Events

Finally, we make it to the home of live music in Bedford. It's been a long time cooking and we can't wait to work with the team at Esquires to put on our biggest and best event yet. We have …

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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com Shonen Knife + The Saboteurs + DANCEHALL - Saturday 14th April - Bedford Esquires “When I finally got to see them live, I was transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert.” Kurt Cobain …

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The Dead South + guests 8pm, Friday 20th April, Bedford Esquires Saskatchewan is how it sounds: A province in the prairies of Canada. Double the size of Germany, but with less than one million residents. Lots of nature, and lots …

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After their sold out appearance at Esquires in 2016, we are excited to confirm that indie dance pioneers JESUS JONES will be returning on Saturday the 21st of April 2018. Blending rock, rave and techno, Jesus Jones were one of …

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The Pad Presents http://www.thepadpresents.com Bryde + Guests - Friday 27th April - Bedford Esquires For fans of Brooke Bentham | PJ Harvey | Lana Del Rey Listen: http://spoti.fi/2elTcLk Pembrokeshire-born, London-based Bryde aka Sarah Howells, is a girl and an electric …

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Uplifting intelligent americana with a bluesy bias & a soulful swing. Picture Marriott, Parsons and Stills down the local boozer and you'll get the idea

Wayne Hussey – Aniversário Tour May 2018 Wayne Hussey is taking a break from his day job as leader of the British rock band, The Mission, to go out and play a double fistful of solo shows in late spring …

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The Pad Presents http://www.thepadpresents.com Have You Ever Seen The Jane Fonda Aerobic VHS? + Guests Friday 4th May - Bedford Esquires We are very excited to be bringing Finland's HYESTJFAVHS to Esquires, having followed the band around Brighton at The …

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Two Rockin Bands

One of the finest gothic / alternative rock bands of a generation, Balaam and the Angel make a welcome return to Bedford. The band will be playing a set comprising of their classic singles from the mid eighties. Tickets are …

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On May 6th The Sunday Afternoon Session at Esquires hosts the annual tribute to Bedford's Mr. Music 'Sid Worth'.Sid's old band The A Band will be playing and introducing many special guests

Following a hat-trick of sell-out performances at Esquires in 2015, 2016 and 2017, The Smyths will be coming 'back to the old house' on Friday the 11th of May 2018. More than a mere tribute band, The Smyths are a …

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THE CUREHEADS (The Best of The Cure Live) 8pm Saturday 12th May, Bedford Esquires As part of Esquires monthly tribute club for May we welcome the return of THE CUREHEADS who will be performing the best of THE CURE live. …

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Sarpa Salpa + Special guests BILK + Marble Apes 7.30pm, Sat 12th May, Holy Moly’s, Esquires, Bedford With a few support shows under their belt at the venue including opening up for Inheaven & The Scruff, Sarpa Salpa return to …

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Bedford based Blues/Rock band that refuses to grow old

The first time the ROAR CLUB came across the raw saxophone infused blues soul punk of Barrence W&tS (he changed his name for some reason from Barry White (true!) was on Later - check the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ9E-NckNiU Blurb from the official …

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I never wanted to be a part of anything, the cool kids at school, the pretend outlaws. I was always an outsider, we’ve always been an outsider band. We don’t fit in, never have and never will. Especially now. As …

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The Pad Presents http://www.thepadpresents.com Avi Buffalo + Lowpines - Saturday 19th May - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be bringing Sub Pop's Avi Buffalo to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 19th May, with support from Lowpines! Tickets are £10 …

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Vibrant, is an excellent word to describe the cranked up and cranked out hugely entertaining Voodoo Sheiks. The Sheiks are right in the groove and carve out some serious classic sounding R&B. There is no time to draw breath with …

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Millennium Concerts Presents: Alex Bowler - Back to Bassics Alex Bowler has caught people’s attention with his dynamic bass playing. The top bass guitarist has worked with some of the most popular musicians in the UK rock scene including Cliff …

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The finest street food, over 40 gins and very good sounds! FoodDrunk is coming back to Bedford Esquires over May bank holiday. We ran Bedford's inaugural Street Food and Cider festival to help celebrate the venue's 27th birthday, this year …

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Rock n' blues 4 piece from the Bedfordshire/Northamptonshire area. Playing a mix of originals and covers from the likes of Jimi, Rory, Cream, Trower and Free

