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The Waeve - Esquires, Bedford

9 July 2026

Esquires had indie rock royal in town this week when Blur guitarist Graham Coxon and his parter Rose Elinor Dougall brought The Waeve to the venue. Without doubt one of the best - yet possibility underrated - guitarists of his generation, Coxon’s work with The Waeve is markedly different from some of the Britpop anthems he’s best known for. I’d previously seen The Waeve supporting Noel Gallagher at Warick Castle a couple of years ago. You can see those photos here. However, at Esquires, it was just...

Ceremony #6 - Esquires, Bedford

6 June 2026

Annual music all-dayer Ceremony bought some of the best up and coming acts to Esquires last weekend for the latest edition of the venue’s acclaimed event. Now in its sixth edition, Ceremony was headlined by Deadletter who were joined by 11 other acts performing across two stages at the venue. Deadletter had previously opened the festival in 2023 and were joined by Home Counties, Makeshift Art Bar, Little Grandad, Tanzana, Vehicle and Enjoyable Listens on the main stage. In Room 2, headliners Lemonsuckr were...

Courtney Barnett - Esquires, Bedford

1 April 2026

Aussie signer-songwriter Courtney Barnett headed to Esquires in Bedford to play a sold-out show as part of a small run of dates to promote her new album. Barnett released her new album Creature Of Habit in March and tickets for her gig at Esquires sold out in a matter of minutes. Outside of some of the bigger singles, I didn't know too much by Barnett, but she played a great set of mostly tracks from her new record. More photos of gigs at Esquires in Bedford are available on this site here. For more information...

Whitelands - Esquires, Bedford

25 February 2026

London shoegaze quartet Whitelands have been on tour following the release of their new album Sunlight Echos and headlined Esquires this week. I managed to check out these guys at Rockaway Beach at the start of the year and was really impressed then so it was great to be able to pop over to Bedford to see them play a headline gig. Nice and busy in the second room for this one and Whitelands sound even better live than they do on record. A bit too much smoke in terms of photography - but that's just me...

TTSSFU - Esquires, Bedford

17 January 2026

There's quite a bit of hype around Nicole Stephens - AKA TTSSFU and rightly so. The Manchester based singer-songwriter headed to Esquires in Bedford as part of a short run of shows in the UK and Europe. Stephens has recently been included in DIY magazine's Class of 2026 list, has been all over the airwaves of BBC 6 Music and will be heading to SXSW in Texas in March. More photos from gigs at Esquires are available on this site here. For more information about, visit...

Benefits - Esquires, Bedford

16 November 2025

Alongside Night Life by The Horrors, Benefits' album Constant Noise is one of my favourites of 2025. While the core of the band has always been Kingsley Hall and Robbie Major, it's the first time I'd see them as a duo - having always previously seen them with a live drummer. On this jaunt across the UK, the pair have been playing 'matinee' gigs where possible of a weekend, thankfully meaning it wasn't a late one on a Sunday. Joining Benefits was Dan Le Sac, with a set of breakbeat electronica. More photos of...

Teenage Fanclub - Esquires, Bedford

6 August 2025

Scottish indie icons Teenage Fanclub headed to Esquires for two nights at the venue. The band was out on a short run of dates across the UK which included two sold-out gigs at the Bedford venue. Probably didn't go into this one knowing enough by the band, but unsurprisingly, they went down an absolute storm. For more information about Teenage Fanclub Visit https://www.teenagefanclub.com More photos from gigs at Esquires in Bedford are available on this site...

AJ Tracey - Esquires, Bedford

8 May 2025

AJ Tracey played a headline gig at Esquires as part of a short run of gigs at intimate venues across the country. The rapper's Not Even A Tour tour headed to Esquires ahead of his Don't Die Before You're Dead album which is out in June. Joining Tracey was D7, LZee, Big Zuu and Crafty 893. More photos of gigs at Esquires are available on this site here. For more information about AJ Tracey, visit...

