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SUMMARY:Quireboys Office Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:A message from Spike “For everyone who’s asked why there are no shows down south on this tour\, I’m pleased to announce ‘The Quireboys Office Christmas Party’ on December 6th at Bedford Esquires. So now we can get together and have drink and a laugh. Also I’ll be getting up and singing ‘A Stones Throw’ with our special tour guests ‘Soho Dukes’.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/quireboys-office-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251205T193000
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SUMMARY:Mên An Tol + Tooth
DESCRIPTION:Formed in the orbit of a South London pub\, the spirit of Mên An Tol’s music can be traced back to frontman Bill Jefferson’s own musical education in his native Cornwall where he’d play folk sessions in and around the local pubs – in-fact the band name itself is taken from a rural site of ancient stones. \nThe band’s instant chemistry (completed by mandolinist Felix Knox\, bassist Max Silvey\, drummer Tom Stevens and guitarist Robert Wiseman) is writ-large as they channel the raw grit of folk greats like The Pogues and The Waterboys alongside the mainstage urgency and confidence of Britpop giants. Perhaps most vitally\, the songs proudly reclaim lost folk traditions with the use of the mandolin coupled with vibrant storytelling. \n\nNew single ‘Not Ideal’ was produced by Carlos O’Connell of Fontaines DC and is the first track from their second EP ‘This Land’ – out 26th September.\n\nSupport from hotly tipped Londoners Tooth\nTickets from seetickets.com + Esquires + Slide
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/men-an-tol/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Esquires Monthly Music Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly music quiz. \nMusic from the 50’s to the present \nTeams of up to 6 people \n£2 per person to enterCash prize for the winning team
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-esquires-monthly-music-quiz-28/
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SUMMARY:The Ogretones
DESCRIPTION:The Ogretones – 7:30pm\, Thurs 4th December \n9-piece Shrek tribute band\, playing all your favourites from the Shrek films! \nOne for Shrek fans\, Live Sound Promotions are bringing The Ogretones to Esquires in December\, and dressing up as Shrek characters is highly encouraged…Hailing from the swamps of Hampshire\, The Ogretones are the UK’s #1 musical tribute to the Shrek soundtracks. Featuring multiple vocalists and a full brass section\, this 9-piece band will have you singing\, dancing and partying like it’s still 2001…They’ve been hard at work watching (and re-watching) the films and picking all their favourite tunes to pack into the setlist – expect hits from Smash Mouth\, Counting Crows\, Led Zeppelin\, Buzzcocks\, Wolfmother\, Heart\, The Monkees\, The Proclaimers\, Lipps Inc\, Bonnie Tyler\, David Bowie\, Willie Nelson\, Joan Jett\, Paul McCartney\, Ricky Martin and more!Tickets are on sale now from Seetickets
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-ogretones/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251203T193000
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SUMMARY:Angela Barnes  - Angst
DESCRIPTION:Angela Barnes – Angst \n7:30pm\, Weds 3rd December \nAngela Barnes presents her brand new tour show called “Angst”\, and is stopping off at Esquires as part of her UK tour on Wednesday 3rd December\, courtesy if the fine people at Jesterlaf Comedy Club\, who have brought such names to the venue as Jo Brand\, Tom Davis\, Judi Love and Rob Beckett.Angela ploughs a refreshing and unique furrow in comedy with her own brand of autobiographical joke telling material that comes with a fully loaded arsenal of funny bone tickling shenanigans and tales. \nAngela’s comedic talents have been duly recognized…having won the BBC New Comedy Award back in 2011 Angela’s gone on to appear on ‘Live At The Apollo’ and ‘Mock The Week’ plus numerous commissions and appearances for BBC Radio 4 such as ‘The News Quiz’ and ‘Newsjack’ as a panelist and presenter alongside her own shows including the 4 episode production of her 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival show “You Can’t Take It With You” and 2019 show ‘Cold War Series’.Tickets are available right now\, over at Seetickets. This show contains swearing and is seated\, on our main stage.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/angela-barnes-angst/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The King Bees play the Sunday afternoon session at Bedford Esquires
DESCRIPTION:The King Bees are a Bedford based blues/funk/RnB/soul bandMarc Patching (Vocals/Gtr)Steve Pagano (Bass)Stewart Noakes (Keys)Tony Morton (Drums)Making a welcome return to Esquires for the Sunday Afternoon Session
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-king-bees-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session-at-bedford-esquires-3/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251129T193000
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SUMMARY:Gaz Brookfield + Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq
