Naked Beggars was formed in 1999 by vocalist Inga Brittingham and guitarist Kris Casamento. Inga met Kris through an ex-boyfriend. She was going to help him record some of his songs. Fate must have stepped in as Inga “stumbled onto some of his songs-no melodies and wrote a few songs to them.” Thus, Naked Beggars was born! Later, Eric Brittingham (of Cinderella) would help with the production of Beggars’ first album. He also decided to join the band! Beggars soon released their first album, “Naked Beggars” (which can be purchased online at www.nakedbeggars.net or at a show).
Beggars soon welcomed the additional talents of guitarist Jeff LaBar (of Cinderella), and keyboardist/violinist Kristine Brasuell. Eric and Jeff bring to this band a sense of over all expertise, as well as a chemistry unmatched by any other. Following the departure of drummer Shawn Hughes, the band welcomed drummer and vocalist, Lisa Rav, to the line-up. Their second album, "Spit It Out" has been described as having a “much richer and colorful sound." It also “has more rock attitude than the first album.” The first 500 copies are autographed by the entire band!
Please visit their official site at www.nakedbeggars.net to purchase albums, merchandise, and much more!
Bio information courtesy of Inga Brittingham.