This Way To The...Big Special - Esquires, Bedford

20 April 2025

Black Country duo Big Special returned to Bedford for their inaugural all-dayer which saw more than a dozen acts play across the venue's two main stages, Joining headliners Big Special on the Main Stage were Grandma's House, Alien Chicks, Sounds Mint and KEZ. Downstairs in Room 2 were Enjoyable Listens, The Pill, Gans, Shortstraw, The Battery Farm and Tarmac. In recent years, Esquires has put on some great all-dayers - primarily its Ceremony festival. At the end of the night, Big Special - who were introduced on...

The Horrors - Esquires, Bedford

27 November 2024

After a bit of hiatus, The Horrors are back with a new album and kicked off a short underplay tour at Esquires in Bedford. The two recent singles building up to this tour have been excellent and it was great to finally see the band live having never seen them. Unsurprisingly, it was a bit of a nightmare to shoot - with next to nothing in the way of front facing lights. More photos of gigs at Esquires are available on this site here. There's a full review of the show running on the Bedford Times & Citizen...

Ceremony #4 - Esquires, Bedford

1 June 2024

The team of promoters based out of Esquires brought Ceremony back to the Bedford venue for its fourth instalment on Saturday. The main stage was headlined by Hot Wax and second stage headlined by Benefits. Also playing during the day was Clt Drp, Cosmorat, Deary, Dog Race, Dutch Mustard, Enjoyable Listens, Holy Youth Movement, Human Interest, Mandrake Handshake, Scrounge, Shelf Lives, The Itch and Vanity Fairy. There's a little bit of everything from an excellent day in the gallery below. More photos of gigs at...

Sprints - Esquires, Bedford

24 May 2024

Dublin's Sprints played a cracking headline set at Esquires ahead of a festival spot the following day at Live At Leeds. The band released one of my favourite debut albums of 2024 at the start of the year and live, the sounds sounded great. Sprints have a brilliant alternative rock / grunge sound to them and a great vocalist in Karla Chubb. They're definitely worth catching live if you can. For more information about Sprints, visit https://www.sprintsmusic.com More photos of acts playing at Esquires are...

Hell Is For Heroes - Esquires, Bedford

6 July 2023

Hell Is For Heroes headed to Esquires in Bedford to play a warm-up gig ahead of playing at this year's 2000 Trees festival. The band released a run of acclaimed albums in the early 2000s before going on indefinite hiatus. Since reforming, they have played a number of gigs, toured with Hundred Reasons and played at major UK festivals. It was their first time back at Esquires in about two decades and my first time seeing the band in about 16 years. For more information about Hell Is For Heroes visit. More photos...

Ceremony #3 Festival - Esquires, Bedford

10 June 2023

The third instalment of Bedford Esquires' Ceremony festival took place on Saturday, with hundreds of music fans watching dozens of acts perform. I took hundreds of photos throughout the day, but below is something of every act who played on the Main Stage and in Room 2 with a few photos from the Blender outdoor stage as well. MAIN STAGE: Panic Shack / The Lounge Society / Snayx / Big Special / Enjoyable Listens / Junodef / Deadletter ROOM 2: Hotel Lux / Divorce / She's In Parties / Treeboy & Arc / bloody/bath...

PVA & Double Helix - Esquires, Bedford

12 March 2023

After a postponed gig in 2021, Grammy nominated electronic trio PVA finally headlined Esquires as part of a UK tour. PVA released their debut album Blush last year and headed to Bedford with Double Helix in tow. Both were excellent, but both played with virtually no front facing light which made it a bit of a nightmare to shoot. Still managed to get some decent shots though. More photos of gigs at Esquires are available on this site via this link. Esquires. For more information about PVA, visit...

IVW23 - Trampolene - Esquires, Bedford

1 February 2023

Independent Venue Week got under way at Esquires in Bedford with alt-trio Trampolene. The band, led by Jack Jones, were playing gigs in both Bedford and Milton Keynes as part of IVW23. Their forthcoming album Rules Of Love & War is released in March. Support was by The Rills and The Tarrows. More photos of gigs at Esquires in Bedford are available here. For more information about Tramoplene, visit...

