Andru Bemis has wandered the ends, edges and in-betweens of North America more times than he can count, touring hundreds of thousands of miles by foot, thumb, and public transportation to sing his tunes. Bemis’ songs are spiritually descended from an era when music was made and played to express one’s deepest emotions while entertaining the neighbors. Also called the Rail Riding Troubabdour, Bemis is a “traditionalist with a fresh approach and a modern troubadour with a deep respect for the roots of his craft as well as a gifted vocalist and instrumentalist. His music speaks to our present condition in language of a gentler past” (Wepecket Island Records).
Bemis’ four self-produced albums are played regularly on radio stations throughout the country and have been featured in a number of independence films. Rail to Reel, recorded for Wepecket Island Records was called the “Best Folk Album of 2006” by KVDS-FM both for its unique instrumentation and for bringing new life to a collection of lesser known traditional songs.
Bemis’ tour in Montgomery County will start on Monday, September 30th at the Coffeyville Meal Site, Sycamore Landing and Windsor Place Assisted Living before arriving at the Spencer/Rounds Theatre on the CCC Campus at 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1st. Bemis will continue his tour of Coffeyville with Windsor Place, Windsor Place SCU and the Medicalodge of Coffeyville on Tuesday. Wednesday he will entertain residents at Asbury Village and Manor House followed by the students at Caney Valley High School on Thursday and the Caney Nursing Home and Guest Home Estates in Caney on Friday.
The public is invited to the 10:20 a.m. Tuesday Humanities performances at CCC. The performances are free and held in the Spencer/Rounds Theatre. For more information call 620-251-7700 ext. 2145.