DESCRIPTION:GAZ BROOKFIELD + Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq \n7:30pm\, Sat 29th November\, Bedford Esquires \nNEW ALBUM! MASSIVE SOLO TOUR! SHORT FULL BAND TOUR!!! \nGaz Brookfield is back on the road to promote ‘Waiting For Wisdom’ his tenth studio album out on Friday\, August 1st\, 2025. \nWest country based Gaz Brookfield is predominantly a solo musician.  Since winning Acoustic Magazine’s singer/songwriter of the year back in 2010 he has spent his time on the road\, building a strong and loyal following all over the UK and beyond. \nHe was the first independent musician to sell out Bristol’s\, The Fleece\, (450 cap)\, and The Bierkeller\, (750 cap)\, and SWX\, (1000 cap). \nGaz has an impressive back catalogue of nine studio albums. The latest of which\, Morning Walking Club\, went straight in at #1 in the Official UK Folk Album Charts\, #3 in the Official UK Indie Breaker Charts\, #6 in the Official UK Download Charts\, #10 in the Official UK Indie Album Charts\, and even #37 in the Official UK Album Sales Charts. \nNot a bad result for this fiercely independent musician\, with no record label\, no manager\, and no agent – just a guitar\, a van\, and a steadfastly belligerent refusal to give in. \nTickets priced £14 are on sale locally from Bedford Esquires\, Slide Record Shop (booking fee free) and online from Seetickets
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/gaz-brookfield-3/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251129T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251129T230000
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SUMMARY:CEREMONY Alumni : She's In Parties + Cucamaras + djank + Herbie May (The Lounge Society)
DESCRIPTION:CEREMONY Alumni : She’s In Parties + Cucamaras + djank + Herbie May (The Lounge Society) \n6:30pm\, Saturday 29th November\, Bedford Esquires \nCeremony extra event KLAXON – handful of early bird tickets available – move fast. \nWe thought it would be a great idea to welcome some of the alumni from previous Ceremony events back to Esquires to deliver another great event. Four acts in the main room (no trekking up and down the stairs folks!) The line-up goes like this… \nShe’s In Parties played Room 2 at Ceremony 3 \nShe’s In Parties are a hazy and ethereal UK quartet whose own idiosyncratic amalgamation of indie rock and dream-pop belies their relatively young years. The band is led by Irish-born singer Katie Dillon\, alongside her friends Herbie Wiseman (Lead Guitar)\, Charlie Johnson (Bass) and Matt Carman (Drums). Taking their cues from the likes of Tears For Fears\, Cocteau Twins and The Cure\, the band harbour a sense of nostalgia whilst avoiding being derivative. Instead they succeed in marrying the classic and contemporary\, resulting in an aesthetic and sound that’s both haunting and effortlessly cool. \nCucamaras played Room 2 at Ceremony 4.5 \nNottingham born\, Indie/ Post-punk four-piece Cucamaras are described by Dork as “A band stamping their authority on the next wave of alternative guitar music”.  Forming in 2019\, Cucamaras – Bowley\, co-vocalist Josh Hart\, bassist Dan McGrath and drummer Joe Newton – started out playing straight-up indie songs and gigging around Nottingham before\, like many of us\, they used the pandemic as an opportunity for reflection and reinvention. Wandering from breakneck post-punk to more rhythmic corners\, there’s an urgency and zeitgeist-smashing greatness here waiting to blow apart the mundanity of your grim everyday existence. \ndjank (previously Cosmorat) played Room 2 at Ceremony 4 \nFormed by Taylor Pollock\, djank is the amalgamation of all of the kitschy antiques your grandparents hoarded and all of the beers you stole in highschool. Formed into a big mess of heavy guitars\, four part harmonies\, DIY videos\, and lofi cassette loops\, djank take inspiration from folk\, midwest emo\, 90’s pop\, and whatever records or snippets of audio they find in charity shops and on Internet Archive. \nHerbie May (from The Lounge Society) played the main room at Ceremony 3 \nHerbie\, like so many of his generation\, feels extremely bewildered on a daily basis. In an effort to find something stable\, something reliable and honest\, he has turned to matching playful lyricism with captivating melodies. He shares:\n“I’ve spent 18 months not drinking\, not taking any substances\, not going out very much. Just reading and thinking and trying to make sense of the way we’re forced to exist now. These songs are the first results of that process. And then I got this chance to put them out and to play them live. And it’s a terrifying idea but also absolutely necessary.” \nTickets from Seetickets.com / Slide Record Shop / Esquires bar
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/ceremony-alumni-shes-in-parties-cucamaras-djank-herbie-may-the-lounge-society/
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SUMMARY:Hole in The Head - Charity Event Ft Poison Justice & The Pride
DESCRIPTION:A charity event to raise money for a wonderful young dad who was recently diagnosed with a Brain Tumour.Raising money to get ground breaking treatment in Germany.\nWith music from:\n\nPoison Justice&\nThe Pride\n\nEntry is a charity donation.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/hole-in-the-head-charity-event-ft-poison-justice-the-pride/
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SUMMARY:Wolfgang Flür (Ex Kraftwerk) + Pete Duggel