THE SKIDS + Spear of Destiny (on stage 7.30pm) 7pm, Bank Holiday Sunday 27th May 2018, Bedford Corn Exchange Following up the ‘buzz’…. Richard Jobson, Bill Simpson, Mike Baillie, Bruce Watson & Jamie Watson. “Memories fade, but some linger for …

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We all know Louis Theroux is the ultimate bae, so here at Louis Theroux Appreciation Tour HQ, we have put together a club night dedicated to the man himself! Post your favourite Louis Theroux Meme on the event wall for …

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Hey guys! On June 1st I will be hosting a gig at Bedford Esquires raising money for St John’s School and College. We have some amazing acts playing such as Dan Bedford, Domenico Borromeo, Steph, Diversion, Long Walk and Carlos …

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Sally Newhouse's Bippity Boppity Birthday Bash :-) The x-certs are a Herts-based covers band playing new-wave, power-pop and classic rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s. We play the music we love and it shows.

The Chameleons (Vox) + guests 35th Anniversary tour of ‘’Script of the Bridge’’ 7.30pm, Thursday 7th June, Bedford Esquires The Chameleons (vox) is the continuation of The Chameleons UK, arguably the most widely influential guitar band ever to come out …

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After an amazing performance back in January 2017, we are pleased to announce the excellent AMBER ARCADES will be returning to Bedford Esquires on Friday the 8th June 2018. Responsible for one of the best debut albums of recent years …

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BOOMBASTIC 90’s | BEDFORD ESQUIRES FRIDAY 8TH JUNE | FROM 9PM | £5 ADV Your favourite 90s Party Starters Boombastic are back!! Expect BoyBands, BritPop, BigBeats and GirlPower on this nostalgic tour through the hits and anthems of 1990-1999! Whether …

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Tom Hingley & The Karpets + guests (Ex Lead Singer with Madchester legends - Inspiral Carpets) 8pm, Saturday 9h June, Bedford Esquires The Karpets are an Inspiral Carpets tribute band, but a tribute band with a difference: their lead singer …

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Mike Mackechnie's Birthday Party. Lost 4 Words playing some original material and some favourite covers by the likes of:Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Gary Moore, Jimi Hendrix, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Rolling Stones, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Chuck Berry, Kings …

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"One of the country's most beloved underground bands”- NME “You won't hear another band like this anywhere between now and the end of the Millennium. The Lovely Eggs are just brilliant!”- Huw Stephens, Radio One The Lovely Eggs are an …

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‘This is Ska Presents’ The DekkerTones – Return to Bedford Esquires 8pm, Saturday 16th June Following the bands stomper of a sell-out show at Esquires over Christmas the Dekkertones return to venue for some hot midsummer action with their sounds …

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Recreating the energy and sounds of the original Dr Feelgood lineup.

The Rotary Club of Bedford Castle presents a charity Rock n Roll fundraiser with headliners The Quireboys and support from Cherry Lee Mewis and Thr3e. Tickets £15.00 available from Esquires and See Tickets https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-quireboys-unplugged-charity-fundraiser-/bedford-esquires/1210936

Metal Nights at Esquires High Rise are a five piece Metalcore band hailing from South West London. Formed in 2014 the band have taken influences from bands like Underoath, The Ghost Inside and A Day to Remember to find and …

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Calling all Junglists and DNB heads! FP Events is back!! We are excited to bring you our 4th instalment of FP Events... The Jungle & DNB Summer Skank!! We love jungle best female jungle DJ 2017, Mrs Magoo is coming …

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For over 5 years now the Sunday afternoon session at Esquires is reserved for our annual BeatleJam.Many of Bedford's top local performers take part performing on their own as part of a group,performing their favourite Beatles songs If you would …

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Underpass Promotions in association with Bedford Esquires Presents..... FRIDAY 6th JULY 2018 The Daniel Wakeford Experience Raising funds and awareness for the amazing Stay Up Late organisation. Stay Up Late is a registered charity committed to promoting the rights of …

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MOTORHEADACHE (A tribute to Motorhead) Live at Bedford Esquires, 8pm, Saturday 7th July A top class and authentic tribute to the late, great Lemmy Kilmister and his band, Motörhead. Motörheadache is a three piece tribute to Lemmy's musical career with …

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A 3 piece acoustic style harmony band.Just right for a Summer Sunday Afternoon/Evening

Masterplan presents... WRONG JOVI 8pm, Friday 13th July, Bedford Esquires 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 …

