe as possible. \nTickets are only being sold as groups of 4 and are priced £40\, ie £10 a ticket and are very limited\, there will be no ticket sales on the door.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/dave-mcpherson-inme-basement-strippers-socially-distanced-show/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201203T220000
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SUMMARY:Pearl Handled Revolver - Socially Distanced Show - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:*ESQUIRES REOPENING SHOW*\nPearl Handled Revolver – Socially Distanced Show – Thursday 3rd December\n**Please note this show has been rescheduled from Friday 6th November – all tickets remain valid**\nWe are very pleased to announce that live music is finally coming back to Esquires! We kick things off with a band that are no stranger to Esquires and the music lovers of Bedford\, the spellbinding Pearl Handled Revolver will be reopening the venue\, and we can’t wait.\nPlease note\, this show is limited capacity and will follow current government guidelines. We have filled out stringent risk assessments and put a number of safety measures in place to keep everyone as safe as possible.\nTickets are only being sold as groups of 4 and are priced £40\, ie £10 a ticket and are very limited\, there will be no ticket sales on the door.\nTickets are available right now here:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/…/bedford-esquires/166438
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/pearl-handled-revolver-socially-distanced-show-sold-out-2/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201109T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201109T170000
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SUMMARY:The Life Of Riley - Socially Distanced Show *SOLD OUT*
DESCRIPTION:The Life Of Riley – Socially Distanced Show – Wednesday 23rd December – Bedford Esquires\nAlways a prime night in the Esquires calendar\, The Life Of Riley have kindly agreed to come and play a socially distanced show for us as part of our (smaller) Xmas celebrations this year. Sat down ‘seat dancing’ will be essential!\nPlease note\, this show is limited capacity and will follow current government guidelines. We have filled out stringent risk assessments and put a number of safety measures in place to keep everyone as safe as possible.\nTickets are only being sold as groups of 4 and are priced £10\, ie £40 a ticket and are very limited\, there will be no ticket sales on the door.\nTickets are available here:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/…/bedford-esquires/1669724
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-life-of-riley-socially-distanced-show-sold-out-2/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201108T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150712
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SUMMARY:Vintage Stuff - Socially Distanced Sunday Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Vintage Stuff play a Socially Distanced Sunday Sessions – Sunday 8th November – Bedford Esquires\nThe legendary Sunday Sessions make their return to Esquires on our main stage\, with Vintage Stuff kicking off their return on Sunday 8th November. \nPlease note\, this show is limited capacity and will follow current government guidelines. We have filled out stringent risk assessments and put a number of safety measures in place to keep everyone as safe as possible. \nTickets are only being sold as groups of 4 and are priced £20\, ie £5 a ticket and are very limited\, there will be no ticket sales on the door.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/vintage-stuff-socially-distanced-sunday-sessions/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201107T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201107T220000
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SUMMARY:Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets) - Socially Distanced Gig. SOLD OUT.
DESCRIPTION:*ESQUIRES REOPENING WEEKEND** \nTom Hingley (ex Inspiral Carpets) + Sunsinger & The High Seas (solo) – Saturday 7th November\nThe second show of our reopening weekend sees ex Inspiral Carpets frontman Tom Hingley come to Esquires\, armed with a back catalogue of huge tunes. Support on the night comes from one of our favourite local artists\, Sunsinger & The High Seas. \nPlease note\, this show is limited capacity and will follow current government guidelines. We have filled out stringent risk assessments and put a number of safety measures in place to keep everyone as safe as possible.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/tom-hingley-inspiral-carpets-socially-distanced-gig-sold-out/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Pearl Handled Revolver - Socially Distanced Show - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:*ESQUIRES REOPENING SHOW* \nPearl Handled Revolver – Socially Distanced Show – Friday 6th November \nWe are very pleased to announce that live music is finally coming back to Esquires! We kick things off with a band that are no stranger to Esquires and the music lovers of Bedford\, the spellbinding Pearl Handled Revolver will be reopening the venue\, and we can’t wait. \nPlease note\, this show is limited capacity and will follow current government guidelines. We have filled out stringent risk assessments and put a number of safety measures in place to keep everyone as safe as possible. \nTickets are only being sold as groups of 4 and are priced £40\, ie £10 a ticket and are very limited\, there will be no ticket sales on the door.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/pearl-handled-revolver-socially-distanced-show-sold-out/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Lee Scratch Perry + Guests ***Event Postponed***
