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The Beggars are three Australian acoustic artists. Airplay of their debut self titled album kept Beggars on the Joyce Ramgatie international top 200 country chart for 21 straight weeks. Their first European single Preacher I Have Sinned has appeared on Top 10 country radio charts in the UK, Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden & Poland. The talented trio's tune has also climbed up the ECMA pan European chart and is at position 7 at the time of writing. Taken from the album, Preacher I Have Sinned captures the essence of their alt-country tinged leanings.

Beggars are making their fist European tour in 2008.

"The combination of the instruments is perfect and all three are great players. But the real magic is in their vocals. As individuals they all sing brilliantly, but then, when they sing together, its amazing!" - Adelaide Bands Oct 2005

"10/10 Fine vocals from this female vocalist who, heads up an excellent band of musician's, playing some terrific fills and a wonderful middle eight, especially, on the Mandolin!!! I have always said that there's some great music coming from down under and this is a fine example!!" Metro country UK

The Beggars formed in 2005 when renowned session musicians Quinton Dunne, Stuart Day and Renee Donaghey decided they needed an outlet for the songs they had been writing. They found a special chemistry together and their debut album Beggars was released in 2006. Their unique blend of folk, country and pop stylings with lashings of tasty vocal harmonies has quickly found an audience with music lovers far and wide.

Stuart Day is a highly regarded, ARIA nominated multi instrumentalist, performer, composer and producer, Stuart's CV includes a long list of major national and international festivals and arts companies. His music is heard from the Australian outback to the TV screens, theatre and festival stages of the world.

Quinton Dunne is a journeyman musician whose career highlights range from recording and touring with chart topping artists to literally travelling the Australian wilderness in remote tours through Aboriginal communities in northern and central Australia. As a bass-player, he has worked with Swanee, The Seekers, The Drifters, Normie Rowe and many more! He has also written highly successful musical productions that have been performed across Australia.

Renee Donaghey is a captivating, classically trained vocalist with a voice that rings out with the sound of roots and Country music. She remains an in demand session singer and performs regularly in everything from acoustic duos to cabaret and big band performances.

Join this musical journey with The Beggars and hear what the rest of the world is already tuning into.

Beggars CD review by Adrienne Sheerin from adelaidebands.com.au

Beggars Debut CD

The brand new Beggars self-titled debut CD is a real charmer! The collection of 14 original songs, plus one cover, is a unique collaboration between three very talented singer/songwriters, Renee Donaghey, Stuart Day and Quinton Dunne.

The album was recorded at The Cheese Factory with Kim Webster and produced by Stuart Day. Guest musician was masterful drummer, Craig Lauritsen, with the Beggars providing all other instrumental and vocal parts.

The first thing that strikes you about this debut CD, is its variety of songs and warmth of sound. Beggars are an acoustic-based trio with the textures of guitar and double bass interspersed with occasional violin, mandolin, harmonica and subtle percussion. This is a familiar combination of instruments that lends itself to many genres and has allowed the Beggars to display their individual songwriting skills to great effect.

Then there are the vocals. This is definitely one of their fortes. All three members are experienced and competent singers in their own right. However, when they come together to do harmonies, the sound is really something. Its lush and full.

The styles covered on this debut CD include acoustic roots, country, pop, easy listening and adult contemporary, with one traditional folk song added and a humorous piece of Australiana thrown in. However what Beggars have done, is taken their favourite styles and truly made them their own.

For example, Stuarts songs, Such a Lovely Day and Postman have a wonderful, breezy, 60s pop feel to them with echoes of The Byrds, particularly on Such a Lovely Day. His other songs like Just a Dream and I Didnt Mean To Make You Cry are smooth bossa-nova crooners that are pure velvet!

Then there is Quintons Hey Momma. Its a laid back Beatle-esque number with a very catchy chorus. Quinton also contributes the song Flying, a Van Morrison style ballad which literally soars, with its evocative imagery and poetic lyrics, all rolling over a 6/8 pulse.

Another highlight is Renees Letter From You. This sweet pop song can only be described as an instant classic, with its cruisy feel, appealing melody and perfect chorus! Her two other songs on this CD include the gentle, melancholic, Rest In Pieces and the dynamic, Preacher, I Have Sinned.

The only cover on the Beggars debut CD, is a traditional folk song, The Water is Wide. This song dates back to the 1800s. It comes from an even older song, a Scottish tune called O Waly, Waly that dates back to the 1700s! The Beggars tasteful arrangement brings it right into the 21st Century. Its a lovely addition to the set.

In complete contrast to this song, is the hilarious Kangaroo. Its the last song on the album and its a pearler! Written by Stuart and the imitable Terry Bradford, its aussie-country at its finest!

The Beggars debut CD has clearly been a labour of love. Its a captivating album that should win many new fans for this talented trio.