Montana Folk Musician Ben Larson Brings His 56-County Tour to Glendive

Larson will perform at the 1893 Matthew's House Listening Room series on April 9, sharing his original songs, poems, and stories.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:35pm

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Ben Larson, a Montana-based folk musician, is making his way across the state with the goal of performing in all 56 counties. His journey will bring him to Glendive next week, where he will perform at the 1893 Matthew's House Listening Room series on April 9. Larson's path to the stage has been unconventional, as he previously worked in construction before finding his passion for music during his travels around the world.

Why it matters

Larson's 56-county tour is a unique and ambitious project that connects him with local communities across Montana through storytelling and song. His performance at the 1893 Matthew's House Listening Room series will provide Glendive residents with an opportunity to experience Larson's original music and the stories behind it.

The details

Larson's performance on April 9 will be part of a collaborative writing workshop where he will share his process of creating songs and poems. After a short break, Larson will return to the stage to perform an interactive show focusing on his original songs, poems, and stories. Larson has already performed in 47 of Montana's 56 counties, and by the time he returns home in June, he will have performed in 54 counties, missing only Roosevelt County and Blaine County to complete his mission.

  • Larson will perform at the 1893 Matthew's House Listening Room series on April 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Larson has already performed in 47 of Montana's 56 counties, and by the time he returns home in June, he will have performed in 54 counties.

The players

Ben Larson

A Montana-based folk musician who is making his way across the state with the goal of performing in all 56 counties.

1893 Matthew's House

A listening room series in Glendive, Montana that will host Larson's performance on April 9.

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What they’re saying

“I hear horror stories of people who moved to L.A. or Miami to start their music career, and they never end well.”

— Ben Larson, Folk Musician

“Your guitar is a piece of junk; with a better guitar, you could make something of yourself.”

— Unnamed Cowboy

What’s next

Larson will continue his 56-county tour across Montana, with plans to perform in the remaining two counties, Roosevelt and Blaine, by the time he returns home in June.

The takeaway

Larson's 56-county tour is a testament to his dedication to connecting with local communities across Montana through his unique brand of folk music. His journey showcases the power of storytelling and the ability of music to bring people together, even in the most remote corners of the state.