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ESQUIRES MUSIC QUIZ  Join us for our monthly Music quiz.Music from the 50’s to the present.Teams of up to 6 people£2 per person to enter Cash prize for the winning team.

ARE WE NOT MEN?! WE ARE (NOT) DEVO! Ahoy, spuds! We Are Not Devo are coming to Bedford on Friday 7th June, performing choice cuts of gonzo mutato classics from throughout the career of DEVO, Ohio’s finest sons; a labour …

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The Bedford stop of Outrage's tour, alongside O.G. Digital, Function Records head honcho and local drum and bass talents, pays homage to his roots in the genre. Celebrating "Behind the Eyes," it showcases over 25 years of Outrage's influence in …

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PEARL SCAM – THE UK’S PREMIER PEARL JAM TRIBUTE 7:30pm, Saturday 8th June, Bedford Esquires PEARL SCAM - They play Pearl Jams songs and play them damn well! Close your eyes and you will think your there , Seattle 1991 …

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THE LUKE COMBS EXPERIENCE 7:30pm, Thursday 13th June, Bedford Esquires. Embark on a journey through heartland melodies and raw country storytelling with 'The Luke Combs Experience' – an electrifying tribute to one of country music's brightest stars. Join us for …

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Sambroso All Stars + Duckworth & Duprez Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club’s eponymous debut? Winning the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album, it remains a high watermark not just for Cuban music but …

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PARTY POLICE ESSIE SUNDAY BEST And DJ SET FROM FRANKIE! Tickets £8 from Seetickets or pay on the door.

999 +  Eastfield + Cold Caller 7:30pm, Saturday 15th June, Esquires, Bedford. Last seen at Esquires in 2009 we are pleased to welcome back punk originals 999 to the venue on Saturday 15th June 2024 some 15 years later, 48 …

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PARAMORE GB 'Paramore tribute Band' 7.30pm Sat 15th June, Bedford Esquires Paramore GB are the UK's leading tribute to Paramore. With an energetic, action-packed performance, Paramore GB perform songs from Paramore's entire back catalogue, spanning 5 albums including hits such …

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ENGLAND vs SERBIA - SUNDAY 16th JUNE It's Euros time! We're wacking out the huge projector screen and the brand new, 4K laser projector, pumping the Euros straight at you through our huge sound-system! Is it England's year? There hasn't …

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ENGLAND vs DENMARK - THURSDAY 20th JUNE It's Euros time! We're wacking out the huge projector screen and the brand new, 4K laser projector, pumping the Euros straight at you through our huge soundsystem! Is it England's year? There hasn't …

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ROSALIE CUNNINGHAM + Bobbie Dazzle 7:30pm Friday 21st June, Bedford Esquires. Pleased to announce the welcome return of Rosalie Cunningham to Bedford Esquires on Friday 21st June Released in July 2019 to immediate widespread acclaim, former Purson singer, songwriter and …

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THE DEKKERTONES + Dr Ska7.30pm, Friday 21st June, Bedford Esquires THE DEKKERTONES are back at Bedford Esquires on Friday 21st June for some 'MIDSUMMER MADNESS' on the longest day of the year! The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / …

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A pixie-esque howl atop a grungey bass infused rumble that emanates from the shadows. This three-piece from Bristol are are pure aphotic aural gratification. Aligning menace to melody, desire to (their beguiling din) and spooky curiosity to their lyrics - …

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FOOTLOOSE 80s BEDFORD SAT 22ND JUNE | ESQUIRES After a SELL OUT return, Footloose 80s is back at Esquires with a Most Excellent 80s Party!! A night of the biggest pop hits and anthems from the decade that brought you …

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Founded by Matt Hegarty, Matthew and the Atlas was borne of the late 00’s folk rock movement as he became a regular in the West London scene. Since then, he has released four albums, traversing a range of musical territories …

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ENGLAND vs SLOVENIA - TUESDAY 25th JUNE It's Euros time! We're wacking out the huge projector screen and the brand new, 4K laser projector, pumping the Euros straight at you through our huge sound-system! Is it England's year? There hasn't …

