​Firmly rooted in 60s/70s British blues but with influences ranging from the old blues to the  more recent

***PLEASE NOTE RE-ARRANGED DATE*** Following sell-out performances at Esquires in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, The Smyths will be coming ‘back to the old house’ on Sunday the 12th of September 2021 More than a mere tribute band, The …

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The Rifles (Acoustic) Bedford Esquires Doors at 8pm Tickets £16.50 + booking fee ***Re-arranged date - original tickets still valid*** British indie outfit the Rifles rose to popularity in the mid-2000s with a jaunty garage rock & roll sound that’s …

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SPEAR OF DESTINY - WORLD SERVICE AT 35 + Guests 8pm - Bedford Esquires - Friday 17th September 2021 ** This show has been moved from Sat 12th September 2020, all tickets remain valid. If you can't make the new …

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3 Daft Monkeys 20 YEARS WILD... “Highlight of Glastonbury” Mark Radcliffe BBC2 “Amazing energy” Bob Harris BBC2 3 Daft Monkeys will be celebrating an unbelievable 20 years of musical adventures, and would love to celebrate with you. With a fiery …

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**PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW IS RESCHEDULED - ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID** The Futureheads + Guests - Saturday 18th September 2021 - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be bringing one of our favourite bands to Bedford Esquires on Saturday …

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In a time when new punk bands have less and less to say, a bright light shines across the pond from Brighton, England. The Bar Stool Preachers are bringing back the essence of punk: music with a message. And do …

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Multiple viral internet videos, a rapidly increasing following from all over the world, a well-received debut album, international tours planned… Everything was set up for London busker Cam Cole to make the move from the street to the stage. And …

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We are pleased to announce,Rosalie Cunningham brings her uk tour to Bedford Esquires.With support from Tuppeny Bunters and Large plants UK TOUR DATES! After what seems like years of waiting for the right time to reschedule, the tour that got …

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Contra Promotion GmbH presents: Steve'n'Seagulls Lion Tamer Tour 2021 They ride again! Progressive bluegrass, or one might say newgrass, ambassadors of the north. Combine musical adventures, energetic and lightning like live shows with odd Scandinavian sense of humor, and you'll …

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**New date, all original tickets remain valid** THE METEORS + The Tendons + Guests – Saturday 25th September – Bedford Esquires We are pleased to announce the Meteors will be coming to Bedford Esquires in July for a night of …

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EAT. SLEEP. ACOUSTIC RAVE. REPEAT.

When we were offered a last minute Wave Pictures gig we jumped on it like a bouncy castle, and you should too. Formed in 1998 in the tiny rural village of Wymeswold in northern Leicestershire, lead singer and guitarist David …

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The boy band who refuse to grow old return to Danny's bar for the Sunday afternoon session

We are very excited to announce that The Vaccines will be joining us for a show at Bedford Esquires in September as part of the Revive Live series of shows! As you know, this is an extremely intimate show for …

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The Pad Presents... AIRWAYS + Guests Tuesday 28th September Room 2 - Bedford Esquires We are very excited to announce that Airways will be coming to Bedford as part of a small run of show before they head out on …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Yard Act + Guests - Wednesday 29th September - Bedford Esquires Yard Act formed in Leeds in September 2019 when Ryan Needham found himself temporarily living in James Smith's spare bedroom. The two had been pub …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com ** NEW DATE** RESCHEDULED FROM 8TH MAY, 11TH OCTOBER 2020 and 2ND APRIL. ALL TICKETS FOR THE OLD DATE REMAIN VALID, IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE NEW DATE PLEASE OBTAIN A REFUND FROM THE POINT OF …

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The Pad Presents.. www.thepadpresents.com Willie J Healey + Wunderhorse - Friday 1st October 2021 - Bedford Esquires ** Please note this show has been rescheduled from 20 April 2020 / 27 July 2020 / 17 November 2020 & 2nd May …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com THE MURDER CAPITAL Friday 1st October Bedford Esquires Well, well, well - what do we have here?! It's only a Liverpool Sound City warm up show for The Murder Capital! TMC are simply one of our …

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**This show has been moved from a socially distanced show that was to be held on Wed 23rd Nov 2020 and July 10th but cancelled due to further lockdown. This will now be a full standing show with no restrictions. …

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OLD SEA LEGS + guests 8pm. Sat 2nd October – Bedford Esquires **THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED FROM SAT 3rd OCTOBER 2020, ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID** Building a tasty following at our own Bedford Esquires the THE ESKIES were due …

