Bendigo Fletcher is an American indie folk band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 2016, and led by songwriter Ryan Anderson.[1]

Bendigo Fletcher
OriginLouisville, Kentucky
Genresindie folk
Years active2016–present
LabelElektra Records
Members
  • Ryan Anderson
  • Andrew Shupert
  • Evan Wagner
  • Conner Powell
  • Chris Weis

History

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Formed in April 2016, Bendigo Fletcher soon attracted attention in Louisville and the surrounding region. In 2017, the band was nominated for Americana Artist of the Year at the Louisville Music Awards.[1]

In 2018, Bendigo Fletcher released their first EP titled Consensual Wisdom.[2] In 2019, Bendigo Fletcher released their second EP titled Terminally Wild.[3] Bendigo Fletcher's third EP, Memory Fever, was released in 2019.[4]

In May 2021, Bendigo Fletcher announced plans to release their debut full-length album.[5] The album, Fits of Laughter, was released on August 13, 2021, via Elektra Records.[6]

In 2024, Bendigo Fletcher released their second full-length album titled Two Things At Once, also on Elektra Records.[7][8][9]

Band members

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  • Ryan Anderson – lead vocals, guitar, banjo
  • Andrew Shupert — backing vocals, lead guitar
  • Evan Wagner — backing vocals, keyboards, guitar, percussion
  • Conner Powell — bass
  • Chris Weis — drums

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details
Fits of Laughter
  • Released: 2021
  • Label: Elektra Records
Two Things At Once
  • Released: 2024
  • Label: Elektra Records

Extended plays

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Title Details
Consensual Wisdom
  • Released: 2018
  • Label: Soul Step Records
Terminally Wild
  • Released: 2019
  • Label: Soul Step Records
Memory Fever
  • Released: 2019
  • Label: Soul Step Records
Wingding
  • Released: 2022
  • Label: Elektra Records

References

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  1. 1 2 Timmons, John (October 12, 2017). "The Opening Act: Bendigo Fletcher". Louisville Public Media. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  2. "Bendigo Fletcher: Consensual Wisdom". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  3. Rose, Francesca. "EP Premiere: Bendigo Fletcher's 'Terminally Wild' is an Immersive Tale of Hope and Hopelessness". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  4. Frahm, Jonathan. "Bendigo Fletcher's 'Memory Fever' Finds Comfort in Nostalgia (album stream) (premiere)". PopMatters. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  5. March, Kim. "Bendigo Fletcher Announce Debut LP, Share Animated Video for "Sugar in the Creek"". FLOOD Magazine. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  6. Mosk, Mitch. ""Attention. Deficit. Disorder.": Bendigo Fletcher Enjoy 'Fits of Laughter' on Dazzling Debut Album". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  7. Midnight, Chip. "Interview: Ryan Anderson (Bendigo Fletcher)". The Big Takeover. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  8. Shine, Laura. "Looking For Compassion in New Single from Bendigo Fletcher". Louisville Public Media. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  9. Shine, Laura. "Self-liberating adventure in new single "Upcountry Lemonade" from Bendigo Fletcher". Louisville Public Media. Retrieved 6 April 2024.