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SUMMARY:Judi Love 'Work In Progress' show
DESCRIPTION:Judi Love ‘Work In Progress’ show \n7pm Weds 29th October – Bedford Esquires – show starts 7:30pm \nWe’re pleased to announce that the lovely Judi Love is returning to our main stage\, courtesy of The Jesterlarf Comedy Club! Judi visits us for another ‘Work In Progress’ show on Wednesday 29th October\, with tickets sure to go quick when they go on sale from See at 11am on Monday 21st July – set those alarms! \n 
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/judi-love-work-in-progress-show/
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SUMMARY:The Vinyl Frontier play the Sunday Afternoon Session
DESCRIPTION:Post Punk and New Wave anthems … Always a packed out show.. We look forward to welcoming the Vinyl Frontier back to Bedford Esquires
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-vinyl-frontier-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session/
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SUMMARY:SPEAR OF DESTINY + Dollface Reunion + Desperate Measures  (Matinee show)
DESCRIPTION:SPEAR OF DESTINY + Dollface Reunion + Desperate Measures\nMatinee show – 4:30pm\, Sunday 26th October\, Bedford Esquires \n2025 would not be complete without a visit to Bedford Esquires from Kirk Brandon.  Kirk is back on tour this autumn with SPEAR OF DESTINY\, formed in 1983 after the demise of Kirk Brandon’s post punk iconic rockers THEATRE OF HATE. \nThe current line-up of Spear is the longest serving to date and features Adrian Portas (New Model Army)\, Craig Adams (Sisters of Mercy / The Cult / The Mission) and Phil Martini (Jim Jones and the Righteous Mind) on drums. During 2019 the line up was boasted by Saxophonist Clive Osborne. Long time Brandon collaborator Steve Allen-Jones completes the band line up on keyboards bringing the full classic sound back to the stage. \nFor SPEAR OF DESTINY 2025 will be the year of ‘Janus”. Janus The Recordings are the choicest cuts from the band’s two biggest selling albums\, Outland & The Price You Pay. 24 tracks re-recorded and re-imagined\, beautifully packaged and presented on Double Vinyl\, Extended Double CD and Download. Janus The Tour will pull a set list from these fantastic new recordings as well some ‘Spear’ classics. \nGuest support will see Sod’s Adrian Portas putting in a double shift on the day with his band DOLLFACE REUNION while the head honcho of’ Viva La Rock’ Eugene Butcher brings DESPERATE MEASURES the Christchurch New Zealand’s 80’s punks now reborn & rocking the U.K along for an opening set. \nFollowing on from a couple of very successful matinee shows at Esquires this gig will follow the same format with an earlier door time of 4:30pm and show ending around 8pm.  Tickets are on sale now from Seetickets and will be available from local outlets the week commencing 26th August.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/spear-of-destiny/
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SUMMARY:Moretallica - UK Metallica Tribute Band
DESCRIPTION:Moretallica – UK Metallica Tribute Band\n7:30pm Saturday 25th October\, Bedford Esquires\nFollowing fully sold out shows in 2023 and 2024 we are pleased to announce the return of Moretallica to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 25th October. \n2025 is Moretallica’s 12th year of touring\, delivering an authentic performance and the most energetic show! Formed in 2012\, and determined to perform the music of heavy metal legends Metallica to the highest standard\, Moretallica is at the top level of UK tribute bands.\nA Moretallica show is the most hard-hitting spectacle and display of high quality musicianship\, as you’d expect from a band with 60+ years of combined gigging experience across the UK and Europe. \nTickets priced £14.00 adv (plus online booking fee) are on sale from Seetickets\, Slide Record Shop\, Bedford Esquires Bar
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/moretallica-uk-metallica-tribute-band/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Family Silent Disco | Halloween Edition
DESCRIPTION:Boombastic events are back in the building\, with a special\, all ages family silent disco. \nCostumes on\, headphones on\, big family smiles guaranteed. Dance together while everyone finds their perfect vibe – no dance skills needed\, just bring your energy and a dash of spooky spirit! 👻 \n▪️ AGES: Perfect for kids 4+ and parents get to join the party too (in fact\, the parents regularly enjoy it more!) Three channels means everyone in the family finds their perfect vibe. ⚡️\n▪️ DOORS OPEN: 12:30 with our Party Channel on 🔵\n▪️ FULL 3-CHANNEL EXPERIENCE: 13:00 – 15:00 \n🎧 WHAT TO EXPECT\nEver tried dancing like nobody’s watching… with headphones? At our Family Silent Disco\, everyone gets their own soundtrack while sharing the same dance floor! \n🎶 Dance together\, find your vibe! Kids can bounce to Party Hits\, parents can move to throwback favourites\, and teens can jump on today’s chart toppers – all in the same space without compromise. \n👻 Choose your vibe this Halloween:\n🔵 PARTY – Family party hits\, movie sing-alongs & spooky classics\n🔴 THROWBACK – Classics from the 80s\, 90s & 00s\n🟢 CHART – Recent (clean) chart & trending hits \n🎧 All three channels are family-friendly and curated by the Boombastic team\, drawing on years of experience running both adult decades parties and school sessions through our sister project The Silent Disco Project CIC. \nThis unique format keeps ticket prices family-friendly while making sure everyone – from little monsters to grown-up ghouls – finds their perfect vibe! \n🏆 BEST DRESSED FAMILY/GROUP will win tickets to our next Family Silent Disco Party! \n🎟 TICKETS\nTickets from just £10 per person with a group of 4 ticket from just £35!\nHeadsets are limited – grab yours before they vanish into the night! \nTickets here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-silent-disco-halloween-edition-bedford-tickets-1561886166569
