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Andru Bemis
Born (1978-04-12) April 12, 1978 (age 46)
Carlsbad, New Mexico, U.S.
OriginSouth Haven, Michigan, U.S.
GenresFolk, Singer-Songwriter
Instrument(s)vocals, banjo, guitar, fiddle, banjolele
Years active2001-present
LabelsWepecket Island Records, Eleven Records, Ground Vinyl Records
Websiteandrubemis.com

Andru Bemis is an American musician from New Mexico, currently living in South Haven, Michigan.[1] 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.

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

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  1. ^ "(03 January 2008). More on Foundry Hall manager. Kalamazoo Gazette". Blog.mlive.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  2. ^ "Jorgenson, Laura (22 April 2010). Folk songs about life, sung from the heart. Knox Student". Theknoxstudent.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  3. ^ "Price, Jim (21 May 2007). Andru Bemis @ the Hitching Post, Altoona". Rockpage.net. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  4. ^ "(February 2, 2007). Bemis Bringing Folk Sound To North Suburbs. Chicago Sun-Times". Highbeam.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  5. ^ "Zak, Annie (April 1, 2009). Andru Bemis Returns With Smiles, Kazoos. The Knox Student". Theknoxstudent.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  6. ^ "Williams, Rebecca (19 March 2007). Big Perks for Tiny Houses?. The Environment Report". Environmentreport.org. 2007-03-19. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  7. ^ "Theiner, Manny (April 22, 2010). Wepecket Island Records promotes American roots-music revival. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Post-gazette.com. 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  8. ^ "Garcia C., Carlos (November 2006). Andru Bemis: Rail To Reel (2006). Mundo Rock". . Mundo Rock. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  9. ^ Corazon, Billy (2009-07-01). "(01 July 2009) Imaginary Interview: Jason Webley. Three Imaginary Girls". Threeimaginarygirls.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2012-06-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Biese, Alex (2009-01-06). "Biese, Alex (06 January 2009) Jason Webley to spend "Days with You". Metromix". Jerseyshore.metromix.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  11. ^ "(08 May 2008) Trent Wagler, Jay Lapp release new album, "Adrienna Valentine". Rocktown Weekly". Rocktownweekly.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  12. ^ "Rachel Ries: For You Only. Waterbug Records". Waterbug.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  13. ^ "Liberty, John (3 January 2008). Foundry Hall Aims To Be An Entertainment Destination. Kalamazoo Gazette". Blog.mlive.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  14. ^ John Liberty. "Liberty, John (April 15, 2010). South Haven's Foundry Hall Still For Sale, Future Uncertain. Kalamazoo Gazette". Mlive.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
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