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The Beggars’ Guild
Rock / Americana / Folk Rock

"We're kind of 'Post-Roots-wave, Song-core.' "

Atlanta/Athens, Georgia
United States

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   The Beggars’ Guild: General Info
Member Since3/30/2005
Band Websitebeggarsguildmusic.com
Band MembersT.J. Edmond: Vocals, Guitar, Manning the helm.
Jon Chalden: Drums, Watching the throttle
Greg Shapiro: Bass, Stoking the fire
Will McNeill: Guitar, Making it shine
InfluencesTom Petty, Counting Crows, Led Zeppelin, Johnny Cash, Rolling Stones, Black Crowes, Pedro The Lion, Rich Mullins, Cracker, Del Amitri, growing up on the road, cowboys, sad songs, and much more.
Sounds LikeTom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Bruce Springsteen, The Wallflowers, Wilco, Counting Crows, Ryan Adams, The Damnwells, Pete Yorn, The Replacements, Cracker, Iron and Wine, Del Amitri, Bright Eyes, The Goo Goo Dolls

The Beggars' Guild are part of Favorite Gentlemen, a collective of excellent bands formed out of friendship and the desire to support one another. Click the link to find out more.

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 25 2008 9:00P
Smith’s Olde Bar (DVD shoot) Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 28 2008 8:00P
1FIVE0 Atlanta Atlanta

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   About The Beggars’ Guild



The motivation of The Beggars' Guild is simple:

To write, record and perform songs that people love. They've only just begun.

Drawing from classic influences such as Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Johnny Cash, The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen, as well as more recent songsmiths like The Replacements, Counting Crows, Del Amitri, and Pedro The Lion, The Beggars' Guild blends elements of rock, blues, country, folk and pop into tunes that are honest, catchy and distinctly likeable.

Their debut EP, "Breaking Me Down", released on the Favorite Gentlemen imprint (Manchester Orchestra, Estates) features a strong collection of songs ranging from the Roots/pop "Minnesota" and the title track, to the haunting, folk/country gem "21", and the driving rock of "Old Town".

"Breaking Me Down" was produced by Dan Hannon, who recently produced indie buzz-band Manchester Orchestra's "I'm Like A Virgin Losing A Child" and triple Dove Award winner Aaron Shust's debut album "Anything Worth Saying", as well as his highly anticipated follow up album, "Whispered and Shouted". The band is currently in the studio with producer Chris Unck, who is producing Butch Walker's upcoming live DVD.

The Beggars' Guild plays American rock without pretense. Great songs, great players, and an honest voice.

Recent performances of note:

-2007 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Manchester, TN

-BMI.com June 2007 "See It Hear First" Podcast

-WUWF 88.1 "Radio Live" , Pensacola, FL

-92.9 DaveFM 2007 Virginia Highlands Summerfest, Atlanta, GA

-WNNX 99x 2007 Oysterfest, Atlanta, GA

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Miss South Carolina





Jun 24 2008 12:08 PM

nope not me, sorry. Saw you at Bonnaroo in 2007.
Wess Floyd & the Daisycutters





Jun 24 2008 10:23 AM

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Murdershewrote





Jun 23 2008 11:43 AM

it was really great seeing you guys the other nite! We all had the best time:)
Sol Junky





Jun 23 2008 11:06 AM

thanks for the friendship.. you guys rocked sat. night. i didnt know greg was in this band! awesome...c
Miss South Carolina





Jun 19 2008 10:11 AM

when will you be back in Charleston or SC at all??? Soon I hope.
Murdershewrote





May 14 2008 6:59 PM

I miss my friends....hope all is groovy with u guys!
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Apr 29 2008 6:09 PM

Greetings from Thailand and cheers for the request, cool stuff!
All the best :)


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Jeff Spirko





Apr 23 2008 7:08 PM

Can't wait to rock w/ you guys tomorrow night at Smiths!! lookin forward to it..

