Events

a hot new super group of old time squirrels, rats, beavers, and porcupines!

A soothing night of music hosted by Jon Lewis. Some of the most cherished songwriters in our area (Jon Lewis, Benny Bleu, Tyler Westcott, Sarah Devallier) will share their music and stories as you enjoy tasty libations and sensational soups. 7-9pm, free to attend. https://jonlewis.bandcamp.com

I'll be playing bass with Dirty Blanket in this delicious and rockin' venue.

Our brotherly folk trio comes back to one of our favorite spots!

with The Brothers Blue!  Meeting at 1pm to accommodate a 4pm Bills game.

I can't wait to perform an official showcase at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance meeting this year in Portland, Maine!  My official showcase is at 9:35pm on Saturday.  Otherwise I'll be hanging at and co-hosting the Evolving Traditions room with Drank the Gold!  (Private showcases there at: Thursday at 10:30, Friday at 10:50, and Saturday… Read More »Official Showcase Artist at NERFA

Join Benny Bleu and Abigayle Kompst at a legendary listening room in Portland ME! https://abigaylekompst.com/

Catch Benny Bleu in an intimate concert setting at a beautiful home on the shore of Lake Ontario in Hilton NY.  Register for the event for the address 8^)

This brand new band of seasoned players is getting a nice little buzz going in the Capital Region! Caffe stalwarts Oona Grady, James Gascoyne and Matt Griffin are joined by upstate banjo picker Benny Bleu and one more special guest TBA. Expect old-time, bluegrass, blues and country tunes on fiddle, banjo, guitar and string bass.

an incredible experience for old time and bluegrass musicians at any level. I'll be teaching alongside old time visionaries like Rachel Eddy, Judy Hyman, and Richie Stearns. Performances, jams, classes, one-on-one time...  !!

Fiddle and Banjo Masterclass: 4 to 6pm Performance: 7 to 9pm Come to either or both at this historic folk room.  Out of town friends, tune in for the livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtichokeMusic Click the website link for all the details, bios, and ticket information.  

Learn the role of the old time banjo at Dusty Strings, a fabulous music store and school.  Reach out on my contact page and let me know if you're thinking of attending! Click the website link for the deets 8^)  

I'm excited to play this really great listening room again. I was here in the fall with The Bros Blue, and this time I'll be the featured artist at their monthly folk night. If you're in western NY consider coming out!

Pre-game for the super bowl with me by not thinking about football at all but rather deep tunes and expansive eats and other-dimensional spirits.

Another one of those hotel-room-turned-coffee-shop-folk-venue convention things.  Let me know if you'll be there, I'd love to meet up.  I'm playing American Sounds at 1am on Friday night, FAR WEST at 12:10 on Saturday, and the TRAD room at 1:50am on Saturday.

A night of string band music to remember.  I'll play bass for Dirty Blanket.

Hollerhome series featuring a new Benny Bleu Band and the award-winning old time troupe The Shoats.  Check us out together here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgE9I_kjz74

Call (585) 531-2448 for reservations!

I'll be fresh off recording my new album in Pennsylvania, sure to be an inspired set.