Therapy? - Esquires, Bedford

30 November 2022

Therapy? returned to Bedford for the first time since 1998 to headline Esquires. The trio of singer and Andy Cairns, bassist Michael McKeegan and drummer Neil Cooper tore through a set of early material from albums including Babyteeth, Troublgum and Pleasure Death More photos of gigs from Esquires in Bedford are available on this site here. For more information about Therapy, visit...

Alfie Templeman - Esquires, Bedford

30 October 2022

Bedford singer songwriter Alfie Templeman headlined a sold out gig at Esquires. Templeman had been due to play at the town's Halloween Festival which had previously been cancelled. Joining Templeman was Northampton's Sarpa Salpa. A full review of the gigs is running on the Bedford Times & Citizen website which you can read via this link. More photos of gigs at Esquires in Bedford are available on this site...

Bodega / Regressive Left - Esquires, Bedford

28 October 2022

New York's Bodega are on tour across the UK in support of their latest album Broken Equipment and returned to headlined Esquires in Bedford. The band previously played the venue in 2019 and were joined by Regressive Left - also returning to Esquires after their own recent headline gig. More photos of gigs from Esquires in Bedford are available on this site here. For more information about Bodega, visit...

Yard Act - Esquires, Bedford

17 September 2022

After covid enforced postponements, Yard Act returned to Esquires in Bedford to headline DIY Magazine's Class of 22 tour. It was almost exactly 12 months since the band last headlined the venue ahead of the release of their debut album. Joining them this time was Lime Garden and Malady. A full review of the gig is running over on the Times & Citizen website. More photos of gigs at Esquires are available on this site...

Ceremony #2 Festival - Esquires, Bedford

21 May 2022

Esquires hosted Ceremony #2 Festival on Saturday, the second instalment of its annual all-dayer. The line-up featured Pip Blomb, Big Joanie, Opus Kink, Keg, Low Hummer and Low Girl on the Main Stage and Baba Ali, Hallen, Wooze, Damefrisor and Enjoyable Listens on the Pad Stage. There was also an outdoor stage headlined by Luna Rosa with Beattie, Anyone's Ghost, Viddy and Tarrows. I took hundreds of photos and it's impossible to distil it down to a digestible gallery really, but here's a selection of pictures...

Ride, Lemondaze - Esquires, Bedford

20 April 2022

Shoegaze legends Ride kicked off their UK tour with a warm-up gig at Esquires in Bedford. The band is touring the UK in support of their 1990 album Nowhere, which they played in full as well as selection of other classics. There was a very justified amount of hype around the show, which sold out in about 10 seconds when tickets went on sale earlier this year. Esquires was packed to see the acclaimed Oxford quartet play probably the smallest venue you're ever likely to see them in. Ride were amazing and it was...

Paul Draper, Love Amongst Ruin - Esquires, Bedford

18 March 2022

A few photos from Paul Draper headlining Esquires in Bedford. Former Mansun man is currently on tour in support of his second solo album, Cult Leader Tactics. Support was by Love Amongst Ruin, the solo project of former Placebo drummer Steve Hewett who was joined by Gizz Butt on guitar. For more information, visit https://pauldraperofficial.com More photos from gigs at Esquires are available on this site via this...

IVW22 - Pom Poko - Esquires, Bedford

4 February 2022

Second trip to Esquires as part of Independent Venue Week 2022, this time to see Pom Poko. Fantastic set by the Norwegian indie post-punk quartet. Support was by Low Girl and Dog Race. More photos of Independent Venue Week gigs are available on this site at IVW. For more information about Pom Poko, visit...

IVW22 - James Bay - Esquires, Bedford

29 January 2022

James Bay got Independent Venue Week off to an early start at Bedford Esquires with a sold out headline gig. The BRIT award winner was joined by Scottish singer songwriter Tamzene. More photos of Independent Venue Week gigs are available on this site...

Bernard Butler, Esquires, Bedford

9 December 2021

Bernard Butler headlined Esquires, the second of two rare solo gigs by the acclaimed guitarist. Butler rose to prominence in Suede, playing on the band's first two album. After leaving, he went onto release solo albums, play with David McAlmont as McAlmont & Butler and with Brett Anderson again in The Tears. Support was by Roxanne de Bastion who released her debut album You & Me, We Are the Same earlier this year - an album produced by Butler. More photos from Bedford Esquires are available on this site...