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/family-silent-disco-halloween-edition/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Swiftogeddon - The Taylor themed club night
DESCRIPTION:SWIFTIES – Swiftogeddon returns to the building with their Taylor themed club night on Friday 24th October! With a new album\, ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ out earlier in the month\, this one is a celebration of the new record\, alongside all the usual hits\, remixes and deep cuts. Earlybird tickets on sale now from Seetickets.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/swiftogeddon-the-taylor-themed-club-night/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Hue and Cry - Electro Acoustic show
DESCRIPTION:Hue and Cry – Electro Acoustic show  \n7:30pm\, Fri 24th October 2024 – Bedford Esquires \nPleased to announce 80’s legends HUE & CRY come to Bedford Esquires Friday 24th October for a special Electro / Acoustic show.  Alongside Wet Wet Wet\, Texas\, and Deacon Blue\, blue-eyed soul pop siblings Hue & Cry were one of the most successful acts to emerge from the Scottish music scene that dominated the charts in the late ’80s with  Top 40 hits such as LABOUR OF LOVE\, LOOKING FOR LINDA\, ORDINARY ANGEL and 2 top 10 albums \nBrothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in 1983 and the duo made a huge impact in the late 80’s with the albums ‘Seduced and Abandoned’ and ‘Remote’ as well as massive hit singles such as ‘Labour of Love.’ Albums like ‘Stars Crash Down’ and ‘Jazz Not Jazz’ ensured Hue and Cry’s continued triumph in the 1990’s\, whilst the release of the hugely applauded ‘Open Soul’ in 2008 brought them firmly back into the limelight. The release of their seasonal album ‘Xmasday’ (2009)\, was followed by live album ‘Bitter Suite Again’ (2010)\, and 2012’s ‘Hot Wire’. 2017 saw the them release their twelfth studio album\, ‘Pocketful Of Stones’ to rave reviews from the press. To date Hue and Cry have sold in excess of two million records worldwide. \n2014 signalled the 25th anniversary of the seminal Hue and Cry album ‘Remote’\, released to not only huge acclaim but to multi-platinum success\, spawning the singles ‘Ordinary Angel’\, ‘Violently’ and ‘Looking for Linda’. To mark this Hue and Cry released ‘Remote: Major to Minor’ a multi-media celebration of ‘Remote’ which comes as a limited edition 48 paged book containing four discs\, including a re-worked and re-imagined version of the original album. In 2015 the brothers returned to the live scene with both their stripped format and full live band. 2015 also marked the centenary of Frank Sinatra’s birth\, an artist whose career has been a huge influence on Pat and Greg’s musical style. To celebrate they recorded ‘September Songs’ a covers album dedicated to the original ‘Chairman of the Board’. 2016 was a busy year for the them\, especially on the live scene with performances throughout the UK. The duo embarked on a winter tour with Paul Young and were invited to join Bros singer Matt Goss on two dates of his solo Christmas Tour. To end the year on a high the band were special guests as part of BBC One Scotland’s live television broadcast for Hogmanay. In 2017 they released their long awaited twelfth studio album Pocketful Of Stones to critical acclaim\, gaining 4/5 stars in both the Sunday Express and The Scotsman. 2018 was a very busy year for Hue and Cry who played headline shows and festivals throughout the UK and Ireland\, including a British tour with fellow legendary band The Christians. \nIn 2019\, Hue and Cry sold out their ‘Summer Nights at the Bandstand’ show at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Bandstand within 48 hours as well as playing live all over the UK. They continued their stellar form into 2020\, announcing shows up and down the country. \nHue and Cry have garnered a wealth of publicity throughout their career and most recently with notable TV\, Radio and Press outlets such as Lorraine (ITV); The Wright Stuff (Channel 5); Vintage TV; The Quay Sessions (BBC Scotland); Robert Elms (BBC London); Phil Williams (BBC Radio 5 Live); The Herald\, The Daily Record\, Record Collector\, Classic Pop; Mail On Sunday and Songwriting Magazine. \nThey have sold tens of thousands of concert tickets worldwide\, as well as performing alongside some of the greatest artists in music history\, appearing with U2\, James Brown\, Madonna\, Al Green and Van Morrison to name but a few. The duo was recognised by their peers when they were presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Music Awards. \nTickets priced £22.50 are on sale from Monday 2nd December from Seetickets and local outlets
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/hue-and-cry-electro-acoustic-show/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251023T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251023T230000
