Andru Bemis

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Andru Bemis
Born (1978-04-12) April 12, 1978 (age 44)
Carlsbad, New Mexico, US
Genres Folk, Singer-Songwriter
Instrument(s)vocals, banjo, guitar, fiddle, banjolele
Years active2001–present
LabelsWepecket Island Records, Eleven Records, Ground Vinyl Records
Website andrubemis.com

Andru Bemis is an American musician from New Mexico, currently living in Binghamton, New York. [1]

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Life

He performs on the banjo, violin, guitar and banjo-ukulele (which he calls a "banjolele"). [2] Bemis lives a minimalist lifestyle, and is known for his engaging live shows throughout the United States. He tours primarily by train, public transportation, and hitchhiking. [3] [4] [5] [6]

Bemis has released three solo albums: "Plays Past His Bedtime" (2002), "Singer" (2004), and "Rail To Reel" (2006). [7] [8] He has collaborated on albums with Jason Webley, [9] [10] Trent Wagler & Jay Lapp, [11] Rachel Ries, [12] and Elisabeth Pixley-Fink.

For six years starting in 2007, Bemis operated Foundry Hall, a non-profit, all-ages community center and performance venue in South Haven, Michigan. [13] [14]

Bemis hosts the radio show Chenango Sessions. [1]

Discography

Collaborations

Other Appearances

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