Don Broco, Esquires, Bedford

10 November 2021

Don Broco returned for a hometown gig at Bedford Esquires to end their UK tour. The band has been playing sold out gigs in front of thousands of fans each night at venues across the UK in recent weeks. This gig was originally announced during lockdown to help raise funds for the venue. However, after a couple of date changes, Don Broco decided to move it to the end of latest run of shows. Support was by Kid Brunswick. An incredible night, and great to see the band back on home soil to play such an intimate gig...

The Murder Capital, Esquires, Bedford

1 October 2021

The Murder Capital returned to Esquires in Bedford to play a warm up gig ahead of appearing at Liverpool's Sound City festival. Another incredible show by the Dublin post-punk band and also another contender for gig of the year at the Bedford venue. A review of the show is available to read on the Bedford Times and Citizen website here. There's some photos from the last time the band played the venue in 2019...

Yard Act, Esquires, Bedford

29 September 2021

There's tons of hype around Leeds post-punk quartet Yard Act and they absolutely lived up to all expectations at Esquires. Their headline set was easily another contender for gig of the year at the Bedford venue. Also in attendance was BBC 6 Music presenter Steve Lamacq who went onto rave about Yard Act's performance on his show the following night. Support was by Deep Tan. A review of the night is available to read over on the Bedford Times & Citizen website. More photos from gigs are Esquires in Bedford...

Stereolab & Andy Bell, Esquires, Bedford

1 September 2021

Photos of Anglo-French avant-pop band Stereolab headlining a sold out Esquires. Joining Stereolab was Ride guitarist Andy Bell, performing his Space Station...

Ceremony #1, Esquires, Bedford

30 August 2021

Esquires in Bedford hosted the inaugural Ceremony #1 Festival on Sunday. Below is a set of photos featuring all of the acts who played the Main Stage and The Pad Stage, with a couple from the Blender Stage thrown in as well. The Main Stage was headlined by Billy Nomates with sets by Pins, Crows, Talk Show, English Teacher and Regressive Left. The Pad Stage was headlined by John with sets by Feet, Bleach Lab, Lynks, Grandmas House, Enjoyable Listens and Phantom Isle. Far too many highlights and great music...

Tom Grennan, Esquires, Bedford

15 August 2021

Tom Grennan returned to the stage “where it all started” for the final two performances of a triumphant six-show sold-out ‘residency’ at Esquires in Bedford. The chart-topping singer songwriter announced the hometown gigs in March and after the initial dates sold out in seconds, a total of six shows were subsequently announced. Grennan topped the UK’s Official Albums Chart with his second LP Evering Road, the follow up to his acclaimed 2018 album Lighting Matches, and next month he will head out on a...

Low Girl, Viddy, Esquires, Bedford

29 May 2021

Low Girl and Viddy were the first acts to perform back inside Esquires since the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions. While it was still a socially distanced gig, it was great to be back inside Esquires for the first time since Ho990r played at the venue in February 2020. For more information about Low Girl, visit...

Ho99o9, Esquires, Bedford

15 February 2020

US hardcore hop-hop duo Ho99o9 headlined Esquires in Bedford the day before opening for Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes at Ally Pally in London. Ho99o9 spent last year opening for the like of Korn, Alice In Chains and Underoath. Fronted by theOGM and Eaddy, the pair were joined by a live drummer and collectively put on an amazing show to a packed venue. The band's latest LP, United States of Horror is out now Support was by St...

Sorry, Esquires, Bedford

6 February 2020

One of the latest hotly tipped and highly rated post-punky outfits Sorry headlined second room, Holy Moly's, at Esquires. The band's debut album 925 has received a lot of hype and some great reviews but to be honest, the band didn't quite do themselves justice on the night. Support was by the excellent Sara who's recently been added to BBC Introducing's Hot List. For more details, visit ...

