Events

Unearthed Music presents: JUNK SEASON With support from: Autumn Fires | Lost Without Cause | The Lung Rotters Fri 7th July £5 ADV / £7 OTD Doors 7:30pm Bedford Esquires, 60A Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QG

The Skids 7.30pm Saturday 8th July – Bedford Esquires The Saints Are Coming ! (again) We are very pleased to announce The Skids are returning to play Bedford Esquires on Saturday 8th July. The Skids formed in 1977 in their …

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Once a year we put by a Sunday afternoon session to celebrate the music of the Beatles. Many local musicians pay tribute to the Fab Four,hosted by Mat Roberts.If you would like to take part e mail matrobertsmusic@aol.com

Once a year we put by a Sunday afternoon session to celebrate the music of the Beatles. Many local musicians pay tribute to the Fab Four,hosted by Mat Roberts.If you would like to take part e mail matrobertsmusic@aol.com

LOVE with Johnny Echols sees Arthur Lee’s longest serving band appearing in Bedford for the very first time to perform classic songs from Love’s first three albums Love, Da Capo, Four Sail and of course the seminal Forever Changes, as …

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The Black Charade & Fell Out Boy 7pm Sat 15th July 2023 - Bedford Esquires The worlds one and only My Chemical Romance tribute The Black Charade - My Chemical Romance Tribute & The No.1 Established Tribute To Fall Out …

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THE METEORS + The Tendons  Saturday 15th July 2023 Esquires Bedford Third time lucky? We haven't had a lot of luck with The Meteors previous shows due to that big thing that happened and a previous date cancelled through illness, …

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Join Fran Pegg and her band, Pete Bonas,Carl Linnett,Harry Breed and Hugo St Ledger for this weeks Sunday afternoon session in the bar

Bad Manners + Max Splodge 7:30pm - Thursday 20th July Tickets £25 exclusive to Seetickets only (not available locally)

The Bluetones + Cusp  7.30pm, Friday 21st July - Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce The Bluetones are heading back to Bedford Esquires for a festival warm up on Friday 21st July. The band, formed in 1993, had an impressive run …

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We're very excited to announce the return of one of the best events last year for the 2023 edition - The Patio Party! The Patio Party is a Reggae, Dub, Roots and Ska alldayer from the team behind FoodDrunk. Live …

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Always a good Sunday afternoon Session with these guys, Rhythm &Blues played the way Lee/Wilko/Sparko/Figure played it.

WILLY MASON + Guests 7.30pm, Sunday 23 July 2023, Esquires, Bedford   We are very pleased to be welcoming NYC's Willy Mason to Esquires for the very first time in July. Willy Mason burst into the Indie-Folk scene in 2004, …

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We Are Scientists + Guests  7:30pm Tuesday 01 August, Bedford Esquires,  Tickets £20 adv exclusive to Seetickets

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.

THE FILLERS – The Official Killers Tribute Band 7.30pm Friday 4th August, Esquires, Bedford The Fillers are the world’s first and best tribute to The Killers. Formed in late 2006 in the small town of Fabulous Bury St. Edmunds in …

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The Pad Presents… The Urban Voodoo Machine + Guests 19:30 Friday 11th August 2023, Bedford Esquires Sprawling London collective The Urban Voodoo Machine will be bringing their Bourbon soaked gypsy blues bopʼnʼstroll to Bedford Esquires on Friday 11th August 2023 as they …

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NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests 7.30pm, Friday 11th August – Bedford Esquires The mighty Noasis touch down in Bedford with their third show of the year at Esquires on Saturday 12th August for one giant party and a …

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NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests 7.30pm, Saturday 12th August – Bedford Esquires The mighty Noasis touch down in Bedford with their third show of the year at Esquires on Saturday 12th August for one giant party and …

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This year just got a whole lot bigger for all things Hamish Hawk. We're pleased to announce that we've teamed up with the @MusicVenueTrust and @TNLUK for a #UnitedByMusic tour in August! Playing up and down grassroots venues all over …

