Andru Bemis | |
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| Born | April 12, 1978 Carlsbad, New Mexico, US |
| Genres | Folk, Singer-Songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals, banjo, guitar, fiddle, banjolele |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Wepecket 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.
He performs on the banjo, violin, guitar and banjo-ukulele (which he calls a "banjolele"). 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.
Bemis has released three solo albums: "Plays Past His Bedtime" (2002), "Singer" (2004), and "Rail To Reel" (2006). He has collaborated on albums with Jason Webley, Trent Wagler & Jay Lapp, Rachel Ries, 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.
Bemis hosts the radio show Chenango Sessions.