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Electric Six + Balter 19.30, Wednesday 26th June 2024, Esquires, Bedford. Detroit legends, Electric Six are heading back to the UK for some intimate summer shows! Mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-your-face songs …

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Mark Chadwick (Levellers) + B-Sydes 7:30pm Friday 28th June, Bedford Esquires One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers, the …

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Dust off your converse, because 'Wish You Were Here' - The Avril Lavigne aftershow party is taking place at Esquires, after the huge gig in the park! It's not every day an international mega -star comes to our little ol' …

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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

Roni Size + Dread MC 9pm - 1:30am, Friday 5th July, Bedford Esquires We're very pleased to be welcoming a true pioneer and dance music legend, Roni Size back to Esquires for the first time in 7 years. Roni Size’s …

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England really know how to put us through the ringer... Hopefully the Slovakia match will have re-invigorated the players! As well as hosting the official aftershow party, we're having a pre-James meet up before the park. Having visited the park …

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SACK SABBATH - Black Sabbath Tribute 7.45pm, Saturday 6th July, Bedford Esquires Sack Sabbath are Europe's best known, longest serving and most authentic tribute to the masters of metal, Black Sabbath. Sack Sabbath were formed in 2002, and in the …

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Probably the biggest ever indie line up to hit Bedford is taking place on Saturday 6th July at Bedford Park, where James will be joined by Johnny Marr, Inspiral Carpets, Magic Numbers and Tom A Smith. After the park, we …

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RUTS DC 2 SETS + DJ playlist curated by RUTS DC 7:30Ppm, Thursday 11th July, Bedford Esquires Tickets priced £20 are online from Seetickets and available in person from Slide Record Shop & Bedford Esquires Bar from the 8th May …

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AMY - A TRIBUTE 7:30pm, Friday 12th July, Bedford Esquires.    Formed in 2016, Amy - a Tribute is an 8-piece band with the goal of paying an authentic homage to the music of the late Amy Winehouse.    Complete …

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Calling all Cowboys and Cowgirls! ?? Strap on your boots and dust off the Stetson, because Country Night is coming to Bedford! Hosted by the Heavy Metal Cowboy himself, Harv Lake will be playing all your favourite Country pickinz for …

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LINK N PARK ( The UK's Leading Tribute to Linkin Park) + Green 182 7pm Saturday 13th July, Esquires, Bedford Following a sell out show in 2023 LINK N PARK are back with a summer show on Sat 13th July. …

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Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, this gig has been cancelled. Refunds available from point of purchase. Mega 3 band line-up alert Adult DVD Max Fulcrum & The Win Jaws the Shark Following a string of shows alongside PVA and Warmduscher …

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Well, we did it! Now, it's time for the final and Spain await. We are ticketing this game to keep control of numbers - tickets include your first drink, essentially making it FOC. We have the amazing Cibo deli bringing …

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BRUISES make a welcome return to the live fold, as they join us on Friday 19th July, with support from SPACE PISTOL, KING'S DIVISION & a secret, special guest. Tickets £10 from Seetickets

River Festival | Aftershow PartySaturday 20 July We're pleased to once again be running the River Festival afterparty right here at Esquires. Throughout the weekend, you can catch all of the Esquires-curated artists on the main stage of the festival …

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THE LOTTERY WINNERS + ESSIE - 2 shows in one day - Friday 26th July, Bedford Esquires Come in, take your shoes off and get comfy, you’re invited to the Esquires Lottery Winners House Warming shows! Esquires favourites The Lottery …

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UK FLEETWOOD MAC 7:30pm Saturday 27th July, Bedford Esquires UK Fleetwood Mac The UK's top, and some say most authentic, Fleetwood Mac tribute show mac and the call into Bedford Esquires as part of their UK Tour on Saturday 27th …

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Now in their third decade, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive, bringing the inimitable, unique and irresistible rock and pop greatest hits homage to Philip Lynott and his band, Thin Lizzy.