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MÖRDERSTEIN 'The Ultimate RAMMSTEIN Tribute' 7.30pm, Sat 19th August, Esquires, Bedford. Yorkshire based rockers MÖRDERSTEIN are the ultimate tribute to German Industrial Metal Gods Rammstein and return by public demand to play Bedford Esquires again this summer. The six-piece band …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Norman Jay MBE + Mark Russell & Friends – 8pm – 1am Saturday 19th August, Bedford Esquires Rescheduled date Due to a family bereavement, Norman Jay MBE night has moved form Sunday 7th May to Saturday …

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Hi Everybody! Do you know your steamed hams from your tomaccos? Well come and test your simpsons knowledge with our hosts joey joe joe shabadoo junior kemp and nat groening! prizes to be won and Simpsons fancy dress extremely encouraged! …

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‘We've lasted 20 years, 7 months and 27 days…’ Following their previous sell out appearances at Bedford Esquires, The Smyths will return to Bedford Esquires in August 2023. More than a mere tribute band, The Smyths are a joyous celebration …

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The last outdoor party of the summer - FoodDrunk is returning to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 26th August for our 8th, all day street food, liquor and music party! SURELY WE WILL HAVE A SUMMER AT SOME POINT?! Bedford’s first …

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BIG 10 ‘The Ultimate Ska / 2 Tone tribute band’ 7.30pm, Skank Holiday Sunday, 27th August, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce Cambridge Ska legends BIG 10 make their at Bedford Esquires on Sunday 27th August for a Skank Holiday Special! …

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Mutant Movement are bringing Cramps tribute, Teenage Werewolves all the way from the US of A to Esquires on Bank Holiday Sunday 27th August. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am - if you like The Cramps, don't miss …

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Cult New York musician Jeffrey Lewis will be appearing in Bedford for the very first time when he plays Esquires on Wednesday the 30th August 2023. With a World-Wide fan base which includes Laura Marling, Regina Spektor, Ben Gibbard and …

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NEWTON FAULKNER + Guests 7:30pm Thursday 31st August, Bedford Esquires We’re pleased to announce that we've teamed up with The National Lottery and Music Venue Trust for a #UnitedByMusic. summer show with the brilliant, platinum selling artist, Newton Faulkner. Tickets go on sale 10am Friday 30th …

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Robyn Hitchcock + Guests – Friday 1st September – Bedford Esquires Robyn Hitchcock is one of England's most enduring contemporary singer/songwriters and live performers. A surrealist poet, talented guitarist, cult artist and musician's musician, Hitchcock is among alternative rock's father …

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RHODA DAKAR & support 7.30pm, Friday 1st Sept , Bedford Esquires Bring a friend for FREE! with any Lotto Product (see terms & conditions) 2-Tone legend, former lead singer with THE BODYSNATCHERS, collaborator with THE SPECIALS/THE SPECIAL AKA - Rhoda …

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TRANSMISSION – The Sound Of Joy Division (Tribute) The Best of Unknown Pleasures / Closer Set & other iconic classics 7.30pm Saturday 2nd September – Bedford Esquires Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulates …

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Following their previous two barnstorming appearances at the venue, we can confirm The Fabulous Courettes will returning to Esquires in September 2023. “Adrenalized crunch! Martin and Flavia make spit ‘n’ snarl garage rumble-meets-Phil Spector pop”. Mojo “Their songs are short, …

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Join us for our monthly music quiz Music from the 50's to the present £2 per person to enter Teams of up to 6 people Cash prize for the winning team

Fleetingwood Mac 7:30pm Friday 8th September We are very pleased to announce that following their sell out show in 2022 Fleetingwood Mac return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 8tt September. We are Fleetingwood Mac, an exciting tribute to the legendary …