DESCRIPTION:Wolfgang Flür (Ex Kraftwerk) + Pete Duggel \n7:30pm\, Friday 28th November\, Bedford Esquires \nMember of the classic Kraftwerk line up 1973-1987 and author of “I Was A Robot”. \nA member of Kraftwerk during the group’s golden era\, Wolfgang Flür was the band’s electronic percussionist from 1973 to 1987. \nBorn in Frankfurt\, Germany\, Flür became the third member of the band in 1973\, replacing a drum machine. He was a member of the group from their international breakthrough with the album Autobahn (1974) and remained as they experimented with proto techno on albums such as Trans-Europe Express (1977) and Computer World (1981). \nFrustrated with the half-a-decade it took to produce Electric Cafe (1986)\, he left the band after the LP’s release — it wouldn’t be until a 2009 reissue that Flür received an artist credit on the album. In 1997\, he launched his solo career under the name Yamo and released Time Pie\, an album that featured work with the experimental duo Mouse on Mars. \nIn 2000\, he published his memoir I Was a Robot\, but the book was pulled momentarily\, and re-released with revisions after a lawsuit from the remaining members of Kraftwerk. \nA 12″ single named after the book appeared in 2004\, and it was included on the 2015 release Eloquence: Total Works\, a collection of unreleased Flür tracks dating back to 2002. \nHis live performance will include the true analogue influences from the early electronic movement\, whilst showcasing his modern introductions of pop\, techno\, and soundtrack sounds. Dedicated fans and pure electronic appreciators will be truly entertained! \nTickets priced £23 are on sale from Friday 21st February from Seetickets online and in person from Esquires Bar and Slide Record Shop booking fee free.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/wolfgang-flur-ex-kraftwork/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Martin Stephenson & The Daintees 'Boat To Bolivia' 40th Anniversary + Nicola Madill
DESCRIPTION:AGMP Concerts proudly presents\nMARTIN STEPHENSON & THE DAINTEES\n‘Boat To Bolivia’ 40th Anniversary Tour\n+ special guests: Nicola Madill \nMartin Stephenson & The Daintees hail from the North East of England. Their debut single ‘Roll On Summertime’ was released in 1982 on Kitchenware Records (home of Prefab Sprout\, The Kane Gang\, Hurrah!). \n‘Boat To Bolivia’ was the debut album by Martin Stephenson & The Daintees. After appearances on Channel 4’s ‘The Tube’ and BBC2’s ‘Whistle Test’ the album went on to become one of the essential releases of 1986. \nReviews were fantastic with The Observer declaring that ‘Boat To Bolivia’ was “…the most striking debut since Dexys Midnight Runners”\, Record Mirror enthusing that “This is an album to savour and cuddle tightly to your breast” and the NME considering it “A wonderful record which you should consider buying”. \nMartin Stephenson & The Daintees will be performing the ‘Boat To Bolivia’ album in full and in sequence along with other favourites from their extensive career.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/martin-stephenson-the-daintees-boat-to-bolivia-40th-anniversary-nicola-madill/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Feelgood band
DESCRIPTION:High energy performance of classic Dr. Feelgood\, from the 1970s ‘Gypie’ Mayo period. \nThe Feelgood Band! With a seal of approval from Wilko Johnson\, Sparko and Figure!\n“Man\, it’s great. It’s just what it would’ve been like to see Dr Feelgood in the club days. 100% spot on stage presence and performance’ – WILKO JOHNSON \n“The closest to the originals I have seen” – John Sparks aka SPARKO \n“Go and judge for yourself\, it’s worth it” – John Martin aka BIG FIGURE \nLouder Than War: “The UK’s Premier Dr.Feelgood tribute\, a spellbinding performance” \nStephen Foster BBC Suffolk and Dr.Feelgood connoisseur “Just seen the excellent FeelgoodBand\, a fantastic celebration of the timeless music of Mk 1 and 2 DrFeelgood . Loved it from start to finish. It would be sheer Stupidity to miss them.” \nHigh energy Rhythm & Blues played the Canvey Island way\, recreating the unmistakable sounds of 1970’s Dr Feelgood.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-feelgood-band/
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SUMMARY:Low Girl + Allo + Minnie Birch
DESCRIPTION:Initially started as a solo project from enigmatic frontwoman Sarah Cosgrove\, Low Girl has since expanded to include her sibling Tom Cosgrove (drums)\, bassist/guitarist Bradley Taylor and keyboardist Toby Morgan\, whom she met while studying at Lincoln University. On debut album ‘Is It Too Late To Freak Out?’\, the group’s intermingling voices and guitar melodies create vivid\, endlessly curious soundscapes\, showcasing a collection filled with exploratory songs that unfold with momentum and the sound of a group of musicians who are deeply attuned to each other. \nWith several releases under their belts already\, the indie quartet have received widespread acclaim throughout the tastemaker community (DIY\, The Line Of Best Fit\, Clash) over the past few years\, alongside countless plays on the BBC 6 Music (playlist)\, BBC Radio 1 and Radio X airwaves. Whilst on the live front\, the band have ticked off slots at SXSW and Reading & Leeds Festival\, as well as various supports with acts including Dream Wife\, The Murder Capital and Swim Deep as momentum builds. \nTickets on sale from Monday 30th June at seetickets.com / Slide /Esquires
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/low-girl/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251122T224500
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SUMMARY:The Pogue Traders - A celebration of The Pogues
DESCRIPTION:The Pogue Traders – A celebration of The Pogues  \n7:30pm\, Sat 22nd November \nThis November\, we celebrate Ireland’s second most famous export. Making their Esquires debut – The Pogue Traders\, a celebration of The Pogues! \nFormed back in 2007\, The Pogue Traders have become established as the UK’s leading Pogues tribute band. With a comprehensive set of Pogues numbers that are very faithful to the studio arrangements\, The Pogue Traders play to sell-out major-venue audiences across the UK\, leaving behind thousands of satisfied (and hung-over) gig-goers in their wake. \n“The Best Pogues tribute band I’ve ever seen” – Andrew Ranken (The Pogues) \n‘I’ll come straight to the point: The Pogue Traders are absolutely fantastic. Seriously\, if you ever see these guys and leave without an ear-to-ear grin spread across your chops and a song in your heart\, stop and check your pulse – you may very well be dead.’ \nTickets are on sale right now from Seetickets and lcoal outlets. \nDoors 7.30pm – ages 14+ under 16s with an adult
