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It gives us great pleasure to welcome back Pete and Paul Bonas to the Sunday afternoon session in Danny's Bar

Wrong Jovi are the UK’s newest and finest tribute to rock legends Bon Jovi. Described by tribute band expert (Channel 4’s The Convention Crasher) and TV celebrity Justin Lee-Collins as “the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world”, Wrong …

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Holy Fuckballs - The Pad Presents and Club Biscuit have joined forces to somehow bring BEAK> to Bedford for the very first time. Formed in Bristol by Geoff Barrow, Billy Fuller and Will Young, BEAK> are a highly acclaimed electronic …

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Beans on Toast "passionate, funny and human, articulating an everyman’s fears about these times." The Guardian Beans on Toast's new album is called ‘The Inevitable Train Wreck’ and will be released on 1st December 2019. For now, he’s holding his …

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A Punky Reggae Christmas party in Holy Molys with The Pride Velvet Sky, The Reformers and DJs 'till late It's pay what you want on the door but please leave your inner Scrooge at home. It's CHRISTMAAAAAAAASS !!

Christmas at Esquires wouldn't be the Same without the Cherry Lee Mewis December Sunday session... We're already looking forward to the raffle :-)

*Please note re-arranged date. All original tickets still valid. Refunds available from point of purchase if you are unable to make new date* Shake off the winter cold with a special, one-off night of blistering Rock 'n' Roll at Bedford …

A “LOVELESS” CHRISTMAS featuring Marc Almond – ***SOLD OUT*** Read More »

CC SMUGGLERS - SECOND DATE BY PUBLIC DEMAND *SECOND SHOW ADDED* Our December Final Show sold out in 4 hrs. So we added this one for all you who missed out and messaged us. Thanks for caring X Tickets from …

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CC Smugglers - The Final Show - Thursday 19th December - Bedford Esquires A band that we've worked very closely with over the years, CC Smugglers are sadly calling it a day. The band have come under many pressures recently, …

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Back in Bedford for his second Christmas show and fresh out of the O2 Islington, since his release of Alfred Benson in December last year we have seen Elijah gain nearly 200,000 streams on spotify alone with no signs of …

Elijah Miller live at Bedford Esquires (With Banton & Coby Tom) Read More »

Pearl Handled Revolver have travelled a long way to get to 2019. Thankfully, over the last decade they have had the decency to send regular updates of their escapades. Their four EPs, two Live albums and three studio albums chart …

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The x-certs are a Herts-based covers band playing new-wave, power-pop and classic rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Thy play the music they  love and it shows.

Join Bruce Murray,Pete Bonas ,Mark Ayles and Richard and Tim Winter and special guests for a special festive Tuesday Afternoon session.

THE DEKKERTONES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY ! 8PM SAT 28TH DECEMBER, 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 Bluebeat scene …

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The Last Sunday afternoon Session of 2019 Since 1997 Full Circle have been playing live and loud their mix of Blues / Rock / Funk original songs as well as a great mix of covers. Formed by Marc Patching (Guitar/Vocals) …

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New Years Eve wouldn't be the same at Esquires without the Workshop Boys playing in the bar Formed by former members of Los Marbles and Cutting Out, The Workshop Boys have fast become one of Bedford's most loved bar bands. …

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NEW YEARS EVE PARTY ft. Joe Talbot (IDLES) DJ set + Sam Voidoid + Guests TBA Well well well! To celebrate the best year we have had at Esquires since taking over in 2016, we wanted to do something really …

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From the explosive opening power chords of ‘I Can’t Explain’ to the majestic pomp of ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ Who’s Next embody The Who in their prime. Expect to see Daltrey’s swinging microphone and gutsy vocals, Townshend’s trademark windmill guitar …

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We kick 2020 off properly, with the now traditional first gig of the year at Esquires with The Ouse Valley Singles Club! The Ouse Valley Singles Club are no strangers to the Bedford Music Scene, Local boys (and Gal) started …

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On the nearest Sunday to what would have been David Bowie's Birthday... The best of Bedford's local musicians play tribute to the Starman. A great start to the New Year If you would like to take part .. email our …

The Annual Esquires BowieJam Read More »

