# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Business of Independent Music with Ben Traverse
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join musician Ben Traverse for a session on the business of independent music. Ben will cover the ins and outs of the music industry, lessons from touring and recording, and how to survive as an independent musician in turbulent times.

Called 'the Modern Day Pete Seeger', Ben is a working folk musician with many different collaborations and credits to their name, including the Great Lakes shanty group Shantyland and the musician and artist collective Earthwork Music.

The Business of Independent Music with Ben Traverse
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE

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Únase al músico Ben Traverse para una sesión sobre el negocio de la música independiente. Ben cubrirá todos los detalles de la industria de la música, las lecciones de las giras y las grabaciones, y cómo sobrevivir como músico independiente en tiempos turbulentos.

Llamado 'el Pete Seeger moderno', Ben es un músico folk en activo con muchas colaboraciones y créditos diferentes a su nombre, incluido el grupo de salomas de los Grandes Lagos Shantyland y el colectivo de músicos y artistas Earthwork Music.

El negocio de la música independiente con Ben Traverse
Miércoles, 11 de marzo, 2026, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Biblioteca Principal - 111 Library St NE
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/the-business-of-independent-music-with-ben-traverse/200029774163752
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Business, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503
- **lat**: 42.96486
- **long**: -85.66593
- **full address**: Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Grand Rapids Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/grand-rapids-public-library/6410995)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Grand Rapids Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Music, Entertainment, Business, Art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Business of Independent Music with Ben Traverse ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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