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BEGGARS

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Member Since10/9/2007
Band Websitefacebook.com/event.php?eid=76432553061
Band Members
Daniel Stargatt
Jamie Girdler
Daniel Webb
Justin Girdler
InfluencesThe Beatles, Stevie Wonder & The Libertines
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Type of LabelUnsigned


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   About BEGGARS
The Beggorian Empire has a long and detailed family history dating back to the 16th Century comic, Arthur Lawrence Vale. Far too much history to be detailed in this short biography, so I will skip directly to Reading Festival 2003.

It was an August summers eve and Justin and James were nestled between thousands under the white canopy of the Radio 1 tent. A certain melancholy act took to the stage. Polluting the entire crowd with deep soul, pulsing rhythm and elegant libretto. In that instant a fire erupted in both brothers bellies. This was magic. This was the future.

Rehearsals began in ernest the following week. A day did not pass without at least one John Lennon vs Paul McCartney related argument. Daniel Webb was obvious choice for the position behind the cymbals being an old friend of the brothers. Soon his talent for verse became as integral as that for rhythm and the words of Beggars began to surge.

Over the following year the sound of the band moved through various influences and eras. During which time Daniel Stargatt, a school friend and kindred spirit, edged his way from uber-fan to bassist. Copius gigging ensued and further influences came a-knocking. Some were allowed in, offered tea and a comfortable seat. While others heavily rebuked and thrust into the night, like Mary at the Inn. The fabric of the band regularly unraveled and then rebuilt itself, stronger and more certain than before. This was a band of brothers. No one person worked more or less harder than the other and the band progressed, driven by a common passion.

Another year passed and Daniel Stargatt had not only taught himself bass, guitar and piano from scratch, but he was now writing songs at an inexorable rate. That christmas the boys decided to say thankyou to all their friends and family for there unrelenting support and encouragement. A christmas party would be had. The first Beggars Opera Christmas. A night of dance, drink, music and festive joy.

The support came from Twyford Tunesmith and 60's bastard, Noah Kelly. Noah's uncle, Martin had journeyed down from Oxford, fulfilling his promise of making it down to see Noah play before the end of the year. The warm spirit of christmas filled the room and understandably Beggars did not make it to the stage until late into the evening.

Post gig as Justin made his way to the fire exit for some much needed fresh air, he was stopped by a young songstress, Laura Marling. After much praise for the bands performance and an offer from Laura to support her on her next tour, Justin continued to the door mildly elated. Before he could make it, he was stopped again. This time cornered not by a blonde young girl, but by the figure of a middle-aged man, modish in appearance with top button firmly done-up and a floppy 80's haircut. He recognised the man as Noah's uncle, Martin, who had earlier introduced himself quietly as a guitar collector with a little-known record label. This time his manner was officious and exuberant, he was Martin Kelly of EMI's Heavenly Recordings and he wanted to sign Beggars!

Macheath, September 2009


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Sweet but Deadly collective

Sweet but Deadly collective



Nov 7 2009 6:51 PM

Introducing The Double Decker!

“Two floors of vintage dance music to fill the soul and move your feet”

Saturday November 14th 2009

On the 1st floor: ‘Tune Up’
the sounds that spin:
northern & rare soul
scorcha ska, rocksteady
original reggae

Resident DJs:
Smart Phil & Giordano

Guests:
Craig Simpson
French Fred (Boom Shaka Lacka!)
Warren Boogaloo (Boogaloo Soul)

On the 2nd floor: ‘Raise Your Hand’
the sounds that spin:
rhythm’n’blues
mod jazz
southern soul
Hammond grooves
latin boogaloo

Resident DJs:
Smart Phil & Southern Sam

Guests:
Jamie Parr
Jodie Lamb (Roots Of Rhythm)
Soggy (Klub Magnus, Oslo)

@ The Dogstar
389 Coldharbour Lane
London SW9 8LQ
Tube: Brixton (3 mins)
9pm - 4am, £6 before 11pm, £8 after
Matthew

Matthew Shepherd



Oct 29 2009 5:58 PM

thanx for the add
Fight The Quiet

Fight The Quiet



Oct 28 2009 8:41 PM

Hi
brasque

brasque



Oct 19 2009 7:07 PM

Hi there,

Thanks for adding us - please check out our 6 track experience.

- Brasque
CRUD

CRUD



Oct 16 2009 8:25 AM

I was told I would love you guys. Can't wait to ck ya out. Best Stevie Wonder song is "Boogie on regeae (spell? woman:. . Keep doing it to it
David Pears

David pears



Oct 12 2009 9:58 PM

Do it. Go on, do it. Dx
Boab

Bobby Morrison



Oct 11 2009 12:45 PM

Is this the long awaited return of Beggars?

I hope so!!

Love the tracks you's have put up!!

