Andru Bemis is an American musician from New Mexico, currently living in Binghamton, New York.
Life 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.
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)
References
External links AndruBemis.com Wepecket Island Records