Warmduscher, Esquires, Bedford

2 February 2020

Despite being in February, Warmduscher's headline gig at Esquires in Bedford I'm pretty certain will be a contender for gig of year come December. The band were playing the venue as part of this year's Independent Venue Week. Warmduscher are a bizarre blend of alternative, post punk and electronica. Their latest album Tainted Lunch is out now via https://warmduscher.co.uk. More photos from this year's Independent Venue Week's gig are available on the blog page at ...

Dry Cleaning, Sinead O'Brien - Esquires, Bedford

16 January 2020

First gig of 2020 was Dry Cleaning at Bedford Esquires. The band, currently on the front cover of this month's DIY Magazine, are out on tour with Sinead O'Brien. Good turn out for it and good sets by both bands. Didn't know anything by either until the night. Just another one of those 'recommended by' promoters The Pad Presents to get along to. Dry Cleaning are fronted by Flo Shaw with a sound firmly in the indie-post-punky space. Their latest release is a 12" combining their debut EPs Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks...

Mallory Knox, Esquires, Bedford

13 October 2019

Emotional scenes at Bedford as Mallory Knox played their final show before disbanding. The sold out venue was packed with fans, friends and family of the...

The Murder Capital, Esquires, Bedford

3 October 2019

One of the contenders for gig of the year. An amazing set by Dublin's post punk five-piece, The Murder...

Bodega, Esquires, Bedford

29 August 2019

Photos of US art-punks Bodega headlining Esquires in Bedford. Opening Was Working Men's Club who were on their final run of shows before a planned switch-up of their line up. Loads of hype around this one and another sold out show at the venue. Bodega were in the UK touring in support of their latest album Witness Scroll which you can listen to here on...

Pottery / Egyptian Blue, Esquires, Bedford

28 August 2019

Another one of those gigs with quite a bit of buzz behind it but in all honestly, didn't quite do it for me. Good turn out for it and as this is another 'retrospective upload', both have been steadily going onto bigger and better...

Rolling Blackouts Costal Fever, Esquires, Bedford

19 July 2019

Tons of hype be hind this show at Esquries and another which sold out well in advance of the gig. The Australian indie rockers released their latest LP Hope Downs last year. I won't lie, it didn't really do it for me but other were proclaiming it was going to be in the venue's top gigs of the year. Support by...

Black Honey, Esquires, Bedford

5 May 2019

Black Honey were back at Esquires in Bedford this month. The band released their self titled LP last year and returned to the venue for the first time in more than two years for another cracking...

The Orielles, Esquires, Bedford

1 March 2019

This is a another 'retrospective upload' and I'm honest, not one I remember that much about! Can't recall much about The Orielles, but they were supported by the excellent Enjoyable Listens and...

INHEAVEN, Esquires, Northampton

3 February 2019

Inheaven, Esquires, Bedford, UK, Independent Venue Week, 02.02.18 Second time at Esquires for Inheaven who were headlining the venue as part of Independent Venue...

Tim Burgess, Esquires, Bedford

1 January 2019

Another from Independent Venue Week at Esquires. Headlined by The Charlatans legend Tim Burgess. Support was by Average Sex who I'm pretty sure joined him for his set as well. (This is another 'retrospective upload'. There's more from this year's IVW across on my main Blog...

Tom Grennan LP launch gigs and signings, Esquires, Bedford

8 July 2018

Tom Grennan celebrated the launch of his debut album Lighting Matches with two shows and signing sessions at Bedford Esquires. Hundreds queued to see Grennan play in his hometown, two days after the release of his LP. Grennan was joined by Northampton's Danny Connors on guitar and Adam Gammage on drums. Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom Grennan Tom...

The Lovely Eggs, Esquires, Bedford

17 June 2018

A few of The Lovely Eggs who headlined Esquires as part of their jaunt around the UK supporting their new album This Is...

Dream Wife, Esquires, Bedford

21 October 2017

Following the somewhat lackluster gig by Cabbage a few days before, Dream Wife headlined Esquires on Friday and were excellent. Below are a few photos from the gig, with support by Corby's King Purple and Suzie Wu. ...

