Songs of the American Rail

Folksinger Ben Traverse presents an array of traditional songs centered around the railroad, as well as songs in which the rail played a significant role in their evolution. All ages.
FREE EVENT

From the Ben Traverse homepage:
The railroad was a revolution for more than just commerce. It enabled people and ideas to travel across America at speeds previously unseen. The railroad became romanticized, developed its own mythology, and left a massive mark on traditional American music.

In this program, listeners will be presented with an array of traditional songs centered around the railroad, as well as songs in which the rail played a significant role in their evolution.