Ben playing mandolin at the Listening Room
Ben playing mandolin at the Listening Room
Album cover for "Me Grief and Tears to Smother: Traditional Songs and Ballads from the Irish Diaspora" by Ben Traverse & Nick Veine.

New album of Irish music with Nick Veine out now!

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“Ben is the modern day Pete Seeger. They’re a musical archeologist who writes songs that sound like they’re from a hundred years ago.”

-The Accidentals

“Ben was a joy to work with and brought their knowledge of both sea shanties and the history of the Great Lakes to our library. Their music was stellar, and our patrons had such a great time… that many asked us to host them again.”

-Journey Hawthorne

Ann Arbor District Library

“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