Cabbage, Esquires, Bedford

19 October 2017

Cabbage brought their headline UK tour to Esquires in Bedford on Wednesday night. There's been a sizeable amount of hype around the band since they broke through last year and released Young, Dumb and Full Of... - a compilation of their early EPs - and ended up on virtually everyone's 'Ones to watch' lists. Wednesday was good with a great turn out for a mid week gig. However, did Cabbage live up to hype, not really. Things got off to a bit of a sluggish start with the intensity signs of a 'controlled chaos'...

Honeyblood, Esquires, Bedford

28 April 2017

The hugely hyped Honeyblood headlined Esquires in Bedford as part of the band's jaunt across the UK. Support was by Doe. Honeyblood released their second album, Babes Never Die last year. The record followed their 2014 self titled debut. The Scottish duo of singer and guitarist Stina Marie Claire Tweeddale and drummer Cat Myers put in a sold set which was packed with pop infused alternative...

PINS, Esquires, Bedford

20 April 2017

Manchester's PINS brought their Bad Thing tour to Esquires on Thursday night. Wrote a few about it which you can read...

My Baby, Esquires, Bedford

11 April 2017

Dutch trio My Baby headlined Esquires as part of their Prehistoric Rhythm tour. An amazing night of psych infused blues. This was a bit of a last minute dash over to the venue, but absolutely worth it. If you've got the chance to check these guys out live, they come highly...

Black Honey, Esquires, Bedford

24 March 2017

Black Honey headlined Esquires in Bedford last night. Great gig and absolutely packed. The Brighton four piece are currently playing across the UK, touring in support of their latest single Somebody Better. These guys have some cracking tunes, full of pop hooks. Absolutely worth checking out if you can. For more information,...

Idles, Esquires, Bedford

6 March 2017

Idles kicked off their UK tour at Esquires last night. Easily the best gig I've seen this year so far and I'm pretty certain come December, this'll be in the running for one of the best of 2017. The band is out on a huge jaunt across the UK so make sure you get out to see them while they're playing on stages this size. The band's debut LP Brutalism is out next week and available...

Amber Arcades, Esquires, Bedford #IVW17

24 January 2017

Amber Arcades headlined Esquires as part of Independent Venue Week. Pictured front woman Annelotte de...

Estrons / Indian Queens, Esquires, Bedford

22 January 2017

Not strictly Independent Venue Week this one, but two great bands at a great Independent venue, just before #IVW17. Estrons, pictured above and Indian Queens below. Both were ace, with probably Indian Queens edging it for me. They've next to nothing out currently, but deserve your attention. Their debut single Us Against The World is...

We Are Scientists, Esquires, Bedford

4 November 2016

Here's a few of We Are Scientists who played a sold out show at Esquires in Bedford on Thursday night. A fantastic night of ace songs and great onstage banter. Will be writing a proper review of it in the not too distant...

Matt Berry and the Maypoles, Esquires, Bedford

8 June 2016

Toast of London star Matt Berry headlined Esquires in Bedford on Monday. Here, he's pictured with Bluetones man Mark Morriss on...

Don Broco, Esquires, Bedford

10 August 2015

Bedford's Don Broco played a hometown gig at Esquires on Thursday, a day before the release of their new album Automatic. Bit of a nightmare to shoot as the place was packed to capacity. Still got some great pics...

Tom Grennan - Bedford Park, Bedford

4 July 2026

The Bedford Summer Sessions have become a mainstay of the town’s music scene for a few years now and Tom Grennan returned this month to play a home-town gig. I was only able to get to the one show this year because of other work commitments. However, Grennan joined other headliners Paul Weller, UB40 ft Ali Campbell and Deacon Blue at Bedford park for huge outdoor shows. It was Grennan’s first time back at the venue since previously headlining in 2022 and in the years between, he’s continued to sell out...

Circuit Break Festival - Northampton

27 June 2026

The inaugural Circuit Break festival brought some of the best new alternative acts on the music scene to venues across Northampton. The new multi-venue festival featured gigs at The Black Prince, The Picturedrome, V&B and The Lamplighter. Dozens of bands headed to Northampton for the day – joined by some of the best acts from across the county. It was great to see such a good turn-out for the event and – from a snapper’s perspective – it was a huge success and a festival I hope to see return in future...

The Horrors - The Crossing, Birmingham

21 November 2025

The Horrors' latest album, Night Life, is probably going to be my album of the year. Having seen them at the end of 2024 over at Esquires in Bedford ahead of the record's release, it was great to see them again and hear a bit more new material. There's been a run of gigs with no front facing light recently. However, you'd expect nothing less from the band. This is the first Horrors album and run of live dates where the line-up has differed significantly from the bulk of their earlier work. However, this seems...

Idles - O2 Academy, Birmingham

3 December 2024

Idles were back in Birmingham for two sold out dates as part of their UK to to support their fifth album Tangk. It was somehow the eighth time seeing the Bristol natives having previously seen them play at Esquires (Bedford), Hare & Hounds (Birmingham), Craufurd Arms (Milton Keynes), Sound City (Liverpool), Institute (Birmingham), EartH (London) and Electric (London). It was however, my first time shooting them since their 2018 gig in Milton Keynes. You can see photos from both the Bedford and Milton Keynes gigs...

Self Esteem - O2 Institute, Birmingham

2 March 2023

Rebecca Taylor brough Self Esteem to the O2 Institute in Birmingham as part of her latest tour across the UK promoting her latest album Prioratise Pleasure. A full review of the gig by Peter Ormerod is running on Birmingham World here. There's some photos of Self Esteem's keyboard and bass player Sophie Galpin in her previous band PINS on this site...

The Lovely Eggs, Rob Auton, The Bug Club - The Black Prince, Northampton

14 April 2022

The Lovely Eggs returned to Northampton for the fourth time and their first headlining The Black Prince. The Lancashire duo have been on the road touring in support of their 2020 album I Am Moron. Support was by comedian Rob Auton and The Bug Club. There's more photos of The Lovely Eggs from past gigs at The Roadmender and The Lab in Northampton and Esquires in Bedford on this site here. For more information about The Lovely Eggs, visit https://www.thelovelyeggs.co.uk...

Sarpa Salpa, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes

4 October 2020

Sarpa Salpa were the first band to headline the Craufurd Arms on Saturday night, more than six months since the music industry was plunged into crisis following Government restrictions on live performances due to the coronavirus. In normal times at the Milton Keynes venue, you’d regularly find 280 people packed inside to watch local, national and international acts playing. On Saturday, there were 64 people, sat at benches. Joining Sarpa Salpa was Low Girl.I wrote a full piece about the gig for the Northampton...

Mercury Prize Winners - Wolf Alice

21 September 2018

Here's the 'support your local venues' post. Last night, Wolf Alice walked away winners of the Hyundai Mercury Prize. Promoters The Pad Presents brought the band to Esquires in Bedford and the Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes in May 2014. Here's a few photos from the latter. With two albums under their belt, Wolf Alice have since established themselves as regulars on festival stages across the UK, toured the world and headlined some of the UK's best known venues playing to thousands of fans each night. However,...

Bedford River Festival 2018

15 July 2018

The Bedford River Festival celebrated its 40th anniversary at the weekend with tens of thousands of people descending on the town's river and surrounding area to enjoy a whole range of entertainment. First time attending and I was kinda blown away by the scale of the event and just how good it was. Live music was only a small part of what was on offer, with river parades, demonstrations and games along the Great Ouse as well as loads of food and drink stalls. Below is a selection of acts playing on the main stage on the...

We Are Scientists, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes

30 March 2018

We Are Scientists, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, 30.03.18 A great intimate show by NYC's We Are Scientists at the Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes. This is another 'retrospective upload', so I can't remember if it was to support anything particular! Support was by the excellent Lottery...

Royal Blood, At The Drive In, Black Honey, Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham

19 November 2017

Having seen and photographed Royal Blood play to a couple of hundred of people at Esquires a few years ago, you can't help but admire what they've achieved. Their headline gig at the Barclaycard Arena was pretty special, sounded great and included a great live show. Along for the ride was post-hardcore rock icons At The Drive In and Black Honey. the latter who played Esquires last...

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