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SUMMARY:Johnny Hates Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Johnny Hates Jazz\, comprising Clark Datchler (songwriting\, vocals\, keyboards) and Mike Nocito (production\, engineering\, guitars)\, achieved prominence in the late 1980s with a string of hits\, notably “Shattered Dreams.” Released in March 1987\, the song reached top 5 in the UK\, mainland Europe\, Asia\, and secured the second position in Japan. This was followed by global successes like the anti-war anthem “I Don’t Want To Be A Hero\,” “Turn Back The Clock” (featuring Kim Wilde)\, “Heart Of Gold\,” and “Don’t Say It’s Love.” In 1988\, “Shattered Dreams” reached number 2 on the US Billboard chart and topped the US Adult Contemporary chart.\n\nThat same year\, the album “Turn Back The Clock” entered the UK charts at number 1\, selling over four million copies and achieving triple-platinum status. After parting ways at their peak\, Johnny Hates Jazz reunited in 2010 and released the album “Magnetized” in 2013\, the title track becoming an instant radio hit in the UK. In 2018\, the band marked the 30th Anniversary of “Turn Back The Clock” with a special edition featuring new acoustic versions of every song. Their 2020 release\,”Wide Awake\,” drawn on inspiration from their musical roots in the 1970s. In addition\, Clark has also co-written new material for Mike and The Mechanics with Genesis legend Mike Rutherford. Now\, for the first time in 36 years Johnny Hates Jazz will be embarking on their first ever headline tour of the UK and overseas. With a brand-new show\, surrounded by world-class musicians\, they’re ready to captivate audiences across the globe.\n\nTickets online at seetickets.com\, also available from Slide and Esquires
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/johnny-hates-jazz/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Bilk + Chroma
DESCRIPTION:Bilk + Guests: Chroma 19:30\, 21st Oct 2025Esquires\, Bedford\n\nBilk are an exciting rock and roll band hailing from Chelmsford\, Essex. Fusing elements of rock and roll\, punk\, indie and rap\, Bilk’s style can never be pigeon holed. Fronted by charismatic lead singer and guitarist Sol Abrahams and backed by Luke Hare on bass guitar and Harry Gray on drums\, Bilk’s music speaks to the youth of today with relatable songs about partying\, love\, growing up and life in modern Britain in general amongst other things. The band have a strong cult following of die hard fans who sing every lyric at the shows they attend and have tattoos of the band’s iconic snail logo. Bilk has grown from strength to strength with multiple sell out tours and major festival appearances around the UK packing out the stages of Reading and Leeds festival\, Boardmasters\, Kendal calling and TRNSMT festival amongst others. After releasing their debut self titled album in 2023\, the band are about to release their second album\, “Essex\, Drugs and Rock and Roll” early next year on the 24th of January 2025. They will be heading out on their biggest headline tour to date in February 2025 with shows across the UK and Europe. With frantic sold out shows\, relatable and witty lyrics\, riffs that rival the greats and choruses to sing along with\, Bilk are a band not to be missed.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/bilk/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:May Contain Nutz present 'Remembering Chris Robinson'.
DESCRIPTION:Once again around what would have been Chris Robinson’s birthday\, we will celebrate the man\, the music he’s associated with and especially the music of Pink Floyd that he loved. If you’d like to take and sing or play something please message Jez Welsh and we’ll do our best to get everyone involved.We will be collecting for the charity ‘Embrace’\, which has been chosen by Chris’s familywww.embrace.org.ukThe painting of Chris by Martin Gregory
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/may-contain-nutz-present-remembering-chris-robinson/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:LINK N PARK ( The UK’s Leading Tribute to Linkin Park) + Kerrank
DESCRIPTION:LINK N PARK ( The UK’s Leading Tribute to Linkin Park)‘25th Anniversary of Hybrid Theory’\n7:30pm Saturday 18th October\, Bedford Esquires\n\nFollowing a sell out show in 2023 & 2024 LINK N PARK are back on Sat 18th October. For the 2025 show the band will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Hybrid Theory.\nLink N Park pride themselves on being authentic to the sound/ image and stage presence of the real Linkin Park and are the closest thing you’re gonna get to seeing Linkin Park live in your own back yard!With the band replicating all eras of Linkin Park Expect to hear hits such as Papercut\, One Step Closer\, New Divide and In the end to name a few and tracks taken from their million selling albums Hybrid Theory\, Meteora\, Minutes to Midnight\, A Thousand Sons\, Living Things\, The Hunting Party\, One More Light.\n\nNot only do the band replicate the sound of Linkin Park but the stage presence also\, with the emotion and high intensity that Linkin Park were known for. Be prepared to belt out your favourite tracks and bounce along to some nu-metal classics!\n\n\nGuest support comes from KERRANK! is the definitive live KERRANG! tribute bringing the anthems\, attitude\, and sweat-soaked sound of the 90s – 00s to the stage.\nBorn from distortion and raised on power chords\, KERRANK! is your backstage pass to the loudest revival in town.\n\n\nTickets priced £16 are on sale now from Seetickets online and in person from Slide Record Shop and Esquires Bar.\n14+ only. 14s to 16s must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/link-n-park-the-uks-leading-tribute-to-linkin-park/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251017T224500
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SUMMARY:Praying Mantis
