In the Moment
by Ben Traverse
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The Riddle Song
02:40
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I've Been A Moonshiner
06:28
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Black is the Color
02:13
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The Riddle Song (Gritty)
02:57
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about
Recorded live in under 3 takes at Guitar Haven in Grand Haven, Ottawa County, MI on a 1930's Supertone parlor guitar.
credits
released December 21, 2022
Performed and arranged by Ben Traverse
All songs are traditional except for Black is the Color (words traditional, music by John Jacob Niles between 1916-1921)
Recordist: Zach Crouse
Photographer: Viki Stark of Vstarkphotos
Performed and arranged by Ben Traverse
All songs are traditional except for Black is the Color (words traditional, music by John Jacob Niles between 1916-1921)
Recordist: Zach Crouse
Photographer: Viki Stark of Vstarkphotos
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about
Ben Traverse Grand Rapids, Michigan
Michigander and Earthwork Music Collective member Ben Traverse is a young balladeer with a very wide hat who commands a wide array of instruments in their mission to bring the finest traditional folk music into the 21st century.
shows
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Apr 28Lansing, MI
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May 1Ann Arbor, MI
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May 2Flint, MI
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May 3Three Oaks, MI
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May 4Traverse City, MI
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May 5Ludington, MI
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May 8Ludington, MI
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May 15Niles, MI
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May 17Onekama, MI
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May 24Traverse City, MI
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May 31Rockford, MI
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Jun 7Mio, MI
discography
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Nov 2023 -
Dec 2022 -
May 2022 -
Jul 2021
contact / help
Ben Traverse recommends:
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Michael is one of my dearest friends and the other half of Shantyland. Go listen to his wonderful album. I also sang on the first track and helped with micing on another!
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