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-pogue-traders-a-celebration-of-the-pogues/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Exploited + Sick On The Bus + The Tendons
DESCRIPTION:THE EXPLOITED + Sick On The Bus + The Tendons  \n45 YEARS OF CHAOS \n7.30pm Friday 21st November\, Bedford Esquires \nThe Exploited ARE punk rock !! The first wave of British punk was a bust. Sid was dead and the Pistols signed Ronnie Biggs as their new singer\, The Clash were adopting rock star poses\, the Damned wanted to be goths\, and the Buzzcock’s Pete Shelley bought a synthesizer. \nBut in Edinburgh ex-Squaddie Wattie Buchan and his mates were seriously pissed off. Angry at what they saw happening around them – a country in disarray with greedy politicians treating the people like shit; and with Johnny Rotten’s prediction of “No Future” become truer by the day\, there was only one way forward – embrace the music that had given you so much and give it something back… your entire life! Thus were spawned THE EXPLOITED. \n1980 saw the The Exploited launch their first vinyl assault upon stupidity\, complacency and corruption when they demolished the indie charts with the one-two knockout of the “Army Life” and “Barmy Army” eps on their own Exploited Records label. \nTheir debut album “Punks Not Dead” launched a new breed of politically outspoken anarcho-punk bands\, and become the number one independent album of 1981 – selling 150\,000 copies and reaching number 20 in the national charts. A year later ‘Troops Of Tomorrow’ was released and is now recognized as one of the all-time classic punk albums. This is a band that has inspired generations of punks\, from originals such as Discharge\, Agnostic Front and Anti-Flag right through to modern punk bands\, and speed metal icons such as Anthrax & Slayer. \nAnyone unsure of what The Exploited stand for need only read the label on the tin: the band’s albums include ‘Death Before Dishonour’\, ‘Beat The Bastards’ and ‘Fuck The System’; and over the decades The Exploited have remained steadfastly true to their roots – never selling out\, and never bowing down. The Exploited are fiercely socially and politically aware\, covering everything from the Criminal Justice Act to the increasing use of Big Brother CCTV and never wavering from their anti-authoritarian\, anti-war stance. \n  \nSupport from SICK ON THE BUS  + THE TENDONS \nSpecial guests TBC \nTickets are £23 adv (+BF)\, on sale Weds 29th January from Seetickets.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-exploited-guests/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251121T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T091612
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SUMMARY:The Andrew Richardson Band
DESCRIPTION:Bedford singer songwriter Andrew Richardson’s writing covers a distinctive range of personal memories to social and political observations that acutely capture modern life.\n\nHis three studio albums: ‘This Is Me’\, ‘Keep the Fight Going’ and the 2025 album release ‘State of the Nation’ blend poignant lyrics with hook-laden rock melodies and have been received with enthusiasm amongst music lovers and critics alike.\nNow the time is right to showcase his remarkable talent to a wider audience. To this end Andrew has formed a new band of talented musicians to premiere a selection of his songs. This first ever live band performance will deliver the energy\, vibrancy and soul of his music.\nThe full wall of sound will be on show at Bedford’s premiere music venue\, Esquires. \n\nAdmission is free. \nDoors open 7:30pm\, Friday 21st November 2025.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-andrew-richardson-band/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251120T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T091612
CREATED:20250326T111153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T100732Z
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SUMMARY:The Damn Truth +  Parker Barrow
DESCRIPTION:The Gig Cartel presents… THE DAMN TRUTH \nCritically acclaimed psychedelic Montreal four-piece rock’n’roll band the Damn Truth return to the\nUK for an 11-date November 2025 headline tour\, stopping off at Esquires on Thursday 20th November. \nIn 2021\, the band released their critically acclaimed breakout album “Now or Nowhere.” Produced\nby legendary Grammy Award winning Bob Rock (Motley Crue\, The Offspring\, Bon Jovi). On March 14\,\n2025\, the band released their new self-titled album\, “The Damn Truth” (also produced by Bob Rock)\nwhich features their brand-new single “All Night Long.” \nRock News calls the new single “A full-throttle rock and roll banger. Imagine The Cult\, Led Zeppelin\,\nand The Damn Truth all colliding on a sweaty\, beer-drenched stage.” There is no deep philosophy\nhere; this is a hell yeah rabble-rousing party song that may (or may not) be based on real life situations\nthe band has experienced on tour. \nAfter extensively touring the UK and Europe for the last four years\, The Damn Truth return with their\nself-titled fourth album\, The Damn Truth\, and\, once again\, produced by the legendary Bob Rock. The\nnew self-titled album is the culmination of 12 years of hard work and constant touring. The Damn Truth\nare a perpetual and virtually unstoppable rock and roll machine. \nTickets are on sale right now from Seetickets:\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/event/the-damn-truth/bedford-esquires/3382021