DESCRIPTION:The Pad Presents\nwww.thepadpresents.com \nLEE SCRATCH PERRY + Guests – 10th October – Bedford Esquires \nWe are super excited to be bringing a true icon and legend to Esquires on Saturday 4th April\, when the Godfather of Reggae\, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry comes to town! \nRegarded with awe throughout the music world\, Lee “Scratch” Perry holds status as one of the most enduring and original reggae producers and artists of all time.  From his early days in the 1960’s as a singer and engineer for Coxsone Dodd’s Studio One in Kingston\, through his production of the seminal Wailers’ classics African Herbsman and Soul Revolution\, Perry’s innovative style marks him as one of reggae’s original treasures.  His on the edge creative genius remains evident in his own solo albums of the 1970’s through his steady stream of mind-boggling releases of the 1980’s. \nOne of reggae’s undisputed pioneers\, Lee “the Upsetter” Perry has worked with almost everyone from the Heptones to the Skatalites to the Clash.  Certainly one of his most notable contributions was the pairing of Bob Marley\, to Peter Tosh\, and Bunny Wailer with the Barnet Brothers (Carley and “Familyman” who had been the heart of the Perry’s group\, the Upsetters) and thus the forming of the Bob Marley and the Wailers. \nAfter his own studio\, “Black Ark\,” burned to the ground in the late 1970’s\, Perry laid low for a while\, only to resurface with a vengeance in England in the mid-1980’s.  He went back into the studio with a variety of partners\, from Adrian Sherwood to Terence Trent D’Arby.  During this time\, Perry took up residence in the Swiss Alps (“The mountains give me the fresh Swiss air to replenish my structure so I can soon join the immortal race”).  Proof positive that talent on this scale will win out no matter what\, since the “madman” has come down from the mountain\, the World Music market has been gifted with more Lee Perry Product. \nPerry’s stream of consciousness rants have been called the babblings of the lunatic by some to the offerings of a prophet by others.  Either way\, his unique dubbing style  is infectious.  Often\, the words are broken down into their purest elements\, sound and feeling.  Perry’s groundbreaking use of sound effects\, echo reverb\, and rewind adds a new dimension to the folk tradition of Reggae and has influenced countless other artists. \nIn his plethora of newer material\, “Scratch” expounds on his favourite themes of extraterrestrials\, judgment\, justice\, corruption\, carnality\, and self proclamation\, all over some killer riddims. \nAlways one to follow the beat of his own drummers\, the eccentric genius Perry continues to break new ground with the hardest rebel Rasta tunes and the most unpredictable instrumental dubs.  Lee Perry has most recently been touring Europe\, riveting both old and new fans with a full measure of his blessings. \nThe “Upsetter” charges forward making music that recalls African roots\, at the same time\, it reaches for the vastness of the outer space.  \nLee is perhaps the only 80 + year old that can dance on one leg for 1 hour straight! \n————— \nTickets are £25 adv\, on sale right now from Seetickets here:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/event/lee-scratch-perry/bedford-esquires/1456006
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/lee-scratch-perry-guests/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201007T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201007T230000
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SUMMARY:Melt Yourself Down + Guests
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to announce that the amazing Melt Yourself Down will be gracing the Esquires main stage on Wednesday 7th October! If you like bands like Sons Of Kemet\, !!! and Comet Is Coming\, this one is firmly for you. \nBoot and Spleen makes a statement\, both sonically and in its message. Inspired by the dark history of British colonialism in India\, it asks the question: “What is it to be British? What’s that identity now\, in 2019? What sort of behaviours are allowed towards minorities\, or from minorities towards the majority?” \nThere’s no simple answer to those questions but Melt Yourself Down are set to ignite debate by asking them. Founded by sax innovator Pete Wareham and fronted by lead vocalist Kush Gaya\, they play into a great tradition of British insurgents that spans decades and genres\, from the Sex Pistols to Radiohead\, and from Kate Tempest to Young Fathers. Yet the band’s lineage is also connected to jazz’s rich history of sticking a middle finger to The Man. “Jazz was the wild\, dirty music of the 20s\, 30s\,” says Kush. “It was not a sit down\, polite\, experience.” Pete adds: “I love jazz best when it feels dangerous.” \nThis new music is the band’s strongest statement yet\, representing both a peak of musical synthesis for the band as well as a personal triumph. Working with production legends Youth and Ben Hillier\, the band have reimagined themselves and created a bruising re-up of their signature sound with added synths\, anthems and epic joyrides. \n“So much has changed in the world since we started writing in 2016” says Pete. “We couldn’t ignore any of it and this new music is borne from our feelings of cultural restlessness in this constantly shifting global climate”. \nMelt Yourself Down have firmly cemented themselves at the forefront of today’s music innovators. The desire to create new sonic pathways is an integral philosophy to the band\, whose two critically-lauded albums to date have alchemised influences from Noisy No Wave to Nubian Rhythms to create an eclectic\, high energy and pan-global kind of punk rock. \nShowcasing the prolific talents of saxophonist Pete Wareham\, Melt Yourself Down rose from the ashes of his previous outfit Acoustic Ladyland and from everything he learned with Polar Bear. His work in reinventing and defying musical genres has paved the way for acts such as Comet is Coming\, Black Flower and mercury prize nominated Sons of Kemet\, to name a handful. \nWith their increasingly attuned sense to the world around them and each other\, more people than ever will undoubtedly be embracing the new sound of Melt Yourself Down. \n—————– \nTickets are £10 adv\, on sale right now from Seetickets.com:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/event/melt-yourself-down/bedford-esquires/1480438 \nAvailable from Tuesday 14th January from:\nSlide Record Shop – Esquires Bar – Marios Hair Design \nThis is a 14+ ages show\, under 16’s to be accompanied by an adult
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/melt-yourself-down-guests/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200926T230000
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SUMMARY:CODA - A tribute to Led Zeppelin
