Events

and special guest - Flying Object!    I'll be playing bass with Dirty Blanket

Take banjo classes with me at this super camp.  Study with some of the best!  Other instructors include Viv and Riley, Rachel Eddy, Allison DeGroot, Rosie Newton, Jake Blount, Kevin… Read More »Winter Village Music Camp

I'm so excited to return to The Little.  Some of my favorite shows ever have been here, and I'm pleased to make reacquaintance.

Drawing on Dakota’s Appalachian old-time lineage and Benny’s Finger Lakes banjo tradition, the duo creates intimate, transportive performances that celebrate place, community, and the ongoing story of folk music. More… Read More »House Concert with Dakota Karper

Can't wait to make my DC debut at Music on the Hill.  Doors at 7, show at 7:30pm. https://www.musiconthehilldc.com/

This Baltimore luthier shop is the perfect space for a cozy, woody show of banjo tunes and tales.

with Andrew Pauls and Andrew Dunn.  Doors at 6:30, show at 7pm. https://www.westartlanc.com/concert/songwriters-in-the-raw-march

One of my favorite places to put on an intimate listening room show.  Doors at 6. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benny-bleu-dakota-karper-tickets-1981579724298

American string band music that spans generations. For 50 years, Critton Hollow (Joe Herrmann on fiddle & banjo, Sam Herrmann on hammered dulcimer & guitar, and Joe Fallon on guitar and bass) has delighted audiences throughout the U.S., Canada, Japan, Ireland and Scotland with traditional American string band music. Acoustic duo Dakota Karper (fiddle) and Benny Bleu Haravitch… Read More »Common Ground Downtown Concert – w Dakota and Critton Hollow String Band

I'm so honored to present the full Benny Bleu band at this legendary folk club, and to do it with my great friends Drank the Gold! Get your tickets early,… Read More »Caffe Lena w Full Band and Drank the Gold

How sweet it is to play at my hometown joint.

Celebrate our brand new record "When I Am a Fossil" with us!  Bop Shop Records is one of the supreme listening rooms in Rochester. A small, intimate performance of songs from our record with the stories to go along with it. Pickup the brand new LP and hear the band that made it!  Rare event! … Read More »Record Release Concert!

Back in the town where we recorded the new album, "When I Am a Fossil" at The 145, we're so excited to celebrate with the town of Millheim at the legendary Elk Creek Cafe. A lively listening room with house ales and local fare. Check out a video of us here.

We continue the celebration of our new record "When I Am a Fossil" with an evening of world-infused old time music. A show of non-stop groove you won't want to… Read More »Banjo Fossil Dance Party with Einstein’s Dreams!

We wrap up our hometown release celebration at the Sunday Social Hour at the one and only Hollerhorn Distilling!  The very venue where we played our very first show!  Pick… Read More »Sunday Social – Finger Lakes Record Release

A very special show featuring two of my best friends.  Hosted by the Dady family at their homestead in Hamlin NY. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and a pop-up if you like. Food and bottled water will be available for purchase with a grill menu to follow. $20pp suggested donation payable upon admission. Children… Read More »Sandy Creek Concerts with Max Flansburg and John Dady

Join us for a summer garden party house concert.  In Fairport NY.  Contact me for details, RSVPs are required.  bennybleumusic@gmail.com COST: $10 per person (all donations will go to Benny)   BRING: A lawn chair and your own alcoholic beverages  Snacks and refreshments will be provided. *** PLEASE RSVP BY JUNE 27th ***