THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com The Creepshow + Maid Of Ace - Saturday 12th August - Bedford Esquires A little summer treat comes to Bedford, when Canadian "horror punk pyschobilly garage-rock" 5 piece The Creepshow roll into town as part of …
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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com Arrested Development + Zedo Bedford + Mass C Wednesday 16th August - Bedford Esquires We are proud to announce that 2 time Grammy Award winners and Hip Hop legends Arrested Development will be playing a very …
The Pad Presents http://www.thepadpresents.com SuperGlu & Bad Pop + Guests - Saturday 9th September - Bedford Esquires Bad Pop are the angular 3 piece from Vancouver, Canada that sound like a 6 piece. Signed to Metropolis Records and road-hardened from …
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THE OUSE VALLEY SINGLES CLUB + guests MAIN STAGE, BEDFORD ESQUIRES 8pm, FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER On Friday 15th September THE OUSE VALLEY SINGLES CLUB return to Bedford Esquires for another headline show on the main stage. Back in September 2016 …
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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com BO NINGEN + Reptunes (formerly LUPO) - Friday 22nd September - Bedford Esquires Friday 22nd September will see a truly amazing band who played one of the greatest shows here in recent memory, Bo Ningen are …
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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com KRS-ONE / SKINNYMAN / TRAUMA 74 / DJ MASS We're proud to announce that we'll be bringing your favourite emcee's favourite emcee, the mighty KRS-ONE to Bedford Esquires on Friday 29th September, with very special support …
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The Icicle Works 2.5 hour show performing the music of Ian McNabb & The Icicle Works (Please note 8pm start / no support) 7.30pm, Thursday 5th October Bedford Esquires After receiving rave reviews throughout their recent spring tour The Icicle …
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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com CABBAGE - The Blinders - Queen Zee and the Sasstones - Wednesday 18th October at Bedford Esquires. We're very pleased to announce that we have (finally!) secured a date with Cabbage on their October UK tour, …
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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com Will Joseph Cook + Indigo Husk + Healyum - Thursday 19th October - Bedford Esquires Infectious Indie-Pop, Will Joseph Cook is one of a new breed of upcoming indie solo artists about to take the World …
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CC Smugglers +All Our Exes Live in Texas 8pm, Saturday 21st October, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce that CC Smugglers will be coming back to their home town venue on Saturday 21st October having sold out their …
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THEATRE OF HATE + The Broadway Twisters 7.30pm, WEDNESDAY 25TH OCTOBER, THE CRAUFURD ARMS, MILTON KEYNES Following a sell-out show back in 2016 with Spear of Destiny & his solo shows Kirk Brandon brings the original post-punk band Theatre Of …
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*Stop Press* previously SOLD OUT SHOW this show has now been upgraded from the smaller downstairs venue to the main stage, we have released an aidditonal 70 tickets which are on sale now online/ We are very pleased to announce …
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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com CARO + Guests - Late night free entry show! We have an absolute treat for you on Friday 27th October, one of the UKs most exciting new bands are playing a show for absolutely FREE in …
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Halloween is nearly upon us once more, and the DJ teams from both The Pad and Esquires are teaming up for a very special event on Saturday October 28th - We're going to go full on with the decor this …
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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com NOGA EREZ + IDOLISING NOVA - Sunday 29th October - Bedford Esquires Every so often an artist emerges who completely changes the game. Meet renegade experimentalist Noga Erez. Born and living just outside Tel Aviv, Erez's …
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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com ALABAMA 3 (acoustic) + Guests: : I Am Aquitaine (acoustic set) Friday 3rd November - Bedford We are very pleased to be welcoming Alabama 3 back to Bedford in their acoustic form, having put them on …
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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com My Vitriol + Conrad Keely (...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead) + Guests - Saturday 4th November - Bedford Esquires We are very excited to announce that My Vitriol will be coming …
China Crisis + Sunsinger & the High Seas 7.30pm, Thursday 9th November, Bedford Esquires China Crisis is are English pop/rock band formed in 1979 in Kirkby, near Liverpool, Merseyside with a core of vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon. …
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REWS + Guests Live in Holy Moly's, Bedford Esquires 8pm Saturday 11th November REWS is the London/Belfast based high energy pop rock duo consisting of songstress Shauna Tohill and vocalising beat-maker Collette Williams. Fresh from signing to Marshall Records in …
