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SUMMARY:Daft Funk / Hitman / Mass C -  Bedford Esquires
DESCRIPTION:***Please note new date*** \nI love Daft Punk\, you love Daft Punk. We’re never gonna get to be able to book Daft Punk\, so we’re putting on the next best thing! We’ve tailored this night to be a full on party\, with live DJ/Drummer HITMAN and B-Towns best DJ\, Mass C provided the sounds before\, between and after until the early hours. \nDedicated to recreating the sound and atmosphere of a Daft Punk ‘live’ experience\, the band’s meticulously crafted stage productions feature authentic costumes and synchronised custom light shows\, with over 1500 LEDs and a three-metre pyramid! \nIncorporating guitars\, synths\, and drums\, they weave crowd-pleasing homages with unique mixes of Daft Punk’s greatest hits. While Daft Punk remains elusive\, the equally mysterious Daft Funk Live is the next best thing\, and there;s no 10-year wait for the next tour! \nThe only question is\, with such an authentic show\, could they be the real Robots? \nTHIS IS A STRICTLY 18+ EVENT \nTickets £10 adv here:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/event/daft-funk/bedford-esquires/1488358 \nDoors 8pm – 2am
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/daft-funk-hitman-mass-c-fri-13-03-20-bedford-esquires/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Skinnyman// TrueMendous// Zedo
DESCRIPTION:FDE EVENTS PRESENTS –  UK HIP HOP\nLEGEND SKINNYMAN\nCelebrating 16 years since the release of Council Estate of Mind.\nhttps://youtu.be/gz49lnnzJak\nSKINNYMAN\nBorn Alex Holland in Leeds\, Skinnyman is one of the few British emcees that needs almost no introduction. Moving as a kid to Finsbury Park\, North London\, Skinny found a melting pot of cultures suddenly on his doorstep and immersed himself in the musical culture of reggae and dancehall. Highly influenced by Leroy\, Chas and fast tongue-talking Papa San\, he was introduced to rap at a very early age. While watching the first rappers such as Electro Ascension\, Wiggy Wiggy\, Grandmaster\, Melle Mel and Furious Five\, he immediately realized he had been built for that.\nWhen he was about 7\, he had to do a school play and decided to write his own script for his part. He built himself a Rubik”s cube\, put on a Rubik”s cube costume and did a rap about the Rubik”s cube and the mathematical structures of it. That was the first time he was onstage doing a rap.\nThank to his distinctive voice\, Skinny easily progressed through open mic battles and consistently won titles around London. After becoming a founding member of The Bury Crew\, in the early 90”s skinnyman moved on to establish by himself the seminal Mud Family alongside Mongo and Chester P with whom he released lots of EPs. These included the underground hits “Itchy Town” and “Lash Suttin”\, a reworking of Redman”s “Smash Something”. One of the best Hip Hop crews in England whether on vinyl\, on stage freestyling or battling other MCs\, the Mud Fam expanded with new members joining and Chester P splitting to form Task Force with his brother Farma G.\nShortly after\, Skinny signed a deal with Talkin” Loud and completed a handful of album tracks whilst at the label. However\, before the album was finished Skinny was sent to jail for 9 months for distribution of marijuana. Naturally talented for rapping and writing lyrics\, his reputation has grown even bigger for being in trouble with the police\, since Skinny believes in the good of marijuana and is an active promoter of its use.\nWhile he was inside\, Talkin Loud was shut down by its parent company\, freeing skinnyman from his contract. After the period of incarceration\, released his masterful solo debut album\, “Council Estate of Mind”\, with a deal via Low Life Records in 2004. Well received by fans and critics as the highest new entry in the UK”s charts on the week of its release\, heavily autobiographical and socially analytical\, the album makes much use of samples from “Made in Britain”\, a British film from the early 80s.\nSince the album”s release\, skinnyman received considerable attention from UK hip hop radio and press\, had the opportunity to work with grime artists such as Wiley and Shystie and supported The Streets at Brixton Academy. He even won in a rapping contest in London”s Subterranea against Eminem.