DESCRIPTION: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 new show lined up for you this year\, celebrating the classic Led Zeppelin II album. The first set of the show will consist of the whole album\, featuring such great tracks as Whole Lotta Love\, Ramble On and lesser-played but still awesome tracks like Living Loving Maid and the Lemon Song\, and the second set will be packed with all the classics\, showstoppers and rockers such as Stairway to Heaven\, Rock and Roll and much more! \nCODA recently performed three very special concerts celebrating 50 years of Led Zeppelin to great critical acclaim\, including one at the very first venue Led Zeppelin ever played\, exactly 50 years to the day! CODA were incredibly privileged and honoured to be able to perform at Gladsaxe School\, Copenhagen\, to a packed hall of Led Zeppelin fans at the site of Led Zeppelin’s worldwide debut show on 7th September 2018\, exactly 50 years to the day when Led Zeppelin first exploded onto the music scene! \n“Fantastic show at Gladsaxe from CODA celebrating the birth of Led Zeppelin 50 years ago.” – Jerry Ritz\, promoter of Led Zeppelin’s first tour. \n“The fabulous Zeppelin tribute band CODA from England marked on Friday Led Zeppelin’s 50 years with a fabulous concert in the resurrected teen club…CODA were amazing. The same hair\, same poses and same costumes…The more than 400 in the chamber had an experience and clearly expressed their enthusiasm. A worthy mark of the 50 years.” – Jorgen Angel\, rock photographer who took the very first live pictures of Led Zeppelin. \n“CODA represent the music of Led Zeppelin with passion and dedication – catch them when you can’’ – Dave Lewis\, The UK’s number one authority on Led Zeppelin and prolific writer of books about the band. \n“I have seen many Led Zeppelin tribute bands and CODA are the best. An excellent show!” – Andy Adams\, Led Zeppelin super fan and co-author of several books on Led Zeppelin. \n“A sincere and moving tribute by a group of excellent\, nay brilliant musicians who captured the spirit of the legendary group perfectly.” – Chris Welch\, music journalist and author of several books on Led Zeppelin. \nFan quotes: \n“Not really a cover band\, more a reincarnation. I was utterly dumbstruck when I saw them. If I hadn’t already got tickets I’d get them just to see this band again. Incredible band\, they really have to be seen to be believed.” \n“The sound\, the look\,and most importantly the ‘feel’ is true Zeppelin. Pure class.” \n“Definitively the best cover band I have ever seen. Clearly a lot of time and devotion has been given to the great\, original Led Zeppelin members\, and their music\, epitomising them in every way. I’m blown away and will be travelling far and wide to follow this band! Rock on!” \nTickets on sale now from Seetickets and in person from Esquires Bar // Slide Record Store // Mario’s Hair Design
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/coda-a-tribute-to-led-zeppelin-2/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200919T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200919T230000
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SUMMARY:The Futureheads + Guests
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to be bringing one of our favourite bands to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 19th September\, when we see The Futureheads headline the main stage! \nA booking nearly 18 years in the making\, anyone who has followed our evolution from The Pad Nightclub into promoters will know that The Futureheads were one of those bands on constant rotation through The Pad sound system over the years\, with Hounds Of Love one of the final ever songs to be played at the venue when it shut in 2017. \nThe Futureheads own evolution is continuing at a rapid pace\, with the band reforming for a select number of festivals and shows in 2019 and even gracing us with a brand new album ‘Powers’ – A blistering return to form for the Post Punk 4 piece from Sunderland. \nWe’re super excited to have them play this rare intimate show as part of our 30th anniversary celebrations and highly advise picking up tickets in advance. \n——————— \nTickets are £17.50 advance\, on sale Friday 31st January from Slide Record Shop\, Esquires Bar and Marios Hair Design. \nAlso on sale online here:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/event/the-futureheads/bedford-esquires/1488272 \nThis is a 14+ ages show\, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult. \nFull support line up TBA.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-futureheads-guests/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200919T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200919T230000
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SUMMARY:3 Daft Monkeys at Bedford Esquires
DESCRIPTION:3 Daft Monkeys 20 YEARS WILD…\n“Highlight of Glastonbury” Mark Radcliffe BBC2 “Amazing energy” Bob Harris BBC2\n3 Daft Monkeys will be celebrating an unbelievable 20 years of musical adventures\, and would love to celebrate with you.\nWith a fiery helter-skelter blend of influences from East and West\, 3 Daft Monkeys inject a unique wildness into their music\, producing a symphonious cacophony of styles\, Silvery vocal melodies soar above percussive global beats and rhythms\, while passionate fiddle-driven tunes weave around animated guitar and bass\, all presented with outstanding musicianship in their famously\ntheatrical live performances.\nThis multi-award-winning live act continues to deliver dynamic\, rampageous\, powerful performances of their completely original songs with an endless energy and enthusiasm! With years of International festival experience in hand\, 3 Daft Monkeys certainly know how to work a festival crowd\, and are guaranteed to whip an audience into a frenzy of emotions with every performance.\nThe band will be touring in 2020 with their ultimate ‘best of’ set list\, voted for by their dedicated fans\, covering all their most popular songs both new and old\, with an accompanying brand new ‘live’ album and merchandise.\n3 Daft Monkeys have been personally invited to play live sessions on both the Bob Harris\, and Mark Radcliffe BBC Radio 2 shows\, with Mark Radcliffe hailing their live show as one of his “Highlights of Glastonbury”\n“Varied and stirring acoustic styles…outstanding fiddle work” (The Guardian)\n“From wildly frenetic observation and reflective narrative to faintly macabre revelations” (Folkworks)\n“One of my favourite festival moments ever” (Mike Harding BBC2)\n“One of the hardest-working\, best lyric-writing\, most joyful\, danceable bands known to the universe!” (Green Gathering)\n“Joyously life-affirming” (West Briton)\n“A quality balance of spaced-out dizziness\, dance-ability and sophisticated folk music” (Bearded Theory Festival)\n“The musicianship- the virtuosity\, the song craft\, the arrangement is simply astonishing” (Spiral Earth)\nBEST ALBUM – Spiral Earth (Readers Poll)\nBEST LIVE ACT – Spiral Earth (Readers Poll) + Hancock Awards BEST LIVE ACT – Green Gathering \nwww.wegottickets.com
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/3-daft-monkeys-at-bedford-esquires/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200917T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200917T230000
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SUMMARY:The Smyths perform 'Meat is Murder' and 'The Queen is Dead'.
