Live Music in Bedfordshire

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Live Music

Jazz Band Practice

Found this on Beecroft Community Centre's radar. Jazz Band Practice — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 7 Oct20:00Beecroft Community Centre

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Around £14

KANANAYÉ

We are delighted to welcome Kananayé to The Bear Club. Kananayé is an artistic collaboration between Burkina Faso and France that weaves narrative songs in French, Jula, More, and English, blending the musical heritage of West Africa, blues, improvisation, poetry and organic trance. Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

Thu 8 Oct19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Live Music

Big Gilson & Blues Dynamite

Brazilian blues guitarist from Rio, Big Gilson, makes his Bear Club debut as part of his Back2Blues tour with his UK Blues Dynamite band featuring ex Sassafras and Mick Clarke Band drummer Chris Sharley and Larry Miller's sidemen, bassist Derek White and keys man Ian Salisbury who have also played with Whitesnake's Bernie Marsden amongst many others. Big Gilson is a masterful guitarist and one of the best electric slide players around. He's opened for Steve Winwood, B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Robert Cray. Big Gilson has also toured the blues clubs in the US, getting great acclaim from blues royalty such as Corey Harries, Duke Robillard, Lonnie Brooks, Magic Slim and Buddy Guy, who extended Big Gilson an open invitation to play his Chicago Legends Club anytime. This will be a total musical treat - an evening of great blues, well-crafted original songs and inspired covers from Big Gilson & Blues Dynamite. #block-8105d7e20b7b8d36b073 .sqs-html-content { --tweak-text-block-padding: 6% 6% 6% 6%; --tweak-text-block-padding: initial; } #block-8105d7e20b7b8d36b073 { } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-8105d7e20b7b8d36b073 { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-8105d7e20b7b8d36b073 .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { } “When I see such a young man so far from America, playing the blues so well, I feel happy and proud that my mission in this life is done.” — B.B.King (after Big Gilson opened for him in Brazil)...

Fri 9 Oct19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Concert with Luton Concert Orchestra

Dunstable Square Methodist Church

Sat 10 OctVauxhall Luton Male Voice Choir

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Around £16.50

Mali Sheard’s Homestead

Blending the lyricism of folk traditions with the rhythmic drive of contemporary jazz, Tomorrow’s Warriors Emerging Artist Mali Sheard is a saxophonist and composer whose music is both evocative and adventurous. Already building a reputation as rising force on the UK jazz scene both as a solo artist and as a member of Ankora (who play The Bear Club on 3 October) , fans are eagerly anticipating the release of her debut album, Hay Fever , in the second half of 2026. This performance is part of our Generation Jazz 2.0 series of gigs, showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2026. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students, and universal credit beneficiaries. Doors 7pm/ Music 8.30pm

Sat 10 Oct19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Around £16.50

Robbin Kapsalis

Robbin Kapsalis carries Chicago's soul in her commanding voice, blending traditional blues grit with contemporary spirit. Born on the Southside, amid the city's legendary blues scene and later shaped by Atlanta's musical heritage, she delivers performances with the passionate power of Sharon Jones and the raw intensity of Koko Taylor while crafting her own distinctive sound.

Fri 16 Oct19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Concert - St Thomas's church, Stopsley

17/10/2026 Concert - St Thomas's church, Stopsley 7:30pm 17/10/2026 Concert - St Thomas's church, Stopsley 7:30pm 14/11/2026 Concert - High Town Methodist Church, Luton TBC 14/11/2026 Concert - High Town Methodist Church, Luton TBC 06/12/2026 Dunstable Downs Golf Club Event Details 06/12/2026 Dunstable Downs Golf Club Rehearsal before. 19/12/2026 Christmas Concert - Dunstable Square Methodist Church 19/12/2026 Christmas Concert - Dunstable Square Methodist Church

Sat 17 OctVauxhall Luton Male Voice Choir

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Around £16

Mark Lockheart’s Shapeshifter

Shapeshifter is a new trio featuring three very special creative voices of the UK scene: Huw V Williams (bass) and Jay Davis (drums). Mark Lockheart is one of the UK’s most distinctive and forward-thinking saxophonists and composers, who first came to prominence with the pioneering big band Loose Tubes, before going on to shape the UK scene through projects such as Perfect Houseplants and the Mercury Prize-nominated Polar Bear. Creating a unique sonic experience this new trio shifts moment to moment, gracefully and spontaneously stitching together sound landscapes and grooves. Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Sat 17 Oct19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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Concert - St Thomas's church, Stopsley

