“Andru Bemis is a traditionalist with a fresh approach and a modern troubadour with deep respect for the roots of his craft. He is a gifted vocalist and instrumentalist. His…
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“Singer” — album review by Phantom Tollbooth
Andru Bemis has very different career goals. He says he always wanted to be a hobo, but he found jumping off a train with three instruments and a box on…
Moonlight Music Cafe (Birmingham, AL) — concert review by Carl Schinasi
“… i listened to a history of music in that voice of yours as it cried picked soothed weedled whispered and doubled backover and into itself singing songs so exquisite…
Moonlight Music Cafe (Birmingham, AL) — quote
“… one of the most remarkable combinations of old-time analog lifestyle and modern digital awareness … His music is really beguiling- simple melodies and intricate lyrics … a startling original.”…
“Singer” — album review by Tipp-C
“… Bemis expresses sadness and joy with each chord. He tells stories in a unique, bittersweet way that sticks in your mind like long goodbyes at the train station.” —…
Review by Mennofolk
“This young man sings like a 30s cowboy, a 60s hippie, someone’s kid brother. His music whispers in your ear with an intimacy that is addictive.” — Wendy Chappell-Dick; Mennofolk
“Andru Bemis: Original Folk and Expired Styles” — radio story by WNIJ 89.5 FM
Chicago, IL – What do you do if you have a nationwide concert tour lined up, but no car to get you to your shows? If you’re Andru Bemis, you…
Penninsula Art School (Egg Harbor, WI) — quote by Garrison Keillor
“The ability to play such a beautiful song is a rare gift, and a power of which I can only dream.” — Garrison Keillor (after a performance of “Curtains of…