About
The Beggars – Handmade, Acoustic Australian music
The Beggars find that space between the ancient tones of folk music and the sounds of modern Australia.
Renee Stuart and Quinton all have a strong connection to the Australian land.
Renee was born on the family farm in Esperance in Western Australia. When her family was forced off the land by hard times her grand dad went back to cattle droving on horseback. A trade he had learned as a boy in Queensland. Her dad went to work driving long haul trucks.
Quinton and Stuart have also done their time on the road. They paid their dues over many years in touring bands traveling from the big cities to the country towns and outback communities often playing 300 shows a year in all kinds of venues from pubs, schools, community halls, theatres and when they were way off the beaten track they would set their show up on the red earth its self.
When they were finished with the touring life they returned to Adelaide where they met Renee and formed The Beggars in 2006.
Their Aussie sound caught the ears of European DJs who introduced them to millions of listeners putting the band on top 10 charts across the E.U. Their stage presence and style have taken them around the world and continues to gain them fans in many countries.
Press:
download the pdf The Beggars one sheet.
“While listening to the compact songs you immediately think of greats like GRAM PARSONS, VAN MORRISON, JOHNNY CASH, or the FAIRPORT CONVENTION.” – musikreviews.de 2010
“World-class musicians” – rocktimes.de 2010
“Super Australian band Renee Donaghey is a genius.” – Bote der urschweiz Lucerne. Feb 2008. [Switzerland]
“Her voice leaves no doubt, perfect.”- HAZ Feb 2008 [Germany]
“Stunning self penned song that has already achieved top 10 chart success throughout Europe”. – The Latest News Oct 2007 [Australia]
“10/10 I have always said that there’s some great music coming from the land down under and this is a fine example!!” – Metrocountry May 2007 [UK]
“As individuals they all sing brilliantly, but then, when they sing their song together, it’s amazing!” – Adelaide Bands Oct 2005 [Australia]
The Beggars are:
Renee Donaghey[Guitar and vocals] Her crystal clear voice rings out with the sound of roots and Country music.
Quinton Dunne [Stand up bass] recorded and toured with many chart topping artists from the big smoke to tiny Aboriginal outposts.
Stuart Day [multi instrumentalist] a prolific songwriter.
Special Guest Trev Warner is a multi instrumentalist, Golden Guitar and national banjo title winner.
Discography
The Banjo Song Single 2009
Desert Flower CD 2009
Kangaroo single 2008
Its Not You single 2007
Preacher I Have Sinned single 2007
Beggars CD 2006
The Beggars are supported by Arts SA.
