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About Me

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 AVAILABLE ON I-TUNES!! .. Also available online at Criminal Records!
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Member Since: 3/30/2005
Band Website: beggarsguildmusic.com
Band Members: T.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

Influences: Tom 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 Like: Tom 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.

Record Label: Favorite Gentlemen
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

SE Performer review of "Breaking Me Down"

Here's a review of our EP "Breaking Me Down" in the new Southeast Performer Magazine:The Beggars' Guild"Breaking Me Down"Produced and Mixed by Dan HannonMastered by Glenn Schick at Glenn Schick Master...
Posted by The Beggars' Guild on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:52:00 PST

Blog Review of Vinyl Show

James Hervey wrote a very nice review of our recent show at Vinyl. Check it out here:http://atlanta.metblogs.com/archives/2007/04/it_only_ge ts_be.phtml...
Posted by The Beggars' Guild on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:17:00 PST

PRESS REVIEWS

"I have a feeling they won't be begging for long""..One of the most rocking 45 minute sets I have heard in a while. the bloggers have been raving about this band for good reason.""...damn good head-bo...
Posted by The Beggars' Guild on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:30:00 PST

PAST SHOWS

1/26/07- Smith's Olde Bar (Atlanta)- w/ Connor Christian and The Morningstar Revival and Big City Cunrise1/5/06- The Nick, B'ham- w/ Flurish and Vesta Rose12/29/06- The 585- w/ Rantings Of Eva, Le...
Posted by The Beggars' Guild on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:56:00 PST

Blog Review of Smith's Show

Last night we played Smith's Olde Bar and had a great time! The crowd was pretty thick (It looked like about 150 people during our set.) and seemed to love the set (judging from the dancing front row ...
Posted by The Beggars' Guild on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:04:00 PST

585

Friday night we played at the 585 in Atlanta for our friend Leah's birthday party/showcase. We had a blast, and shared the stage with three great bands. Chris Unck started off the night with an expan...
Posted by The Beggars' Guild on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 01:35:00 PST

Thank you kindly, Cameron.

I was at work the other day and Andy Lee sent me an IM (from the next room) directing me to Cameron Lawrence's blog (www.cameronlawrence.com) Cameron is a songwriter friend of mine. He posted the foll...
Posted by The Beggars' Guild on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 07:49:00 PST

Performer Magazine December Feature!

By Kenneth GambillPhoto by Harrison HudsonAlong with acts such as Harrison Hudson, Tova Rinah and the Way Home and Tim Brantley, Atlanta..s The Beggars.. Guild has quickly gained notice from industry ...
Posted by The Beggars' Guild on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:31:00 PST

Southeast Performer Magazine Review!

So, hey... we got a short review in the October issue of Southeast Performer Magazine! You can check it out on page 46."The Beggars' Guild, a band quickly making a name for itself on the local Atlanta...
Posted by The Beggars' Guild on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:25:00 PST

The Beggars' Guild on 92.9 Dave FM

You may have heard it (if you're up early). our song "Minnesota" was recently featured on the New Music Seminar on 92.9 Dave FM's Barnes and Firfer morning show. Our song was critiqued by listeners a...
Posted by The Beggars' Guild on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 05:10:00 PST