\nIn 2004\, he was featured in “Tower Block Dreams”\, a BBC documentary. In 2005\, he played a small part in the interactive TV series “Dubplate Drama” and released two singles\, “Forever Rangers” and “Holla/None Of Them”.\nOn July 6\, 2006 skinnyman played live on the night of DMC DJ Championship 2006 UK Final and Battle for UK Supremacy at The Hammersmith Palais. Few days after\, he released the expected “DMC”s fifth Champion Sounds” album\, the series that in the past has featured Roc Raida\, the Mixologists\, DJ Skully and Plus One.\n\n\nPLUS SUPPORT FROM TRUEMENDOUS \nhttps://youtu.be/adPt_JfRRI4\nOne to watch out for” quotes Akil the MC from Hiphops Legendary crew\, Jurassic 5. One of the UK’s promising upcoming lyricists has finally arrived. The art of storytelling fused with: ear clenching wordplay\, bizarre punch lines and in detailed poetry (just to name a few) are elements that this Artist obtains exceptionally well…she really is TrueMendous.\nHer unique and creative way of thinking is complimented by her diverse portfolio of music already released with truckloads of more to come.\nhttp://www.truemendousmusic.com/\n\nSUPPORT FROM ZEDO\nAlso added to the line up is local Bedford based Rapper\, Producer and Musician Zedo. With a string of releases under his belt and a new EP dropping 20/03/20 it made sense to get him involved!\nHe will also be bringing his live band ‘ILL BEHAVIOUR’ along with him so expect vibes!\nhttps://linktr.ee/zedo_music\n\n\nTickets  Skiddle > Slide Records > Esquires Bedford
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/skinnyman-truemendous-zedo/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:GUNS 2 ROSES - Sat 13th March \, Bedford Esquires
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\nwww.seetickets.com/event/guns-2-roses/bedford-esquires/1460785\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGUNS 2 ROSES\n(THE ULTIMATE GUNS & ROSES TRIBUTE BAND)\n8pm\, Sat 13th March 2021\, Bedford Esquires\n*All tickets remain valid for this new date / unable to attend please pick get a refund from the point of purchase*\n\nIf you’re a GN’R fan then this is the night for you!! One of the only tribute bands to have actually played live on stage with 4 members of Guns N’Roses themselves!!!!\n6 USA TOURS Multiple tours in INDIA\, DUBAI\, FRANCE\, HOLLAND\, BELGIUM\, ROMANIA\, IRELAND\, CZECH REPUBLIC\, MALTA\, ITALY\, SLOVENIA\, HUNGARY\, PORTUGAL\, GERMANY\, GREECE\, NORWAY\, BAHRAIN\, MEXICO.\nTHE ONLY GNR TRIBUTE TO PLAY LIVE WITH 4 DIFFERENT MEMBERS OF GUNS N ROSES.\nTV & RADIO APPEARANCES ON : ‘BBC’ Culture Show 2007 Question Of Sport 2008 The One Show 2016 Even Better Than The Real Thing 2017 Radio 2\, Radio 5 ‘ITV’ Tipping Point ‘CHANNEL 5’ Fifth Gear TOTAL ROCK RADIO\nGUNS 2 ROSES ARE THE LONGEST RUNNING\, CLOSEST LOOKING AND MOST INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED GN’R TRIBUTE IN THE WORLD. ONE OF THE FEW TRIBUTE BANDS OF ANY TYPE TO CROSS OVER FROM THE MERE TRIBUTE BAND CIRCUIT TO MAINSTREAM MEDIA AND CLOSE ASSOCIATION WITH THE REAL GUNS N’ ROSES.\nPacking venues out up and down the UK the last visit to Esquires was a packed affair and an early ticket purchases is advised.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/guns-2-roses-sat-13th-march-bedford-esquires/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Futureheads + Guests / Sat 06.03.21
DESCRIPTION:The Pad Presents\nwww.thepadpresents.com\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW IS RESCHEDULED – ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID\nThe Futureheads + Guests – Saturday 6th March 2021 – Bedford Esquires\nWe are very pleased to be bringing one of our favourite bands to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 6th March\, 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 \nSlide Record Shop\n\, Esquires Bar and Marios Hair Design. \nAlso on sale online here:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/…/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-sat-06-03-21/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Bambara / Holy Motors / Thu 04.03.21