DESCRIPTION:Praying Mantis + Guests \n7;30pm\, Friday 17th October \nPraying Mantis are one of the NWOBHM movement’s most loved bands. Forming way back in London in 1973\, Praying Mantis have since released 12 studio albums over the last 50 years\, including the most recent\, 2024’s Defiance\, an excellent celebration of their career. The band charted in 1981 with their beloved debut album\, ‘Time Tells No Lies’\, and have gone on to have an epic career.\n\nThe band have played support slots with metal gods Iron Maiden\, and even featured Maiden stalwarts at different times\, with both Clive Burr and the late great Paul Di’Anno joining the legendary Troy brothers for different eras. The latest rendition of the band has been stable since 2013\, with Dutch born John Cuijpers and Hans in’t Zandt featuring on the past 4 albums. alongside the legendary Troy Brothers.\n\nGypsy’s Kiss are famed for being the band at the “top of the Iron Maiden family tree”\, with this being the first band Steve Harris ever lent his capable songwriting skills to. They played a number of shows across the capital at the mythical Cart & Horses and The Bridge House in Canning Town\, before Steve went on to form Iron Maiden. Original guitarist and vocalist David Smith decided in 2018 to bring back Gypsy’s Kiss\, to play songs from those early days that Maiden fans across the globe had heard rumours of\, but have never been able to listen to. Since then\, with an experienced lineup behind him\, David and the band have gone on to record and perform all of the songs written back in the mid 70s\, including ‘Influence’\, the first song Steve Harris ever played live\, and brand new compositions celebrating the heritage of music from that period.\n\nTickets £15 exclusive to Seetickets\n 
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/praying-mantis/
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SUMMARY:ULTIMATE COLDPLAY + Joe Bygraves
DESCRIPTION:ULTIMATE COLDPLAY + Guests\n7.30pm Sat 17th October\, Bedford Esquires \nFollowing a SOLD OUT show at Esquires in 22\, 23 & 2024 we are pleased to welcome back Ultimate Coldplay back to the venue this October. \nSince launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are frequently described as the ‘next best thing’ to one the UK’s most famous bands. Pre pandemic the band were frequent fliers\, performing in many different countries around the world\, including tours in Europe and Asia. \nPerforming at countless festivals across the country\, Butlins shows\, Theatre tours and 02 academies to name but a few the band has continued to go from strength to strength.\nUltimate Coldplay are the only Coldplay tribute featuring a true look-a-like Chris Martin\, who plays piano and guitar like Chris\, sings like Chris and even dances like him! The other three members of the bands\, all look-a-likes\, faithfully replicate note for note all the biggest hits including ‘Paradise’\, ‘Fix You’\, Viva la Vida’\, ‘My Universe’ and ‘Yellow’. \nThis show SOLD OUT a full 2 months in advance the last time they played the venue so an early ticket purchase is essential.\nTickets priced £16 are on sale from the now from Seetickets online and in person from Esquires Bar & Slide Record Shop
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/ultimate-coldplay-3/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Kris Barras Hollow Souls
DESCRIPTION:British virtuoso blues-rock guitarist\, former pro MMA fighter and hard rock frontman Kris Barras launches an exciting new musical collective that takes him back to his blues rock roots. Once the leading light of the young British blues-rock scene; he’s back with a new band; Hollow Souls. From humble beginnings in Torquay\, Devon\, to trading licks with the likes of Joe Bonamassa and Billy Gibbons on the world stage\, Kris has already lived a hundred lives that defy his youth and exuberance. Kris’ own project Kris Barras Band had a mammoth 2024. From selling out headline shows in British castles\, headlining Planet Rockstock\, and a Top #5 UK album with Halo Effect. Known for the gravelly vocal tone and immense guitar playing that gifted him a rapid ascent in the British blues-rock world\, it is no surprise that KBB’s music has evolved year-on-year. KBB hit it off with acclaimed US hard rock songwriters and signed to Earache Records which set off a creative chain reaction that led to a darker\, heavier\, and more energetic sound. Whilst KBB is firmly intrenched in the world of heavy music\, Kris is still a bluesman at heart. Whilst in-between albums with KBB\, this creative lightning strike with his latest project Hollow Souls just happened to hit with something different. \nInspired by the U.S. supergroup Supersonic Blues Machine in which he also performed and energised by the wealth of British talent around him\, to create Hollow Souls\, Kris put together a homegrown jam band to serve as a creative sparring exercise during his downtime
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/kris-barras-hollow-souls/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251012T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
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SUMMARY:The Polaroidz play the Sunday Afternoon Session
DESCRIPTION:Relive the sounds of the alternative music scene from ’79-’89… 80’s New Wave / Synth Pop / Post Punk…
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-polaroidz-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251011T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251011T224500
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20250326T095934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T093033Z
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SUMMARY:Dodgy + Rosellas
DESCRIPTION:Legends of the UK live scene\, there’s not many festivals or indeed towns that these boys haven’t played in the 34 years they’ve been together. In that time\, they have released five albums\, sold over 2 million records\,been streamed over 50 million times worldwide\, and enjoyed 12 Top 40 singles\, including the massive hit Good Enough’ – officially one of the most played tracks on British radio in the last 30 years. \nThe recent Anniversary Tours of Dodgy’s classic albums\, Free Peace Sweet – a fan favourite and deemed a classic album of the era\, spawning hits such as ‘In A Room’\, ‘If You’re Thinking Of Me’\, ‘Found You’ and of course\, ‘Good Enough’\, and the hugely successful shows for Homegrown – ‘Staying Out For The Summer’\, ‘So Let Me Go Far’\, ‘Melodies Haunt You’ and the modern classic\, ‘Grassman’- that culminated in unforgettable nights at Shepherds Bush Empire and