Ben Traverse
@bentraversemusic.bsky.social
Traditional folk music from the mystical mitten land ✨🌳🪕
Member of the Earthwork Music Collective
https://bentraversemusic.com
Member of the Earthwork Music Collective
https://bentraversemusic.com
I'm hosting house shows again!
The first band playing is the incredible duo, Bobcat Opossum! I met them almost exactly a year ago at Folk Alliance Regional Midwest, and their musical talent is only outshined by their kind souls. Help welcome them to GR!
DM for addy
The first band playing is the incredible duo, Bobcat Opossum! I met them almost exactly a year ago at Folk Alliance Regional Midwest, and their musical talent is only outshined by their kind souls. Help welcome them to GR!
DM for addy
October 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I'm hosting house shows again!
The first band playing is the incredible duo, Bobcat Opossum! I met them almost exactly a year ago at Folk Alliance Regional Midwest, and their musical talent is only outshined by their kind souls. Help welcome them to GR!
DM for addy
The first band playing is the incredible duo, Bobcat Opossum! I met them almost exactly a year ago at Folk Alliance Regional Midwest, and their musical talent is only outshined by their kind souls. Help welcome them to GR!
DM for addy
Tomorrow!! Futuretime Stringband and I are playing a free Halloween show at The Stray in Grand Rapids 🎃👻⚰️! I'll be playing all murder ballads in observance of the holiday. Come get your spook on!
#spooky #ballads #oldtime #folk #freeshow #grandrapids #bluegrass #michiganmusic #thestray #shanties
#spooky #ballads #oldtime #folk #freeshow #grandrapids #bluegrass #michiganmusic #thestray #shanties
October 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Tomorrow!! Futuretime Stringband and I are playing a free Halloween show at The Stray in Grand Rapids 🎃👻⚰️! I'll be playing all murder ballads in observance of the holiday. Come get your spook on!
#spooky #ballads #oldtime #folk #freeshow #grandrapids #bluegrass #michiganmusic #thestray #shanties
#spooky #ballads #oldtime #folk #freeshow #grandrapids #bluegrass #michiganmusic #thestray #shanties
Now on Patreon!!
In the little town of Hartland, there's a beautiful music hall that's been meticulously restored and maintained. I had the incredible opportunity to lead a shanty singout here with the @cromainelibrary.bsky.social. I don't think I've ever had a crowd so excited to sing along!
In the little town of Hartland, there's a beautiful music hall that's been meticulously restored and maintained. I had the incredible opportunity to lead a shanty singout here with the @cromainelibrary.bsky.social. I don't think I've ever had a crowd so excited to sing along!
October 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Now on Patreon!!
In the little town of Hartland, there's a beautiful music hall that's been meticulously restored and maintained. I had the incredible opportunity to lead a shanty singout here with the @cromainelibrary.bsky.social. I don't think I've ever had a crowd so excited to sing along!
In the little town of Hartland, there's a beautiful music hall that's been meticulously restored and maintained. I had the incredible opportunity to lead a shanty singout here with the @cromainelibrary.bsky.social. I don't think I've ever had a crowd so excited to sing along!
The leaves are turning and so are the wheels! It's a great time to come to a show before winter hits!
#MichiganMusic #folk #oldtime #bluegrass #seashanty #thingstodo #suttonsbay #charlevoix
#MichiganMusic #folk #oldtime #bluegrass #seashanty #thingstodo #suttonsbay #charlevoix
October 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The leaves are turning and so are the wheels! It's a great time to come to a show before winter hits!
#MichiganMusic #folk #oldtime #bluegrass #seashanty #thingstodo #suttonsbay #charlevoix
#MichiganMusic #folk #oldtime #bluegrass #seashanty #thingstodo #suttonsbay #charlevoix
Looking for something FREE to do on Halloween? I'm playing a set of ALL murder ballads in the spirit of the spooky season 🎃 at The Stray in Grand Rapids. I'll also be joined by my dear friends, Futuretime String Band, slinging old time tunes from the future 🤖🛸🪐!