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My First Metal Gig with special guests The Lords of Toddler Metal SLAY DUGGEE We’re here to bring metal to the under 10 masses... and over 10’s too. METAL! A-WOOF! - Prizes for Best FACE PAINT and MOSHING - Corpse …

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Lost 4 Words return to Esquires for this weeks Sunday afternoon Session

We are very excited to be bringing Justin Sullivan to Esquires for an intimate, seated show in October. Justin Sullivan stepped out from New Model Army to release his second solo album in May this year, eighteen years after the …

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The Pad Presents The Hawkmen Thursday 7th October 2021 Doors at 7.30pm Bedford Esquires We are excited to welcome The Hawkmen to Esquires in October. The Hawkmen draw from an array of influences such as rhythm’n’blues, soul, and rock’n’roll which …

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The Monthly Esquires 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 UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage after a brief 16 month, covid-induced hiatus. If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many more then do not …

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Red Rum Club Red Rum Club are a sextet from Liverpool, combing sounds of old and new channelling ‘Tarntino-esque’ wild western vibes with the help of a solitary trumpet. Liverpool influenced they deliver a modern twist of poetic yet catchy …

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Nirvana UK are returning to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 9th October following on from their sold out shows in 2015, 2016, and 2018 & 2020. We can't wait to see these guys again! The band are formed of 3 die …

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A female-fronted, 4 piece classic rock, rhythm & blues band from Bedford, UK. An energetic and lively bunch, each with over 20 years gigging experience, and a fresh, dynamic repertoire

Hawklords announce the Generations Tour 2020 featuring very special guest and long-time friend, Nik Turner. Key former Hawkwind members Harvey Bainbridge (synths & vocals) and Jerry Richards (guitar & vocals) alongside Dave Pearce (drums) and Tom Ashurst (bass & vocals) …

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The Know Jack Alexander Old Man Jr Blue Hour TICKETS: £5 Adv / £7 Door Ages 16+ (Under 16s to be accompanied by a guardian)

The Sherlocks are an indie rock quartet from Sheffield who have supported Courteeners, The Libertines and Liam Gallagher. Don’t miss a chance to see them in an intimate venue on their tour to support independent grassroots venues.

The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Dub Pistols + Guests - Saturday 16th October - Bedford Esquires **Please note this show has been rescheduled from Fri 16th October 2020 and Fri 26th February 2021, all tickets remain valid** The mighty Dub Pistols …

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Raw electric blues. Raucous, punchy rocking blues as nature intended, perfect for blowing away the cobwebs and rounding off the weekend with a bang!

ECHOBELLY, considered by many as one of the major players in the British BritPop scene, are about to embark on a “post lockdown” UK tour in September and October 2021. Echobelly debuted in 1993 with their first EP, Bellyache, on …

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"The real sound of now busting through my door, new songs that keep kicking the history forward. I can’t imagine my turntable without The Courettes” (David Fricke, Rolling Stone, USA) "The dynamite just keeps on coming!" Lindsay Hutton (The Next …

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FROM THE SPECIALS: NEVILLE STAPLE BAND + guests: LIVE AT BEDFORD ESQUIRES, 8pm FRIDAY 22nd October 2021 *NEW DATE* Tickets remain valid from the May and September 2020 & April 2021 shows - seetickets will be in touch with all …

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"This is music with a message, the bands songs exploring everything from sexism and sexuality to exploitation and feminism." Louder Than War Sugar coated grunge punk Rescheduled from last year.Tickets still valid Tickets skiddle.com/e/35787965

Tickets www.seetickets.com/event/mused/bedford-esquires-room-2/1633944 As part of our monthly tribute club we present the band that never came back: MUSED – The UK’S Number 1 Muse Tribute. Mused are a UK based professional tribute act who excel at providing an authentic Muse …

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A very special Sunday afternoon session. On what would have been Chris Robinson's 60th Birthday,members of his regular gigging bands, 'May Contain Nutz' and 'Los the Plot' are getting together to pay tribute to someone who was an integral part …

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Emerging from the same art/design cauldron that produced fellow Leeds legends Soft Cell, Scritti Politti, and The Mekons, CUD were the pre-Britpop answer to doleful shoegazing bands – fun-loving, light-hearted, romantic and downright catchy. Alternatively loved or loathed like a …