:D
Michael A. Casanova

Michael Casanova



Oct 8 2009 8:23 PM

great to hear these old tunes again.
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MidiMidis // AMBULANCE CAFE out on iTunes NOW!



Oct 8 2009 6:25 PM

Back once again for the renagade master D for damage and power to the people.

YAY!

^___^

x
Lorenzo

Lorenzo d'Albergo



Aug 29 2009 7:44 PM

Changed back to the old name?
Megan

Megan Sellers



Aug 25 2009 5:44 PM

tHANX FOR THE ADD
Some Bizzare Label

Some Bizzare Label



Aug 22 2009 9:31 AM

some bizarre

SMOKY CARROT

Smoky Carrot



Aug 6 2009 11:34 PM

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Charlotte Magon

Charlotte Magon



Jul 13 2009 11:08 PM

Hello,

There are 200 copies left of the first edition of 'Love Happening'.
There is a little button to purchase it on our myspace and website.

Every copy will be sent with a hand made drawing.

Love, C&M
Mind Around The Hole

Mind Around The Hole



Jun 30 2009 1:26 PM

New Album "RANDOMiZE" Released For Free Download!!

Link For The Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?hm30mnjnzzt

LISTEN & DOWNLOAD & SHARE!!
miriam.

Miriam Frank



Jun 20 2009 1:03 PM

helloo, how are you all?
i was just wondering, if you had any of your old songs still saved? and if there was any chance of getting them?

love the new ones too though, xx
Bash:Fainer♥

Luke Fain



Jun 19 2009 9:03 AM

hey!
haven't heard much from you recently and only just heard the new tracks as Young Mistakes.
As much as i like them, like others have said i'm pretty disappointed. i spoke to you all for quite some time after your gig in birmingham (which was amazing) and you all seemed really passionate about what you were doing and what you were creating.

the whole mowtown feel, it was innovative and fresh.
you're as good as anyone else in the genre and movement you've moved too, but it's a bit of a kop out.

Nevertheless if you came anywhere near birmingham with Young Mistakes I'd part with my money to come see you.
Hope things are okay,
x
The 'Snatchers

The 'Snatchers



Jun 18 2009 3:50 PM

Hey guys, hope you are all well.

Whilst I think its bold that you decided to change your musical style, personally I think its a real shame. You were making such good music, beautiful melodies and fantastic vocals, and were doing something that at this time, noone else is. It was really refreshing, I went to several of your gigs, and you guys were just electric on stage, an awesome sound. Now it seems you appear to be going down the route of MGMT/Empire of the Sun 'electronic' sounding stuff, which I dont think is as cool or as good sounding, and not as original and exciting as you guys were.

I saw you you at Madame JoJos, Festival Hall and 100 Club and you were absolutly brilliant, you had loads of new stuff each time, and each song was really superb. The atmos at the 100 Club was great, it was a good crowd and things seems to be building for you.

The last time I saw you was in Angel - your sound was changing, and I have to admit, it seemed to have lost something.

Obviously I hope it all works out for you, though in a selfish way, I hope you go back to what I think you were best at!

Good luck guys!

Rich.
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Jun 12 2009 4:57 PM

Blimey.

Like dating- change is good, I think its an extremely bold and innovative move for Beggars to have pushed themselves and musical talent out-side of the box.

Young Mistakes is diffferent of course, but its an exciting time for these young talented and charming men ^____^

WATCH

THIS

SPACE!

The future of music is built upon ideas- not blueprints.

xxx
STEVE 1 DER

STEVE 1 DER



Jun 9 2009 5:55 PM

I hope Beggars, along with their musical talent, resurface one day ! Until then, Goodbye :((
Ellie ♥

Ellie ♥



Jun 7 2009 6:37 PM

So what happened to Beggars and real music? I take it you're all sell-outs now and signed to someone who wants a generic type of music? I remember meeting you guys after Joe lean and the jing jang jong and then getting really excited about when you came back to Norwich, my friend, sister and I got to the gig venue ridiculously early and were the last to leave, just for the chance of meeting you guys again. Beggars were making real music; all I hear now is some generic computer generated noise.

Congratulations on the new "band".
Ania

Ania



May 22 2009 8:32 AM

I really like 'Lovers'
NON LINEAR MERDA facciamo cacare

Luki MignaCca



May 17 2009 1:08 PM

Rakocuuuuuuuunn
Thanks for the add!!!!
The DEVOLUTION is real and imminent....
Put you under cover!!!!!
How are you doing?
see you soon!
2½ Glories

2½  Glories



May 17 2009 9:10 AM

GLORY FOR YOU****
Magic Al

Magic Al
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May 15 2009 12:07 AM

Another day, another name, another musical direction, another batch of pictures of you lot looking moody next to a fucking pond... it's difficult to keep up.

Anyway, hurry up and organise something in London. Otherwise, by the time I see you again, I'll have totally lost track of what you're calling yourselves. And you'll probably have moved on to free form jazz improvisation, or something...

x
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