The Forum\, have seen the busiest years for the band since the crazy days of the mid 90’s. \nDodgy are a rare entity nowadays as the band still boast the original line up of Nigel Clark\, Mathew Priest and Andy Miller\, which is a miracle considering the scrapes and conditions they have been in over their career but they are better and more energized than ever\, which is partly down to some clever signings over the years to add depth and beauty to their squad\, with Stu Thoy on bass and multi-instrumentalist\, Graham Mann. And it’s this line up that is currently in the studio in Wales working on the highly anticipated follow up to the critically acclaimed album What Are We Fighting For\, that will be released at the start of 2026. \nDodgy actually released their Ian Broudie produced debut album in 1993 before the whole Britpop phenomenon kicked off but by having a broader appeal and being blessed with being nimble and possessing great balance\, the boys managed to surf that wave with alarming aplomb. Since then they have toured and played with everyone from The Who\, Oasis\, Blur and even The Jacksons. \nDodgy’s legacy as one of the standout British bands of the 1990s remains intact and have become a\ncherished part of British musical history. \nTickets online from seetickets.com and physicals from Slide and Esquires.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/dodgy/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251011T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251011T233000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20250203T155254Z
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SUMMARY:Popes Of Chillitown + Shanghai Treason + New Groove Formation + The Barrys + Black Rooster Revival
DESCRIPTION:The Pad Presents…PUNKY REGGAE PARTY Ft: POPES OF CHILLITOWN + SHANGHAI TREASON + NEW GROOVE FORMATION + THE BARRYS + BLACK ROOSTER REVIVAL \n4pm\, Sat 11th October\, Bedford Esquires \nHeading into a new season we are pleased to announce a new ‘ALL DAYER’ at Bedford Esquires on Sat 11th October\, the PUNKY REGGAE PARTY ! \nPunky Reggae Party brings together a blistering line up of some of the finest local and national touring bands often seen tearing up festivals and venues around the land with a mix of Punk\, Ska\, Dub\, Reggae\, Roots\, Rockabilly and Alt Folk represented across the bill with a line-up that looks like this: \nPOPES OF CHILLI TOWN  \nHeadlining the event is an old Bedford Esquires Fave: Popes of Chillitown – the band play ska/dub/punk with a progressive edge. Impossible to tie down and with enough energy to power a small city\, their songs take you on journeys through punk\, two-tone\, rock\, hip-hop\, reggae\, drum & bass\, dub\, metal and more. \nRenowned for their energetic live shows they have amassed a loyal following over the years. Since 2011\, Popes have released 3 well-received albums\, 2 EPs\, toured the UK with Fishbone\, Voodoo Glow Skulls & The Slackers as well as doing extensive headline touring of their own across the UK & Europe. \nTheir latest album is ‘Take A Picture.’ \nSHANGHAI TREASON \nThose Yorkshire Banjo Punks ‘Shanghai Treason’ will have you hopping around\, spilling your pint and smiling from ear to ear. It’s politically charged\, good time\, beer drinking music that’s perfect for big tops\, festival fields and mini revolutions! \nShanghai Treason have extensively toured the UK both as a headline act in small grassroots venues but also supporting the likes of Ferocious Dog\, Stiff Little Fingers\, Buzzcocks\, Skinny Lister\, Hayseed Dixie\, The Undertones\, Bar Stool Preachers\, Mad Dog Mcrea\, The Rumjacks\, Terrorvision\, From The Jam\, Riskee & The Ridicule & many more. \nRecent festival appearances include Beautiful Days Festival\, Bearded Theory\, Stone Valley Festivals\, Northern Kin\, Leopallooza\, Maui Waui\, Bingley Weekender\, Rock N Roll Circus & a plethora of the UK’s most loved grassroots shindigs. 2025 sees the release of the bands 3rd studio album ‘Sonder’. \n  \nNEW GROOVE FORMATION \nNGF as they are often referred to are an 8 piece Ska\, Funk\, Reggae band from Bedfordshire\, they have sold out the Main Stage at Esquires in their own right numerous times & this is there first show at the venue since 2023 & we can’t wait to welcome back! \nTHE BARRYS \nLiam and co are back on stage taking the second slot for the day “Bold\, brash & from Bedford\, The Barrys are drunk-folk\, acoustic-punk chaos creators” \, try watching this lot without an occasional smile\, it’s near on impossible! \nBLACK ROOSTER REVIVAL \nBest described as Swampy\, Hellbilly folk/ Gothic Americana from Bedfordshire the guys were last seen gracing the main stage at Esquires with The Ouse Valley Singles Club\, BRR open up the proceedings on the day and are well worth getting down early for.  “Think Capt Beefheart’s child with Bo Diddley drinking at Jim Morrison’s wake’’. \nAlongside the bands playing there will be a DJ playing in the bar until late and we have lined up a couple of food vans to keep everyone fed for the evening \nTickets priced £20 are on sale now from Seetickets online and available in person (booking fee free) from Esquires Bar and Slide Record Shop. \n*Due to Britpop legends DODGY gracing the Main Stage this this gig is taking place in room 2 at Esquires\, with just 160 tickets available for the show & such a strong line up in place an early ticket purchase is essential ! \n**Please note Punky Reggae Party replaces the standalone SHANGHAI TREASON gig which was due to take place on this date – The good news is if you have already bought a ticket for this gig it’s still valid\, thanks for supporting the gig in the first place. \n\nThis is a 14+ ages show\, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/shanghai-treason/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251010T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251010T224500