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It’s tempting to think that you have all the answers, screaming your gospel every day with certainty and anger. Life isn’t quite like that though, and the debut album from London four-piece TV Priest instead embraces the beautiful and terrifying …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A RESCHEDULED DATE - ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID British Sea Power + Guests - Friday 29th October 2021 - Bedford Esquires A booking many years in the making, and finally confirmed …

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Whoop. Brilliant Australian indie rock trio The Goon Sax will be coming to Bedford Esquires on Tuesday the 1st of February 2022 as part of Independent Venue Week. Signed to heavyweight US label Matador (Interpol, Perfume Genius) their recent album …

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Ferocious Dog return to Bedford Esquires as a full band as part of their 'The Hope' tour of Autumn 2021. They’ve been hailed as “a representation of our gut feeling, savage and merciless” and at the same time, called “folk …

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Go tell ever'body Split Whiskers are back in town, they got a dollar and a quarter and they're ready to clown!. Split Whiskers have their roots firmly planted in Chicago blues, crossing boundaries into rock, americana and more than a …

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***Please note new date*** Special Kinda Madness are coming back to Bedford Esquires for another classic show of their take on Madness and The Specials. No strangers to venue or Bedford the band have sold out the venue numerous times …

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“Baby Strange are confrontational, cold-hearted and brilliantly unnerving” – NME “A dark and high-paced caustic rhythm machine” – So Young Magazine "They're punk with a dash of grunge and their songs veer between drones and dirges" – The Guardian "Escapism …

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WE COME IN THE NAME OF RAVE WE BRING YOU THE GIFT OF COSMIC DROSS – A KIND OF MUSIC NEW TO YOUR WORLD. WE HAVE NEWS. PLANET EARTH IS AN EXPERIMENT. YOUR SPECIES WAS SENT CODES FROM SPACE, TO …

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Bruce Murray,Pete Bonas, Mark Ayles and Richard and Tim Winter are the A Band,one of Bedford's longest running bar bands. It's Bruce, the bosses Birthday so expect a few special guests

The Jack J Hutchinson band return to Bedford Esquires as part of their headline uk tour. Jack J Hutchinson is pleased to announce his biggest UK headline tour to date. In October 2021 he will play 16 dates in support …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com This show has been rescheduled from Sun 22nd November 2020, all tickets remain valid The Nightingales + Pete Astor + Kamura - Thursday 6th May 2021 - Bedford Esquiresn We are very pleased to announce that The …

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NEW DATE - WEDNESDAY 10th NOVEMBER - ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! PLEASE, PLEASE BE CAREFUL IF BUYING TICKETS FROM THIS EVENT FROM STRANGERS. SCAMMERS TARGET SOLD OUT EVENTS LIKE THIS. We are very pleased to …

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Hailing from Bedford, England growing up on the American roots music of her Anglo-Indian grandmother’s record collection, singer/songwriter Danni Nicholls has been paving her way in the Americana and roots scene for over a decade, building a loyal fan base …

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Carbon Daydreams The Relights Supersonic Lurch TICKETS: £5 Adv / £7 Door Ages 16+ (Under 16s to be accompanied by a guardian)

Punk Is For The Children Presents.. The Tendons The Backstreet Abortions The Bleach Boys Graveyard Rats A night of full-throttle, in your face punk rock comes to Esquires room 2 on Friday 12th November. Tickets £7 adv - MOTD: https://www.seetickets.com/.../bedford-esquires.../2130593 …

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**Please note this date has been rescheduled from Friday 13th November 2020, all tickets remain valid** For their 3rd visit we welcome back to Esquires Mad Dog Mcrea. Smashing out a blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy …

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+++TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT+++ I'm very happy to say my postponed Black Feathers album tour around the UK is going ahead this November and tickets are on sale now! There's a link to all the venues and tickets below. I’m really excited …

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WHOLE LOTTA DC! (The ultimate AC/DC tribute) + Electric Black 8pm, Saturday 13th November, Esquires, Bedford The monthly tribute show at Esquires has a fine instalment for November 2021 as we welcome back to Bedford Esquires one of the UK's …

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By arrangement with The Flaming Arts Agency WEDNESDAY 17th NOVEMBER Polish Blackened Death makers BATUSHKA promoting their new MLP “Tsarju Nebenyj”. You can also hear below their new single, “Pismo I” the second release of the LP. Pismo I contains …

