The Ouse Valley Singles Club ‘Annual First Gig Of The Year’ 7.30pm Saturday 3rd January, Bedford Esquires Keeping up traditions of years gone by The Ouse Valley Singles Club return to the main stage at Bedford Esquires to play what has become their ‘Annual First Gig Of The Year’ on Sat[…]
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The Ouse Valley Singles Club + Guests7.30pm Friday 10th April, Portland Arms, Cambridge Keeping up traditions of years gone by The Ouse Valley Singles Club return to the Portland Arms Cambridge on Friday 10th April 2026. If you are not familiar with The Ouse Valley Singles Club or have yet[…]
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Mên An Tol + Tooth Bedford Esquires, Friday 5th December (date changed from 16th Oct) Formed in the orbit of a South London pub, the spirit of Mên An Tol’s music can be traced back to frontman Bill Jefferson’s own musical education in his native Cornwall where he’d play folk[…]
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SPEAR OF DESTINY + Dollface Reunion + Desperate Measures Matinee show – 4:30pm, Sunday 26th October, Bedford Esquires 2025 would not be complete without a visit to Bedford Esquires from Kirk Brandon. Kirk is back on tour this autumn with SPEAR OF DESTINY, formed in 1983 after the demise of[…]
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The 113 + guests Bedford Esquires – Saturday 13th December The 113’s sound is visceral, spitting emotionally charged melodies that hit hard yet move bodies. Though firmly rooted in punk traditions, the band draws inspiration from hip‑hop’s lyrical approach, blending raw storytelling with driving force. Known for their energetic live[…]
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Alberts Shed – Friday 7th November – SOLD OUT
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Dog Race + guests at Bedford Esquires Thursday 9th October Dog Race are a quintet originally hailing from Bedford and have been building quite the reputation for their gothic tinged electronically enhanced sound. It’s the Squeeze, The Leader and recent release Return the Day (Colours) are all full of horror[…]
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Geordie Greep – 7:00pm, Thursday 24th July, Bedford Esquires We are very excited to be welcoming ex-Black Midi frontman, Geordie Greep to Esquires for a last minute, summer show! Geordie’s debut solo album boasts a brand of high quality, all-embracing alternative pop fun not heard in a very long time,[…]
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Gill Landry + guests @ The Portland Arms, Cambridge Thursday 4th September 2025 Gill Landry is a two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, multi- instrumentalist, and visual artist. A Louisiana native, Gill’s journey began as a busker living out of Volkswagens between the streets of New Orleans and the Pacific Northwest. Immersed[…]
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Beans On Toast + Guests 7:30pm, Thursday 13th November Club 85 Hitchin Folk legend Beans on Toast is coming to town. A travelling troubadour for the ages, Beans is an entertainer, singer, songwriter, storyteller – and a master of his art. His songs celebrate the human spirit, from the beauty[…]
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