Music: The Qemists in town

Their unique style of dance rock will be sure to wow the crowd at Bedford Corn Exchange when they treat fans to a blast of bionic, hybrid noise.

The 2011 Live and Unsigned Showcase Tour is in association with media partner Future Publishing and will be followed by musician’s website MusicRadar, as well as other titles from the Future portfolio such as Classic Rock and Metal Hammer.

Best known for being rock kids seduced by the dance floor, The Qemists prove that they are one of the most original bands there is, combining hurtling break-beats and metallic riffs to create a sound that is truly and completely their own.

The Qemists’ Bedford performance will showcase new songs from their latest album Spirit in the System.

Dan Arnold of The Qemists said: “We’re stoked to be playing in Bedford, and pleased to be supported by up and coming bands.

“When we first started, it was really difficult to be recognised as we didn’t fit any specific genre.

“In the end we realised we could be producers, we could be the band, we could play any kind of music we wanted to, and people would just have to accept that. And we hope future acts realise that too.”

Tickets for the Live and Unsigned Regional Final Showcase Tour in Bedford are available now.

Visit www.liveandunsigned.uk.com/tickets/purchase to get yours today.

To find out more about The Qemists visit www.theqemists.com

HAVING earned the arguable acclaim of being TV presenter Dermot O’Leary’s favourite band there is no stopping Rubylux.

And the band will add to an already sterling list of live dates by playing at Bedford Esquires on Saturday night.

Hailing from Brighton, Rubylux have been played regularly on Radio One and Two and have featured in the Guardian and the NME.

Main support on the night comes from Bedford’s Brigante who are back after a lengthy break.

They will be flanked by the stellar Waiting For Katherine who are travelling all the way from St Albans to play at the venue. Doors open at 8pm.

Tickets cost £5 in advance and £6 on the door.

THE golden age of the vocal duet is back with fabulous new act Hey Boy! Hey Girl!

Hey Boy! Hey Girl! is a brand new show celebrating the magic of the boy girl duets of the Jazz era.

Great artists such as Louis Prima and Keely Smith, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong helped to bring this concept great popularity.

Ray Gelato, hot sax man and winner of the Ronnie Scotts best band award and Kai Hoffman, smoky voiced award winning US Diva, have developed a wonderfully fun show, taking tunes from the great American songbook.

The pair showcase such classics as That Old Black Magic, I’m in the Mood for Love, Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off, and many more all performed with fun, romance and swing.

Hey Boy!, Hey Girl! is sure to rock you out of your seats with Ray and Kai’s fun and jumpin’ renditions of some of your favourite classic songs.

The act will appear at The Stables in Wavendon on Friday night.

To book tickets call the theatre box office on 01908 280800 or book online at www.stables.org

RADIATING Eyes kick off the promotional tour for their new release Gravelines with a headline show at Bedford Civic Theatre on March 19.

And this live experience is one not to be missed, the band has a chaotic stage presence and this will be your last time to witness in Bedford for quite a while.

Doors open at 7.30pm, tickets cost £3 in advance, £5 on the door. Call 01234 269519 or www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk