Ben Folds

Positively spectacular. Third time I've seen him, and so far, the best. He's simply a perfect entertainer. Crowd was actually awesome as well. No buttheads talking constantly through the show, which was the main problem last time I saw him at Cleveland HOB.

Ben Folds has had an amazing career. Over that career he s been a prolific songwriter. All this comes to a glorious head at his paper airplane request tour. The first set was a predetermined group of his music where he explains the origin of the songs he. Then there s a break where you grab some paper. When he comes back for the second set the fans write their requests in the form of paper airplanes and fly those paper airplanes to the stage. He then picks 10 at random for what ends up being a magical ending. In this particular evening he ended with the luckiest. Which is particular special for me since this is my 10th wedding anniversary and that was the song that my wife and I danced to in our wedding! Overall something I think that was very very special that I feel blessed to have been a part of! Tall Heights opened for him and I must add here that they were an incredible band that I ve never heard of! Well worth your time to check them out!

We got to experience Ben Folds before the show and during. It was amazing! He was funny and down to earth. We felt like we were listening to a friends we have known for years. So entertaining and a joy to listen too.

I have waited years to see Ben Folds in concert, and the House of Blues was the perfect venue. He and his band have so much energy and love to get the audience involved. The setlist was a good mixture of new songs as well as older material that everyone loves. I will jump on the chance to see Ben Folds again whenever he comes back to my neck of the woods.

Ben Folds never disappoints! This was a phenomenal show. Ben played a lot of his old songs and threw a solo set in there which was really cool to hear. He even played "One Down" and "The Secret Life of Morgan Davis" (the latter I had never heard). Awesome performance.

Ben Folds was so cool. His piano technique was so amazing and his performance was so passionate. One regrettable thing is that, people in bar counter were sometime noisy.

Ben Folds and fellow musicians gave a spectacular performance--a high energy, non-stop concert. I stood up front, which is fortunate since I'm somewhat less than tall. I loved the different percussion instruments used. The House of Blues made a good venue for him.

Ben was Awesome as Always.The sound mix was good.However the complete lack of seating @ H.O.B. Las Vegas was a little disappointing.

It was amazing the crowd was great and they played for like 2 hours non stop. Toatlly Recommend going to see him!

Ben Folds, as usual, played a fantastic performance. Venue is relatively small and the atmosphere was great. Only complaints: anyone under 21 could NOT stand by the stage and instead had to sit down up on the second floor (the view was still perfect though).

Loved the atmosphere and the opening act was one of the MUCH better relative no-name groups I have ever heard. I've seen Ben Folds in concert multiple times and he never fails to put on a good, entertaining, interactive show.

Fantastic! Can't wait til' he comes back to Dallas!

The show was absolutely fantastic. Opening up for Ben was Kate Miller Heidke. Quite the gem of Australia if you ask me. Her current single "Are you F*cking kidding me?" is quite the fun song. And Ben was as good as ever. With a bit of a hiccup during "Bitch Went Nuts", he invited the crowd to remind him what his lyrics were. And the surprise drum solo livened up the place. Great crowd interaction as usual, and taking requests from the crowd was a treat. All in all, a brilliant show.

I am long-time BF and BFF fan and have been wanting to see him for quite a while. I consider "Forever and Ever Amen" as one of best albums from the 90s. Maybe I caught him on an off night but the music set wasn't inspiring at all. Notable Positives: "Too Late" (he said this was a request someone made that night, so I am betting it isn't routine), "Landed" , "Army", "One Angry Dwarf", & "The Luckiest." Their were times he rocked the drums on stage which was pretty cool. He did have a few moments of story-telling which I (personally) like. What was missing? Real audience connection!!! He kinda give off the I am grander than thou vibe. I am sure some die-hard fans will disagree because they see him through rose-color glasses, but am a pretty big fan myself (have all his albums, solo and group) and the missing connection was undeniable. He never even said "thank you for coming out" or showed any appreciation for supporting him and his music. What killed me is that he didn't play "brick" or some of his kooky covers he is known for. I know BF is bigger than one song but how do you not play the only chart topper (Brick) and song that made you a mainstream star? Lame. Search YouTube for Sirradiodude to find videos I've posted of the concert.

I honestly didn't know quite what to expect - I only really knew Ben Folds from the Ben Folds Five days and don't have any of his music in my personal collection, but I knew I Iiked his style of music. His performance was incredible - I'm not sure I've ever seen an artist give so much on stage. He KILLED on the piano. In between, when speaking to the audience he was intelligent and quite funny. I was very, very impressed and would see him again in a heartbeat! GO! You will be glad you did.

Ben's performance was great, and I loved every song...really enjoyed when he had the audience sing parts of the songs and everyone knew them!! My only complaint is that the show was too short...the crowd and I would have really liked a second encore!

Ben Folds was amazing. His solo act with the piano and his solo act on the drum set were pretty awesome. He puts on an extremely entertaining show!

Ben Folds played another great show. The show was only Ben and a piano, which was fantastic. I have seen him before with his drummer and bassist, both are very talented but it was great to see just Ben. He played some classics as well as a couple new songs from the upcoming album release (Sept, 2010). Over all a great show.

