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The Beggars are an internationally acclaimed but distinctly Australian acoustic trio. Airplay of their debut self titled album has kept the Beggars on the international top 200 country chart [Netherlands] for 21 straight weeks. Their first European single 'Preacher I Have Sinned' has appeared national radio charts in the UK number 2, Germany number 4, France number 8, Spain number 2, Sweden number 3, Belgium number 6, & Poland number 3. The talented trio's tune has also climbed high up the ECMA pan European chart.

"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, it's 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!!"
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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 and country music with lashings of tasty vocal harmonies has quickly found an audience with music lovers far and wide.

Quinton Dunne: Bachelor of Music, Beggars manager and band member, double bassist and vocalist.
He has toured his own productions in Australia for many years
Quinton is a journeyman musician whose career highlights range from recording and touring with chart topping artists to literally traveling 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!

Renee Donaghey: Bachelor of Music, band member, guitarist and vocalist.
Renee is a captivating, classically trained vocalist with a voice that rings out with the sound of roots and Country music. She is an in demand session singer for live and studio work.

Stuart Day: Producer, band member, multi instrumentalist and vocalist.
Stuart is a highly regarded, ARIA nominated multi instrumentalist, performer, composer and producer with a long history of work in SA, nationally and internationally. 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