DESCRIPTION:The Pad Presents\nwww.thepadpresents.com\n\nBambara\n+ Holy Motors – Thur 04.03.21 – Bedford Esquires \nAbsolute 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/…/bedford-esquires/1482958\nTickets also available from \nSlide Record Shop\n\, Esquires Bar and \nMario’s Hair Design\n\nThis is a 14+ ages show\, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult \nSee less
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/bambara-holy-motors-thu-04-03-21/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Melt Yourself Down / Thu 04.03.21
DESCRIPTION:The Pad Presents\nwww.thepadpresents.com\n\nMelt Yourself Down\n+ Guests – Thursday 4th March – Bedford Esquires \nWe are very pleased to announce that the amazing Melt Yourself Down will be gracing the Esquires main stage on Thursday 4th March! 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/…/bedford-esquires/1480438
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/melt-yourself-down-thu-04-03-21/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Dub Pistols / Fri 26.02.21
DESCRIPTION:The Pad Presents\nwww.thepadpresents.com\n\nDub Pistols\n+ Guests – Friday 26th February – Bedford Esquires \nThe mighty Dub Pistols will be bringing their high octane party sounds to Esquires on Friday 26th February\, their first visit to the venue for over 3 years!\nOne of the finest live bands around\, Barry Ashworth and his crew are one of the best live bands around – Don’t be silly and miss it.\n——————\nTickets on sale from Seetickets.com here:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/…/bedford-esquires/1524787\nOn sale from our usual local outlets when they reopen\nSupport TBA
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/dub-pistols-fri-26-02-21/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Red Rum Club | Esquires\, Bedford
DESCRIPTION:Red Rum Club \nRed 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 lyrics and melodies that blend to make the sound that is unmistakably\, Red Rum Club. \n“A collection of big anthemic singles each accompanied by the driving\, melodic sound of early 60s guitar riffs” GetIntoThis \n♫☆♪☆♫☆♪☆♫☆♪☆♫☆♪☆♫☆♪☆♫☆♪☆♫☆♪☆♫☆♪☆♫☆♪ \nTICKETS: £11 Adv / £13 Door\nPlease note that due to the on-going situation with COVID-19 shows may have to be rescheduled if the venue is not re-open or if any safety/social-distancing restrictions are in place. Ticket holders will be notified of any changes immediately if any changes occur.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/red-rum-club-esquires-bedford/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Hung Like Hanratty with Desensitised + Kid Klumsy
DESCRIPTION:Back to Esquires for the 3rd time in as many years\, a night of pure entertainment guaranteed! \nThey are the most talked about band on the circuit. \nStealing the show at the Great British Alternative Music Festival last year.  \nCome and catch these reprobates up close and in yer face whilst they are still legal (only just).\nPunk rock is very much alive and kicking whilst this lot are around…. \nGreat support bill too with the brilliant Kid Klumsy and Desensitised
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/hung-like-hanratty-with-desensitised-kid-klumsy/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Meteors / The Tendons / Sat 06.02.21 / Bedford Esquires
DESCRIPTION:>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 very pleased to be able to have secured another date! \nTHE METEORS were formed in 1980 in a reaction to the bands that were singing about ‘Big Green Cars’\, ‘Rocking This Town’ and being ‘Rockabilly Rebels’. Preferring their songs to contain topics about vampires\, stomping in graveyards and radioactive kids P. Paul Fenech\, Mark Robertson and Nigel Lewis soon found themselves all over the media. A media who were eagerly lapping up their new sound christened (thought that is surely not the right word) – ‘Psychobilly’. THE METEORS were front page news in the weekly music press\, recording radio sessions and interviews for legends like John Peel\, and gracing the silver screen care of a movie short that did the rounds with the Two-Tone movie ‘Dance Craze’. Their film ‘Meteor Madness’\, apart from hosting some crazed performances with the unhinged trio\, also