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We are thrilled to have been asked to curate the Bedford River Festival main stage again, taking place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July 2018! In 2016, we brought a wide range range of talent to the main stage, …

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The Pad Presents THE WEDDING PRESENT + guests 7.30pm, Thursday 19th July, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce a date at Bedford Esquires with The Wedding Present. This is the bands 4th visit to Bedford (George & Dragon …

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The Dualers – Up close and personal Ft Tyber & Peter 8pm Friday 20th July, Bedford Esquires. The Dualers are Britain’s much loved Ska and Reggae band from the South of England who have steadily built up a following of …

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The protean slide guitarist leads his power trio with style, gusto and virtuoso playing that fuses spontaneity with real craft. Redfern combines the rawness of Hound Dog Taylor, the freeform approach of Sonny Sharrock, the firebrand playing of Johnny Winter …

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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com Natty - Friday 27th July - Bedford Esquires Natty is an Artist/Musician born in San francisco, raised in London. His heartfelt recordings and Live performances (acoustic or with The Rebelship) have gained Natty a loyal and …

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Celebrating the Original, the Electric and the Eclectic Robert Le Plar- Vocals & Guitar. Jayne Mason - Keyboards and Vocals. Tessa Le Plar - Keyboards & Vocals. Chris Rowland - Bass. John Carr - Drums

NOASIS + guests + DJ set until 1am 8pm, Friday 3rd August 2018, Bedford Esquires The mighty Noasis are coming back to Bedford Esquires this coming August. With the show in January selling out 3 months in advance we have …

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Amy Mason and Chris Robinson takeover as hosts this Sunday afternoon with a tribute to Pink Floyd. Many of Bedford's finest musicians are already lined up to play.. Keep an eye on the event page for more details

The Pad Presents http://www.thepadpresents.com The Rumjacks + Guests - Saturday 11th August - Bedford Esquires We're very please to be bringing The Rumjacks to Bedford Esquires, all the way from Sydney, Australia on Saturday 11th August! “Its like growing up …

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ASH + guests Live at Bedford Esquires on Tuesday 14th August Pleased to announce the Pad Presents we have Ash playing Bedford Esquires on Tuesday 14th August. The band have just released their new album Islands in May heading straight …

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Bluesy Rock band from Leicester. "Given the proper breaks in the industry, The Della Grants are a band that could mold the future path for the blues..."

A charity concert in order to raise money and awareness for the Francesca Research Fund a children's cancer charity. Soloists Joe Bygraves, Amy Doris and band The Know will be entertaining us throughout the evening. Tickets cost £7 per person …

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Special Kinda Madness are coming back to Bedford Esquires for the third time on Saturday 25th August with their classic take on Madness and The Specials. No strangers to venue or Bedford the band have sold out the venue twice …

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The Pad Presents http://www.thepadpresents.com Electric 6 + Sarpa Salpa - Thursday 30th August - Bedford Esquires DANGER, DANGER! We are thrilled to announce that one of the finest party bands on the planet are coming to take you to a …

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East Anglia's favourite and Bedford own New Wave Skiffle Band The Ouse Valley Singles Club return to Esquires Main Stage for what is always a cracking night and another Headline show. If you are not familiar with The Ouse Valley …

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“To call The Doors Alive merely a tribute act would be a huge disservice to what is the closest thing possible to experiencing a Doors concert without the aid of a flux capacitor and 1.21 gigawatts. They are high priests …

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Have you and your friends just joined a band? Have you got two or three songs together that you'd like to try out in front of a crowd? Or are you a Singer/Songwriter/duo that's just started out? You could be …

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Local Distortion & Matchbox promotions Present Broken Empire Far From Refuge Goldblume Thursday 13th Sept Bedford Esquires Danny's Bar - FREE ENTRY Music Starts at 8PM

GUNS 2 ROSES (THE ULITIMATE GUNS & ROSES TRIBUTE BAND) 8PM, LIVE AT BEDFORD ESQUIRES, FRIDAY 14TH SEPETMBER If you’re a GN’R fan then this is the night for you!! One of the only tribute bands to have actually played …

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Mad Mods & Englishmen Live at Holy Moly’s. Bedford Esquires, 7.30pm, Friday 14th September Kicking off the early autumn / late summer season we have a long overdue return for Mad Mods & Englishmen as they return to Bedford following …