Happy to announce this Headcharge event of the summer we’ll be moving over to Bedford town for the first time ever on August 2nd People of Bedfordshire we’re coming too you! Taking place at Bedford Esquires with this amazing 6 …

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Following their previous sell out appearances at Bedford Esquires, The Smyths will return to Bedford Esquires in August 2024. More than a mere tribute band, The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time. Thrillingly …

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MÖRDERSTEIN 'The Ultimate RAMMSTEIN Tribute' 7:30pm Sat 3rd August, Bedford Esquires Yorkshire based rockers MÖRDERSTEIN are the ultimate tribute make their third visit to Bedford Esquires in Saturday 3rd August. The six-piece band led by Brüno Stahl are a fusion …

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The ever brilliant, annual MATTFEST returns on Saturday 3rd August, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Matt Esposito. This year's lineup includes: Female Tsunami, Dois Padres, FaceDown and Green 182.

The Pad Presents HIGH FADE + Guests 6:30pm, Sunday 4th August, Bedford Esquires On a three man crusade to set dance floors alight with their inimitable brand of razor-sharp funk and disco, High Fade can already count Jack Black, Cypress …

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Esquires and The Jesterlarf Comedy Club present... ROB BECKETT - Work In progressThursday 8th August - Esquires Bedford The Jesterlarf Comedy Club is back! We are extremely excited to be welcoming one of our favourite comedians, Rob Beckett to Esquires …

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The Black Charade x Fell Out Boy 7pm, Friday 9th August, Bedford Esquires The ultimate Emo Night is coming with headline shows from The Black Charade (My Chemical Romance) and Fell Out Boy (Fall Out Boy) who got an endorsement …

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Tom Hingley is the former lead singer of Manchester band Inspiral Carpets. He sang on all the bands major label albums and hit singles (This is How it Feels, Saturn Five , Dragging Me Down, She Comes in the Fall …

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We’re very excited to announce the return of one of our favourite days of the year - The Patio Party! On Saturday 10th August we’ll be opening up the doors for a day in celebration of a tiny island that …

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NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests 7.30pm, Friday 16th August – Bedford Esquires *Saturday now SOLD OUT – Extra date added by public demand* Following x4 SOLD OUT shows in 2023 and 2 SOLD OUT show in January, …

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NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests 7.30pm, Saturday 17th January – Bedford Esquires Following x4 SOLD OUT shows in 2023 and 2 SOLD OUT show in January Noasis return to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 17th August for one …

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We're super excited to be welcoming US Hip Hop royalty, Souls Of Mischief to Esquires this summer, as part of the groups 30th anniversary celebration of arguably one of the greatest tunes of all time, '93 'til infinity'.Yo, whassup? This is …

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Our favourite boozy-food get together, FoodDrunk is returning to the outdoor and indoor spaces on Bank Holiday Saturday 24th August for the 10th instalment! Roll Your Own Records are back curating the vinyl only sessions on the patio, with 5 …

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Boombastic Presents: DAYTIME DISCO - For the Over 30s Crowd - All the fun of a night out but in the afternoon! Bedford EsquiresSaturday 24th August - 2pm-6pm Dance and singalong to some of the Greatest Hits ever as we …

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Sounds of Seattle (Live) + DJ Ben Woodfine'90s Reading Festival Celebration'7:30pm, Saturday 24th August, Esquires, Bedford SOUNDS OF SEATTLE brings you hits from some of the biggest bands to perform out of Seattle. The set includes the greatest hits from …

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GOODTIMES - THE REUNION9pm, Sat 24th August, Bedford Esquires A Spine tingling journey through the 90s dance music explosion, SLIPMATT returns to GoodTimes alongside DAVE BERGIN & DJ KC playing the cream of 90s House, Garage, Ibiza bangers, Trance anthems …

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GUNS 2 ROSES + Guests(THE ULTIMATE GUNS & ROSES TRIBUTE BAND)7.30pm, Bank Holiday Sunday 25th August 2024Esquires, Bedford If you’re a GN’R fan then this is the night for you!! One of the only tribute bands to have actually played …

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THE POLECATS + The Kopy Katz 7:30pm Bank Holiday Sunday, 25th August, Bedford Esquires The Polecats began life in the late 1970’s as The Cult Heroes, playing youth clubs in the Mill Hill area of north London with Tim Polecat …