Concert - St Thomas's church, Stopsley. Vauxhall Luton Male Voice Choir. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Sat 17 Oct20:30Vauxhall Luton Male Voice Choir

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Jazz Band Practice

Found this on Beecroft Community Centre's radar. Jazz Band Practice — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 21 Oct20:00Beecroft Community Centre

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Live Music

Around £16.50

Jimmy Regal And The Royals

Formed in South London in 2016, Jimmy Regal and The Royals are a powerhouse trio bringing a fresh and diverse take on traditional blues. The band comprises Joff Watkins on vocals and harmonica, CJ Williams on guitar, and Sammy Samuels on drums. United by their passion for the deep-rooted sounds of New Orleans and Mississippi, the trio also draws inspiration from the vibrant musical landscapes of Senegal, Canvey Island, and their South London home.

Fri 23 Oct19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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MESTIZA presents SACRO Halloween Edition

Spanish DJ and producer duo MESTIZA bring their SACRO event series to Roundhouse for a very special Halloween edition on October 30th. Brainchild of long-time friends MESTIZA, who have become a global force in music, fashion and empowerment, SACRO is their spellbinding fusion of flamenco and electronic music. The duo return to London hot off the back of their second album "Spanish Chica" a deep dive into their fusion of flamenco, Latin and Arabic inspired electronic music. SACRO has taken over stages across the globe, from the Eiffel Tower to Coachella. Now, the powerhouse duo bring SACRO to Roundhouse for a Halloween edition.

Fri 30 OctTofte Manor Event Parking

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Cassius Club

Following a mesmerising sold-out show at KOKO back in April, Cassius return to London this Halloween, bringing their Club show to Soho's HERE at Outernet. Pioneers of the French Touch movement, Cassius helped define the sound of modern dance music with era-defining tracks including I <3 U SO, Feeling For You and Toop Toop. Blending house, funk and hip-hop with effortless Parisian flair, their music continues to inspire generations of producers, DJs and dance floors around the world. Since returning in 2024 with the acclaimed CASSIUS CLUB TOUR, Boombass has reignited the spirit of Cassius with a powerful run of shows, the release of Dance On, and a standout Boiler Room set. That unmistakable groove now arrives at HERE at Outernet for a Halloween knees up celebrating one of dance music's most influential acts. Pre-sale goes live July 16th at 10am, exclusively for those who sign up. Sign up is essential.

Sat 31 OctTofte Manor Event Parking

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Cassius Club - HERE

Following a mesmerising sold-out show at KOKO back in April, Cassius return to London this Halloween, bringing their Club show to Soho's HERE at Outernet. Pioneers of the French Touch movement, Cassius helped define the sound of modern dance music with era-defining tracks including I <3 U SO, Feeling For You and Toop Toop. Blending house, funk and hip-hop with effortless Parisian flair, their music continues to inspire generations of producers, DJs and dance floors around the world. Since returning in 2024 with the acclaimed CASSIUS CLUB TOUR, Boombass has reignited the spirit of Cassius with a powerful run of shows, the release of Dance On, and a standout Boiler Room set. That unmistakable groove now arrives at HERE at Outernet for a Halloween knees up celebrating one of dance music's most influential acts. Pre-sale goes live July 16th at 10am, exclusively for those who sign up. Sign up is essential.

Sat 31 OctTofte Manor Event Parking

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Jazz Band Practice

Jazz Band Practice at Beecroft Community Centre. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Wed 4 Nov19:00Beecroft Community Centre

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Live Music

Around £16.50

Christ-stéphane Boizi Quintet

Tomorrow’s Warriors presents… Trombonist, composer, bandleader, and a Tomorrow’s Warriors Emerging Artist, Christ-Stéphane Boizi is already making his mark on the London jazz scene (and made a terrific debut at The Bear Club last year), but his reputation is set to soar with the news that he has signed to Mark Kavuma’s Banger Factory Records label, with his debut LP scheduled for release later in the year. Boizi’s sound is steeped in the hard bop tradition - carrying influences of the legacy of by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver, and Jackie McLean. Doors 7pm/ Music 8.30pm

Sat 7 Nov19:00Jazz Jam - Luton

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The Soul Man

Peter Symphorien, known as "The Soul Man," has entertained audiences in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire for over 18 years with his dynamic soul performances. His powerful voice delivers classics from artists like George Benson and Marvin Gaye, as well as Simply Red and reggae hits. A talented singer/songwriter, he began his career in 2017 with his debut single "State of Mind," followed by "Fight for the Right."

Fri 13 Nov3 St Peters

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