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We are very pleased to announce that the iconic TOYAH will be gracing the main stage at Esquires on Saturday 15th September. This is a full band, non acoustic show looking back over her full back catalogue. Tickets are £20 …

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Maxwell’s “Machines” is the name of the new band formed by Don J Maxwell, founder member of “MaxwellHammer&Smith”. . Joining him on drums and vocals is X “DragonForce” Drummer, Dave Mackintosh. He is a world renowned drummer and will have …

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Three great acts in the bar for this September Showcase... The Winter Dois Padres and James Smith

BOOMBASTIC 90s | BEDFORD ESQUIRES FRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER | FROM 9PM | £5 ADV Your favorite 90s Party Starters Boombastic are back after 2 packed out parties at Esquires!! Expect BoyBands, BritPop, BigBeats and GirlPower on this nostalgic tour through …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Indoor Pets + S.G Wolfgang - Saturday 22nd September - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to have secured a show with INDOOR PETS on Saturday 22nd September! The band were last seen at Esquires when …

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Babar Luck is an enigma. He is Something that is a multicultural mix he calls himself a Britishtaanee a Jamaicanstaanee a Englishtaanee and naturally a worldcitizen. Babar was born in Pakistan (Quetta)and came to uk when he was 8 years …

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS GIG HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL NOT BE HAPPENING ON THE 26TH OF SEPTEMBER. FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING REFUNDS / ALTERNATIVE DATE ETC TO FOLLOW...     Imperial Promotions & The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Ginger Wildheart + Guests - Bedford …

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Oktoberfest is hitting town for a weekend of beer and cheer! Prepare your lederhosen and dirndls, because it's time to grab a beer and have a sing-a-long. - German Beers in Steins - Oompah bands - Delicious Pretzels & Bratwurst …

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Raw electric blues. Raucous, punchy rocking blues as nature intended, with a mixture of classic blues covers and their own material, The Wang Dang Doodle never fail to entertain.

The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Dub Pistols + Guests - Saturday 6th October - Bedford Esquires The finest band in the land, the king of parties and the original Pistoleros are returning to the main stage at Bedford Esquires after nearly …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Ferocious Dog + Guests - Friday 12th October - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce the return of Ferocious Dog to Esquires, having sold out the venue in 2017! Ferocious Dog are the new …

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Metal Nights On Halloween Adv £5 From See Tickets Otd £7 King Leviathan – King Leviathan are a four-piece Extreme Metal band and purveyors of misery, ferocity and speed. Since the cults formation in 2014, their Black Masses in dedication …

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The Pad Presents.. THE JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET + Guests + DJ Crip 8pm, Saturday 13th October, Bedford Esquires James Taylor, one of the great British instrumentalists of his generation has taken his trademark howling Hammond sound to the masses for …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com CC Smugglers + Guests - Friday 19th October - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be bringing our boys back home, with CC Smugglers returning to Bedford Esquires as part of their brand new album …

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After kicking off the New Year with latest single January Blues, The Urban Voodoo Machine release 15 Shots From The Urban Voodoo Machine – a retrospective of their 15 year career featuring all the single releases along the way. Whether …

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WHOLE LOTTA DC (Ultimate AC/DC tribute show) 8pm, Sat 20th October, Bedford Esquires The monthly tribute show at Esquires has a fine instalment for August 2018 as we welcome back to Bedford Esquires one of the UK's finest AC/DC Tribute …

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* FDE Events Presents * Children of Zeus Having released their debut album ‘Travel Light’ to critical acclaim, two o Manchester’s most respected artists Konny Kon and Tyler Dayley. Konny Kon is a Dj and beatmaker best know as one …

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BACK TO THE PLANET / RADICAL DANCE FACTION / CULTURE SHOCK LIVE AT BEDFORD ESQUIRES, 7.30PM, SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER A huge show lands at Bedford Esquires on Saturday 27th October featuring a triple rotating triple bill of RDF, BACK TO …

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Peter & his Test tube babies RETURN to Esquires for another night of classic entertainment!!!... plus supoort from Jack The lad, local legends Aidans' Feckin Ejits & Paul Beesons' 'Violation'... What more do you want.. 4 great bands. Advance tickets …

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We are very pleased to announce the return of one of our faves, The Eskies! Having graced the venue twice in the last couple of years, selling out room 2 in 2017, they come to us in 2018 on the …

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Luton Live/s & Hollow Promotions present: Faces of Eve: https://www.facebook.com/facesofeveuk With support from Remenitions: https://www.facebook.com/remenitions Charlie Indestructible https://www.facebook.com/charlieindestructible/ Parallax https://www.facebook.com/ParallaxMetalBand Saturday 3rd November 2018 Tickets on sale now - £6 Adv // £9 Otd.