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Carbon Daydreams celebrate the release of their debut EP Harbour Nights on Friday 8th September, with a special EP launch party on release day, at their hometown venue of Bedford Esquires. "Bedford based five-piece Carbon Daydreams draw on their variety …

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Kerrang! in collaboration with Music Venue Trust / The National Lottery Presents... Conjurer "We’re pleased to announce that we've teamed up with Kerrang! The National Lottery The National Lottery and Music Venue Trust for a #UnitedByMusic show with Conjurer! Tickets are on sale on Friday 10th August at bit.ly/MVTUBM. …

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LINK N PARK ( The UK's Leading Tribute to Linkin Park) + Wink 182 7.30pm Saturday 9th September, Esquires, Bedford Link N Park pride themselves on being authentic to the sound/ image and stage presence of the real Linkin Park …

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ANGEL DU$T + POWERPLANT 7pm, Sunday 10th September - Esquires Bedford We are very excited to be bringing Angel Du$t (ft. members of Turnstile and Trapped Under Ice) to Esquires, with very special guests, Powerplant. Justice Tripp, vocalist / guitarist …

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THE CUREHEADS + Siouxsie & The Budgiees 7:30pm Fri 15th September - Bedford Esquires The Cureheads have been arguably the most prevalent Tribute to The Cure, Curing the world since 1990. The Cureheads officially retired in March 2023 but following …

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AGMP presents THE STYLE COUNCILLORS “A Solid Bond In Your Heart” 40th Anniversary Tour The Style Councillors are the world’s one and only tribute to The Style Council. Formed in 2013 by Darren Fletcher (Paul Weller) and Steve Hayes (Mick …

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Devil's Mojo make their debut at Bedford Esquires

Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery presents - United By Music ft... THE BIG MOON + Liz Lawrence 7.30m, Sunday 17 September, Esquires Bedford We are very excited to be hosting a band we have been chasing for a …

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We will be celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop, with the venue head honcho, Gareth running his first ever quiz (go gentle...)! We'll be covering the full spectrum of Hip Hop, from its inception through to modern day, although we …

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Friday night with the fellas of The Tarrows who are celebrating the release of their single! Support from: The Monologue Lies + Electric Circus + Blunden + The Green Sounds

THE TOTAL STONE ROSES + Guests Friday 22nd September, Bedford Esquires The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage. If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many …

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A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS + Guests 7.30pm, Saturday 23rd September 2023 - Bedford Esquires Very pleased to announce that as part of their UK tour we have secured a rare date with 80’s futuristic legends A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS at …

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Bruce Murray,Pete Bonas,Mark Ayles and Richard and Tim Winter.. return to Esquires for the Sunday afternoon session

NAKED LUNGS + Guests – 7.30pm, Thursday 28th September  Pleased to announce the return of Naked Lungs to Bedford Esquires are part of their ‘’Doomscroll’’ tour. Today, enigmatic Irish four-piece noise-punk band Naked Lungs share their new single “Relentless”. The …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com ASH + Enjoyable Listens Friday 29th September We are very pleased to be bringing the incredible, ASH back to Esquires for the first time in many years. The band will be joining us for a very …

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One of the biggest 90s parties in the region, Boombastic 90s night returns to Esquires in Bedford for the first time since 2019 with a night of pop gems, anthems and floor fillers! Performing to thousands of partygoers across the …

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We look forward to welcoming back Blues Rock band 'Roadhouse' for a Sunday afternoon session

Join us for our monthly music quiz Music from the 50's to the present £2 per person to enter Teams of up to 6 people Cash prize for the winning team

THE 900 – The Tony Hawk Pro Skater Covers Band + Guests 7.30pm, Friday 6th October, Bedford Esquires, Picture this… It’s August 1999, people are getting excited about Red and Blue Pills, Star Wars have embarked on the first of …

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Due to unforeseen circumstances we have made the difficult decision to postpone this event. We will be in touch with details for the new show date. All tickets remain valid but if you wish to receive a refund then this …

