# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "Why Are All These Irish Songs In English?" with Ben Traverse @ RCADL
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Michigan folksinger and Earthwork Music artist Ben Traverse is bringing their Irish songs to the library- just in time for St. Paddy's day! Ben Traverse commands a wide array of instruments in their mission to bring the finest traditional folk music into the 21st century. Drawing from the rich history of American folk, Celtic, maritime, and Appalachian traditions, they travel Michigan and beyond telling stories and truths as old as the hills. Join us for a special program where we'll learn singalongs, and "Why're All These Irish Songs in English?"
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“Ben is the modern day Pete Seeger. He’s a musical archeologist who writes songs that sound like they’re from a hundred years ago.” -The Accidentals
“As a musician, Traverse is rooted in the past, forward thinking, and fully present. His foundation is solid and he cares deeply about music and people” -Seth Bernard
https://spoti.fi/3lOwBt9/
https://bentraverse.bandcamp.com/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reed-city/why-are-all-these-irish-songs-in-english-with-ben-traverse-rcadl/200029708811242
- **Event Categories**: art, saint-patricks-day, st-patricks-day, music, live-music, fine-arts, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Reed City
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Reed City Area District Library
- **lat**: 43.86571759025
- **long**: -85.510272236919
- **full address**: Reed City Area District Library, 821 S Chestnut St, Reed City, MI 49677-1307, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "Why Are All These Irish Songs In English?" with Ben Traverse @ RCADL being held?
  - **A:** "Why Are All These Irish Songs In English?" with Ben Traverse @ RCADL takes place on Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Reed City Area District Library, 821 S Chestnut St, Reed City, MI 49677-1307, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "Why Are All These Irish Songs In English?" with Ben Traverse @ RCADL?
  - **A:** "Why Are All These Irish Songs In English?" with Ben Traverse @ RCADL is organized by Ben Traverse.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** "Why Are All These Irish Songs In English?" with Ben Traverse @ RCADL is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reed City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If "Why Are All These Irish Songs In English?" with Ben Traverse @ RCADL sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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