featured songstress Lilly Allen’s father starring as none other than the rather exasperated Devil\, strange but true. \nBy 1982 the original line-up had split with Lewis and Robertson going on to form their own bands while P. Paul forged ahead with a free hand with THE METEORS and his idea of how psychobilly should sound. That was a sound that had grown from one of a band’s own personal identity to a world-wide genre that is Psychobilly now over 30 years established and still growing and thriving around the globe. THE METEORS have continued to inspire and influence countless bands while continuing to lead the charge from the very vanguard. \n‘The Power Of 3’ is the latest studio album by the undisputed ‘Kings Of Psychobilly’. It is as uncompromising as ever and encompasses all the elements that have always made up THE METEORS brand of ‘Pure Psychobilly’\, mashing up rockabilly\, country\, surf and rock’n’roll. A sound woven by Paul Fenech’s rockin’ guitar and bile-spitting Beelzebub-rousing lyrics. ‘The Power Of 3′ proves once again that despite some aspiring would-be usurpers THE METEORS won’t be giving up that crown anytime soon. \nTickets are £15 advance\, on sale now here: \nhttps://www.seetickets.com/event/the-meteors/bedford-esquires/1481109
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-meteors-the-tendons-sat-06-02-21-bedford-esquires/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20210128T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20210128T220000
DTSTAMP:20201109T222115Z
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SUMMARY:Nigel Clark (Dodgy) - Socially Distanced Show
DESCRIPTION:NIGEL CLARK (DODGY) + Guests – THURSDAY 28th JANUARY 2021 – BEDFORD ESQUIRES \nWe’re very pleased to announce the next in our socially distanced sessions\, with Dodgy main man Nigel Clark coming to Esquires! \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 £15\, ie £60 a ticket and are very limited\, there will be no ticket sales on the door.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/nigel-clark-dodgy-socially-distanced-show/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20210127T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20210127T230000
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SUMMARY:PVA + Lazarus Kane + Folly Group. Independent Venue Week
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThe culmination of these shows is is PVA’s debut single\, “Divine Intervention”. Recorded and released by South London’s Speedy Wunderground\, the label that helped shine a light on the scene surrounding bands like Warmduscher\, Black Midi\, and Black Country\, New Road\, “Divine Intervention” is a chthonic disco tune\, based around chugging synths\, anxiety-inducing guitar riffs\, and deadpan vocals. Speedy Wunderground’s Pierre Hall describes it as sounding like “Patti Smith fronting Factory Floor”.  \nLazarus Kane + Folly Group make up this triple header
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/pva-lazarus-kane-folly-group-independent-venue-week/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/120384986_999150760548223_6229510200571902616_o.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20210101T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20210516T170000
DTSTAMP:20210425T081751Z
CREATED:20210116T061201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T081751Z
UID:43865-1609488000-1621184400@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:We Are Closed.
DESCRIPTION:With the news that Bedford is now in Tier 4 we have been forced to close our doors again. \nWe are currently working behind the scenes to reschedule all the gigs that we had planned that unfortunately didn’t take place. Please keep an eye on Social Media / Facebook for updates\, and Seetickets will also contact ticket holders about new or cancelled dates etc. \nWe would like to thank everyone for their patience and support. As it was for so many\, 2020 has been a very difficult year for us and we wouldn’t have got through it without you. \nIt as our utmost hope that we will get back to some sense of normality as soon as possible and that gigs we have booked for Spring onwards will go ahead as planned – we can’t wait to see you all!