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20250714T122453Z
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SUMMARY:Bold As Love (Hendrix Tribute)
DESCRIPTION:BOLD AS LOVE – ‘The Jimi Hendrix Experience Tribute’\n7:30pm Friday 10th October\, Bedford Esquires\n\nBOLD AS LOVE are a dynamic 3 piece dedicated to celebrating the legendary music and spirit of Jimi Hendrix. Formed in 2024\, we faithfully pay homage to the unparalleled creativity and electric energy of one of music’s greatest icons.\n\nComprising passionate and talented musicians\, Bold As Love capture the essence of Hendrix’s iconic sound\, from the explosive riffs of “Purple Haze” to the soulful melodies of “Little Wing” and way beyond! With an authentic vintage aesthetic and a commitment to delivering an unforgettable live\, raw experience\, we aim to transport audiences back to the golden era of rock and roll.\n\nThe bands performances are filled with the energy and improvisation that Hendrix was renowned for. Join BOLD AS LOVE as they honour the legacy of Jimi Hendrix and keep the spirit of his music alive for new generations to enjoy!\nTickets priced £12 are on sale from Seetickets & local outlets
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/bold-as-love/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251010T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251010T224500
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20250319T104822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T092931Z
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SUMMARY:Ibibio Sound Machine + Goldheart
DESCRIPTION:Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams\, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk and disco and modern post-punk and electro.\n\nIbibio Sound Machine were founded by Williams and Max Grunhard in 2013 with the idea of combining the unique sound of the Ibibio language that Eno spoke growing up in Nigeria with both traditional West African and more modern electronic musical elements. They linked up with Merge Records in 2017 for Uyai and returned with Doko Mien in 2019.\n\n“ Western pop fans will hear echoes of Michael Jackson\, James Brown\, Gary Numan\, Prince\, Talking Heads and\, yes\, Miami Sound Machine; African music devotees will recognize threads of juju and Afrobeat from Nigeria\, high life from Ghana and makossa from Cameroon .” —New York Times\n\n“ a groove-driven melange of styles which also takes in gospel\, funk\, post- and electro-punk and contemporary R&B\, alongside African polyrhythms\, horns and guitar ” —Guardian\n“ No one is crushing different sound worlds together quite as compellingly as them right now .” —DJ Mag\n\n\nTickets available online at SEE from Friday 21st March (10am) and in person from Slide and Esquires.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/ibibio-sound-machine/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251009T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251009T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20250710T085851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T092759Z
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SUMMARY:Dog Race + Flip Top Head + Luggs
DESCRIPTION:Dog Race are a quintet originally hailing from Bedford and have been building quite the reputation for their gothic tinged electronically enhanced sound. It’s the Squeeze\, The Leader and recent release Return the Day (Colours) are all full of horror movie chill\, vibrancy and skyscraping choruses. \nThe journey from their Bedfordshire origins to the capital’s pulsing heart wasn’t just geographical; it was transformative. As Katie explains\, “Honestly\, the car journeys home after rehearsing in London broke us\, so we all officially live in London now\, which is where the rest of the Dogs were based.” This convergence in the capital has allowed the band – completed by Katie’s brother Jed on drums\, Will Macnab on bass\, and Dillon handling synth and keys – to forge something more cohesive\, more intentional. \nThose unassuming beginnings seem like ancient history now. The band have evolved into something far more formidable\, their sound a dark amalgamation of influences that spans decades and continents. Their musical DNA draws deeply from the wellspring of German experimental music\, with Katie noting their inspiration from pioneering artists: “We’ve taken a lot of inspiration from German artists such as Kraftwerk\, Klaus Nomi and Xmal Deutschland. I’m naturally drawn to that kind of music because of how leftfield and dark it was\, yet it still feels ahead of its time\, even decades later. There’s a real sense of resistance and urgency in their work\, of course\, shaped by the history they were living through. That context adds so much weight and meaning to the sound\, which is something I find really impactful and inspiring.” \nTickets on sale NOW through seetickets.com\, Slide and Esquires.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/dod-race-guests/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251009T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20251009T180524Z
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SUMMARY:The Dirty Rhodes Band Play the Sunday afternoon session at Bedford Esquires
DESCRIPTION:A fantastic blend of Jazz\,Funk and Soul.. The Dirty Rhodes Band return to Esquires for a Sunday Afternoon Session
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-dirty-rhodes-band-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session-at-bedford-esquires-2/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251005T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20250521T084736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T062013Z
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SUMMARY:Miki Berenyi Trio + Swallowtail  -  Matinee Show