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Italia 90 are one of the latest bands to emerge from the burgeoning music scene gravitating around the post-punk breeding grounds of venues such as Brixton’s The Windmill, Peckham’s Rye Wax and the previous incarnation of Five Bells in New …

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This is probably the single greatest event we have ever booked. From the fields of the festivals to the stage at Esquires, Barry from Eastenders (Shaun Williamson) is bringing Barrioke to Bedford! Join us on Friday 19th November for an …

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TRANSMISSION – The Sound Of Joy Division (Tribute) "Closer" 40th anniversary concert 8pm, Saturday 20th November 2021 Esquires, Bedford **This show has been moved from Sat 31st October 2020, all tickets remain valid** After packing out Esquires in 2019 with …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com James Taylor Quartet + DJ Mark Russell - Esquires, Bedford New date - Friday 1st October 2021 - unable to attend? Please get a refund form the point of purchase. James Taylor, one of the great …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com ORLANDO WEEKS + Guests Friday 26th November Bedford Esquires Orlando Weeks has today announced a series of intimate underplay dates this November ahead of his forthcoming headline tour in March 2022, which includes a show at …

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We are absolutely buzzing to be back together on Sat 27th November at Esquires. We will be playing the old school bangers and a few new Tunes!!! Special guests to be announced. We cant wait to see you all !!!!! The …

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ELECTRIC SIX ‘’DANGER, DANGER! – SAVE THE ELECTRIC SIX LAST MINUTE TOUR’’ LIVE AT BEDFORD ESQUIRES (ROOM 2) SATURDAY 27TH NOVEMBER, DOORS AT 8pm E6: Hello is that Esquires ? It’s Electric Six here, we are currently on tour in Europe …

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Peat & Diesel Bedford Esquires Wednesday 1st December, doors at 7.30pm The Pad Presents are excited to host Peat & Diesel on their first tour to this area of the UK! The story began when three Stornoway Cove’s (Innes, Uilly …

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We are delighted to welcome Emily Capell back to Esquires after an amazing show in February 2020. A singer-songwriter and musician from North West London. Emily Capell has it all, the voice, the talent and the beehive. With a wide …

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UNDERPASS PROMOTIONS & THE CRAUFURD ARMS PRESENTS... THURSDAY 2ND DECEMBER PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM (Michael C Hall) + BEIJA FLOW “We never set out to start a band,” says Peter Yanowitz, one third of the all-star avant-indie trio …

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LIFE + Guests - Friday 3rd December 2021 - Bedford Esquires We're very, very excited about this one - we've spent literally 4 years trying to get a show with Life sorted out at Esquires! We've caught this band on …

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Revelations proudly presents: UK SUBS - Live in concert Performing the iconic LP Brand New Age alongside Subs classic anthems. KNOCK OFF - thought by many people in the scene to be the tightest live band in the UK. Anthemic …

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The Pad Presents... BEANS ON TOAST Sunday 5th December Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be welcoming folk hero Beans On Toast to Esquires on Sunday 5th December as part of his UK tour. Tickets are on sale right …

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We are delighted to welcome Bernard Butler to Bedford for a very rare solo acoustic show. Bernard has been noted as one of Britain's most original and influential musicians. In 1989 he formed Suede releasing the Mercury winning No.1 debut …

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Coupdekat Rylands Heath Belonging Louise Harris TICKETS: £5 Adv / £7 Door Ages 16+ (Under 16s to be accompanied by a guardian)

I love Daft Punk, you love Daft Punk. We're never gonna get to be able to book Daft Punk, so we're putting on the next best thing! We've tailored this night to be a full on party, with live DJ/Drummer …

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We are excited to announce the return of Foo Fighters GB, following their sold out show at Bedford Esquires in 2019 and February 2020. Five musicians at the top of their game, bringing to you the talent and stage presence …

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Hung Like Hanratty come to Bedford Esquires for their Annual Christmas party! Special guests will be the Brilliant Blue Carpet Band and local punks Scumbus Expect the usual mayhem and a night not to be missed!!

