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)… 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… 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… Read More »Pennsylvania Record Release!
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… 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… Read More »House Concert
Join me and my compatriot Mike Brown for an unusual blend of old time and boogie woogie. The first of a continued sonic exploration. Be there with us from the… Read More »Bleu and Brown
I'm stoked to introduce The Finger Lakes region to The Hazel Project. And to Ironwood Barn Concerts! The Hazel Project is a super talented band dedicated to the music of… Read More »Ironwood Barn Concert with The Hazel Project
A wonderful room for music and dining with two of my best pals. Can't wait for this one :)
Celebrate the equinox with me at a really cool theatre in Walton NY! More Details TBA.
A lovely time of year to visit Hollerhorn and Naples NY!
The rodents are back! Join us for our annual Scurry About. Featuring Titus Stevens and Pete Thompson on fiddles, Mike Brown on guitar, Jordan Kleiman on bass, and yours truly on the possum skin.
Very special full band performance at the very hip Arts Cafe sponsored by the Springville Center for the Arts. More details TBA.
So honored to provide tunes for the good folks at Kirby's for their epic Apple Harvest!
Can't wait to be back at Cass going deep into old time tunes! I'll be teaching advanced banjo. This is such a wonderful camp, I can't tell you enough how badly you ought to be there. Check it out and sign up! https://augustaartsandculture.org/october-old-time-retreat-2026/
Meditative clawhammer banjo and geologically inspired songs from a train-traveling folk musician in the Kiva Room. Join us for an intimate evening of meditative music in the Kiva with traveling folk musician Benny Bleu. An award-winning banjo player and scientifically minded songwriter, Benny presents music that speaks to the child inside you. The one that… Read More »True Nature Healing Arts