DESCRIPTION:Miki Berenyi Trio are Miki Berenyi on vocals/guitar (Lush)\, Kevin ‘Moose’ McKillop on guitar (Moose) and Oliver Cherer (Gilroy Mere\, Aircooled). The three musicians first worked together during Piroshka’s 2021 tour – Miki and Kevin being founder members\, Oliver coming in on bass to replace Mick Conroy (Modern English) who had moved to the US. \nWhen the global pandemic made touring impossible\, Miki spent the lockdown months writing her memoir\, Fingers Crossed\, released in 2022 to widespread acclaim. To provide some musical accompaniment for the string of book events and signings\, Miki Berenyi Trio was formed. \nThe band has developed a momentum of its own\, touring with the Wedding Present and Gang of Four and sold out London co-headline show with Aircooled. An album ‘Tripla’ was released in April garnering stellar reviews – “Rooted in shoegaze and dream pop\, her new LP is tinged with sadness—but fueled by joy of playing again.” – Pitchfork \n“Dream-pop at its finest… a quilt of sophisticated future shoegaze… MB3 have laid down the gauntlet with this debut.” Louder Than War – 9/10 (Album of the Week) \n“The beatbox and spacious synth/guitar textures lend Tripla greater sophistication than any regurgitated ‘shoegaze’\, instead evoking mid-80s New Order’s retro-futurist pop\, where elegant tunes and crisp tempos provide a stately platform for Berenyi’s forthright messaging… On all fronts\, a nourishing listen.” MOJO – 4 stars **** \n“Fiercely political but sonically spacious and crisply melodic\, Tripla is consistently thrilling.” The Guardian \nMiki (and band) return to Esquires after the sold out book+interview show at Esquires in May 2023. Tickets on sale now priced £14 from the usual outlets + seetickets.com \nIn association with Arts Council England\, a limited number of tickets are available for just £5 for those on a low income or struggling with increases in the costs of living. \n 
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/miki-berenyi-trio-matinee-show/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251005T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20250719T185034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T185034Z
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SUMMARY:Full Circle play the Sunday Afternoon Session
DESCRIPTION:…. And they are back…. Marc Patching\,Andy Childs and Johnny Carr .. FULL CIRCLE play their first Esquires show for over 2 years
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/full-circle-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251004T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251004T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20250604T085935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T092655Z
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SUMMARY:The BellRays + Dois Padres
DESCRIPTION:The BellRays \nEsquires\, Bedford – Saturday 4th October \nBlues is the teacher. Punk is the Preacher. It’s all about emotion and energy. Experience and raw talent\, spirit and intellect. Exciting things happen when these things collide. \nBob Vennum and Lisa Kekaula made The BellRays happen in 1990 in Riverside\, California but they weren’t really thinking about any of this then. They wanted to play music and they wanted it to feel good. They wanted people to WANT to get up\, to NEED to get up and check out what was going on. Form an opinion. React. \nSo they took everything they knew about; the Beatles\, Stevie Wonder\, the Who\, the Ramones Billie Holiday\, Lou Rawls\, Hank Williams\, the DB’s\, Jimmy Reed\, and Led Zeppelin (to name a very few to whom “BLUES IS THE TEACHER”) and pressed it into service. \nThose bands and artists have since become “buzz words”\, things to imitate and sound like. That was never The BellRays intention. The BellRays were never about coming up with a “sound”\, or fitting in with a scene. It was about the energy that made all that music so irresistible. The BellRays’ influences learned from the Blues and then learned how to to make it their own. The Beatles wanted to play R&B\, converted that energy and invented “Rubber Soul”. The Ramones were trying to be Del Shannon or Neil Sedaka and out came “Rocket to Russia”. \nIt’s an organic trail that flows through Bob and Lisa and the current rhythm section  of Pablo Rodas (Lisa and the Lips\, Alber Solo) on bass and Craig Waters (Countdowns\, Andre Williams\, Cody Chestnut) on drums\, and comes out honest and urgent. You will learn and you will feel. Blues is always teaching and Punk is always preaching. \nTickets from seetickets.com / Slide / Esquires
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-bellrays/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251003T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251003T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20250430T094855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T124303Z
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SUMMARY:The Rifles + iC1s
DESCRIPTION:The Rifles head out on a new UK Tour\, calling into Bedford Esquires on Friday 3rd October. Fresh from their UK #1 Independent album ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR’ this will be the first full band show at the venue in over 15 years featuring the original line up of Joel Stoker\, Lucas Crowther\, Rob Pyne and Grant Marsh. Together they will be playing tracks from the new album as well tracks from their 5 albums and numerous singles.\n“Indie mainstays carry a vivacious energy… fans will find plenty to admire in their return to the scene.” – Clash\n“One of indie’s ultimate cults… stuffed with reliably stomping good time singalongs.” – Daily Star\nTickets go on sale from Seetickets and local outlets on Friday 2nd May at 10am.\nOnline link > https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-rifles-love-your-neighbour/bedford-esquires/3407837\nThis is an ages 14+ show\, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult\nDoors open 7.30pm – support TBA