I saw Ben Folds at Regency Park last year and looked forward to hearing him at Memorial Auditorium with a different sound. I knew that it was unlikely that he would play "Bitches Ain't Shit" because of the venue. I was treated to a different sound with the same rockin' energy with several hits like "Brick", "Army", and "One Angry Dwarf". He had as much energy with a symphony as he did with his rock band! In fact, there are songs that he played that sounded better with a symphony (like "Steven's Last Night In Town")! He had to keep the language upscale but let the audience do his dirty work! :-) It was amazing! Recommended for all Ben Folds Fans. Loved seeing him where he got his start, in NC!

I took my 16 year old son to the Ben Folds concert at The Norva as a surprise 16th birthday present. My father went with us and we had a wonderful time cheering and singing. We did not want the night to end!

The Ben Folds and a Piano show in Gainesville was awesome! Ben Folds is an amazing piano player with a great voice. His humor and wit create music with heart and soul as well as meaning. Ben Folds was interactive with the audience and had us singing harmonies. It was an awesome night!

1 guy and a piano, it was awesome! Can't wait to see him again!

Maybe other people know this, but it's not a stand up and dance concert. Nor can you talk during the show.

Venue and show were both A+. Loved everything! We will definitely be making the trip to see him again.

What an incredibly talented musician! Love that Ben Folds interacts so much w the audience! Definitely recommend!!!

This is my fifth time seeing Ben Folds. I'm always blown away by his technique, the depth of his songwriting and how well he connects with the audience. Ben is an artist who can have you roaring with laughter on one song and then bawling your eyes out the next. Truly the sign of an all-time great. Ben has changed my life. Highly recommended.

Ben Folds just keeps getting better and better, and he was phenomenal to begin with. His show was my first experience at the Ryman and, I believe, any fan of live performance needs to see as many shows as possible at this amazing venue. Put some thought into seating, though.

Great classic Ben Folds concert. Second half with him choosing songs from audience requests flown in on paper airplanes. Ben Folds is a great entertainer!

Gosh, this guy is crazy talented, but did you know that he is really funny as well? I loved the format of the show. He told stories and played his picks during the first set. He played paper airplane requests during the second set. Everyone in my party agreed that it was a fantastic night.

Great one man show! This was a small venue and Ben had the audience involved in many songs. The paper airplanes was a great idea for him to choose songs from the audience. Would highly recommend. Also, the opening band - Tall Heights was great.

The opening act Tall Heights was great!! With the opening act, the performance was just over 3 hours, and entertaining every minute. Ben is a genius on the piano, rolls out a wicked surprise (oops!) drum solo, and is funny on multiple levels. There is lots of crowd participation, and the paper airplane concept is soooo cool. Must see event. You will hear a piano make noises you didn't know it could do. Enjoy the show!!!

I have been a fan of Ben for many years. This was the first time that I got to see him in concert. At first I was a little disappointed that it was going to be just him without a band. That feeling quickly disappeared when the show started. Ben Folds doesn t need a band, just a piano. The man is insanely talented, and the show was amazing.

Ben Folds Wonderful Entertainer! We thoroughly enjoyed his talents. The audience was so interactive with every song that he played and his cover bands was amazing as well.Thanks for coming to the Kentucky area!!

The opera house was a great setting for a great concert. The opening act was able to perform a song completely acoustically and we could hear them very well at the back of the mezzanine. Very good acoustics. Ben Folds put on a great show with just him and his piano.

Ben Folds was simply remarkable. The way his mind works, in a live performance, is unlike any musician I've seen. He is able to take familiar, favorite songs and add spectacular riffs on the piano. The audience not only sings along, he guides them into three-part harmonies to sing along. And the paper airplane submissions - well, that's just pure fun. Saw him in a small venue - just Ben and a piano - and it was an inspired and inspiring evening.

Ben has such a rapport with the audience and his fans love him for it. He delivered a solid show full of energy, great music, and witty commentary. The airplane requests allowed him to perform other songs he may not have included, because he probably knew they would be requested via airplane. The short intermission was welcome, then on to the airplane requests! It was fun and really got the crowd on their feet. I catch Ben every time he comes to town and it is never the same show twice. He is a consummate professional, a wonderful entertainer, and one hell of a guy! Long live Ben Folds.

Hands down one of the best shows I've ever been too. Not only does he have great songs, but he shreds on the piano like a virtuoso!

