Ben Traverse @ KDL - Krause Memorial Branch, Rockford - Sea Shanty Sing Along

Bluegrass, old time, celtic, and sea shanty lovers rejoice! Michigan folksinger and Earthwork Music artist Ben Traverse is coming to the library for a sea shanty singalong. This is an opportunity to connect with a centuries-old tradition of communal singing.

✨Free All-Ages Show✨

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Folksinger, educator, songwriter, and Earthwork Music Collective member 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.

“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

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You may also like the following events from Ben Traverse:

• This Saturday, 17th May, 01:00 pm, Ben Traverse @ Boyne District Library - Songs of the American Rail in Boyne City
• Next month, 6th June, 05:00 pm, Ben Traverse @ St. Julian Winery, Rockford in Cedar Springs
• Next month, 9th June, 06:30 pm, Ben Traverse @ KDL - East Grand Rapids Branch - Sea Shanty Sing Along in Grand Rapids

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