The Pad Presents

So one of the nicest bands that we put on The Eskies are heading back to Bedford Esquires this Saturday 3rd November to play the main stage, these boys are so nice they event penned us a little song about our show below - Pick up tickets from Seetickets or booking fee free from Slide Record Shop Mario's Hair Design & Esquires Bar.

BRIX (EX-THE FALL), THE ESKIES, DREADZONE - ALL THIS WEEKEND! -

A huge night at Esquires tonight, tickets online all day and on the door..

**NEW SHOW**
It's only that there Lucy Spraggan! She is coming to Esquires on Saturday 11th May, with tickets going on sale from Monday - All details in the link below. Advance tickets highly advised.

Lucy Spraggan + Guests - Saturday 11th May 2019 - Bedford Esquires
If 2018 is anywhere near as eventful as the previous year, Lucy Spraggan is set for an interesting 12 months.The singer-songwriter netted her fourth top 40 album in January last year, and followed that success with more than 22,000 ticket sales across her UK and European tours.
I Hope You Don’t Mind Me Writing charted at number 12 in the Official Top 40 Album Chart. The album, the second under her own label - ...CTRL Records - was described as ‘a triumph’ by The Sun. As well as more than 60 headline shows Lucy also performed at some of the UK’s most popular festivals, including Glastonbury and Isle of Wight Festival.
Recognised as one of the leading lights in the LGBT community, Spraggan has managed to build her fanbase into a far wider market.
Lucy appeared on the X Factor in 2012, since then her audition video has been viewed more than 40 million times. She achieved the unprecedented success of securing a top 20 single (Last Night) and top 40 album (Top Room at the Zoo) while still competing on the TV show. She was also the most googled musician of 2012.
Lucy signed to Columbia and her debut album Join the Club was a top-ten success. Her next record, We Are, was released on her own label after Spraggan opted to take the independent route. The album charted at 22.
Lucy’s music-writing career began with Don Maclean and Kirsty MacColl as her major influences, embellished with the folk narratives of Peter, Paul and Mary, and taking on the punchy riffs of traditional R and B.
Her name is now synonymous to the melodic middle ground where pop and acoustic folk meet. The toe-tapping interpretations of classic sounds and the harmony-heavy ballads that she pulls from modern rhythm and blues, are hard to forget.
Spraggan’s trademark sound is the rattle of rap dropped into sing-along folk-style numbers. Spraggan has already announced some huge headline shows for October 2018, with shows at iconic venues such as Glasgow Barrowland, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Nottingham Rock City and Manchester Academy.
After releasing four albums in five years Lucy is probably due a rest, but the writing process is already underway for album number 5, due for release in early 2019.
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Full support line up to be announced.
Tickets are £18 adv, on sale from 11am Monday 29th October via artist pre sale and on general sale Wednesday 31st October, 11am: https://www.seetickets.com/…/lucy…/be dford-esquires/1273278…
Also available from Slide Record Shop, Esquires Bar and Mario's Hair Design.
This is a 14+ ages show, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult
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BILK - Greasy Diablos - Banton - Saturday 15th December - Holy Molys - Bedford Esquires
... We are pleased to announce the return of BILK to Esquires, one of our top picks of bands to look out for in 2019.
“The 18-year-old trio have put the lyrical poetry of Mike Skinner up against an driving indie rock’n’roll sounds from The Who or The Strokes” The Blue Walrus
“Fantastic stuff. Really, really like that!” John Kennedy, Radio X
"A band I absolutely love and you’re gonna love too.” Ollie Winiberg, BBC Radio 1
Essex based working class indie 3-piece Bilk release single ‘Spiked’ following on from the success of their debut ‘Give Up’ both produced by Rich Turvey (Blossoms, The Coral) at Parr Street Studios, Liverpool.
The eighteen year olds social commentary made an impressive impact. ‘Give Up’ was added to the Radio X’s evening playlist after massive support from John Kennedy. They’ve also had several spot plays from Lauren Laverne (6Music), BBC Introducing on Radio 1 and outstanding write-ups on Fresh On The Net, The Blue Walrus & The Devil Has The Best Tuna, plus many more.
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Tickets are just £7 advance, available now from Seetickets: https://www.seetickets.com/ev…/bilk/bed ford-esquires/1281736
Tickets available from Slide Record Shop, Esquires and Mario's Hair Design from Friday 2nd November.
Tickets are also available from the support artists.
This is a 14+ ages show, under 16's to be accompanied by an adult.
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**NEW SHOW**
This one is a couple of years in the making - The Vryll Society come to us on their UK tour in January. Tickets are on sale 10am Friday from the usual places.
“Shimmery psych guitar, spacey grooves and indie falsetto vocals. Ones to watch. ” Mojo Magazine.
... ‘A fast rising band of astral voyagers’ Clashmusic.com
‘This band will soon be up there with their Manchester mates Blossoms” Dave Monks, BBC Introducing
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BIG COUNTRY + guests
35TH ANNIVERSARY OF STEELTOWN 1984 - 2019
8PM, FRIDAY 26TH APRIL, BEDFORD ESQUIRES
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The From The Jam (Official Band Page) show at Bedford Corn Exchange is not too far away, a quick update on tickets this is selling faster than their previous visits to the venue so it's well worth picking up some tickets in advance. Pick them up online from Seetickets & Corn Exchange Box Office and in person booking fee free from Slide Record Shop, Mario's Hair Design Bedford & Vinyl-revelations Record Shack in Luton.