#oldtime #shanties #folk #spooky
#oldtime #shanties #folk #spooky
October 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
October’s lookin mighty fine, friends 🍂🎶 I’ll be all over the lower peninsula this month! Come sing along :)
#michiganmusic #bluegrass #oldtime
#michiganmusic #bluegrass #oldtime
September 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
October’s lookin mighty fine, friends 🍂🎶 I’ll be all over the lower peninsula this month! Come sing along :)
#michiganmusic #bluegrass #oldtime
#michiganmusic #bluegrass #oldtime
This month’s full of miles and melodies — from cider-sweet stages to late summer sunsets, I’ll be carrying old songs into new towns. Check the schedule and come say hi, friends.
#FolkRevival #BenTraverse #OldTimeTunes #MichiganFolk
#FolkRevival #BenTraverse #OldTimeTunes #MichiganFolk
August 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This month’s full of miles and melodies — from cider-sweet stages to late summer sunsets, I’ll be carrying old songs into new towns. Check the schedule and come say hi, friends.
#FolkRevival #BenTraverse #OldTimeTunes #MichiganFolk
#FolkRevival #BenTraverse #OldTimeTunes #MichiganFolk
Summer may be winding down but summer shows are still in full swing! Hope to see ya' out there!
#traditionalmusic #seashanties #acousticmusic #michganmusic #acousticmusicians #celticfolk #gratitude #concert #liveshows #oldtimemusic #newoldmusic #shanty #annarbor #ecorse #adrian #grayling #glenarbor
#traditionalmusic #seashanties #acousticmusic #michganmusic #acousticmusicians #celticfolk #gratitude #concert #liveshows #oldtimemusic #newoldmusic #shanty #annarbor #ecorse #adrian #grayling #glenarbor
July 31, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Summer may be winding down but summer shows are still in full swing! Hope to see ya' out there!
#traditionalmusic #seashanties #acousticmusic #michganmusic #acousticmusicians #celticfolk #gratitude #concert #liveshows #oldtimemusic #newoldmusic #shanty #annarbor #ecorse #adrian #grayling #glenarbor
#traditionalmusic #seashanties #acousticmusic #michganmusic #acousticmusicians #celticfolk #gratitude #concert #liveshows #oldtimemusic #newoldmusic #shanty #annarbor #ecorse #adrian #grayling #glenarbor
summer heat means hot licks! i’ll be blasting all over the mitten land from wakefield down to berrien springs! hope to see ya there ☀️✨🌱
#michiganmusic #folkmusic #celtic #traditional #livemusic #acousticmusic #seashanties #mittenstate #localmusic
#michiganmusic #folkmusic #celtic #traditional #livemusic #acousticmusic #seashanties #mittenstate #localmusic
July 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
summer heat means hot licks! i’ll be blasting all over the mitten land from wakefield down to berrien springs! hope to see ya there ☀️✨🌱
#michiganmusic #folkmusic #celtic #traditional #livemusic #acousticmusic #seashanties #mittenstate #localmusic
#michiganmusic #folkmusic #celtic #traditional #livemusic #acousticmusic #seashanties #mittenstate #localmusic
Amy Love and I had such an incredible time kicking off the #newflowermoon tour at The Clover Room last night! hope to see y'all tonight in #AnnArbor at the North Star Lounge ✨
Check the link in bio for tix 🌑🌷🌾
📸: @heatherfofo on ig
Check the link in bio for tix 🌑🌷🌾
📸: @heatherfofo on ig
April 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Amy Love and I had such an incredible time kicking off the #newflowermoon tour at The Clover Room last night! hope to see y'all tonight in #AnnArbor at the North Star Lounge ✨
Check the link in bio for tix 🌑🌷🌾
📸: @heatherfofo on ig
Check the link in bio for tix 🌑🌷🌾
📸: @heatherfofo on ig
The #FlowerMoon is a time of reflection. As winter melts away, soil teams with new growth. Spring's nourishment calls us to explore what we need to bloom. As we prepare for summer, Amy Love and I invite you to look inward with us as we welcome the flower moon.
What do you need to bloom?
✨🌘🌷🌑🌻🌒✨
What do you need to bloom?
✨🌘🌷🌑🌻🌒✨
April 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The #FlowerMoon is a time of reflection. As winter melts away, soil teams with new growth. Spring's nourishment calls us to explore what we need to bloom. As we prepare for summer, Amy Love and I invite you to look inward with us as we welcome the flower moon.