JS & Sun Sets East
WXRY Unsigned





Apr 21 2008 10:48 AM

"Minnesota (Always Leavin')" was featured on WXRY Unsigned on 04/20/08.
Sean Patrick Pritchard





Apr 17 2008 7:06 AM

loving the music,
maybe well see you guys soon?
sean
April Riley Music





Apr 9 2008 7:45 PM

Wishing you a beautiful Thursday!
Melanie





Mar 19 2008 8:03 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TJ!
SEE YOU TOMORROW AT THE SHOW! :)

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Mar 13 2008 12:01 PM

Hey guys!
Passin' through for a visit.
Very cool stuff as always!
Have a great weekend!
Revelator Guitars





Mar 12 2008 6:30 PM

So diggin your stuff. Great work. Peace. E @ Revelator
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Mar 4 2008 12:28 PM

Sounds good! :)

Take care
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Mar 4 2008 11:54 AM

Hey Guys! Atlanta fan here:) Are you going to be at the Langerado fest???
Chilly





Mar 1 2008 12:41 PM

Ever coming back to Charleston?
low kung





Feb 25 2008 8:32 PM

lovin the new tunes, tj. peace it out ~low
Tiffany





Feb 25 2008 7:30 PM

awesome new music! Can't wait to see you guys live again. :)
Divertente





Feb 25 2008 3:43 PM

OLD TOWN rox! You guys are amazing! LOVE IT!!!

xoxoxo

divertente
Sun Sets East





Feb 25 2008 11:04 AM

We look forward to playing with you guys April 24th!!!
Deke Spears





Jan 30 2008 4:41 PM

Kimberly





Jan 22 2008 2:08 PM

Hey...made it through another surgery last wk, and only have one more to go, so they say...I think they like draining your pockets..healing, but damn the blues like to take over when your going through so much. We miss you all, wished we were closer so we could have more contact. Keep in touch. Love ya

Kim and Patrick, Rome GA
Amy Lynn





Jan 16 2008 6:40 PM

It's so not fair it turned into the North Pole tonight!
fitz





Jan 6 2008 3:43 PM

Happy New Year!

-fitz
kooder (good music)





Jan 5 2008 10:06 PM

Cool tunes, guys. An honor to be here. Best wishes in all you do.
sallygirl





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Georgia





Jan 1 2008 6:13 PM

Heard ur show went well @ Vinyl. Had some friends who told me they really liked you guys. If your around, come to our show. JON
Carey





Dec 29 2007 4:04 PM

You boys kicked ass at Vinyl!!! I am so glad I got a chance to see you guys finally!!!
Mrs. Chalden





Dec 28 2007 3:18 PM

Jon would never tell you...but his birthday is on Monday! :-)
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Dec 24 2007 3:48 PM

merry christmas guys! hope all is well down south. best,c
Todd Farmer





Dec 21 2007 5:23 AM

wanted to stop by and wish you and your family a merry Christmas

todd

PS. Tell all your friends to stop by and check out my music page and if they like what they hear put in a friends request
Divertente





Dec 20 2007 8:32 PM

Jon, I'm desparately trying to come tomorrow night. Gotta hear ya'll again!
Kimberly





Dec 20 2007 6:27 AM

WE CAN'T THANK YOU GUYS ENOUGH FOR LAST NIGHT. YOU ROCKED THE HOUSE DOWN W/CHRIS AND MY MAN GOT A WONDERFUL BDAY PRESENT. THANKS FOR PLAYING FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL CAUSE AS WELL...PICS ARE UP, COME LOOK, HAVE ALOT OF GREAT ONES OF ALL OF YOU. LOVE YOU ALL

KIM
Kimberly





Dec 13 2007 12:11 PM

HEY, Patrick and I and a hugh group of us will be there on the 19th!! We're celebrating Patrick's bday that night, and I'm a two-time cancer survior so this is GREAT. Can't wait to see you. Love ya

Kim
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Dec 13 2007 9:34 AM

i cant thank you guys enough...
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Todd Farmer





Dec 3 2007 8:09 PM

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Nov 27 2007 12:22 PM

Thanks! Yeah, it was great to meet and hear you guys. Ya'll sounded awesome. We will definitely have to cross paths again.
George Ducas





Nov 23 2007 2:40 PM

Hey Beggars' Guild - thanks for the add! I really appreciate it! I'd love to work with y'all sometime soon!

I’ve been home the past several years, lucky enough to write songs for other people's records, but I'm ready to go make some noise again myself and I’ve got a new CD I’m just finishing up!

Hit me up with your e-mail info in the boxes on my myspace page or at www.georgeducas.com , and let’s stay in touch!
JUSTIN BROGDON





Nov 22 2007 3:14 PM

Happy Thanksgiving to the Beggars Guild. Me and Benji are playing an acoustic set at Smith's tonight if you're looking for something to do. We'll go on at 11. Cover is 2 canned goods. Cheers, Justin.
Kimberly





Nov 22 2007 6:15 AM

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Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We love you

Kim and Patrick

Live Well





Nov 21 2007 9:47 AM

Stopping by to