Rock n' blues trio from the Bedfordshire/Northamptonshire area. Playing a mix of originals and covers from the likes of Jimi, Rory, Cream, Trower and Free

Brix & the Extricated + guests + The Metatrons 7.30pm, Sunday 4th November - Bedford Esquires Calling all fans of THE FALL & POST-PUNK - The Roar Club & Pad Presents join forces again to bring Brix to Esquires. Brix …

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Three great acts to tempt you into Esquires Bar for this Winter Showcase: Alfie Templeman SOURDOUGH The Racket It's Free Admission and will start at 8.30p.m.

Featuring : Ray Smith - Drums and Vocals Ian Iredale - Lead Guitar and Vocals Mark Stier - Bass and Lily Norman - Keyboards and Vocals Joyrider bring their crowd pleasing set of Rock and Funk covers to Danny's Bar …

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Nirvana UK (Ultimate tribute to Nirvana) – In utero 20th Anniversary + Proper Pearl Jam 8pm, Sat 10th November, Bedford Esquires Nirvana UK are returning to Bedford Esquires on Sat 10th November. The band are formed of 3 die hard …

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Bouquet Of Dead Crows False Hearts Circadian Thursday 15th of November Bedford Esquires Danny's Bar - FREE ENTRY Music Starts at 8PM Presented by Local Distortion & Matchbox promotions

The Pad Presents FROM THE JAM ft Bruce Foxton ALL MOD CONS 40th ANNIVERSARY + GREATEST HITS SHOW 7.30pm, Friday 16th November 2018 sees the 40th Anniversary of the release of ‘All Mod Cons’ the third album release by The …

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THE GODFATHERS + guests: The Reformers 8pm, Friday 16th November, Bedford Esquires A classic favourite Bedford band returns after an absence of 8 years – With some legendary local shows in the past at Bedford Boys Club, Polhill College & …

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Transmission are delighted to announce they are putting on their first ever live gig, headlined by one of their favourite up and coming acts, FALSE HEADS. "The future of Rock and Roll” – Danny Fields – Legendary manager of The …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Skindred + Stone Angels - Saturday 17th November - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce that we'll be bringing Skindred back to Bedford Esquires for probably the most intimate show on their 2018 winter …

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Split Whiskers bring some R'n' B to Bedford Town "...Split Whiskers embrace excellence when playing live, the show is a complete experience, you will leave after feeling refreshed and invigorated by their blues..." BBC Radio

What's in a label.... Psych Pop, Prog Rock, hell let's try EPIC ALTERNATIVE GLAM PUNK GLITTER SPACE-ROCK. Work for you? The Roar Club & Club Biscuit have used special manipulative powers (begging... mostly) to pair these two mighty bands for …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com The Amorettes + NAKED SIX - Saturday 24th November, Bedford Esquires Whilst today’s popular music world seems to be based around the idea of “style over substance”, Scottish Hard Rock Trio, The Amorettes, have a very simple plan; Taking …

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Join The Shtooks, Emily Hubbard and guests at Esquires, Bedford, on Saturday 24 November. The Shtooks are back with a new single - 8,000 steps - following the launch of their Second EP Follow Me in 2016. Support comes from …

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

The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com MY BABY + Guests - Wednesday 28th November 2018 - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be able to bring the wonderful MY BABY back to Esquires in November, following on from one of the …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com New Town Kings - easydread - Karl Phillips and The Rejects - Friday 30th November - Bedford Esquires “New Town Kings tap into reggae's righteous spirit while adding a 21st century spice, matching soulful flair with politicised lyrics.” — Clash Music …

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ROAR - we're delighted to bring Stephen Jones back to Bedford. babybird last appeared at Esquires in October 1996... 2 million sales, gold album and single selling over 4 million, 2 Brit nominations, 8 Top 40 hits, Johnny Depp played …

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Southbound, the upcoming blues-rock band based in London, are kicking up quite a storm. Bringing an exclusive take on British Blues, audiences are enthralled by the unique sounds and grooves that the band create on stage which has helped to …