We are pleased to announce that the boys are coming back to their spiritual home, with The Quireboys - This Is Rock And Roll headlining the main stage at Esquires on Friday 10th January. With a sound that harks back …

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Never Mind the music - Friday 10th January - 20:00 - 23:30 A fundraising concert in aid of Mind Tickets £5 via http://nevermindthemusic.eventbrite.co.uk Mind is an amazing charity which helps people with mental health difficulties. With these affecting 1 in …

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Dry Cleaning + SINEAD O'BRIEN - Saturday 11th January - Bedford Esquires We are super stoked to be bringing one of our favourite new bands to Esquires in January for a special warm up show before they go and play …

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The Denny McCaffrey Band is a 10 piece outfit which was created to perform tracks from Denny's catalouge with the help of fabulous chosen musicians and singers who were keen to share the experience. they play Soul Jazz and Funk.

Join us for our Monthly Music Quiz. Teams of up to 6 people £2 per person to enter Cash Prize Music from the 50's to the present.

Nirvana UK are returning to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 18th January following on from their sold out shows in 2015, 2016, and 2018. With an 18 month break from the venue, we can't wait to see these guys again! The …

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A musical collective, combining folk world music, funk and reggae, with the occasional didj or flute, and drums... lots of drums ���

Himalayas are an indie / garage rock band from Cardiff made up of James Goulbourn (drums), Mike Griffiths (Guitar and Vocals), Louis Heaps (Bass) and Joe Williams (Guitar and Vocals). The band create a very cinematic sound and style that …

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The mighty Noasis are coming back for their bi-annual Bedford Esquires show. With their last show at Esquires sold out a full 2 months in advance we have seen an extreme demand for tickets with facebook posts, phone calls, emails …

NOASIS / Rolling Thunder Live at Bedford Esquires – Friday 24th January Read More »

NOASIS - (What's The Story) Morning Glory? in full + The hits! + The Dollymops 7.45pm, Saturday 25th January, Bedford Esquires Having sold out Friday 24th January well in advance, we are pleased to announce that Noasis will be back …

Noasis – 2nd date added + The Dollymops / Sat 25 Jan Read More »

Fran Pegg brings her Blu band to Esquires for a special Sunday Afternoon session

TOY plus guests - Thursday 30th January - Independent Venue Week 2020 We are very excited to announce the first of our IVW shows for 2020, with the amazing TOY making their Esquires debut on Thursday 30th January! Since 2010, …

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The Roar Club & Club Biscuit are delighted to confirm that BC Camplight will be playing a very special intimate full band performance at Esquires for Independent Venue Week. BC Camplight is the moniker of maverick songsmith Brian Christinzio. The …

BC Camplight + Katie Malco. Independent Venue Week. SOLD OUT Read More »

Join Geoff and Hammy and their special guest DJ'S for an afternoon of Classic Soul

​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 …

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The ROAR Club, Club Biscuit & The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Warmduscher + Guests - Sunday 2nd February - Independent Venue Week 2020 show Warmduscher are Clams Baker (Mutado Pintado/Paranoid London) Lightnin’ Jack Everett (Fat White Family), Quicksand (Fat White Family), …

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BThe Roar Club & Club Biscuit welcome DLL back for a 4th visit. "DADDY LONG LEGS takes the blues and turns them inside out, upside down, round about and renews their primal energy. My favorite rompin’ stompin’ New York band …

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Sorry + Guests - Thursday 6th February - Bedford Esquires We are really pleased to be bringing Sorry to Esquires in February, having caught the band open up for Fat White Family earlier this year. These guys are on the …

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We're super excited to be welcoming JOHN to Esquires on Friday 7th February! Taking the mundane spirit of their name as a manifesto, Crystal Palace based two piece JOHN (both members aptly named John) offer a deadpan approach that has …

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Emily Capell + Guests - Saturday 8th February - Room 2, Esquires Emily Capell is a singer songwriter and musician from North West London. With a wide range of influences from Dolly Parton to The Clash, Emily has brought a …

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We are excited to announce the return of Foo Fighters GB, following their sold out show at Bedford Esquires in 2018 and 2019. Five musicians at the top of their game, bringing to you the talent and stage presence to …

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Lost 4 Words return to Esquires Sunday session playing songs by: Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Gary Moore, Jimi Hendrix, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Rolling Stones, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Chuck Berry, Kings of Leon