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-rifles/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251003T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251003T224500
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20251117T095158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T095158Z
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SUMMARY:SPACE COWBOY - A TRIBUTE TO JAMIROQUAI
DESCRIPTION:SPACE COWBOY – A TRIBUTE TO JAMIROQUAI\n7:30pm\, Saturday 3rd October\, Bedford Esquires \nSpace Cowboy are a tribute to Jamiroquai\, bringing to life the music you know and love with the same live passion and energy only rivalled by Jamiroquai themselves. This Midlands-based tribute truly reflect the ideals of the full live band experience that Jamiroquai have toured with to date. \nIn 2013\, Space Cowboy released their live studio medley video\, creating a huge public response. January 2014 brought them the highest honour possible; a full endorsement from Jamiroquai themselves with the video featured on the official Jamiroquai Facebook page. This resulted in over 10\,000 plays in four hours with thousands of comments\, making Space Cowboy known worldwide. \nSpace Cowboy is a funk-filled show including all of the hits\, along with some much-loved versions from the Live in Verona concert and Abbey Road sessions expect to hear Deeper Underground\, Too Young To Die\, Blow Your Mind\, Emergency On Planet Earth\, Hooked Up\, Space Cowboy\, Cosmic Girl. Everyday\, Virtual Insanity\, Canned Heat\, Little L\, Alright\, Love Foolosophy and many more \nThis is a tribute not to be missed! So\, get yourself down to the next show\, or better still\, book them for your own event. Either way\, you are guaranteed a fantastic night of entertainment from a ‘Class A’ tribute. \nTickets priced £17 are on sale now from Seetickets and local outlets
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/space-cowboy-a-tribute-to-jamiroquai/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251003T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251003T224500
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20250718T133717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T133717Z
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SUMMARY:Professor Elemental + Laurie Black
DESCRIPTION:Professor Elemental + Laurie Black\n7:30pm\, Friday 8th October\, Bedford Esquires\nTogether for the first time! The uniquely brilliant synth powered music of Laurie Black and the wildly inventive\, uplifting silliness of Professor Elemental\, come together for a once in a lifetime tour.You’ve never seen a live show like this.\nParty rocking Hip Hop\, astounding freestyle raps and stand up comedy\, all delivered with one aim: to bring you joy. The critically acclaimed\, multi award winning\, king of whimsy Professor Elemental will be delivering a whole new show about finding love in the last places you’d ever expect.\nTeaming up with the Professor is the phenomenal Laurie Black. Classically trained pianist\, struck by lightning and galvanised to the dark side of synthesis. Laurie Black has been described as “lovechild of Victoria Wood and Gary Numan”\, she’s as unique as she is unforgettable.This is the first time that the pair have played at this venue and it’s bound to sell out\, so get your tickets early
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/professor-elemental-laurie-black/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251002T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20251002T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190024
CREATED:20250719T190212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T082319Z
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SUMMARY:The Esquires Monthly Music Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly music quizMusic from the 50’s to the presentTeams of up to 6 people£2 per person to enterCash prize for the winning team
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-esquires-monthly-music-quiz-26/
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SUMMARY:Stick in the Wheel + Faith Elliot
DESCRIPTION:This radical East London duo are known for their intense live shows exploring the raw holler of folk\, synths\, spoken word and intricate rustic dobro guitar. Full-force reworkings of centuries-old work-songs speak to contemporary issues of class\, using multi-layered sonic palettes to deeply reflect hidden histories\, told with a razor-sharp authenticity. Stick In The Wheel have created their own London vernacular\, a contemporary roots music that celebrates the collective stories and traditions of the city – conjuring the past to point toward the future. \nPraise for Stick In The Wheel: \n“Stick In The Wheel grab hold of folk music with both hands\, dragging it through the 21st century city with no fear they might somehow break it.” THE QUIETUS \n“The most important band in the current British folk scene” (10-page feature) ELE-KING MAGAZINE\, JAPAN \n“Powerful – and deeply relatable” PITCHFORK \n“Live\, Stick In The Wheel are a diamond-hard machine” SONGLINES \n“A remarkable voyage through a thousand years of London culture” UNCUT MAGAZINE 9/10 \n“That voice is just unmistakable – one of the hardest working bands on the folk circuit” BBC LATE JUNCTION \nTickets online from seetickets and physicals from Slide and Esquires.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/stick-in-the-wheel/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Terrorvision
DESCRIPTION:Terrorvision + Guests \nWeds 1st October\, Bedford Esquires \n 
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/terrorvision/
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