DESCRIPTION:***PLEASE NOTE RE-ARRANGED DATE*** \nFollowing sell-out performances at Esquires in 2015\, 2016\, 2017\, 2018 and 2019\, The Smyths will be coming ‘back to the old house’ on Saturday the 8th of May 2021. \nMore than a mere tribute band\, The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time. Thrillingly accurate\, the group have amassed a huge following and regularly sell out huge venues both here and abroad. You may also know them from their massively popular appearances at the Williams Green stage at Glastonbury (if you have been lucky enough to get in the tent!). \nWith 2020 and 2021 being the 35th anniversary of ‘Meat is Murder’ and ‘The Queen is Dead’ respectively\, The Smyths will be playing both albums in full\, alongside the usual Smith’s classics.  \nNo support – The Smyths will play two sets on the evening. It is recommended you buy tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. After all\, you could meet someone who really loves you… \nTickets are £15 in advance. Available now from https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-smyths-perform-meat-is-murder-/bedford-esquires-bedford/1470525 and from Esquires Bar\, Slide Record Store and Mario’s Hair Design (Kempston) with no booking fees. \nPlease note this is a re-arranged date from 2020. Original tickets still valid.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-smyths-perform-meat-is-murder-and-more/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200904T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200904T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
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SUMMARY:From The Specials : The Neville Staple Band
DESCRIPTION:No stranger to Bedford\, The Neville Staple Band returns to town on the 4th September 2020 to kick off the summer with a proper 2 Tone Ska Party. Having packed out Bedford Corn Exchange 3 times in the past with over 600 in attendance this time we have decided to keep it a bit more intimate as Neville returns to Bedford Esquires. \nFor anyone who doesn’t know\, Neville Staple is one of the great figureheads of the second wave of British ska that broke across the nation’s music scene in the late 70s best known for his work as the singer / toaster in Ska and Two Tone legends The Specials. \nAlongside Terry Hall and Jerry Dammers\, Neville Staple was at the centre of perhaps UK ska’s most-loved bands The Specials. The band had seven consecutive top 10 hits between 1979 and 1981.\nNeville’s solo tour features a selection of The Special’s back catalogue including “Gangsters”\, “A Message to you Rudy”\, “Monkey Man”\, “Ghost Town” and “Nightclub” along with tracks from his second chart topping band The Fun Boy Three as well as reworking some original Jamaican ska classics and showcasing some brand new original solo material. \nFollowing on from the massive Specials reunion back in 2009 to 2012 Neville has since left the fold and continues to fly the flag with his ‘Ska Crazy’ shows. \nExpect all the hits and more from one of ska’s most loved artists – Get ready to skank ‘cos the king of Two Tone is ready to party!\nTickets priced £20 on sale now online from Seetickets from Friday 7th February and can be picked up in person from Esquires Bar\, Slide Record Store and Mario’s Hair Design
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/from-the-specials-the-neville-staple-band/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200901T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200901T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20191116T101444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T062046Z
UID:42878-1598990400-1599001200@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:Squid + Guests (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:The Pad Presents\nwww.thepadpresents.com \nSquid + Guests – Tuesday 1st September – Bedford Esquires \n***Please note new date**** \nAfter chasing this band for well over a year\, we can finally announce that we’ve managed to secure a date with one of our faves\, Squid as part of their UK tour in March! \nThe hotly tipped post-punk\, disco-funk phenomenon Squid are back with new single ‘The Cleaner’ and the news of an EP called ‘Town Centre’ which is coming out on 6th September via Dan Carey’s Speedy Wunderground label – the first EP from the legendary producers singles label. Physical release of the EP will be 15th November. \nOn ‘The Cleaner\,’ Squid are at their dynamic best; making good on the angular funk of ‘The Dial’ and the disco-punk of ‘Houseplants’ that has seen them receive love from radio\, press and fans everywhere they’ve been. ‘The Cleaner’ is inspired by moving to London\, trying to adjust to the pace and lifestyle of the city and all the issues that throws up. As with any Squid track\, ‘The Cleaner’ is bursting with ideas and a clear energy and determination within the band to embrace different musical styles. \nDan Carey on Squid and The Cleaner: “I love Squid so much. To record with them is such a joy – the room is a sea of ideas and enthusiasm without any clashes of ego; every suggestion is given full attention. This \, combined with their musicianship results in beautifully inventive music\, underpinned by a hard steady groove and topped with lyrics that are important and surreal.\nWhen I first saw squid I was blown away. In the middle of being blown away \, they played The Cleaner. In the middle of The Cleaner I was blown away by the middle bit of The Cleaner. So I was 3 levels down \, and I thought ‘Yes…Squid” \nSquid have built their name on the back of a run of fine singles and their incendiary live shows – including three packed sets at this year’s Glastonbury Festival – which displays an energy and conviction that is positively transcendent in its chaos and fever. \nFormed in Brighton\, Squid is the brainchild of Ollie Judge (Drums & Lead Vocals)\, Louis Borlase (Guitars & Vocals)\, Arthur Leadbetter (Keyboards\, Strings)\, Laurie Nankivell (Bass & Brass) and Anton Pearson (Guitars & Vocals). \n—————- \nTickets are £8.50 Adv\, on sale right now:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/event/squid/bedford-esquires/1462318 \nTickets also on sale from Slide Record Shop\, Esquires bar and Mario’s Hair Design \nFull support line up TBC \nThis is a 14+ ages show\, under 16’s to be accompanied by an adult