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Chameleons + Heavy Salad 7:30pm, Wednesday 28th August, Bedford Esquires The Chameleons are back.! Original members Mark Burgess and Reg Smithie reunited as The Chameleons in 2022. Known for their atmospheric, guitar-based sound and passionate lyrics, The Chameleons are regarded …

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Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond + Guests 7:30pm Friday 30th August, Bedford Esquires Turn it up to number 11, TRAGEDY are calling into Bedford Esquires on Friday 30th August. Tragedy takes disco, soft-rock and pop …

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The Heavy Metal Syndicate Presents HMS FEST A new one day festival featuring: FIREFALL PLANET FATALE SKARLET ENVY ..OF CONCRETE GODS TEMPEST SAINT WAR TOEN WINGS INVICAT MILLSTONE Tickets online priced £10 / £12 on the door

Our 3rd party of the year brings Shogun Audio heavy weights Pola & Bryson performing live in Bedford with Duskee on hosting duties! DJ LINE UP...POLA & BRYSON FT DUSKEE7EVEN b2b MAZY DMILOCHARLESTONHOSTS:DUSKEEGOLDDAN-E P-------------------------------------TicketsEarly Birds Tickets £10 + BFStandard Advanced …

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It's that time of year again,when our Sunday afternoon session pays tribute to John,Paul,George and Ringo. Many of our top local acts will be lined up to perform. If you'd like to take part, e-mail Mat Roberts on matrobertsmusic@aol.com

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

GAYE BYKERS ON ACID + Daemonik Fonce 7:30pm Friday 6th September, Esquires, Bedford GBOA , the psychedelic electro punk pop 'grebo' combo from LA & the Leicester Area are coming to Bedford Esquires for the very first time on Friday …

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The 900 - The Tony Hawk Pro Skater Cover Band19:30, Friday 6th September 2024Esquires, Bedford Picture this… It’s August 1999, people are getting excited about Red and Blue Pills, Star Wars have embarked on the first of their many prequel …

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BIG 10 ‘The Ultimate Ska / 2 Tone tribute band’ 7:30pm Saturday 7th September - Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce Cambridge Ska legends BIG 10 are back at Bedford Esquires on Saturday 7th September following their packed show last summer. …

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THE LIFE OF RILEY ‘35th Anniversary Show’7.30pm, Saturday 7th September, Bedford Esquires Having formed in Bedford in 1991, The Life Of Riley are one of Bedford's best loved bands and are still going strong after over 35 years and in …

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We are delighted to announce that Three Quarter Skies, the new project from Slowdive drummer Simon Scott, we will playing a very special live event at Esquires to mark the release of their new album. The album, 'Fade In', was …

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LEBROCK + WOLF CLUB | Thursday 12th September | Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to be bringing retro, synthwave-rockers, LEBROCK to Bedford for the very first time in September, when they visit the venue as part of their UK tour. …

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***NEW SHOW*** Dynamic Post-Punk Synth alchemists AK/DK will be making their debut at Bedford Esquires on Friday the 13th September 2024 in support of their brilliant new album 'Strange Loops'. Influenced by their love of analogue synthesisers and acts like …

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CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIEW 7:30pm Saturday 14th September 2024, Bedford Esquires. Very pleased to welcome back to Bedford Esquires CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIEW on Sat 14th September 2024 following a packed out show in 2023. "The UK #1 Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute …

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Peter Bruntnell has a remarkable knack for turning out big, dreamy, melodic, memorable songs" - MOJO His songs are warm and beautifully radiant" Uncut "One of the finest songwriters in Britain" The Independent "One of England's best kept musical secrets" Rolling …

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

MELT BANANA + Burning Ships 7:30pm Thursday 19th September, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce that MELT-BANANA the two-piece Tokyo based band are coming to Bedford Esquires on Thursday 19th September. To date, the band has released seven studio albums, two …

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THE TOTAL STONE ROSES + Bowfinger 7:30pm, Friday 20th September, Esquires, Bedford. The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the Esquires stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses Debut Album! If you love I Am …