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-damn-truth/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251119T224500
DTSTAMP:20260616T091612
CREATED:20250129T094043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T160015Z
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SUMMARY:The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart + Cassie Ramone
DESCRIPTION:The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart + Cassie Ramone  \n7:30pm Weds 19th November\, Bedford Esquires \nRoughly five years after breaking up\, New York’s indie shoegazey/dream-popppers the Pains of being Pure at Heart have announced a reunion tour celebrating the 15th year anniversary of their self-titled debut LP.  Ok\, it will actually be 16 years by then\, but… The Pains of Being Bad at Math! \nPeggy\, Kurt\, Christoph\, and Kip will be back on stage together for the first time since 2012. Alex is attending to (very good) personal things and can’t be with them this time\, so Eddy Marshall\, who plays with Kip in The Natvral\, will join on bass for the tour. Pobpah be performing their self-titled album in its entirety— and a few other songs from that era too. \nIn late 2007\, The Pains started a Myspace page to showcase their songs. Berman noted that at the time\, the band name was all the group had. The name comes from the title of an unpublished children’s story by Charles Augustus Steen III (a friend of Berman’s)\, which revolves around “realising what matters most in life – things like friendship and having a good time”. The trio began working on numerous tracks. Songs such as “Contender”\, “Come Saturday”\, and “This Love Is Fucking Right!” would stay band favorites\, winding up on the 2009 album The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Other tracks\, such as “Orchard of My Eye”\, would be released on their first EP. \nAfter numerous shows around New York\, the trio recruited Berman’s roommate Kurt Feldman as drummer. After playing more shows\, both in and outside of the US the band recorded their inaugural LP. Their first self-released EP came out in 2007 on Painbow\, a label created by the band. Their debut self-titled full-length album was released on February 3\, 2009\, via Slumberland Records\, a favorite label of the band’s. The album peaked at number nine on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. In 2009\, they released Higher Than the Stars\, their second EP. \nThe band’s second album\, entitled Belong\, was released in 2011. It represented their commercial peak\, reaching number 92 on the Billboard 200. It also charted worldwide\, reaching the top 100 in Belgium\, France\, the United Kingdom\, and Spain. \nGuest support comes from Cassie Ramone Cassie the American songwriter\, musician and artist. Ramone rose to prominence as the guitarist and vocalist of indie rock band Vivian Girls. \nTickets cost £25 in advance from SEE\, Slide and Esquires.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-pains-of-being-pure-at-heart/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251116T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T091612
CREATED:20250625T090923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T094705Z
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SUMMARY:Benefits + Dan Le sac (Matinee Show)
DESCRIPTION:Benefits + Dan Le Sac\n5pm – Sunday 16th November (matinee show) \nForming in 2019 and consisting of Kingsley Hall on vocals and Robbie Major on synths\, beats and noise\, Benefits quickly evolved into a group that aims to merge noise\, house\, hip hop\, industrial rock\, electronica\, and an angry social media feed to get it’s point across. \nA resolutely DIY outfit they have managed to gain fans as diverse as Sleaford Mods\, Steve Albini\, Black Francis\, Garbage\, Jehnny Beth and Elijah Wood as well as getting significant features in the NME\, Rolling Stone\, the Guardian\, and the Quietus. \nIn 2023 they released their debut album “NAILS” on Invada Records which garnered significant critical acclaim as well as numerous album of the year nods\, most significantly from Louder Than War magazine and BBC6music. \nAn inspiring\, loud and formidable live outfit they kept the momentum going with their follow up album\, “Constant Noise”\, which topped the list of best reviewed albums in the world when released in March 2025. \n“their best work to date” – NME \n“It’s the perfect step up.” – Rolling Stone UK \n“Benefits have always known how to get the blood pumping but this is something else altogether.” – Louder Than War (5/5 – Album of The Week) \n“a majestic state-of-the-nation polemic\, novelistic in scale\, eclectic in sound\, humane and lyrical even at its most nihilistic.” – Uncut (9/10) \nTickets from seetickets.com / Slide + Esquires
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/benefits/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251116T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T091612
CREATED:20251009T165314Z
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SUMMARY:Cheap Thrill$ play the Sunday Afternoon Session at Bedford Esquires
DESCRIPTION:Featuring BOB PETERS on keys and MARKOS on drums.\nRock\, rhythm and blues covers band. Expect…Tom Petty\, Janis Joplin\, Led Zep\, Santana\, Fleetwood Mac\, Rollin Stones etc etc..