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We’re delighted to announce that Vigilantes will be coming to Bedford on Saturday 7 October, with support from Daybreak and Motion. Moody pop for the introverted heart. Vigilantes' are a soundtrack approved of by the indie giants. Vigilantes are continuing …

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Hurricane Fly make a welcome return to Bedford Esquires

***SHOW POSTPONED - New date to be announced shortly We are very pleased to announce that Circa Waves will be coming to Esquires for a very intimate show! More used to headlining festivals than small venues, this special run of …

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Ferocious Dog + Guests – Live at Bedford Esquires, Thursday 12th October After some legendary gigs in the past at the venue we are very pleased to announce Ferocious Dog make a welcome return to headline the venue as part …

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HENGE + Dogshow 7.30pm, Friday 13th October, Bedford Esquires Attention Humans! This is HENGE. We are not from this world. We bring you music from distant planets. We offer this gift for the edification of humankind… so that eventually your …

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WHOLE LOTTA DC! (The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute) 7.30pm Saturday 14th October, Bedford Esquires The monthly ‘Masterplan’ tribute show at Bedford Esquires has a fine instalment for October 2023 as we welcome back one of the UK's finest AC/DC Tribute Bands. …

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William The Conqueror + Guests Sat 14th October - Bedford Esquires William The Conqueror's fourth album finds the indie-rock trio firing on all cylinders as frontman Ruarri Joseph confronts the thin line between creativity and madness, inspired by compassion for …

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Firmly rooted in 60's/70's British Blues,but with influences ranging from old blues to the more recent Thr3e make a welcome return to the Esquires Sunday Session

ABSOLUTE BOWIE – 7.30pm, Friday 20th October, Bedford Esquires Absolute Bowie make a welcome return to Bedford for their 4th visit calling in at Bedford Esquires on Friday 20th October. Now in their 17th year of touring, the UKs 'Best …

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A night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. Do you have a Blank Space in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for …

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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' Some members of Chris's regular gigging bands 'Los the Plot' and 'May Contain Nutz' will be performing …

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An evening with CLINTON BAPTISTE Clinton Baptiste is the useless clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's smash hit comedy Phoenix Nights. Fresh from another sell-out UK tour, he's back to deliver the best of his recent work, plus some new …

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Do you love Stranger Things more than Eleven loves Eggo waffles? Do you consider yourself an expert on all things Hawkins or do you think you know the 'Upside Down' inside out? As part of our Halloween celebrations, we're running …

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MAD DOG MCREA+ Guests 7:30pm Friday 27th October, Esquires, Bedford For their 4th visit we are very pleased to welcome back to Esquires Mad Dog Mcrea a band who raise hands, lift feet and start parties wherever they play. Smashing …

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EXTRAVAGANZA BEDFORD Presents... GOTHICA II tickets Extravaganza Bedford presents ...A Halloween themed show. 'GOTHICA II' featuring Pretty Addicted live. Join us for our 10th show. Featuring live headline act, drag artists , burlesque artists & twisted cabaret. Pretty Addicted Pretty …

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We are very pleased to be bringing our kids and adults party back to Esquires on Saturday 28th October with a SPOOK-TACULAR Halloween Family Silent Disco! The venue is being dressed as a haunted mansion for the day and we …

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HATB SCREAM INTO HALLOWEEN WITH ALL YOUR FAVOURITE BEDFORD HITS ALONG WITH NEW MATERIAL FROM THIER FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM. SUPPORT FROM TWO OF BEDFORDS BEST BANDS RIGHT NOW GRAVEYARD RATS AND SKIMMINGTON RIDE. A NIGHT OF THRILLS CHILLS AND SNAKEBITE …

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Halloween Silent Disco Saturday 28 October Esquires - Bedford Halloween wouldn't be Halloween without one of our legendary Silent Discos, and the first one in over 6 months! This year the venue is being turned into a gothic mansion for …