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/squid-guests/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200814T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200814T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200206T123523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T225636Z
UID:43133-1597433400-1597446000@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bambara + Support t.b.c
DESCRIPTION:Absolute treats incoming\, with one of the most exciting bands on the entire planet heading to our little ol’ town all the way from the USA. \nCurrently A-Listed on BBC 6 Music\, Bambara is a post-punk band currently based in Brooklyn\, New York. Formed in 2009 in Athens\, Georgia\, the band consists of Reid Bateh\, Blaze Bateh\, and William Brookshire. \nThe band spent the latter part of 2018 supporting Idles on their US tour and followed up in 2019 by releasing a swarm of incredible singles\, including one of last years finest ‘Serafina’\, which took over UK radio\, projecting their sound into the households of a brand new audience. \nThis show will sell out\, so we highly advise picking up advance tickets. \nFull support line up to be confirmed. \n—————————– \nTickets available from 10am\, Friday 7th February here:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/event/bambara/bedford-esquires/1482958 \nTickets also available from Slide Record Shop\, Esquires Bar and Mario’s Hair Design
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/bambara-support-t-b-c/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bambara.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200703T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200703T233000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200201T092147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T052453Z
UID:43096-1593806400-1593819000@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute
DESCRIPTION:The Devout is a new Depeche Mode Tribute Act born from the infamous ‘Speak and Spell’\, updated and driven forward by the same core member and productions. \nThere’s no doubt that this is a group of musicians whose experience\, drive\, passion and love for Depeche Mode shines through as they relish in recreating a live experience worthy of the boys from Basildon.\nThe aim of The Devout is simple. To put on a show that transports the senses of the audience back to the sacred glory days of Depeche Mode.  \nAftershow party in the bar downstairs \nhttps://www.seetickets.com/event/the-devout-depeche-mode-tribute/bedford-esquires/1455374?fbclid=IwAR1yehsCS-nrcDqjJlPwMQikZ5VL8eVmz7k0h4WEmhyrIwlCc4ZAruxMz1k# \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-devout-depeche-mode-tribute/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200628T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200202T125238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T125238Z
UID:43103-1593363600-1593374400@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:When Rivers Meet play the Sunday Session
DESCRIPTION:When Rivers Meet make their Esquires Debut \nGrace & Aaron Bond of When Rivers Meet are a Blues + Roots Rock duo from Essex. \nTheir soulful vocals lock into harmony with a natural chemistry: Aaron’s bold\, driven guitar is grounded by his solid kick drum\, and Grace’s unique slide mandolin and fiddle combine to create a wall of sound. \nWith a combination of well-crafted self-penned songs and reworked traditionals\, performances are fearless.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/when-rivers-meet-play-the-sunday-session/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200626T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200626T235900
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200202T125239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T125239Z
UID:43107-1593199800-1593215940@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:Extravaganza Bedford: Spouky Kids + Gothica Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Extravaganza presents….GOTHICA. \nA night of live music\, drag\, burlesque and goth / metal \nWe are back at Bedford Esquires for our 7th event- this time held in the main room/ main stage. Featuring the UK’s only tribute to Marilyn Manson :The Spouky Kids\, plus burlesque (Miss Fortune London and drag (Ginger Snaps ) + more TBA. Gothic/Metal DJ until midnight. \nThe Spouky kids are the Ultimate Marilyn Manson Experience\nShowcasing all the greatest hits from the Antichrist Superstar\nWith a fully replicated stage production including a 7ft podium Spouky Kids are set to shock and rock the UK and Europe in 2020 with a huge tour. We are please to be bringing the band to Bedford. \nThe return of Burlesque beauty : Miss Fortune UK + drag performances from Ginger Snaps\, plus special guest acts. \n£12 early bird tickets only from\nwww.skiddle.com\nPhysical tickets will be available from Slide Record Shop/ Danny’s Bar nearer the date.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/extravaganza-bedford-spouky-kids-gothica-cabaret/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200531T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200308T084546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200308T084546Z
UID:43220-1590944400-1590955200@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thr3e play the Sunday Afternoon Session
DESCRIPTION:​Firmly rooted in 60s/70s British blues but with influences ranging from the old blues to more recent US and British rock & blues\, Thr3e do not try to fit into any ‘genre’. They just write great songs about their world and play them from the heart.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/thr3e-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session-4/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/thr3e.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200531T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200308T084546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200308T084546Z
