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Benny Bleu
“New York-native, Benny Bleu is a geologist by trade, banjo player and singer-songwriter who touches on our connections with the natural world and each other.” – Putumayo World Music Benny Bleu Haravitch plays old time banjo in the Finger Lakes of upstate New York – a land defined by deep lake valleys and steep highlands. The topography is reflected in the local fiddle tradition, and Benny’s banjo rolls along having studied and played with regional old-time visionaries Mac Benford, Richie Stearns, Judy Hyman, and Bruce Molsky. As a former geologist, his songwriting is earth-focused and inspired by the natural world. Benny’s performances are soothing journeys through tunes from his homeland, old songs learned by growing up next to a jug-bandleader, and original modern folk contemplations.

Songs

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Say Darling Say
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Serenity Song
Putumayo
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Salt Spring
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Lost Goose
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Leland's Waltz
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Albums

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Banjo Jubilations

2024
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Warm Prickly

2019
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Banjo Meditations

2024
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March of the Mollusk

2023
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Swatting the Flies

2021

Singles & EPs

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Big Sciota

Single • 2024
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Old Grimes

Single • 2024
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Fairy Shrimp

Single • 2023
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Lost Goose

Single • 2023

Videos

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Tennessee Waltz - Clawhammer Banjo

Benny Bleu • 52K views
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Old Chattanooga - Clawhammer Banjo

Benny Bleu • 10K views
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"I've Endured" by Ola Belle Reed - Clawhammer Banjo Cover

Benny Bleu • 15K views
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Elk River Blues - Clawhammer Banjo

Benny Bleu • 3.5K views
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Five Miles From Town - with Green Heron

Benny Bleu • 6.9K views
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Julianne Johnson - Clawhammer Banjo

Benny Bleu • 10K views
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Shaking Down the Acorns - Clawhammer Banjo

Benny Bleu • 7.9K views

Live performances

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Five Miles From Town - Fretless Clawhammer Banjo

Benny Bleu • 4K views
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Old Grimes at Santa Cruz Boardwalk - Clawhammer Banjo

Benny Bleu • 3.1K views
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Farewell Trion - Clawhammer Banjo

Benny Bleu • 16K views
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"It's All Your Fault" - by Cindy Walker

Benny Bleu • 676 views
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Rodentia String Band wsg Bill Henrie

Benny Bleu • 666 views
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The Fossil - NPR Tiny Desk 2023 Submission

Benny Bleu • 949 views

Playlists by Benny Bleu

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Benny Bleu Around The World

Playlist • Benny Bleu • 261 views