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Gemma Rogers is a London based singer-songwriter. Having released her debut LP ‘No Place Like Home’ to critical acclaim in 2022. (In Steve Lamacq’s Top Ten LP’s of the year), her Single ‘My Idea Of Fun’ won the BBC 6 …

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Emerging from the same art/design cauldron that produced fellow Leeds legends Soft Cell, Scritti Politti, The Wedding Present and The Mekons, CUD were the pre-Britpop answer to doleful shoegazing bands – fun-loving, light-hearted, romantic and downright groovy. CUD are indie …

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BEDFORD - We're back at Esquires with a night of 90s pop gems, anthems and floor fillers! Performing to thousands of partygoers across the country over the past 10 years and also guested with the infamous Guilty Pleasures clubnight at …

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Female fronted band playing classic rock covers. Looking forward to their return to the Sunday session in the bar

FLOYD UK – 7:30pm, Sunday 22nd September, Bedford Esquires **Please note that this show has been moved from Friday 14th June 2024, all tickets remain valid for the new date** Floyd UK have brought together some of the best musicians …

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Legendary psyche rock shoegaze noise merchants The Telescopes will be playing Esquires, for quite possibly the 1st time, on the 25th September 2024. One for fans of band like The Stooges, The Velvet Underground, Spaceman 3 and Loop. Since forming …

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The Pad Presents... THE ORB + Violeta Vicci 7:30pm, Friday 27th September, Bedford Esquires Very pleased to announce we are bringing THE ORB back to Bedford Esquires for an intimate show on Friday 27th September.. Thirty-five years since Alex Paterson …

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The Future Sessions brings four of the regions best new and emerging young bands to Esquires on Friday, September 27. We have pulled together a lively lineup of youngsters, who have all been showcasing their original music across the regions …

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Innsmouth Literary festival is coming to Esquires on Saturday 28th September! Headline act, Byronic Sex & Exile, is a one-man gothic rock project from Leeds that combines literary and musical traditions with a dash of the theatrical. https://gothcity.co.uk CJ Hooper presents his Urban Horror Fairy …

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CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin Live at Bedford Esquires, 7:30pm Sat 28th September 2024 Following their previous 2 sell out shows at Bedford Esquires in February ‘Coda’ A Tribute To Led Zeppelin are back by popular demand. CODA …

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The King Bees: Marc Patching Steve Pagano Stuart Noakes Tony Morton Play their own blues style originals plus some classic covers  

A Place to Bury Strangers + Stella Rose 7:30pm, Monday 30th September, Bedford Esquires Fans all over the globe know: Oliver Ackermann always brings surprises. The singer and guitarist of New York City’s A Place To Bury Strangers has been …

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TOM VEK + Max Taylor 7:30pm, Thursday 3rd October, Bedford Esquires We are extremely excited to announce that we have secured a date with the incredible Tom Vek in October! Anyone who came to our weekly ‘Loaded’ club night at …

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SNAYX + Alien Chicks7:30pm Friday 4th October, Bedford Esquires SNAYX were formed from a mosh pit. Sure, the Brighton & Sheffield based trio have been in other bands before, dabbling in everything from indie rock to ska, but those groups never …

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SWIFTIES! The London residency may have just finished, but the party continues, with the return of Swiftogeddon! A night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all …

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Castles in Space presents our annual festival of electronic music and ideas. 2024 Line up: A'Bear, Field Lines Cartographer, Graham Dunning & DJ Food, James Adrian Brown, James Holden, Jo Johnson, Loula Yorke, The Mistys, Nik Colk Void, Paul Cousins, Polypores, The Soundcarriers, Stone Anthem, System 7 , Twilight Sequence, Warrington-Runcorn New …

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A welcome return for this female fronted rock and pop covers band

STARCAT ft Slim Jim Phantom, Phil Polecat and Neal X. 7pm, Sunday 6th October, Bedford Esquires Prepare yourself for an evening of high-octane rock 'n' roll from 3 of the best as we welcome STARCAT the brand new band ft …

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DEKKER + Katie Keddie 7:30pm, Wednesday 9th October, Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to be working with one of our favourite artists, Dekker on a run of shows as part of his UK tour, stopping off at Esquires, Bedford on Wednesday …