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/cheap-thrill-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session-at-bedford-esquires-4/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251115T224500
DTSTAMP:20260616T091612
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SUMMARY:A Pete McKee Celebration – ‘The Boy With A Leg Named Brian’
DESCRIPTION:A Pete McKee Celebration is coming to Esquires Music Venue in Bedford Saturday 15th November \nArtist Pete McKee invites you to attend a special event hosted at one of the UK’s best-loved independent music venues. For the first time\, Pete is bringing his two greatest passions together with his latest exhibition on display during the day and a performance with his band in the evening. \nEsquires by day will showcase the exhibition\, ‘The Boy With A Leg Named Brian’\, which takes visitors on a journey through Pete’s childhood in the 70s and 80s. It starts with his upbringing on a working class council estate and explores how he came to define his own identity through music and fashion. Although this is the story of Pete’s life\, his memories and tales of everyday life and pop culture\, are relatable experiences shared by many across the UK. The exhibition is free to attend and no booking is required. \nEsquires by night will host a ticketed live show from The Everly Pregnant Brothers; the comedic ukulele band who are well known for their parodies of popular songs. For those unfamiliar\, Pete was one of the founding members of the band and after a summer of playing festivals\, including Tramlines and Rock N Roll Circus\, they are excited to be bringing songs from their latest album ‘Never Mind The Ukes\, Here’s The Brothers’ to the main stage at Esquires. The live show is supported by The Ouse Valley Singles Club. Tickets go on sale Monday 8th September at 10am. \n“Music is a huge part of my life\, and features constantly in my work. In fact\, it was the original dream of mine to play on Top of The Pops rather than become an artist. Esquires is a beautiful venue which has played host to some amazing names over the years. Grass roots music venues like this are vital for bands like mine to perform to new audiences\, so I can’t wait to play on its iconic stage. I love showcasing my artwork in non-traditional spaces too\, so this is going to be a real celebration of art and music.” – Pete McKee \nBoth events are running on Saturday 15th November. \nThe exhibition during the day is open from 11am – 4pm and entry is free for all ages. No booking required.\nThe band performance in the evening opens at 7.30pm with support from The Ouse Valley Singles Club. Tickets are priced at £15 and go on sale at 10am Monday 8th September from Seetickets and local outlets. \nLocation: Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Rd\, Bedford MK40 2QG
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/a-pete-mckee-celebration-the-boy-with-a-leg-named-brian/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251114T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T091613
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SUMMARY:The Style Councillors
DESCRIPTION:The Style Councillors return to Bedford Esquires
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-style-councillors-2/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251112T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251112T224500
DTSTAMP:20260616T091613
CREATED:20250702T101052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T095630Z
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SUMMARY:Beans On Toast + Nuala
DESCRIPTION:Beans On Toast + Nuala  \n7:30pm\, Weds 12th November Bedford Esquires \nFolk legend Beans on Toast is coming to town. \nA travelling troubadour for the ages\, Beans is an entertainer\, singer\, songwriter\, storyteller – and a master of his art. \nHis songs celebrate the human spirit\, from the beauty of the everyday to the dilemmas of the modern world. They connect with listeners in a unique and powerful way\, earning him a devoted following across the globe and making him a staple on the UK festival circuit. \nThis winter\, he’ll be visiting towns and cities often overlooked on the UK touring map – bringing his legendary\, unpredictable\, and always uplifting live show to a venue near you. Expect crowd favourites from years gone by\, alongside fresh new songs about the state of the world. \n“A master of his art” \nFull Pelt \n“Genuinely life-affirming” \nLouder Than War \n“A proper folk singer” \nFrank Turner
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/beans-on-toast-3/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251109T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251109T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T091613
CREATED:20250826T095026Z
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SUMMARY:Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs + Sounds Mint