On the 13th of February we welcome double grammy award winning singer songwriter GILL LANDRY to Bedford Esquires. Also known by his stage name of Frank Lemon, Louisiana born Gill is a highly acclaimed solo artist as well as being …

Gill Landry (Old Crow Medicine Show) + My Girl the River Read More »

Ho99o9 Ho99o9 (pronounced Horror) is an American hip hop/hardcore punk group founded by theOGM and Eaddy in 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. They relocated to Los Angeles in 2014. They attracted a cult following on account of their live performance, …

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THE LIFE OF RILEY ‘Back on the main stage’ 8pm, Saturday 15th February, Bedford Esquires Part of the fabric of Bedford live music scene for over 25 years The Life of Riley make a welcome return to the main stage …

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Formed by former members of Los Marbles and Cutting Out, The Workshop Boys have fast become one of Bedford's most loved bar bands.

25 year old Matt Long has carved himself a reputation as a stellar front man of multi award-winning British Blues band Catfish.  Alongside playing with Catfish, Matt is now also on the road with his own band, Matt Long and …

Matt Long and the Revenant Ones at Bedford Esquires Read More »

Hardcore/Metal-core outfit SHAME UK proudly present a 5 band clash up in their hometown of Bedford reeling off the release of the new single “Dead Tired” out now. Supporting artists include the crushing ASSIMILATE. Tech heavy, hard hitting ALIGNMENTS and …

SHAME. / Assimilate / Alignments / NØISE Read More »

THIS. IS. SKA! We welcome back the finest Ska party starters in the business, 2-Tone All Ska's to Bedford Esquires main stage on Friday 21st February! This 6 piece Ska band cover the best in Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners …

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King Purple return to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 22nd February in the newly refurbished Holy Molys room. Support comes from Basement Strippers & Thetragicband. Tickets £5 Advance www.wegottickets.com/event/496380 GET TO KNOW THE BANDS ___________________________________________________________________ KING PURPLE King Purple mix psychedelia …

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We’re back By Demand on Saturday 22nd February for another good old 90’s inspired rave up! We are super proud to announce that Seb Fontaine will be our very special guest alongside Momacoca regulars Mark Russell, Dazz Norman, David James …

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Since 1997 Full Circle have been playing live and loud their mix of Blues / Rock / Funk original songs as well as a great mix of covers. Formed by Marc Patching (Guitar/Vocals) and Andy Childs (Bass/Vocals) and later joined …

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In a time when new punk bands have less and less to say, a bright light shines across the pond from Brighton, England. The Bar Stool Preachers are bringing back the essence of punk: music with a message. And do …

The Bar Stool Preachers // Riskee & the Ridicule // Kid Klumsy Read More »

“With her electrifying unpredictability, the sci-fi-loving singer-songwriter could be the future of Liverpool pop” The Observer “Imbued with both the rock and roll swagger of fellow Liverpudlians The La’s And The Coral, and the powerful melodies of contemporaries Haim and …

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Part time rock star - full time legend! Pete Wylie is a seminal Scouse maverick who, along with Ian McCulloch and Julian Cope, pioneered the Eighties art-indie scene. His debut gig was at the legendary Eric's in Liverpool - the …

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Underpass Promotions by arrangement with X-ray Touring Presents.... Hotel Lux SATURDAY 29TH FEBRUARY SEETICKETS https://www.seetickets.com/event/hotel-lux/bedford-esquires/1456806 14+ Bedford Esquires 60A Bromham Road, MK40 2QG Bedford

Channel One Sound System Coming to bedford Zion Sound System Natural Dread Tickets Earlybirds £15 Standard £17.50 Esquires Bedford 60A Bromham Rd, Bedford MK40 2QG Tickets from www.skiddle.com

The Blues Stompers, Blues band from south of Spain bringing you the best Blues from Delta, Chicago, Memphis and much more. Paul Stylianou - Vox/Harmonica Andy Mackechnie - Drums Victor "Elmore" Sanchez - Vox/Guitar Markus Duus - Double Bass

The welcome return of The Darling Mundaring to Esquires room 2! Since their birth in early 2011 The Darling Mundaring have gathered a wide respect for their encapsulating music that draws the listener into an unforgettable and intense experience. Quickly …