UID:43229-1590937200-1590955200@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Sunday Afternoon Soul Session at Bedford Esquires
DESCRIPTION:Join Geoff and Hammy and guests ‘Ted Massey’ ‘Kieran ‘Taz’ Robathan’ and Robbie Gipson’ for an afternoon of soul classics
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-sunday-afternoon-soul-session-at-bedford-esquires/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200529T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200529T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200308T084546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200308T084546Z
UID:43218-1590782400-1590793200@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gene Loves Jezebel 40th Anniversary UK Tour + Unquiet Dead
DESCRIPTION:May 2020 will see Gene Loves Jezebel embark on their 40th Anniversary UK Tour! Even bigger than last years\, when the band released Dance Underwater\, their first studio album of new material in 15 years via Plastichead. Fans can expect to hear all the classic GLJ songs plus a few from the critically acclaimed new album too! Last tour they wowed audiences both sides of the continent and live\, they are seriously on fire\, so make a date with destiny and be part of their 40th Anniversary celebrations! \nwww.ticketweb.uk
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/gene-loves-jezebel-40th-anniversary-uk-tour-unquiet-dead/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/gene-loves.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200524T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200524T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200202T125238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T125238Z
UID:43101-1590325200-1590361200@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:BEDFORD MELTDOWN Psychobilly Alldayer KING KURT & Many More
DESCRIPTION:Bedford Meltdown 2020 \, the first Psychobilly all day event to hit Bedford Esquires . 8 great acts lined up so far with headliners King Kurt making a welcome return…. \nKing Kurt \nLong Tall Texans \nSnakerattlers \nThe Flying Leathernecks \nThe Dukes of Bordello \nScavengers \nThe 55’s \nDeathcaps \nTickets from www.skiddle.com
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/bedford-meltdown-psychobilly-alldayer-king-kurt-many-more/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200320T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200320T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20201016T062730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T062730Z
UID:43706-1584734400-1584745200@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lee Scratch Perry / Sat 20 March
DESCRIPTION:**THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED\, TICKETS FOR PREVIOUS DATES IN APRIL AND OCTOBER 2020 REMAIN VALID**\nLEE SCRATCH PERRY + Guests – Saturday 20th March – Bedford Esquires\nWe are super excited to be bringing a true icon and legend to Esquires on Saturday 20th March when the Godfather of Reggae\, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry comes to town!\nRegarded with awe throughout the music world\, Lee “Scratch” Perry holds status as one of the most enduring and original reggae producers and artists of all time. From his early days in the 1960’s as a singer and engineer for Coxsone Dodd’s Studio One in Kingston\, through his production of the seminal Wailers’ classics African Herbsman and Soul Revolution\, Perry’s innovative style marks him as one of reggae’s original treasures. His on the edge creative genius remains evident in his own solo albums of the 1970’s through his steady stream of mind-boggling releases of the 1980’s.\nOne of reggae’s undisputed pioneers\, Lee “the Upsetter” Perry has worked with almost everyone from the Heptones to the Skatalites to the Clash. Certainly one of his most notable contributions was the pairing of Bob Marley\, to Peter Tosh\, and Bunny Wailer with the Barnet Brothers (Carley and “Familyman” who had been the heart of the Perry’s group\, the Upsetters) and thus the forming of the Bob Marley and the Wailers.\nAfter his own studio\, “Black Ark\,” burned to the ground in the late 1970’s\, Perry laid low for a while\, only to resurface with a vengeance in England in the mid-1980’s. He went back into the studio with a variety of partners\, from Adrian Sherwood to Terence Trent D’Arby. During this time\, Perry took up residence in the Swiss Alps (“The mountains give me the fresh Swiss air to replenish my structure so I can soon join the immortal race”). Proof positive that talent on this scale will win out no matter what\, since the “madman” has come down from the mountain\, the World Music market has been gifted with more Lee Perry Product.\nPerry’s stream of consciousness rants have been called the babblings of the lunatic by some to the offerings of a prophet by others. Either way\, his unique dubbing style is infectious. Often\, the words are broken down into their purest elements\, sound and feeling. Perry’s groundbreaking use of sound effects\, echo reverb\, and rewind adds a new dimension to the folk tradition of Reggae and has influenced countless other artists.\nIn his plethora of newer material\, “Scratch” expounds on his favourite themes of extraterrestrials\, judgment\, justice\, corruption\, carnality\, and self proclamation\, all over some killer riddims.\nAlways one to follow the beat of his own drummers\, the eccentric genius Perry continues to break new ground with the hardest rebel Rasta tunes and the most unpredictable instrumental dubs. Lee Perry has most recently been touring Europe\, riveting both old and new fans with a full measure of his blessings.\nThe “Upsetter” charges forward making music that recalls African roots\, at the same time\, it reaches for the vastness of the outer space.\nLee is perhaps the only 80 + year old that can dance on one leg for 1 hour straight!\n—————\nTickets are £25 adv\, on sale right now from Seetickets here:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/…/bedford-esquires/1456006