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/we-are-closed/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/89850893_10158517863421844_6227933712865034240_o.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201223T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201223T210000
DTSTAMP:20201109T212749Z
CREATED:20201109T212749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T212749Z
UID:43800-1608750000-1608757200@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
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/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/life-2020.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201221T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201221T220000
DTSTAMP:20201109T212748Z
CREATED:20201109T212748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T212748Z
UID:43798-1608577200-1608588000@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) - Socially Distanced Show - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:MARK MORRISS (The Bluetones) – Socially Distanced Show – Tuesday 21st December 2020\n**Please note this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 14th November\, all tickets remain valid**\nWe are very pleased to announce the next in our run of socially distanced events\, with The Bluetones head honcho\, Mark Morriss heading to Esquires on Saturday 14th November!\nNo stranger to the venue\, Mark has played solo a couple of times in the last few years\, as well as bringing the Bluetones to our stage. As anyone who has seen him before\, this will be a perfect blend of big tunes and excellent banter.\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 £50\, ie £12.50 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/1668461
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/mark-morriss-the-bluetones-socially-distanced-show-sold-out-2/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mark-morris.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201218T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201218T220000
DTSTAMP:20201010T093103Z
CREATED:20201010T093103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T093103Z
UID:43628-1608321600-1608328800@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Smyths - Socially Distanced Show. SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease note that because of the different pricing (to reflect the much reduced capacity)\, tickets for the Smyths ‘Meat is Murder’ gig which was postponed earlier in 2020 are not valid for this show\, but are valid for the re-arranged gig in May 2021 when hopefully we will be back at full capacity.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-smyths-socially-distanced-show-sold-out/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/120814881_10159209172726844_6418788490511418508_n.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201213T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201213T210000
DTSTAMP:20201109T212747Z
CREATED:20201109T212747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T212747Z
UID:43794-1607875200-1607893200@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thr3e-Socially Distanced Sunday Session SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Thr3e play a Socially Distanced Sunday Sessions – Sunday 13th December- Bedford Esquires\nThe legendary Sunday Sessions make their return to Esquires on our main stage\, the second show of our reopening is with the excellent Thr3e!\n​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.\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.\nTickets available here:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/…/thr3e-socially-distanced-show
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/thr3e-socially-distanced-sunday-session-sold-out/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/three-2020.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201212T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201212T180000
DTSTAMP:20201109T212747Z
CREATED:20201109T212747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T212747Z
UID:43792-1607785200-1607796000@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:Elijah Miller - Socially Distanced Matinee Show
DESCRIPTION:Elijah Miller – Socially Distanced Show – Saturday 12th December – Bedford Esquires\nDue to the evening show selling out quickly\, Elijah has agreed to add a matinee on Saturday 12th December!\nOne of Bedford’s finest\, Elijah Miller heads to Esquires in December as part of our socially distanced run of shows to help reopen the venue. With a string of of single and EP releases under his belt\, Elijah is one of our most prolific writers\, regularly selling the venue out at full capacity\, so grabbing tickets quickly is a must!\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/1672286
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/elijah-miller-socially-distanced-matinee-show/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/elijah-mat.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201206T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201206T210000
DTSTAMP:20201109T212745Z
CREATED:20201109T212745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T212745Z
UID:43788-1607270400-1607288400@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
SUMMARY:Vintage Stuff - Socially Distanced Sunday Sessions - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Vintage Stuff play a Socially Distanced Sunday Sessions – Sunday 6th December – Bedford Esquires\nThe legendary Sunday Sessions make their return to Esquires on our main stage\, with Vintage Stuff kicking off their return on Sunday 6th December.\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.\nTickets available here and in person from the band:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/…/bedford-esquires/1669376
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/vintage-stuff-socially-distanced-sunday-sessions-sold-out/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/vintage-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201204T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201204T220000
DTSTAMP:20201010T153209Z
CREATED:20201010T153209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T153209Z
UID:43647-1607112000-1607119200@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/121013583_10159211064066844_7381730746710679008_o.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201203T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201203T220000
DTSTAMP:20201109T212746Z
CREATED:20201109T212746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T212746Z
UID:43790-1607020200-1607032800@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/phr-dec.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201109T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201109T170000
DTSTAMP:20201109T212752Z
CREATED:20201109T212752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T212752Z
UID:43802-1604908800-1604941200@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/life-2020-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201108T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201108T190000
DTSTAMP:20201010T153314Z
CREATED:20201010T153210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T153314Z
UID:43656-1604851200-1604862000@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/121052147_10159213993126844_5354866348613842633_o.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201107T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201107T220000
DTSTAMP:20201010T085901Z
CREATED:20201010T085607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T085901Z
UID:43609-1604779200-1604786400@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/120968603_10159206901031844_1720738875800645639_o.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201106T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201106T220000
DTSTAMP:20201010T090121Z
CREATED:20201010T085607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T090121Z
UID:43612-1604692800-1604700000@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/120901152_10159205946856844_4376220693543244807_o.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201010T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201010T230000
DTSTAMP:20201010T080044Z
CREATED:20191128T201759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T080044Z
UID:42907-1602360000-1602370800@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/74604681_1554062271400564_3605910707561824256_o.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201007T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20201007T230000
DTSTAMP:20200404T081056Z
CREATED:20200201T092146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T081056Z
UID:43094-1602100800-1602111600@www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/melt.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200926T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20200926T230000
DTSTAMP:20200303T175550Z
CREATED:20200303T175550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T175550Z
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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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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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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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