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Flamin' Wet Gurus... Reggae, drum n bass, folk n funk, brass, percussion n harmonies. What more could you want?!  Free entry / real ales / afternoon session

Lucy Spraggan – Secret Acoustic Show SECRET ACOUSTIC SHOWS?! They’re not a secret anymore, but they are very intimate! Lucy Spraggan is playing a few small exclusive shows around the UK to showcase some songs from her new album Balance …

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MILLIE MANDERS & THE SHUTUP + Guests 7:30pm, Thursday 2nd November, Esquires, Bedford. Pleased to welcome Millie Manders & The Shutup to Bedford Esquires this November as part of their UK tour, Millie Manders and The Shutup create cross-genre punk …

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The Clause - UK Tour 2023 7:30pm Thursday 2nd November - Bedford Esquires Tickets priced £11 exclusive to Seetickets

Joe Bygraves + guests I will be joined at my headline show by two incredible acts!! Firstly Olivia Lynn who absolutely blew everyone away at my last headline show, how could we not have her back - get ready for …

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Previous Feet gigs at Esquires have seen outbreaks of furious dancing, ill advised facial hair and a sprained ankle or two. With a sound influenced by The Strokes, Britpop and The Happy Mondays, we are contractually banned from describing the …

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A celebration of Rage Against The Machine, ft. THE MACHINE RAGES ON - Live (RATM TRIBUTE) + Support Saturday 4th November- Bedford Esquires It's long overdue that we celebrate one of the most important bands of the last 30 years, …

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Club Momacoca return with an all star lineup featuring DJ Spoony, Sean Harvey, The Journey Men & Mark Russell. Having held sold-out parties in the past featuring Brandon Block, Seb Fontaine & DJ Spoony, Bedford's original house & garage club …

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Marc Patching - Guitar/Vocal Tony Morton - Drums Stewart Noakes - Keys Stephen Pagano - Bass A warm welcome back to The King Bees to Bedford Esquires Sunday Afternoon Session,mixing their own material with some Blues and Soul covers

Gaz Brookfield + Guests 7.30pm Thursday 9th November, Esquires, Bedford No stranger to Bedford Esquires Gaz Brookfield returns this autumn following the release of his 9th studio album ''Morning Walking Club''. Gaz returns to the venue playing songs from the …

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Kosheen, one of the UK’s booming live electronic music showstoppers, broke into prominence with their hit ‘Hide U‘ off their debut album in 2001, the platinum selling ‘Resist’, followed by crossover hits ‘Catch‘, ‘Hungry‘ and ‘All In My Head‘. Kosheen …

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The David Tattersall Group is a new project from David Tattersall of The Wave Pictures, once described by Marc Riley of 6Music as 'the greatest guitarist of his generation'. With a band featuring soulful harmonica, violin and keys, played by …

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FOOTLOOSE 80s BEDFORD FRI 10TH NOVEMBER | 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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WRONG JOVI - Live at Bedford Esquires 7.30pm, Saturday 11th 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 …

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A welcome return to the Bedford based Rock And Blues Band that refuse to grow old

INSPIRAL CARPETS + Guests 7.30pm, Thursday 16th November, Esquires, Bedford. Very pleased to announce that INSPIRAL CARPETS will be calling into Bedford Esquires on Thursday 16th November for a very special warm up show for the ‘Shiiine On’ Festival. A …

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Diamond Country Dance Club Come and join us for the release party of Diamond Country Dance Club's long awaited EP 'What, and that's good is it?'. Having been described as 'better than I was expecting' and 'quite good actually', this …

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TOM A. SMITH + Guests 7:30pm Friday 17th November, Bedford Esquires "Meet Tom A Smith, now the wizened old age of 18, the indie-rock singer who is destined for great things…He makes sparkling, crunching indie-rock with the soul and melody …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com SNUFF + Guests Sat 18.11.23 - Esquires, Bedford For the first time in many moons, UK punks, SNUFF will be gracing the Esquires stage as part of an intimate, acoustic tour! Tickets are on sale now …