What do you need to bloom?
✨🌘🌷🌑🌻🌒✨
What do you need to bloom?
✨🌘🌷🌑🌻🌒✨
Come see me in April for shanties, songwriting, singalongs, and spring! Amy Love and I will be hitting the road later this month!
March 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Come see me in April for shanties, songwriting, singalongs, and spring! Amy Love and I will be hitting the road later this month!
The #FlowerMoon is a time for reflecting. As winter melts away, the soil teams with new growth. The nourishment of spring, without which no flowers would bloom, invites us to look inward and explore what we need to blossom. Amy Love and I invite you to look inward as we usher in the flower moon.
March 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The #FlowerMoon is a time for reflecting. As winter melts away, the soil teams with new growth. The nourishment of spring, without which no flowers would bloom, invites us to look inward and explore what we need to blossom. Amy Love and I invite you to look inward as we usher in the flower moon.
now in the archive 🌑🌾✨🪕
last summer, i had the wonderful chance to play at The Inn in Michigan's beautiful upper peninsula with the one and only patrick booth on #saxophone! We recorded the whole show, and selections are now available on the patreon live archive!
#saxgrass #musicpatreon #patreon
last summer, i had the wonderful chance to play at The Inn in Michigan's beautiful upper peninsula with the one and only patrick booth on #saxophone! We recorded the whole show, and selections are now available on the patreon live archive!
#saxgrass #musicpatreon #patreon
March 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
now in the archive 🌑🌾✨🪕
last summer, i had the wonderful chance to play at The Inn in Michigan's beautiful upper peninsula with the one and only patrick booth on #saxophone! We recorded the whole show, and selections are now available on the patreon live archive!
#saxgrass #musicpatreon #patreon
last summer, i had the wonderful chance to play at The Inn in Michigan's beautiful upper peninsula with the one and only patrick booth on #saxophone! We recorded the whole show, and selections are now available on the patreon live archive!
#saxgrass #musicpatreon #patreon
january's songwriter's summit was such a great time, we had to do another!
join fellow Earthworkers this April at Circle Pines in Delton, MI as we dig in and explore songwriting as a tool for resistance. there's a lot to resist these days. come lend a hand.
get ur tix: https://tinyurl.com/3a6m2xww
join fellow Earthworkers this April at Circle Pines in Delton, MI as we dig in and explore songwriting as a tool for resistance. there's a lot to resist these days. come lend a hand.
get ur tix: https://tinyurl.com/3a6m2xww
March 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
january's songwriter's summit was such a great time, we had to do another!
join fellow Earthworkers this April at Circle Pines in Delton, MI as we dig in and explore songwriting as a tool for resistance. there's a lot to resist these days. come lend a hand.
get ur tix: https://tinyurl.com/3a6m2xww
join fellow Earthworkers this April at Circle Pines in Delton, MI as we dig in and explore songwriting as a tool for resistance. there's a lot to resist these days. come lend a hand.
get ur tix: https://tinyurl.com/3a6m2xww
sunday sunday sundayyyyy
the band and I are returning to the #LudingtonArtsCenter for an early start to St. Patrick's Day! Kick off the holiday with some genuine #Irish music! get your tickets in advance to save some $
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#Ludington #LudingtonMichigan #EarthworkMusic #LudingtonMusic #Ludrock
the band and I are returning to the #LudingtonArtsCenter for an early start to St. Patrick's Day! Kick off the holiday with some genuine #Irish music! get your tickets in advance to save some $
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#Ludington #LudingtonMichigan #EarthworkMusic #LudingtonMusic #Ludrock
March 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
sunday sunday sundayyyyy
the band and I are returning to the #LudingtonArtsCenter for an early start to St. Patrick's Day! Kick off the holiday with some genuine #Irish music! get your tickets in advance to save some $
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#Ludington #LudingtonMichigan #EarthworkMusic #LudingtonMusic #Ludrock
the band and I are returning to the #LudingtonArtsCenter for an early start to St. Patrick's Day! Kick off the holiday with some genuine #Irish music! get your tickets in advance to save some $
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#Ludington #LudingtonMichigan #EarthworkMusic #LudingtonMusic #Ludrock
tonight! so stoked to be playing the grfas concert at the wealthy annex! gonna be debuting a new original ✨
show's at 7, tix are $20, available at the door :)
check out the link in my bio for full tour schedule, st. paddy's celebrations, and more!