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/lee-scratch-perry-sat-20-march/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200317T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200317T235900
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200201T092127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200201T092142Z
UID:43067-1584469800-1584489540@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:St Patrick's Day / Skimmington Ride / The Barrys / Verny Lee
DESCRIPTION:St Patricks Day – Tuesday 17th March – Bedford Esquires ft.\nSkimmington Ride – The Barrys – Verny Lee\nPay What you want on the door! \nWe are very pleased to have put together a top line up for St Patrick’s day 2020\, with Skimmington Ride headlining the bar stage\, and The Barrys and Verny Lee in support! \nThis is going to be a big party on a Tuesday\, booking the Wednesday off work is not essential\, but wouldn’t be a bad idea! \nWe have linked up with our brewery and will be giving away some free pints of Double Chocolate Stout as well as pulling down the cost of our Guiness pints! \nWe are running a food collection on the night in support of King’s Arms Project\, please bring any unwanted or excess dry store goods and sanitary products \nThis is a ‘pay what you want’ show\, minimum suggested donation £2 – Once the bands are paid\, all the profits will also go to King’s Arms Project \n6.30pm – Midnight
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/st-patricks-day-skimmington-ride-the-barrys-verny-lee/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/paddys.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200317T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200317T235900
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200201T092127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200201T092142Z
UID:43069-1584469800-1584489540@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:St Patrick's Day / Skimmington Ride / The Barrys / Verny Lee
DESCRIPTION:St Patricks Day – Tuesday 17th March – Bedford Esquires ft.\nSkimmington Ride – The Barrys – Verny Lee\nPay What you want on the door! \nWe are very pleased to have put together a top line up for St Patrick’s day 2020\, with Skimmington Ride headlining the bar stage\, and The Barrys and Verny Lee in support! \nThis is going to be a big party on a Tuesday\, booking the Wednesday off work is not essential\, but wouldn’t be a bad idea! \nWe have linked up with our brewery and will be giving away some free pints of Double Chocolate Stout as well as pulling down the cost of our Guiness pints! \nWe are running a food collection on the night in support of King’s Arms Project\, please bring any unwanted or excess dry store goods and sanitary products \nThis is a ‘pay what you want’ show\, minimum suggested donation £2 – Once the bands are paid\, all the profits will also go to King’s Arms Project \n6.30pm – Midnight
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/st-patricks-day-skimmington-ride-the-barrys-verny-lee-2/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200315T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200108T193534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T062745Z
UID:43027-1584291600-1584302400@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lexie Green & the Indigo Blue play the Sunday Session
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Lexie Green and the Indigo Blue… Making their debut at Esquires\nLexie Green\, although born in the UK\, has family roots in the USA so it is no surprise that her music should reflect this trans Atlantic connection.\nAmericana influenced by Vintage Blues and good ole Rock ‘n’ Roll. With vocals described as velvet gold\, written from the heart and performed deep down from the soul…”\nOfficial Website http://www.lexiegreen.com
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/lexie-green-the-indigo-blue-play-the-sunday-session/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200315T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200308T084545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200308T084545Z
UID:43214-1584284400-1584302400@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Sunday Afternoon Soul Session at Esquires
DESCRIPTION:Join Hammy and Geoff with special guests John Manship and Stuart Darlow
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-sunday-afternoon-soul-session-at-esquires/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/soul-session-new.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200314T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200314T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200303T175550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T175550Z
UID:43154-1584216000-1584226800@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:SARPA SALPA + BASH & Guests
DESCRIPTION:SARPA SALPA \nFollowing a run of impressive singles in 2019 Sarpa Salpa released their debut EP “Say Something” on Friday 3rd January 2020.\nThe lead track of the same name; “Say Something” sees the band crank up the tempo and return to their indie dancefloor roots with a stomper of a synth powered banger which has had crowds at their live shows hooked from the opening bars. \nThe EP also features fan favourites “Lost Time” and “Paralyzed” as well as successful recent single “Before It Goes Dark” best described as “brilliant pop for the next generation” (Chris Hawkins\, BBC 6 Music). The 5 track closes with an acoustic rendition of their BBC Introducing Radio 1 Track of the Week “Casanova” from earlier in 2019. \nThe single has already again picked up massive support across BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music and the band have taken the EP out on the road with a string of dates around the UK. \n“Seeing them live reminded me of a young Catfish &The Bottlemen I saw at The 100 Club a few years ago – superb” –\nSteve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) \n“Sounding great here on Radio 1\, one of my favourite tracks from the uploader recently”\nHuw Stephens (BBC Radio 1) \n“Great British pop for the next generation”\nChris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music) \n“Big hitting early Editors feel to this. Groove