the beggars' guild

the beggars' guild (atlanta, ga)

Formed in 2005, The Beggars' Guild began with songwriter T.J. Edmond and drummer Jon Chalden, and a shared commitment to writing great songs. Later adding bassist Gregg Shapiro and guitarist Bret Hartley, the band gained the strength of having three accomplished songwriters and years of collective experience backing major label and independent artists both in the studio and on the road.

The Beggars' Guild blends elements of rock, blues, country, folk and pop into tunes that are honest, catchy and distinctly likeable, drawing comparisons to artists like Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Counting Crows, and Bruce Springsteen.

The band's debut EP,"Breaking Me Down", earned them airplay on Atlanta's 99X and 92.9 Dave FM, and a performance slot (complete with a standing ovation and encore!) at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in 2007. Along the way they've continued to draw praise from fans, critics, and their musical peers for their high-energy live shows and exceptional songcraft.

2008 found the band back in the studio, hammering out their much anticipated follow up record, to be released early 2009.

the beggars' guild is:
T.J. Edmond - Guitar/Vocals
Jon Chalden - Drums
Gregg Shapiro - Bass
Bret Hartley - Guitar

Did You Know...
The Beggar's Guild frontman T. J. Edmond is the brother of Manchester Orchestra drummer Jeremiah Edmond.

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