“… It may be the sincerity of his voice or the way he strings his words together in such fine fashion, either way, [Rail to Reel] was one of the…
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Review from ThisIsHappening [Lafayette, IN]
“Michigan’s premier neo folk artist … is a modern day train hopping, banjo slinging troubadour who has made a name for himself in small venues across the US. His charismatic…
Quote from Jason Webley
“… [Andru] possesses one of the most unique and beautiful voices you will ever hear” — Jason Webley
Review from Birmingham Weekly [Birmingham, AL]
“… modern-folk, Midwestern miracle of music … [his voice is] pretty and ravaged, sounding as though 50 Appalachian winters have run him ragged …” — Birmingham Weekly [Birmingham, AL]
“Rail To Reel” album description from Wepecket Island Records
“Tradition-based contemporary folk, in this emerging force’s second CD, evoking Jimmie Rogers, Woodie Guthrie and the growth of American culture as it spread across the Plains and Prairies and wound…
Rail To Reel album notes from Wepecket Island Records
“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…
“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.” —…