Andru Bemis

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)