The Beggars play in Umina

South Australian folk trio The Beggars performed at the Gospel Gardens in Umina on Saturday, May 11.

Troubadour president Mr Michael Fine said The Beggars were "clearly one of the best groups to come out of Australia in recent years".

"Renee, Stuart and Quinton were simply great singing Seekers, Weavers, Aussie songwriters and their own compositions, as well as some well-known and loved traditional songs.

"Renee and Stuart's voices blend perfectly and when Quinton joins in with his sweet, low harmonies you'd think it just couldn't get any better.

"That was until Tamworth award winning guest artist Trev Warner lifted the sound to another level with his soulful slide guitar or his blisteringly fast bluegrass fiddle.

"Quinton stayed on double bass for the concert, while Renee and Stuart alternated guitar and mandolin.

"The Beggars have been quietly occupying the same ground in Europe as the Seekers once did and attracting rave reviews for their work.

"They have topped the European country music charts and made over 200 appearances on the iTunes singer songwriter and world music charts.

"Playing original folk and country inspired music of the highest quality, the Beggars were exhilarating and heart wrenching at the same time.

"With vocal harmonies to die for, exciting and original instrumental backing and great interaction with the audience, it was no wonder they had us begging for more at the end of the night.

"We hope it won't be too long before they get back here," said Mr Fine.

Email, 13 May 2013

Michael Fine, Troubadour