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BOROUGH COUNCIL + Guests 7:30pm, Weds 9th October The a three-piece band from Hastings released their third single, ‘Strobe Lights' on June 21st 2024 via Standing O/ Bath House Records. While on tour, they will be selling exclusive CD’s containing …

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FRIDAY 11th OCTOBER - 20:00-00:00GET READY - 60s/70s MOTOWN SOUL & DISCO NIGHT RETURNS TO BEDFORD! Featuring the BIGGEST hits of 60s/70s Motown Soul and Disco! The biggest floorfillers of the era including The Jacksons, Al Wilson, Stevie Wonder, The …

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Connie Constance headlines Excursions Music Conference with support from Home Counties, The Itch, Balter and Low Girl and more tba. Excursions brings music industry professionals including nationally renowned artist managers, A&Rs, radio pluggers and festival bookers to Bedford Esquires for …

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Rising blues-rock guitarist, Toby Lee takes a break from touring with Jools Holland to bring a full on, full band headline show to town on Saturday 12th October. "This Blues nut from Oxfordshire is one of the best guitarists in …

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Steve Ignorant Band + Headsticks + Club Brat CRASS songs 1977-1984 and Ignorant Classics with his band: Matinee show – 4pm – 7pm Sunday 13th October, 2024. After the huge success of performing CRASS songs at The Last Supper Tour …

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The return of the Bedford based Blues/Rock band that refuses to grow old

The Howlers + Viddy7:30pm, 18th October 2024Esquires, Bedford We're very pleased to be bringing The Howlers to Bedford Esquires as part of their debut album tour in October. Anyone who caught the London 3-piece support Black Honey last year will …

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HAYSEED DIXIE + GUESTS7:30pm Friday 18th October, Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to be bringing 'maximum rockgrass' back to Bedford for the first time in over half a decade, when Hayseed Dixie return to Esquires main stage! Hayseed Dixie began …

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The Sukis + Balter - 7:30pm, Sat 19th October, Bedford Esquires Liverpool based indie band The Sukis headline the iconic Bedford Esquires on Saturday 19th October. One of the most exciting new bands in the country are joined by Northampton …

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NIRVANA TRIBUTE 7:30pm Saturday 19th October, Bedford Esquires On Saturday 19th October we are very excited to announce that Nirvana Tribute will be hitting Esquires in Bedford for the first time ever. Nirvana Tribute is the world renowned number one …

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"It's that time of year again when the Sunday afternoon session at Esquires pays tribute to a very special friend 'Chris Robinson',with friends who played with him,songs that he sang and the music of Pink Floyd that he loved. There …

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DUZZY AVOCADO + Zenana + Prawnstar Martini 7:30pm, Friday 25th October, Bedford Esquires DUZZY AVOCADO have finished their new EP and we are having a launch party to celebrate! Come and join us, Zenana and Prawnstar Martini will also be …

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Formed in 1998 in the tiny rural village of Wymeswold in northern Leicestershire, lead singer and guitarist David Tattersall, bassist Franic Rozycki, and drummer Jonny “Huddersfield” Helm were heavily influenced by both the music played by John Peel and their …

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Halloween is nearly upon us and we're bringing back one of our favourite events - The Family Silent Disco! Make sure you dress to distress, as there will be prizes for the best (and worst) dressed kids, adults and groups! …

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DREADZONE + DJ Greg Dread 7:30pm Sat 26th October, Bedford Esquires After numerous sell out shows at Bedford Esquires we are pleased to announce Dreadzone return as part of their autumn tour to promote their new album NINE. Nine is …

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It wouldn’t be Halloween without one of our legendary Silent Discos, and the first one in over 6 months. As ever, the venue will be getting a full makeover for the evening, with Halloween decor throughout the room and we …

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Millie Manders & The Shut Up + Ramona’s Tea Party 4pm (matinee show) Sunday 27th October , Bedford Esquires Millie Manders and The Shutup create cross-genre punk that is hard to ignore. With lyricism that pokes fun, draws you in …

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Post Punk and new wave covers band Vinyl Frontier play the Sunday Afternoon session.Always a busy one