DESCRIPTION:Support from SOUNDS MINT\n\nReturning to the venue for the first time since their sold out show back in 2019\, Pigs x 7 are guaranteed to bring the noise.\n\nI’ve always liked the quote: “Sleep\, those little slices of death – how I loathe them.” So reckons Matt Baty of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs\, vocalist and lyricist of a band as comfortable wading through the darker quarters of their subconscious as they are punishing ampstacks.\n\nWhether dwelling in the realm of dreams or nightmares\, the primordial drive of the Newcastle\, UK based band is more powerful than ever. 2023’s ‘Land Of Sleeper’\, their fourth record in a decade of riot and rancour\, is testimony to this: the sound of a band not so much reinvigorated as channelling a furious energy\, which only appears to gather momentum as the band’s surroundings spin on their axis.\n\nThe better to unite slumber and waking\, ‘Land Of Sleeper’ is no less than an act of transcendence for Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs – new anthems to elucidate a world sleepwalking to oblivion.\n\nTickets on sale Friday 29th August at 10am
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/pigs-pigs-pigs-pigs-pigs-pigs-pigs/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251109T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T091613
CREATED:20250819T130706Z
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SUMMARY:The Soho Dukes play the Sunday Afternoon Session
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned\, critically-acclaimed\, electrically-powered\, rascally rock ‘n’ roll \nwww.sohodukes.com
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-soho-dukes-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251108T230000
DTSTAMP:20260616T091613
CREATED:20250428T101404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T130851Z
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SUMMARY:GONG + Snorkel
DESCRIPTION:GONG + Snorkel  \n7:30pm\, Sat 8th November\, Bedford Esquires \nGONG are coming to Bedford Esquires on Sat 8th November. \nThe ever-metamorphosing entity that is GONG launches\, as ever\, into unknown – and unknowing – territory with new tours for 2025 destined to be talked about\, discussed\, and argued over\, up and down the land. \nFrom its beginnings in a French commune in 1967\, through the Virgin Records years\, mismanagement\, court cases\, break-ups and re-joining’s\, deaths and rebirths – there has always been a continuous thread of beautiful\, dangerous and extraordinary music. \nThe current holders of the flame have come together over the last eight years; sinuous bass player Dave Sturt joined just as the album 2032 was shown to the world; Ian East (Sax\, Flute) was the next to blow in through the portal; Fabio Golfetti brought his guitars from Brazil (after working with Daevid Allen for many years); Kavus Torabi (lead vox and guitars) appeared to Daevid in a vision; Cheb Nettles (drums) just sort of turned up. \nIn 2015\, Daevid Allen passed away. His influence and legacy were honoured on the band’s subsequent album\, Rejoice! I’m Dead! (2016). In recent years GONG has performed with the Steve Hillage Band (himself a former member of the 1970s GONG line-up) and released the critically acclaimed album The Universe Also Collapses (2019) and a stunning new live album Pulsing Signals (2022) captures the band at a creative peak with as they continue propel forward in time for the next phase of this legendary band. \nGong’s musically diverse world includes shades of psychedelia\, space rock\, jazz\, avant-garde\, krautrock and surreal soundscapes. \nTickets priced £20 are on sale from 10am on Weds 30th April from Seetickets and in person from Slide Record Shop and Bedford Esquires. \n 
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/gong/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251108T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T091613
CREATED:20251012T175655Z
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SUMMARY:THE 2PM CLUB™ Daytime Disco
DESCRIPTION:THE 2PM CLUB™ Daytime Disco Bedford80s 90s 00s ANTHEMS ALL.DAY.LONG! Sat 8th Nov |  Bedford Esquires |  2pm – 6pm\n\nBEDFORD — YOUR AFTERNOON IS ABOUT TO GET UPGRADED.The ultimate Daytime Disco is back\, bigger\, brighter\, and cheekier than ever. Four hours of wall-to-wall bangers\, a full club atmosphere\, and all the guilty pleasures you’re not meant to admit you love — but we absolutely demand you lose your voice to.\n\n ANTHEMS ONLY\, NO FILLERFrom Spice Girls to Oasis\, Beyoncé to Bon Jovi. Every track a classic. Every chorus a scream-along. 100% pure nostalgic rocket fuel.\n\n NIGHTCLUB ENERGY\, AFTERNOON PERFECTIONConfetti blasts. Dazzling lights. Screens and sound that make it feel like 1am — except you’re home with your feet up before Strictly.\n\n THE PLAN YOUR MATES CAN’T SAY NO TOForget the 47-message WhatsApp threadsthat go nowhere. No babysitter dramas\, no 2am regrets. This is the night out where everyone actually shows up .\n\n SATURDAY PERFECTED\, SUNDAY SAVEDSing your heart out and lose your voice\, not your weekend. Wake up fresh\, smug\, and somehow even more legendary.\n\n TRUST THE BOOMBASTIC LEGACYOver a decade of sell-out shows across the Midlands. Bedford already knows what’s coming: chaos\, inflatables\, and chorus after chorus you can’t not belt out.\n\nTickets vanish fast. Don’t leave it to “next time.”\n Grab yours now: www.the2pmclub.co.uk\nSame Energy. Smarter Timing. Zero Regrets.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-2pm-club-daytime-disco/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251107T224500
DTSTAMP:20260616T091613
CREATED:20250407T083443Z