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We are very pleased to be bringing the finest party starters, Popes Of Chillitown back to Bedford Esquires for the first time in a couple of years and with super strong support from Easydread and Flamin' Wet Gurus! POPES OF …

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Jaya the Cat will take you out on a night out,and things will for sure get weird. You will dance, laugh, and sing along at the top of your lungs even if you really can't sing. You will find yourself …

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Jack Hutchinson brings his 'Who Feeds The Wolf?' tour to Bedford Esquires on Friday March 7th Jack J Hutchinson is a British blues guitarist. Described by Blues In Britain as “everything that is so good about modern blues music”, Support …

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Antarctic Monkeys Official International Tribute to Arctic Monkeys SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2020 SEETICKETS https://www.seetickets.com/event/antarctic-monkeys/bedford-esquires/1465871 14+

Join us for a night of live music featuring three AMAZING bands from Living It Up Performing Arts Centre. Raising much needed funds for Living It Up Performing Arts Centre, be sure not to miss the 'Magic Mondays', 'Sick Bruv …

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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 …

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SARPA SALPA Following a run of impressive singles in 2019 Sarpa Salpa released their debut EP “Say Something” on Friday 3rd January 2020. The lead track of the same name; “Say Something” sees the band crank up the tempo and …

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Join Hammy and Geoff with special guests John Manship and Stuart Darlow

We welcome Lexie Green and the Indigo Blue... Making their debut at Esquires Lexie 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. …

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St Patricks Day - Tuesday 17th March - Bedford Esquires ft. Skimmington Ride - The Barrys - Verny Lee Pay What you want on the door! We are very pleased to have put together a top line up for St …

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**THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED, TICKETS FOR PREVIOUS DATES IN APRIL AND OCTOBER 2020 REMAIN VALID** LEE SCRATCH PERRY + Guests - Saturday 20th March - Bedford Esquires We are super excited to be bringing a true icon and legend …

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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.... King Kurt Long Tall Texans Snakerattlers The Flying Leathernecks The …

BEDFORD MELTDOWN Psychobilly Alldayer KING KURT & Many More Read More »

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 …

Gene Loves Jezebel 40th Anniversary UK Tour + Unquiet Dead Read More »

Join Geoff and Hammy and guests 'Ted Massey' 'Kieran 'Taz' Robathan' and Robbie Gipson' for an afternoon of soul classics

​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 …

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Extravaganza presents....GOTHICA. A night of live music, drag, burlesque and goth / metal We 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 …

Extravaganza Bedford: Spouky Kids + Gothica Cabaret Read More »

When Rivers Meet make their Esquires Debut Grace & Aaron Bond of When Rivers Meet are a Blues + Roots Rock duo from Essex. Their soulful vocals lock into harmony with a natural chemistry: Aaron’s bold, driven guitar is grounded …

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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. There’s no doubt that this is a group of musicians whose experience, drive, …

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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. Currently A-Listed on BBC 6 Music, Bambara is a post-punk band currently based in …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Squid + Guests - Tuesday 1st September - Bedford Esquires ***Please note new date**** After chasing this band for well over a year, we can finally announce that we've managed to secure a date with one …

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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 …

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***PLEASE NOTE RE-ARRANGED DATE*** Following 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. More than a mere tribute band, The …

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3 Daft Monkeys 20 YEARS WILD... “Highlight of Glastonbury” Mark Radcliffe BBC2 “Amazing energy” Bob Harris BBC2 3 Daft Monkeys will be celebrating an unbelievable 20 years of musical adventures, and would love to celebrate with you. With a fiery …

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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! A booking nearly 18 years in the making, anyone who has followed …

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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 …

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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 …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com LEE SCRATCH PERRY + Guests - 10th October - Bedford Esquires We are super excited to be bringing a true icon and legend to Esquires on Saturday 4th April, when the Godfather of Reggae, Lee 'Scratch' …

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*ESQUIRES REOPENING SHOW* Pearl Handled Revolver - Socially Distanced Show - Friday 6th November We 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 …