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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com THE METEORS + Guests - Thursday 16th November - Bedford Esquires We are pleased to announce the Meteors will be coming to Bedford Esquires in November for a night of psychobilly punk madness! THE METEORS were …
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Mad Dog Mcrea + guests 8pm, Friday 17th November, Bedford Esquires Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz and bluegrass. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, …
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We are thrilled to be welcoming back John Fairhurst with very special guests Los Labios and Thrash Gordon! John last played the venue with My Baby on the main stage and returns as part of his European tour. “A mutant …
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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com BAD MANNERS XMAS TOUR PT.2! Bad Manners are returning to Bedford for a night of full on Ska antics, in the VERY intimate setting of Bedford Esquires for a pre Xmas treat! Last year the show …
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FEROCIOUS DOG + guests 8pm, Friday 1st December, Bedford Esquires “FEROCIOUS DOG are the music business’ worst nightmare – a great band who are going to make it without anyone’s permission” – John Robb, Louder Than War No way this …
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A December treat at Esquires, with Andrew Roachford AKA Roachford making his way to the main stage! Ever since bulldozing his way onto the scene with unforgettable tracks like ‘Cuddly Toy’ and ‘Family Man’ in the late 80s, Andrew Roachford’s …
The Pad Presents… SENSER + CREDIT TO THE NATION + COLLAPSED LUNG 8pm, Saturday 9th December, Bedford Esquires This December 9th we have put together a stellar line-up to rattle the walls of Bedford Esquires. Headlining the event will be …
THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip) & Green Gartside (Scritti Politti) - Sunday 10th December at Bedford Esquires A coup for us here at Bedford Esquires, with two Pad Presents favourites coming to Bedford for a very special …
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THE PAD PRESENTS http://www.thepadpresents.com DOC BROWN + Guests - Sunday 17th December - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to have secured a date with Doc Brown on his Christmas 2017 tour! After 8 years of taking the live comedy, …
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The Pad Presents http://www.thepadpresents.com Have You Ever Seen The Jane Fonda Aerobic VHS? + Guests Friday 4th May - Bedford Esquires We are very excited to be bringing Finland's HYESTJFAVHS to Esquires, having followed the band around Brighton at The …
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The finest street food, over 40 gins and very good sounds! FoodDrunk is coming back to Bedford Esquires over May bank holiday. We ran Bedford's inaugural Street Food and Cider festival to help celebrate the venue's 27th birthday, this year …
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THE SKIDS + Spear of Destiny (on stage 7.30pm) 7pm, Bank Holiday Sunday 27th May 2018, Bedford Corn Exchange Following up the ‘buzz’…. Richard Jobson, Bill Simpson, Mike Baillie, Bruce Watson & Jamie Watson. “Memories fade, but some linger for …
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We all know Louis Theroux is the ultimate bae, so here at Louis Theroux Appreciation Tour HQ, we have put together a club night dedicated to the man himself! Post your favourite Louis Theroux Meme on the event wall for …
East Anglia's favourite and Bedford own New Wave Skiffle Band The Ouse Valley Singles Club return to Esquires Main Stage for what is always a cracking night and another Headline show. If you are not familiar with The Ouse Valley …
The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Dub Pistols + Guests - Saturday 6th October - Bedford Esquires The finest band in the land, the king of parties and the original Pistoleros are returning to the main stage at Bedford Esquires after nearly …
The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com MY BABY + Guests - Wednesday 28th November 2018 - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be able to bring the wonderful MY BABY back to Esquires in November, following on from one of the …
Adam James Urwin + Banton - Socially Distanced (Early!) Show - Saturday 22nd May 2021. Please note re-arranged date. Having sold out the evening show in quick time, we've added an afternoon beer session with Adam and Banton! As lead …
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Adam James Urwin + Banton - Socially Distanced Show - Saturday 22nd May - Bedford Esquires As lead singer in prominent local band, The Scruff, Adam James Urwin has long been playing packed out shows here at Esquires, as well …
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Mark Chadwick - Socially Distanced Show - Thursday 3rd June 2021 - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce a second very special, intimate show with none other than Levellers main man, Mark Chadwick! The first show sold out …
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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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COURTING + Guests 8pm, Friday 21st October, Bedford Esquires Liverpool four-piece Courting return with a new single titled "Tennis". The track comes alongside the announcement that the band have signed to , as well as details of a new run …
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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