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SUMMARY:Ferocious Dog + Voodoo Radio
DESCRIPTION:Ferocious Dog + Guests \n7:30pm\, Friday 7th November\, Bedford Esquires \nFerocious Dog are a six-piece band who deal in a vibrant vein of Celtic-folk infused punk rock\, comfortably slotting in between Billy Bragg and The Levellers. However\, like The Levellers and New Model Army (also listed as an influence)\, Ferocious Dog have a broad spectrum of influences\, tied together by the band’s left-leaning convictions and a shared desire to communicate through music. \nThe band has headlined tours of the UK and Europe\, performed in Kenya and Dubai\, festivals such as Bearded Theory\, Alchemy\, Deerstock\, Farmer Phil’s Festival\, Splendour\, Lowlands (Netherlands)\, Glastonbury Festival and Beautiful Days among many others. Ferocious Dog’s 6th Studio Album (Kleptocracy) peaked at No.3 in the Official Folk Charts. No. 6 in the Independent charts and No.11 in the physical charts.\n\nTickets priced £23 are on sale from Seetickets and venue outlets from 10am\, Friday 11th April at 10am.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/ferocious-dog-guests-3/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251107T224500
DTSTAMP:20260616T091613
CREATED:20250128T091400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T094025Z
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SUMMARY:The Birthday Massacre + Lesbian Death Bed
DESCRIPTION:The Birthday Massacre + Lesbian Death Bed \n7:30pm\, Thurs 7th November\, Esquires  \n  \nThe Birthday Massacre is a synth rock band\, based in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada. The band was officially formed in 1999\, known at that time as Imagica. The band consists of Chibi (vocals)\, Rainbow (guitars and programming)\, Michael Falcore (guitars)\, Owen (keyboards)\, O.E. (previously drums\, now bass)\, and Rhim (drums). Their sound is mostly a fusion of retro electronica and dynamic contemporary songwriting. Elements of children’s fiction and adult fantasy are combined with twisting distortion and euphoric melody to create a unique and original sound dubbed “post-retro”. This sound is also affiliated with “synth rock” a rising genre influenced by elements 80’s synthpop\, industrial\, and gothic rock. The group originated in London\, Ontario under the name Imagica. The group’s original line-up consisted of: Chibi\, Rainbow\, Michael Falcore\, and Aslan Osiris (bass). Dank played live keyboards and O.E. joined the group on live drums. A seven-song limited edition demo was released. In 2001\, Dank left the group\, and the others relocated from London to Toronto\, Ontario\, to begin recording. There\, they recorded another limited edition demo\, this time with five songs. Shortly thereafter\, the band adopted the name The Birthday Massacre. In July of 2002\, The Birthday Massacre independently released a limited edition CD entitled “Nothing and Nowhere”. In 2003\, Adm joined the band on live keyboards and Rhim on drums. On July 20\, 2004\, The Birthday Massacre released a nine song EP entitled “Violet” and at the end of the year\, re-released “Nothing and Nowhere” with new sleeve artwork. Adm soon left thereafter to explore his own projects. In the fall of 2004\, the band was signed to Repo Records in Germany\, and released a remastered and expanded version of “Violet” in Europe\, including updated album art in a digipak case. In 2005 the band signed to Metropolis Records and released “Violet” in the United States\, Canada\, United Kingdom\, and most of South America. Owen joined on live keyboards and in August\, the band began a series of international tours taking them to Switzerland\, Germany\, the Netherlands\, Hungary\, the Czech Republic\, and Belgium. Also in August\, a DVD consisting of a video for the song “Blue” was released. It also included behind-the-scenes footage\, interviews\, a studio performance of “Nevermind” as well as live performances of “Violet” and “Video Kid”. The centerpiece of the DVD was the Dan Ouellette-directed video for “Blue”. In early 2006\, the Birthday Massacre toured North America\, playing across Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico on their “Broken Minds” tour. They also played Europe in the summer of 2006. In June 2007\, it was announced that the band was working on a new record with Canadian producer/engineer Dave “Rave” Ogilvie (producer of many industrial acts such as Skinny Puppy\, not to be confused with Kevin Ogilvie\, frontman of Skinny Puppy) and that bass player Aslan Osiris had left the band for his own project. Aslan has been replaced on bass by former drummer O.E.. The demo version of the first single\, “Kill The Lights”\, was released on Vampirefreaks and MySpace for streaming on January 1\, 2007. “Looking Glass” (another single from “Walking With Strangers”) was released for streaming on August 1\, 2007 for Vampirefreaks and MySpace. On September 11th\, 2007 the band released “Walking With Strangers” in North America\, entering at #10 on the Billboard “Top Heatseekers” chart for September 29th. The album was released in Europe on September 21 and in the UK on October 22. Official site:
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-birthday-massacre/
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