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*ESQUIRES REOPENING WEEKEND** Tom Hingley (ex Inspiral Carpets) + Sunsinger & The High Seas (solo) - Saturday 7th November The second show of our reopening weekend sees ex Inspiral Carpets frontman Tom Hingley come to Esquires, armed with a back …

Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets) – Socially Distanced Gig. SOLD OUT. Read More »

Vintage Stuff play a Socially Distanced Sunday Sessions - Sunday 8th November - Bedford Esquires The legendary Sunday Sessions make their return to Esquires on our main stage, with Vintage Stuff kicking off their return on Sunday 8th November. Please …

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The Life Of Riley - Socially Distanced Show - Wednesday 23rd December - Bedford Esquires Always a prime night in the Esquires calendar, The Life Of Riley have kindly agreed to come and play a socially distanced show for us …

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*ESQUIRES REOPENING SHOW* Pearl Handled Revolver - Socially Distanced Show - Thursday 3rd December **Please note this show has been rescheduled from Friday 6th November - all tickets remain valid** We are very pleased to announce that live music is …

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Dave McPherson (InMe) + Basement Strippers (stripped back) - Friday 4th December - Bedford Esquires InMe's Dave McPherson is coming to Esquires for a socially distanced show, with support from one of Bedford's finest, Basement Strippers! One of UK Rock's …

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Vintage Stuff play a Socially Distanced Sunday Sessions - Sunday 6th December - Bedford Esquires The legendary Sunday Sessions make their return to Esquires on our main stage, with Vintage Stuff kicking off their return on Sunday 6th December. Please …

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Elijah Miller - Socially Distanced Show - Saturday 12th December - Bedford Esquires Due to the evening show selling out quickly, Elijah has agreed to add a matinee on Saturday 12th December! One of Bedford's finest, Elijah Miller heads to …

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Thr3e play a Socially Distanced Sunday Sessions - Sunday 13th December- Bedford Esquires The legendary Sunday Sessions make their return to Esquires on our main stage, the second show of our reopening is with the excellent Thr3e! ​Firmly rooted in …

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The world’s finest Smiths tribute band return to Esquires for a special socially distanced Christmas show. Only 60 tickets available in 15 banks of four. Please note that because of the different pricing (to reflect the much reduced capacity), tickets …

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MARK MORRISS (The Bluetones) - Socially Distanced Show - Tuesday 21st December 2020 **Please note this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 14th November, all tickets remain valid** We are very pleased to announce the next in our run of …

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The Life Of Riley - Socially Distanced Show - Wednesday 23rd December - Bedford Esquires Always a prime night in the Esquires calendar, The Life Of Riley have kindly agreed to come and play a socially distanced show for us …

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With the news that Bedford is now in Tier 4 we have been forced to close our doors again. We are currently working behind the scenes to reschedule all the gigs that we had planned that unfortunately didn’t take place. …

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PVA take cues from 808s and Heartbreak-era Kanye, Kraftwerk, and New York’s ‘No Wave’ scene of the late 1970s. The result is a live show that is unique, energetic, utterly captivating – and continually developing. The culmination of these shows …

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NIGEL CLARK (DODGY) + Guests - THURSDAY 28th JANUARY 2021 - BEDFORD ESQUIRES We're very pleased to announce the next in our socially distanced sessions, with Dodgy main man Nigel Clark coming to Esquires! Please note, this show is limited …

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>We are pleased to announce the Meteors will be coming to Bedford Esquires in February for a night of psychobilly punk madness! Originally booked for November 2017, the tour was cancelled when lead singer Paul Fenech fell ill, so we're …

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Back to Esquires for the 3rd time in as many years, a night of pure entertainment guaranteed! They are the most talked about band on the circuit. Stealing the show at the Great British Alternative Music Festival last year. Come …

Hung Like Hanratty with Desensitised + Kid Klumsy Read More »

Red Rum Club Red Rum Club are a sextet from Liverpool, combing sounds of old and new channelling ‘Tarntino-esque’ wild western vibes with the help of a solitary trumpet. Liverpool influenced they deliver a modern twist of poetic yet catchy …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Dub Pistols + Guests - Friday 26th February - Bedford Esquires The mighty Dub Pistols will be bringing their high octane party sounds to Esquires on Friday 26th February, their first visit to the venue for …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Melt Yourself Down + Guests - Thursday 4th March - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce that the amazing Melt Yourself Down will be gracing the Esquires main stage on Thursday 4th March! If …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Bambara + Holy Motors - Thur 04.03.21 - Bedford Esquires 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. …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW IS RESCHEDULED - ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID The Futureheads + Guests - Saturday 6th March 2021 - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be bringing one of our favourite bands to …