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#grandrapids #grandrapidsmi #grandrapidsmusic
show's at 7, tix are $20, available at the door :)
check out the link in my bio for full tour schedule, st. paddy's celebrations, and more!
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#grandrapids #grandrapidsmi #grandrapidsmusic
March 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
tonight! so stoked to be playing the grfas concert at the wealthy annex! gonna be debuting a new original ✨
show's at 7, tix are $20, available at the door :)
check out the link in my bio for full tour schedule, st. paddy's celebrations, and more!
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#grandrapids #grandrapidsmi #grandrapidsmusic
show's at 7, tix are $20, available at the door :)
check out the link in my bio for full tour schedule, st. paddy's celebrations, and more!
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#grandrapids #grandrapidsmi #grandrapidsmusic
new live video from my direct to tape #dogtownstudio session is out now for #stpatricksday!!
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#irishmusic #celticmusic #traditionalmusic #traditionalfolk #stpattysday #stpaddysday #irishfolk #celticfolk #folkmusic #bluegrass #americana #oldtime #ireland #irish #celtic #earthworkmusic #folkmusic
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#irishmusic #celticmusic #traditionalmusic #traditionalfolk #stpattysday #stpaddysday #irishfolk #celticfolk #folkmusic #bluegrass #americana #oldtime #ireland #irish #celtic #earthworkmusic #folkmusic
Star of the County Down (Live at Dogtown Studio)
YouTube video by Ben Traverse
youtu.be
March 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
new live video from my direct to tape #dogtownstudio session is out now for #stpatricksday!!
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#irishmusic #celticmusic #traditionalmusic #traditionalfolk #stpattysday #stpaddysday #irishfolk #celticfolk #folkmusic #bluegrass #americana #oldtime #ireland #irish #celtic #earthworkmusic #folkmusic
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#irishmusic #celticmusic #traditionalmusic #traditionalfolk #stpattysday #stpaddysday #irishfolk #celticfolk #folkmusic #bluegrass #americana #oldtime #ireland #irish #celtic #earthworkmusic #folkmusic
gettin' back up to speed! no sweat if you weren't able to catch me in february, cause i've got twice as many shows this month!
#liveshows #livemusic #bluegrass #oldtime #michganmusic #celticmusic #celticfolk #seashanties #acousticmusic #traditionalmusic #shanty #acoustic #earthwork #earthworkmusic
#liveshows #livemusic #bluegrass #oldtime #michganmusic #celticmusic #celticfolk #seashanties #acousticmusic #traditionalmusic #shanty #acoustic #earthwork #earthworkmusic
March 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
gettin' back up to speed! no sweat if you weren't able to catch me in february, cause i've got twice as many shows this month!
#liveshows #livemusic #bluegrass #oldtime #michganmusic #celticmusic #celticfolk #seashanties #acousticmusic #traditionalmusic #shanty #acoustic #earthwork #earthworkmusic
#liveshows #livemusic #bluegrass #oldtime #michganmusic #celticmusic #celticfolk #seashanties #acousticmusic #traditionalmusic #shanty #acoustic #earthwork #earthworkmusic
today!! i’m so so excited to be back at the great indoor folk festival in #traversecity ! catch me at the new folk stage at 2:30!
a bunch of other friends are playing too. fellow earthworker michael beauchamp-cohen as wells as sean miller, nick veine, trillium groove, kevin johnson, and summerson!
a bunch of other friends are playing too. fellow earthworker michael beauchamp-cohen as wells as sean miller, nick veine, trillium groove, kevin johnson, and summerson!
February 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
today!! i’m so so excited to be back at the great indoor folk festival in #traversecity ! catch me at the new folk stage at 2:30!
a bunch of other friends are playing too. fellow earthworker michael beauchamp-cohen as wells as sean miller, nick veine, trillium groove, kevin johnson, and summerson!
a bunch of other friends are playing too. fellow earthworker michael beauchamp-cohen as wells as sean miller, nick veine, trillium groove, kevin johnson, and summerson!