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MAD MODS & ENGLISHMEN 8pm, Saturday 18th November, Bedford Esquires Following a packed out shows earlier in 2023 it's time to 'save the date' as we welcome Mad Mods back for another show at Esquires . Anyone that has seen …

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A welcome return to Esquires Sunday afternoon session for Dead Shady playing 2 sets of Post Punk and New Wave covers

bdrmm + guests – Thursday 23 November Esquires Bedford bdrmm are a four-piece band based in Hull and Leeds. Musically, there are nods to The Cure, Deerhunter and DIIV,while the band reference RIDE and Radiohead. There are also echoes of …

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BEANS ON TOAST + Guests 7:30pm Friday 24th November – Bedford Esquires Just announced! Beans on Toast will return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 24th November. Captivating hearts and minds with his tales of love, politics and the human experience, …

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ULTIMATE COLDPLAY 7.30pm Sat 25th November 2023, Bedford Esquires Following a SOLD OUT show at Esquires in 2022 we are pleased to welcome back Ultimate Coldplay back to the venue this November. Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been …

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The Feelgood Band Return to Esquires for this weeks Sunday afternoon Session

WOLFSBANE + Guests  – 7:30pm Friday 1st December, Esquires, Bedford The Facts…. Are Wolfsbane still together? YES (1984-1993 then reformed in 2007 to the present day) Is it the original lineup? YES 100% BLAZE BAYLEY – VOCALS JASE EDWARDS – GUITAR …

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SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS! 7.30pm, Sat 2nd December, Bedford Esquires Special Kinda Madness make a welcome return to Bedford Esquires on Sat 2nd December with their classic take on Madness and The Specials. Here's the lowdown; SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS perform a …

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START ! AFTER GIG PARTY – BEDFORD ESQUIRES 10.30pm – 2am - Saturday 2nd December, Esquires, Bromham Road, Bedford On Saturday 2nd December Bedford Town finds itself with some big crowds out and about watching live music with FROM THE …

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Our last gig of 2023 is the Sunday Session at Bedford Esquires. Always a fun afternoon with an audience who really know their music.

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

Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno are the world’s undisputed number 1 live disco band. Featuring fire effects, acrobatics and the incredible Disco Inferno band, Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno show is an amazing energetic, choreographed tribute to the greatest era of music …

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RE-WIND: Garage Anthems Friday 08 December Esquires Bedford 9pm - 1am - 18+ RE-WIND are taking us back to the dancefloor, with a whole evening of classic Garage floor fillers! Tickets available exclusively from Seetickets: EARLYBIRD: £4 adv (50 AVAILABLE) …

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Europe's premier Depeche Mode Tribute, The Devout, return for another performance at Bedford Esquires!

“Stop what you are doing and please focus up, you cannot miss this thing” Jack Saunders (BBC Radio 1) Portsmouth’s finest, Hallan, are riding high off the back of the release of their latest EP ‘The Noise of a Firing …

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Cheap Thrill$ make a welcome return to Esquires for a rock and blues filled Sunday afternoon session

The Loveless ft. Marc Almond - 'Meet The Loveless' album launch show This date has been re-arranged from April. Please see statement from Marc below... 'Sadly we have had to postpone The Loveless shows in April as we’ve temporarily lost …

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SPEAR OF DESTINY est.1983 + Guests  7:30pm Friday 15th December, Bedford Esquires Set to mark forty years since their formation this year, Spear of Destiny have been making a stir with their punk-influenced power-rock since 1983. Emerging from the wreckage …

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The Shtooks + Cold Caller + Guests 7:30pm Fri 15th December, Bedford Esquires One of Bedford's finest, The Shtooks are coming back to the venue on Friday 15th December! Support comes from Cold Caller, a home counties supergroup playing their …