“High-octane, fierce, bursting with attitude and almost obnoxiously addictive" - Fortitude Magazine "If Kate Nash was actually any good, she'd probably sound like this" - Rock Sound "The world needs more ballsy female vocalists like this." - MOSH/Hit The Floor …

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Toby Jepson made his name as the singer/songwriter in UK based rock act Little Angels. The band enjoyed 10 UK top 40 hits and their last studio album - 'JAM'- went straight in at number 1 on the first week …

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Missing Andy are a 5 piece Brit Pop Rock Guitar band from Essex. Come see what all the fuss is about!!! Missing Andy have gone from strength to strength after the release of their long awaited debut album 'Generation Silenced' …

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It's Christmaaaaaas... join blender and VB@H at Esquires to celebrate in style, featuring top local bands and deejays. Gaylips, Tragic and The Barrys will be providing the live vibes, with Roll Your Own Records keeping everybody company on the decks. …

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Depeche Mode Tribute Act - The Devout play the Main Stage at Bedford Esquires '' Approximately 10 years ago, a group of Depeche Mode fans started recreating their favourite songs to play to fans like themselves. As the years rolled …

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Join Pete and Paul,the fabulous Bonas Brothers for a very special Sunday afternoon session

Join Mat Roberts for this weeks Open Mic/Jam. Full band and solo performers welcome

Join Bruce Murray,Pete Bonas,Mark Ayles and Richard and Tim Winter on Christmas Eve

Join Fran Pegg and her band for a special Boxing Day Sunday afternoon session

THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 23RD APRIL 2022 ESQUIRES, BEDFORD The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska and reggae from the late …

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***Rescheduled Date - Original tickets are valid*** Post Punk Legends, Balaam and the Angel are heading back to Bedford Esquires to be part of the venue's 30th Anniversary celebrations... Balaam and the Angel, from Cannock , West Midlands. formed in …

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Join the Workshop Boys in the bar for the biggest party in town. New Year's day is lead singer, Vinnie's Birthday.He missed celebrating his 70th this year so let's help him celebrate here...

There was magic in those four walls. We are putting the crew back together. Tell your family, tell your friends, tell anyone who used to come to Pad Saturday nights, we're back for one night only and we are going …

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The first Sunday session of the year goes to .. Generation 5pan.. Join Ben,Rob and the boys for a great selection of Rock and Blues covers

What has become as traditional as Christmas itself and a reliable too. It's The Ouse Valley Singles Club's first Gig of the year at Bedford Esquires. Playing as always on the Main Stage... A main date for any Music lovers …

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We always keep the nearest Sunday to David Bowie's birthday to pay tribute to his fantastic songbook. Join Mat Roberts and some of Bedford's finest musicians to pay tribute.

***Due to the ongoing issues with the Onicron Covid19 variant this show has been postponed. A new date will be announced shortly.*** One of the finest bands in the land and current indie darlings, Yard Act are returning to Esquires on Sunday …

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***THIS SHOW HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED. TICKET HOLDERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR POINT OF PURCHASE TO OBTAIN A REFUND*** COVENANT- FIELDWORKS: Covenant limited CD "Fieldworks: Exkursion EP" to be a tour exclusive. Before the new Fieldworks tour kicks off with 8 …

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NOASIS + guests tbc – Live at Bedford Esquires, 8pm, Saturday 15th January Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester’s five piece super group Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over 600 performances to date Noasis has …

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NOASIS + Rolling Thunder - Live at Bedford Esquires, 8pm, Saturday 15th January Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five piece super group Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over 600 performances to date Noasis has …

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The National Lottery's #ReviveLive Tour Presenting Ferris & Sylvester + Support £10 / 7.30pm / 14+ Under 16s accompanied 19th January 2022 Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday the 3rd of December.  https://www.ticketweb.uk/.../revive-live-tour.../11564905 Buy a ticket to this …

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Desperate Journalist + support Ravagedheart promotions are very excited to bring Desperate Journalist to Esquires room 2. This is part of the bands 'Maximum Sorrow' tour promoting the new album. The band was formed in North London in 2012, by …

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**Please note this show has been rescheduled from Fri 9th July 2021, all tickets remain valid** This 6 piece Ska band cover the best in Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners and Trojan records classics. The band packed out the venue …

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BILK + The Know Thursday 27th January Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be bringing the brilliant BILK back to Esquires as part of their 2022 tour! This is a 14+ ages show, under 16s to be accompanied by …

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James Bay Friday 28th January Bedford Esquires We are are thrilled to announce a very special & incredibly intimate solo date, with BRIT award winner and multi-platinum selling artist, James Bay as part of his Independent Venue Week tour! The …

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PLEASE NOTE THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE TO FOLLOW. The ROAR Club, Club Biscuit and The Pad Presents... The Parrots + Guests - Saturday 29th January 2022 As a prelude to IVW 2022, we are pleased to announce …