very much is at the heart and DNA of this band\, you will be moving non-stop throughout the whole EP’’ Jack Saunders (BBC Radio 1) \nBASH \nWe are a five-piece pop band BASH! formed in Southampton in the year 2018\, when the reincarnated souls of fallen heroes were drawn together by the power of destiny\, music and University. Amongst the heroes is the lead singer Amanda Bashmakova who is tall as the Latvian pine with an abundance of energy in her vocals and on stage. Miles Hobbs\, the bass player in the band\, clashes with Amanda on stage with unwieldy bass swings. Joe Burgess\, the one and only guitar handler in the band has a pedal board that can produce sounds both possible and impossible in our current realm and can only be understood by NASA. Alongside him is percussion boy Angus McIntyre\, a chaotic neutral character who enjoys connecting wires to his kit whilst generously providing permanent hearing damage to the rest of the band. Last but by no means least is\, John Burdfield who owns the best hair in the band AND a Synth. \nTickets are on sale now from Seetickets priced £6.50 and can be bought in person from Esquires Bar // Slide Record Store // Mario’s Hair Design
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/sarpa-salpa-bash-guests/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sarpa-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200314T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200314T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150713
CREATED:20200108T193534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T193534Z
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SUMMARY:The James Taylor Quartet on the Main Stage
DESCRIPTION:James Taylor\, one of the great British instrumentalists of his generation has taken his trademark howling Hammond sound to the masses for over 25 years; still famed for its upbeat\, energetic live shows… with no sign of slowing down. The band’s relentlessly entertaining tunes take inspiration from the rare-groove style funk\, and boogaloo funk of the 60s and 70s and\, the band is\, without a doubt\, one of the most important jazz-pop crossover outfits in British live musical history today. \nAfter the collapse of mod legends The Prisoners in the 1980s\, and before moving to Sweden\, James recorded some demos with brother David on guitar\, the bass player from The Prisoners\, and a drummer from down the road… and thus The James Taylor Quartet was born. From tiny acorns mighty oaks do indeed grow\, and it wasn’t long before the first single\, Blow Up\, had been released\, the band were in the studio rehearsing for the Mission Impossible EP\, gigs were booked\, and the late great John Peel was offering a session. \nSkip forward 25 years and JTQ has evolved into one of the most exciting and well respected touring bands in the UK. With numerous albums to its name\, the band’s recorded output is not to be scoffed at. ‘Prolific’ is an understatement\, with albums touching genres as diverse as jazz\, funk\, soul\, rock\, and even rap\, not to mention a handful of library albums in between. Each album is an absolute must for any Hammond fan: James’ playing providing a solid and accomplished lead as always. Live\, the band is explosive\, with a breathtaking\, diverse unmatched back catalogue. \nJTQ’s fired-up signature tune\, The Theme from Starsky and Hutch\, cemented its reputation as master of the jazz-funk-r’n’b workout; 60s spy themes\, psychedelic and free-form jazz all added something to the band’s distinctive sound. Originally playing the Hammond B3 organ in the UK mod revival band The Prisoners\, James Taylor formed his own quartet\, and began playing music similar to the rare-groove jazz-funk then in vogue around London. By the early 90s\, that movement had spawned acid jazz\, and JTQ found itself at the forefront of a vibrant young club scene. The first single\, Blow-Up\, was released on the Re Elect The President label\, a precursor to Acid Jazz. The band’s debut album\, Mission Impossible\, was released the following year\, predominantly consisting of covers of 60s film themes such as Alfie\, Mrs Robinson and Goldfinger. In the early 1990s\, the single Love The Life reached the Top 40\, and the accompanying album\, Supernatural Feeling\, settled in the Top 30 UK charts. After releases on Polydor and Big Life Records\, JTQ returned to Acid Jazz\, and In The Hand of The Inevitable remains the label’s biggest selling album to date. \nIn 1997 James had the chance to fulfil a dream when he was asked to score the theme tune to Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery\, the spy spoof starring Mike Myers and Elizabeth Hurley. JTQ’s Whole Lotta Live album was nominated for a MOBO award in 1998\, and the following year James featured on Tom Jones’ duets album\, Reload. James’ musical talent has been admired by numerous other acts: The Wonderstuff\, Manic Street Preachers\, The Pogues and U2 have all featured James and his distinctive Hammond sound on their albums. \n——————- \nTickets £20 adv + BF from:\nwww.thepadpresents.com
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-james-taylor-quartet-on-the-main-stage/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Living It Up presents an evening of live music!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of live music featuring three AMAZING bands from Living It Up Performing Arts Centre. \nRaising much needed funds for Living It Up Performing Arts Centre\, be sure not to miss the ‘Magic Mondays’\, ‘Sick Bruv and the Coconuts’ and ‘Bubblegum Ice Creams’ as they bring to you their unique take on some of the best tunes from the decades. \nWith live DJ sets between bands it’s sure to be a lot of fun!\nAll bands consist of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism\, playing their instruments and singing. \nSuggested donation of £5 on entry\, all proceeds go to Living It Up. \nHope to see you there with your party shoes on!
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/living-it-up-presents-an-evening-of-live-music/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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