Chenango Sessions

Series produced by Andru Bemis

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World-class musical artists recorded live in small listening rooms and intimate spaces.

The Chenango Sessions, hosted by Andru Bemis and originating from WBDY FM Binghamton, is a weekly radio program which features world-class musicians playing in intimate spaces--living rooms, parlors, and listening rooms--for small, enthusiastic audiences. Audiences and artists are encouraged to interact, and the program is edited to move quickly while retaining the spirit of the live performance..

Funding for the Chenango Sessions is provided in part by a Project Grant from the Broome County Arts Council's United Cultural Fund.


48 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Caption: Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy
High energy "brass 'n grass" band from Wichita, Kansas

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Mar 10, 2021
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Paul Fonfara
Pandemic-era recordings from Minneapolis-based composer and multi-instrumentalist

Bought by WLRH


  • Added: Feb 14, 2021
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Danny Schmidt
One of the "50 most significant songwriters in the last 50 years." (Chicago Tribune)

  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 58:00
Caption: Cricket Tombs, Robert Siegers
Instrumental banjo/fiddle duo, 2020 Walnut Valley NewSong Showcase winners

  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 58:00
Caption: Hubby Jenkins
Multi-instrumentalist of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and Rhiannon Giddens' band

  • Added: Feb 09, 2021
  • Length: 58:00
Caption: Ragtime Jack Radcliffe
Old Time Music Hall of Famer, stride pianist, composer, and singer

  • Added: Feb 09, 2021
  • Length: 58:00
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Recordings from Cindy Mangsen, Steve Poltz, Edye Evans Hyde, Bruce Molsky, Jennifer Maidman, and many more

  • Added: Feb 09, 2021
  • Length: 58:00
Caption: Hiroya Tsukamoto
Composer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. Plus a few Christmas songs from the Newberry & Verch "Holiday Cheer" tour.

  • Added: Dec 20, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
Caption: Debra Cowan, John Roberts
Ancient ballads, sea shanties, and folk songs, recorded live in November, 2019.

  • Added: Dec 13, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
Caption: Annie Whitehead, Jennifer Maidman
Home and small-room recordings from Jennifer Maidman & Annie Whitehead in the UK, and Wisconsin pianist and composer Steven Hobert.

  • Added: Dec 06, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
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A mix of artists, mostly recorded at home during the pandemic.

  • Added: Dec 03, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
Caption: Bruce Molsky
American traditional fiddler, banjo player, and guitarist recorded live from his home

  • Added: Dec 03, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
Caption: Tommy Sands
Iconic songwriter, radio broadcaster, and political activist from County Down, Ireland

  • Added: Dec 03, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
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Excerpted performances from the 2020 South Haven Jazz Festival, in South Haven, Michigan

  • Added: Dec 02, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
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Excerpted performances from the 2020 South Haven Jazz Festival, in South Haven, Michigan

  • Added: Nov 03, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
Caption: Shannon Heaton & Keith Murphy
Irish/Folk/Contemporary Flute & Guitar duo

  • Added: Oct 26, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
Caption: Rough & Tumble: Scott Tyler, Mallory Graham
Spooky songs for children from the Rough & Tumble, and guitar/flute duo from Michigan

  • Added: Oct 26, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
Caption: Chris Merkley
Americana singer-songwriter Chris Merkley, recorded live at Rose Hall in Cortland, New York

  • Added: Oct 19, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
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Home pandemic recordings from North Carolina, Vermont, and Tennessee

  • Added: Dec 01, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
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A variety of pieces from the Chenango Sessions vaults, which haven't yet been heard on the radio.

  • Added: Sep 20, 2020
  • Length: 58:00