Andru Bemis
American musician from New Mexico
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Andru Bemis is an American musician from New Mexico, currently living in Binghamton, New York.[1]
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
- Plays Past His Bedtime (2002)
- Singer (2004)
- Rail To Reel (2006)
Collaborations
- How Big Is Tacoma (EP with Jason Webley) (2006)
- Say Yes To Yourself (EP with Elisabeth Pixley-Fink) (2011)
Other appearances
- For You Only (Rachel Ries, Waterbug Records – vocals, banjo, guitar, recording engineer) (2005)
- Adrienna Valentine (Trent Wagler & Jay Lapp – vocals, banjo) (2007)