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The Pad Presents in association with X-Ray Touring… WAYWARD SONS + Doomsday Outlaw 7.30pm, Sunday 2nd December, Bedford Esquires Reset the counters! Toby Jepson is back with WAYWARD SONS his brand new band and Ghosts Of Yet To Come, his …

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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

BEDFORD! Your favourite 90s party is BACK in December by popular demand! Ready get our festive freak on! Saturday 8th December | Bedford Esquires | 9-2 ✅Live PA from 90s Chart topper BABY D - Performing her 90s classic 'Let …

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Kazabian - Kasabian Tribute are the official and number one tribute act to the mighty Kasabian! Endorsed by the real thing and touring extensively around Britain and Europe. Bearing an uncanny resemblance, they bring pounding beats and huge guitar-driven choruses …

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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com Jaguar Skills' Christmas Party + Roll Your Own Records – Optimum – Mass C Jaguar Skills returns to B-Town for the first time in over 18 months to come and play a Christmas party on what …

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Saturday 22nd December - Esquires Main Stage OK, so a lot of you were asking about a Bedford date on the tour so we've decided to have a big old Christmas knees up in our hometown! Not only that but …

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Pearl Handled Revolver will return to their home town venue Esquires to celebrate 10 glorious years together...so come join the party! Support will come from one of Bedfords finest - Thr3e. Tickets are priced at £8 advance (currently available via …

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The DekkerTones present an Annual Xmas Skank + Special Guests 8pm Friday 28th December - Main Stage at Bedford Esquires Following a SOLD OUT show at Esquires over Christmas 2017 we thought we had better line up another show with …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com IDLES (Joe Talbot DJ Set) Friday 28th December 18+ / 10pm - Late / £10 Advance Support from Sam Voidoid & Colonel G Chunk (The Pad, Loaded) Having graced our Esquires main stage at the start …

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SARPA SALPA + The Keepers + Basement Strippers + Gaylips 7.30pm, Saturday 29th December, Main Stage, Esquires, Bedford In the final Pad Presents show of the year we have lined up a big Saturday night bill to see out Christmas …

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We're putting together a party, a session, a gathering, a seance of JOY, an NYE club night of glittering proportions - HELLO 2019! Always a big night in the Esquires calendar, we're bringing you an alternative way to see in …

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Saturday 5th January - The Ouse Valley Singles Club - Live at Esquires We are performing in Holy Moly's so limited numbers... Tickets available from the Esquires Bar, Slide Record Store & Mario's Hair Design as well as online from …

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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 host …

The Annual Esquires Bowie Jam Read More »

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

The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com This is a rescheduled show from Saturday 24th November - All tickets are still valid for this new date. Astroid Boys are one of the most exciting new artists in the UK today, the band have …

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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. Four musicians at the top of their game, bringing to you the talent and stage presence to perform the …

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Cheap Thrill$ are a four piece rock, blues and soul covers band from Bedford. ....From Aretha to Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin, Blondie and lots more!

This January will see the first UK tour by Gene Loves Jezebel in 10 years. Last year, the band released Dance Underwater, their first studio album of new material in 14 years via Plastichead. For a band to stay relevant …

Gene Loves Jezebel with Jay Aston + Department S & Unquiet Dead Read More »

Award nominated singer songwriters from opposite sides of the pond join together for a string of dates showcasing their moving, infectious, critically acclaimed work. www.danninicholls.com // www.calebcaudle.com "Caleb Caudle's sound encompasses the wide expanse of America, as the best country …

Danni Nicholls & Caleb Caudle at Holy Moly’s Read More »

TWENTY ONE CO-PILOTS - LIVE AT ESQUIRES, SATURDAY 19TH JANUARY Twenty One Co-Pilots are a brand new and exciting tribute to the Grammy award winning due Twenty One Pilots. Members, Kris Farrell and Matt Matuska, are bringing the act to …

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Tinkers Lane are a band full of exceptional talent and high performance quality. They move effortlessly from intimate love songs to melodic upbeat summer tunes that will have you dancing and dreaming of a better and more colouful World, when …

Tinker’s Lane/Flamin’ Wet Gurus/Taylor Smith play the Sunday Afternoon Session Read More »

The mighty Noasis are coming back to Bedford Esquires this coming January. With the show in January 2018 selling out 2 months in advance we have met the demand of the ticket buying public by hosting the band twice a …

Noasis – SOLD OUT Read More »

THE LIFE OF RILEY ‘Back on the main stage’ 8pm, Saturday 26th January, 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 finally main …

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