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Foo Fighters GB – 7.30pm Saturday 16th December, Bedford Esquires Following numerous sold out shows at Bedford Esquires we are excited to announce the return of Foo Fighters GB on Saturday 16th December for their annual gig, Five musicians at …

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THE KING BLUES + So Good 7:30pm, Saturday 16th December - Bedford Esquires The King Blues are back and pissed off again, returning to the road with the Weekend Warrior Tour. Expect a full headline set of old classics. Joined …

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Sunday 17th December - 5pm - 8pm Special double header for the legendary Sunday session at Bedford Esquires with: WHO STUNG STING + DUZZY AVOCADO FREE

Second Indie Night Out of 2023 and it’s a festive one! ✨🎄❄️   Sets include from the amazing: Izzy & Max Burnout The NeuMonarchs   Tickets on sale now priced £8 from Seetickets !

We're bringing our popular Decades Party to Bedford as a Christmas Special celebrating the best of our popular FOOTLOOSE 80s and BOOMBASTIC 90s nights! Expect all of the biggest hits of the 2 decades as well the Christmas bangers and …

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Skanxmas is upon us! Two of the finest party bands around, New Groove Formation and Easydread join forces for a very special, one off Xmas party on Saturday 23rd December. Both no strangers to the venue, neither have played in …

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FOREVER INDIE - Saturday 23rd December We are sorry to say that the band have had to postpone their festive DJ set at Esquires on Saturday 23rd December to Friday 26th January. We are still running our Xmas ‘Indie Forever’ …

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Last Sunday session before Christmas 2024 featuring the legendary A Band. Doors 5pm - 8pm, expect a very busy afternoon ! Free admission  

The time has come once again, to dance off the turkey bellies with our legendary Boxing Day Silent Disco! These annual, sold out festive events are a good chance to escape the house for a few hours and get on …

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MOTÖRHEADACHE + Guests 7.30pm Weds 27th December – Bedford Esquires MOTÖRHEADACHE IS A THREE-PIECE TRIBUTE TO LEMMY'S MUSICAL CAREER WITH MOTÖRHEAD FOR 40 YEARS FROM 1975 TO 2015. SET UP BY LIFELONG MOTÖRHEAD FAN ROB CAMPBELL ON RICKENBACKER BASS AND …

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On Wednesday 27th December, one of Bedford's finest, new young bands, DAYBREAK return to esquires for a very special Christmas show! Joining them on the night are Matty Ram and Withdrawn. Tickets on sale now, £8 advance, only from Seetickets. …

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PUNKMAS - 7pm Thursday 28th December - Bedford Esquires Filling the gap between Christmas and NYE we bring you PUNKMAS on Thurs 28th December featuring: SICK ON THE BUS THE TENDONS THE BLEACH BOYS HAZARD 1st band on at 7:30pm …

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Pearl Handled Revolver 7:30pm Thursday 28th December - Bedford Esquires Pearl Handled Revolver have travelled a long way to get to 2023. Thankfully, over the last decade they have had the decency to send regular updates of their escapades. Their …

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Viral sensation Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq. returns to Bedford Esquires for a special, hometown evening of music, laughter and raucous singalong fun to blow out that Twixmas malaise. With banjolele in hand, Thomas has been delivering his own brand musical …

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THE DEKKERTONES + Dr Ska 7.30pm, Friday 29th December, Bedford Esquires Very pleased to announce the annual Christmas show from The Dekkertones at Bedford Esquires on Friday 29th December. The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady …

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Red Hot Chili Peppers UK 7.30pm Saturday 30th December, Bedford Esquires Festive fun assured for the diary with a post-Christmas celebration with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers UK. Red Hot Chili Peppers UK are the country’s funkiest, freshest, upliftin’ tribute …

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NEW YEARS EVE is nearly upon us once more and this year we have decided to go big. Nobody ever really goes big on NYE, so we thought, why not? Three rooms of music covered on one single ticket and …

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