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Tickets www.seetickets.com/event/guns-2-roses/bedford-esquires/1460785 GUNS 2 ROSES (THE ULTIMATE GUNS & ROSES TRIBUTE BAND) 8pm, Sat 13th March 2021, Bedford Esquires *All tickets remain valid for this new date / unable to attend please pick get a refund from the point of …

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FDE EVENTS PRESENTS - UK HIP HOP LEGEND SKINNYMAN Celebrating 16 years since the release of Council Estate of Mind. https://youtu.be/gz49lnnzJak SKINNYMAN Born Alex Holland in Leeds, Skinnyman is one of the few British emcees that needs almost no introduction. …

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***Please note new date*** 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 …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com ** NEW DATE** RESCHEDULED FROM 8TH MAY AND 11TH OCTOBER 2020. ALL TICKETS FOR THE OLD DATE REMAIN VALID, IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE NEW DATE PLEASE OBTAIN A REFUND FROM THE POINT OF PURCHASE. SEETICKETS …

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British Sea Power + Guests - Friday 9th April 2021 - Bedford Esquires A booking many years in the making, and finally confirmed as part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, we are very pleased to announce that British Sea Power …

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Tickets www.seetickets.com/event/jack-j-hutchinson/bedford-esquires/1622191 Jack J Hutchinson Band perform a set of material from their new album.

James Taylor Quartet + DJ Mark Russell - Esquires, Bedford New date - Saturday 17th April 2021 - unable to attend? Please get a refund form the point of purchase. James Taylor, one of the great British instrumentalists of his …

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FROM THE SPECIALS: NEVILLE STAPLE BAND + guests: LIVE AT BEDFORD ESQUIRES, 8pm FRIDAY 23rd April 2021 *NEW DATE* Tickets remain valid from the May and September 2020 shows - seetickets will be in touch with all ticket holders / …

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Ferocious Dog (Duo) - Socially Distanced Show - Thursday 20th May 2021 - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be bringing Ferocious Dog back to Esquires as a duo and part of our socially distanced sessions to reopen the …

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Adam James Urwin + Banton - Socially Distanced (Early!) Show - Saturday 22nd May 2021. Please note re-arranged date. Having sold out the evening show in quick time, we've added an afternoon beer session with Adam and Banton! As lead …

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Adam James Urwin + Banton - Socially Distanced Show - Saturday 22nd May - Bedford Esquires As lead singer in prominent local band, The Scruff, Adam James Urwin has long been playing packed out shows here at Esquires, as well …

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Tony Wright, lead singer of Britrock sensations Terrorvision, will be playing a special social distanced show at Bedford Esquires on Wednesday the 26th May 2021. With his band being one of the most successful British rock acts of the nineties, …

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Nirvana UK are returning to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 9th October following on from their sold out shows in 2015, 2016, and 2018 & 2020. We can't wait to see these guys again! The band are formed of 3 die …

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As part of our monthly tribute club we present the band that never came back: MUSED – The UK’S Number 1 Muse Tribute. Mused are a UK based professional tribute act who excel at providing an authentic Muse concert experience. …

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THE OUSE VALLEY SINGLES CLUB - SOCIALLY DISTANCED SHOW - Thursday 27th May 2021 **Please note this show has been rescheduled from FRIDAY 20th NOVEMBER, all tickets remain valid** One of Bedford's finest exports to lands as far as The …

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Due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic, we have rescheduled this tour to September 2021. Original tickets will remain valid for the new dates, refunds will be possible if you can not make the new date, thanks for your support. …

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THE OUSE VALLEY SINGLES CLUB - SOCIALLY DISTANCED SHOW - Friday 28th May 2021 Tickets are available here: https://https://www.seetickets.com/.../bedford-esquires/1669222 One of Bedford's finest exports to lands as far as The Fens, The Ouse Valley Singles Club join us for a …

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