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The Quireboys + Guests Saturday 29th January Bedford Esquires We are very excited to announce the return (finally) of Bedford legends, The Quireboys on Saturday 29th January on Esquires main stage! Special guests to be confirmed -------------- Tickets are £18 …

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Postponed from Boxing Day.Fran Pegg and her Blues band play the Sunday afternoon session in the bar

UNFORTUNATELY THE GOON SAX TOUR HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND. Whoop. Brilliant Australian indie rock trio The Goon Sax will be coming to Bedford Esquires on Tuesday the 1st of February 2022 as …

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We are delighted to confirm that Scottish Singer / Songwriter Hamish Hawk will be making his debut at Esquires on Wednesday the 2nd February 2020 as part of Independent Venue Week! With The Skinny naming Hamish Hawk's 2021 album 'Heavy …

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UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO A FAMILY BEREAVEMENT, THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. REFUNDS AVAILABLE FROM POINT OF PURCHASE. The Pad, Club Biscuit and The ROAR Club presents... JOE & THE SHITBOYS + Guests Independent Venue Week 2022 show Thursday 3rd February …

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Revelations presents live in concert ANTI NOWHERE LEAGUE Support from: Bleach Boys Jonny & The Mental Breakdowns Part of a new series of punk related shows on the first friday of every month from 2022 onwards. BFF - BEDFORD FIRST …

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The Pad, Club Biscuit & The ROAR Club presents... POM POKO + Guests Independent Venue Week 2022 Friday 4th February Bedford Esquires You don't expect one of the most exciting art-punk-rock bands on the planet to hail from, errr Norway, …

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Opus Kink were formed in Brighton in the late 2010s through a desire to marry together the members’ collective musical inspirations – punk, jazz, garage rock, art rock, European folk, country, blues, Latin and African music among others – and …

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Revelations proudly presents: The ever wonderful KNOCK OFF - surely the best band on the UK scene? GUITAR GANGSTERS One of our favourite bands. Been on the scene forever. Always a stunning live band. With a new LP due to …

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We are very excited to announce that the boys are coming home once more, this time as part of a very special run of album release shows! This show is one of just two intimate events here at Esquires and …

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Ben Poole returns to Esquires playing an acoustic show with Guy Skeets from Holland ’Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Ben Poole is at the forefront of the European Blues/Rock/Soul movement, a name that has grown from strength to strength since he …

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We are very excited to announce that the boys are coming home once more, this time as part of a very special run of album release shows! This show is one of just two intimate events here at Esquires and …

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We are very excited to announce that the boys are coming home once more, this time as part of a very special run of album release shows! This show is one of 6 intimate events here at Esquires and takes …

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Tickets www.seetickets.com/event/coda/bedford-esquires/1488734 CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most exciting and authentic tribute to Led Zeppelin, featuring incredible replica costumes and instruments, with a live sound and look unmatched by any other. They have got a brand …

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We are very excited to announce that the boys are coming home once more, this time as part of a very special run of album release shows! This show is one of 6 intimate events here at Esquires and takes …

DON BROCO album release show | Evening show | Sat 19.02.22 | Sold Out Read More »

We are very excited to announce that the boys are coming home once more, this time as part of a very special run of album release shows! This show is one of 6 intimate events here at Esquires and takes …

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We are very excited to announce that the boys are coming home once more, this time as part of a very special run of album release shows! This show is one of 6 intimate events here at Esquires and takes …

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Club Classics All Night Long, Say What?!!!! It's a real privilege and an honour to welcome DJ Spoony to Club Momacoca. We’re looking forward to playing back to back all night, for a special one-off Club Classics selection at our …

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THE DOORS ALIVE - 8pm Friday 4th March - Bedford Esquires To call The Doors Alive merely a tribute act would be a huge disservice to what is the closest thing possible to experiencing a Doors concert without the aid …

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**PLEASE NOTE - THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THURSDAY 7th OCTOBER 2021. ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID** The Pad Presents The Hawkmen Saturday 5th March 2022 Doors at 7.30pm Bedford Esquires We are excited to welcome The Hawkmen to Esquires …

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CE BAND ALERT WARNING - DO NOT MISS. Please don't come crying to us when this band are bigger than a dinosaur on ben johnson steroids and you missed them in Esquires coz you stayed in to watch some simon …

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