CC Smugglers at their packed out hometown show at Bedford Esquires last night

Brix & The Extricated play their debut show at Bedford Esquires on Sun 4th November, this session from 6music shows the band at their full live power - Led by Brix Smith-Start ex of The Fall and featuring brothers Steve & Paul Hanley the stalwart rhythm section of said band the band will be playing tracks off their new album as well delving into some THE FALL classics from the back catalogue..Tickets on sale through Seetickets, Slide Record Shop Esquires Bar & Mario's Hair Design

On Friday 26th October we head to the Roadmender in Northampton with a headline show for Sarpa Salpa & special guests Blushes & Phantom Isle. The last 2 dates have seen the band sell out the venue so an early ticket purchase is advised.

We've been asked to DJ one of the channels for Big Beats Little Feet family silent disco on Monday during half term. We'll be DJIng the adult channel - Ever wanted to go clubbing with your kid? Have a look!

James Taylor Quartet on the main stage at Bedford Esquires on Saturday night

Saw The Chameleons last night. What a fantastic gig, the venue was a perfect size and ambiance. This made for a great atmosphere in this old school style venue which there should be more of around the towns of the UK. Would recommend going to this venue... gets you up close and personal. Thanks to the Chameleons and Pad Presents.

Really great venue with friendly people. Felt intimate. Would definitely go again.

Putting on some amazing concerts and some amazing club nights in equal measure! Looking forward to what they bring in 2014!

Pucca

Nice people, good venue, great prices... silly not to check it out really.

It's hard to imagine what the Bedford and local music scene for that matter would be like without the Pad Present boys going out there and enticing some of the best musical acts there are to be booked to play. Theyve brought some brilliant shows to town too many to list. As well as all the up and coming acts doing the rounds they have booked legends like Steve Cropper, Chas and Dave, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas and more recently Arrested Development and KRS1! Acts I wouldnt have dreamt we'd see the likes of grace a Bedford stage. Weve also seen a lot of up and coming faces that have now established themselves on the music scene such as Sleaford Mods, The Idles and Spring King play and they've given many local acts a platform to play.

I really lovvvved it skinnyman.......was sik so was the whole. Nite xxxx

Hats off to you guys at the River Festival yesterday. Top acts throughout the day. Wish I could be there today. Kioko will smash it as I'm sure the rest of the bands will. Looking forward to next year. Power to you.

Had an excellent time seeing KRS One, Skinnyman and Trauma 74 here on Friday night. All 3 acts rocked it but the venue itself and the general good vibe definitely enhanced the experience. Would recommend and go back in the future �

Great venue, great decor, great sounds, great people... �

Great venue not many like it still around. Great music great staff what more could you want!!

Great gig! Guys, you were amazing! Fantastic atmosphere :-) :-)

Fantastic Venue! Been there numerous times and it’s always a treat. �

Excellent service. Tickets sent out on time, very helpful people. I would use them again.

Every time we go, we all say, must go more often. Great venue, good bands and really friendly crowd. Love it..

Dub Pistols gig on Saturday for my Birthday! The bands smashed it, the venue, vibe and crowd were great! More

Covering all alternative music tastes, this place has people running the show that know the scene.

Bringing amazing music to Bedford. Highly recommended..

Saw The Chameleons last night. What a fantastic gig, the venue was a perfect size and ambiance. This made for a great atmosphere in this old school style venue which there should be more of around the towns of the UK. Would recommend going to this venue... gets you up close and personal. Thanks to the Chameleons and Pad Presents.

Really great venue with friendly people. Felt intimate. Would definitely go again.

Putting on some amazing concerts and some amazing club nights in equal measure! Looking forward to what they bring in 2014!

Pucca

Nice people, good venue, great prices... silly not to check it out really.

It's hard to imagine what the Bedford and local music scene for that matter would be like without the Pad Present boys going out there and enticing some of the best musical acts there are to be booked to play. Theyve brought some brilliant shows to town too many to list. As well as all the up and coming acts doing the rounds they have booked legends like Steve Cropper, Chas and Dave, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas and more recently Arrested Development and KRS1! Acts I wouldnt have dreamt we'd see the likes of grace a Bedford stage. Weve also seen a lot of up and coming faces that have now established themselves on the music scene such as Sleaford Mods, The Idles and Spring King play and they've given many local acts a platform to play.

I really lovvvved it skinnyman.......was sik so was the whole. Nite xxxx

Hats off to you guys at the River Festival yesterday. Top acts throughout the day. Wish I could be there today. Kioko will smash it as I'm sure the rest of the bands will. Looking forward to next year. Power to you.

Had an excellent time seeing KRS One, Skinnyman and Trauma 74 here on Friday night. All 3 acts rocked it but the venue itself and the general good vibe definitely enhanced the experience. Would recommend and go back in the future �

Great venue, great decor, great sounds, great people... �

Great venue not many like it still around. Great music great staff what more could you want!!

Great gig! Guys, you were amazing! Fantastic atmosphere :-) :-)

Fantastic Venue! Been there numerous times and it’s always a treat. �

Excellent service. Tickets sent out on time, very helpful people. I would use them again.

Every time we go, we all say, must go more often. Great venue, good bands and really friendly crowd. Love it..

Dub Pistols gig on Saturday for my Birthday! The bands smashed it, the venue, vibe and crowd were great! More

Covering all alternative music tastes, this place has people running the show that know the scene.

Bringing amazing music to Bedford. Highly recommended..