WRONG JOVI – Live at Bedford Esquires7.30pm, Friday 1st November Wrong Jovi are the The Best Bon Jovi Tribute Band In The World. Described by tribute band expert (Channel 4’s The Convention Crasher) and TV celebrity Justin Lee-Collins. Wrong Jovi …

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THE DREAM MACHINE + FRENCH MOTHERS + WKTDFriday 01 NovemberEsquires Bedford We're very pleased to be welcoming The Dream Machine back to the venue in November, as part of their UK tour. The band come to us following recent support …

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Boombastic's DAYTIME DISCO for adults returns to BEDFORD.... The BIGGEST Hits, Anthems & Floorfillers of the 80s 90s & 00s - All the fun of a night out but in the afternoon! Bedford Esquires Saturday 2nd November - 2pm-6pm Dance …

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Gaz Brookfield + The Barrys (Acoustic) 7:30pm, Saturday 2nd November, Bedford Esquires Hot off the back of the success of his UK Folk Chart number one album, Morning Walking Club, Gaz Brookfield returns to Esquires. Marking 15 years since he …

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A big welcome back to THE SHADE for a Sunday Afternoon Session at Esquires The Shade is a dynamic British rock four-piece, formed to provide an authentic and honest sound of Prog Rock in an increasingly processed and manufactured music …

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THE SKIDS + Spear Of Destiny 7pm, Weds 6th November, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce THE SKIDS and Spear Of Destiny will be warming up for their UK tour at Bedford Esquires on Weds 6th November.  Both …

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HOLY YOUTH MOVEMENT + The Greensands + Subprime Mortgage Lender 7:30pm Thursday 7th November, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce following their storming set earlier in the the year at the CEREMONY FESTIVAL at Esquires the return of HOLY YOUTH MOVMENT …

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We are delighted to be bringing the God of Hellfire to Esquires for his debut performance at the venue! Arthur Brown is synonymous with his 1968 hit “Fire” and the Hammond-driven “Crazy World” line-up which spawned it. However, in 1970, he …

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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

The story of Smoove & Turrell began in the post millennium North East of England with a group of working class lads and a shared passion for soul. Smoove had met keyboardist Mike Porter through the local music scene in …

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THE BUG CLUB + British Birds7:30pm, Sat 9th NovemberEsquires, Bedford We are really excited to be bringing one of our favourite bands, The Bug Club, back to Esquires in November. Formed in 2016 in the little-known rock n' roll hotbed …

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A gig 9 years in the making - that's how long we've been asking, cajoling and...begging them to come south to Bedford. Preston's Evil Blizzard are truly an enigma. Four bass players, a singing drummer. An array of rubber masks …

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A warm welcome back for THR3E to this weeks Sunday Session at Esquires

Benjamin Francis Leftwich + GuestsSunday 10th November 2024Esquires, Bedford We're really pleased to have finally snagged a date with the wonderful, Benjamin Francis Leftwich as part of his UK tour in November. Artistic transformation is often associated with a blast …

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Spike and Nigel Mogg from the Quireboys announce a special one off gig for their great friend and former band mate Luke Bossendorfer, at Esquires in Bedford on Tuesday 12th November. “Our great mate and former guitarist of the Quireboys, …

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WE LOVE ‘EM, YOU LOVE ‘EM. New York's brilliant Daddy Long Legs will be returning to Esquires on Wednesday the 13th November 2024 Just one of the best live acts out there, this is not to be missed… “…like Chicago …

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Cherry Lee Mewis has a story to tell. She has something to say - and she tells it through her music, her way. The power-house singer songwriter has released her much anticipated pre-corona-crisis live album, LATE NIGHT LOCK IN, a …

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ULTIMATE COLDPLAY – 7.30pm Sat 16th November, Bedford Esquires Following a SOLD OUT show at Esquires in 2022 and 2023 we are pleased to welcome back Ultimate Coldplay back to the venue this November. Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay …

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Formed in early 2024, Bold As Love faithfully pay homage to the unparalleled creativity and electric energy of one of music's greatest icons. Comprising passionate and talented musicians, Bold As Love capture the essence of Hendrix's unique sound, from the …

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