My wife and I got the VIP package where we got to watch Ben's soundcheck, and had advance opportunity to access the bar and merchandise table. It was well worth it. We also got a ticket for a free drink. Ben's soundcheck was fun to watch; he interacted with the small crowd who were there and took requests. When one of his more obscure songs came up, he called out to us for someone to Google the key of the song and the words! After the soundcheck was done, we had about 30-45 minutes to look at the merchandise, get drinks, seats, etc. before the general admission crowd came in. During that time, the opening act, Tall Heights, did their soundcheck. Note for Express Live patrons: if you get in early, there is a row of seats and small tables upstairs at the ring of the railing overlooking the venue. There's maybe 50 seats total in that format, and we wished we'd known about them, We ended up standing at the railing separating the back part of the of the lower level and the pit, which gave us great sight lines and easy access to the bar and bathrooms. Ben Folds puts on a great show no doubt about it. The first part of the show was a predetermined set of about 10 songs, and after a short intermission was the "Paper Airplane" part where you made a paper airplane with a song request on it which you tossed on stage and he at random picked one up and played the song contained on it. A great way to take requests! His musicianship is beyond compare, and his rapport with the audience is very engaging. At one point, he finished a song on piano, and a roadie came out with a floor tom and drumsticks. He started to play on the tom while walking over to another part of stage, while other roadies built a drum set around him as he played! He then did a great drum solo. I can't say enough about seeing Ben Folds live or the Express Live venue- I'd recommend both to anyone!

Ben folds is always a good time. This was our first time at the Fillmore. Its a pretty nice venue. We were int he ADA Seating so not excellent seats/view, but can't complain for being able to sit between sets

Loved the show. He is such a great and engaging performer. Loved the fact that we were asked to put the names of songs on a paper airplanes. Such a great am simple idea.

Another amazing show by Ben Folds. His shows are so good. The stories and audience interactions always make each show unique.

This was my 6th time seeing Ben Folds in concert. Every time, the opening act is someone I ve never heard of, but I always have to buy their album as soon as the show s over. Tall Heights was no exception\u2014you should check them out! Then Ben came out and played songs I d never heard him play live before. That s before the paper airplanes started flying. Honestly, this is the best concert I ve ever been to. Worth every penny!

Ben Folds is a musical genius and a very interesting man to spend a few hours with. Just him and a piano is all you need. The venue is small enough that everyone has a great view, but the sound is far from quiet. Ben's second set was all-request via paper airplanes that the audience flew onto the stage before he started. I was beyond impressed that he was so able to jump into one song after another with no planning. Reasonable ticket prices and an easy-to-navigate neighborhood and venue made it a great show that I hope he does again soon. We will DEFINITELY be back to the Basie ASAP. We began looking for more shows to go to before we even got home from this one.

Best time I've had at a concert...such a fun venue and we all know he's an amazing performer.

It was easily the best display of talent, symphony in the modern age, and live music \\that i've ever been a part of. It was classy, entertaining, inspiring, and moving. As always, Woodruff Arts does a FANTASTIC job putting on a show - I love everything done in the center. The seats had a clear view. The sound was impeccable. I already wish I could relive it....

Truly a great show with a solid variety of songs and requests.

This was an amazing show! Not only is Ben Folds a crazy talented pianist, but the audience interaction aspect was wildly fun.

I purchased tickets as part of the VIP Fan Soundcheck experience and it was SO WORTH IT!! We had access to the pre-show soundcheck which was like...50 people sitting in front of the stage while Ben warmed up. He had us yell out songs and he'd play snippets of them. The show itself was incredible - because of the VIP tickets, we were sitting in the fourth row and it felt super intimate. He has excellent stage presence and engaged the audience throughout the entire show. He also stopped and explained the story behind each song before he played it which was great.

My first Ben Folds show. Love his music, and got my wife tics for her Bday as she LOVES his music too. Ben was great...intimate, but huge show. Paper airplane requests made up the 2nd set. Genius. Bergen Theatre was the perfect venue. Small town parking (too easy), and friendly staff. From a dedicated musician...what a wonderful experience!

Excellent concert, just Ben Folds sitting at a piano, singing his songs, with participation from the audience. He told many stories about his songs and his experiences, such a charismatic performer, like having him visit you with his music. Fun time, during the intermission he asked everyone to write down on a paper a song you wanted performed, then make into into a paper airplane, then throw it a the stage when he came back, wonderful image of hundreds of airplanes getting thrown onto the stage! Then he picked out a dozen and performed them. Great night!

Ben Folds is a stellar performer, and he seemingly has a few new tricks up his sleeve every tour. If you are a Ben Folds fan, trust me on this one - treat yourself to a live performance, preferably Ben and a Piano. I've seen him twice, and his tickets are worth every penny and then some.

The show was great, I've been to many Folds shows and this was right up there with the best of them. But our seats were front row on the far left side. Because Ben's piano was further back on the stage, we couldn't see anything except for maybe a glimpse of the drummer through a metal grate. I paid a premium for those tickets and they were worthless. We ended up moving to the high balcony where there were empty seats. It was a new way to take in a show. Is it someone's job to consider each seat has a decent vantage point based on the stage design?

Ben Folds with yMusic is something to see. yMusic is a 6-peice modern classical ensemble. Along with a percussionist, they are collaborating with and delivering the music of Ben Folds. In this show you get the amazing sound of yMusic, and the distinctive voice, music and personality of Ben Folds. Everyone at the show really seemed to love it. I wished they played a little more of his earlier work though.

My husband and I absolutely loved this show! Ben Folds and yMusic were totally phenomenal, as was Dotan who opened. Unfortunately, there were more than a few people who came to the show expecting to see Ben play stuff like "Whatever and Ever, Amen" and this wasn't exactly that type of show. It was for his new album and concerto. But we loved it! We've had several of the songs stuck in our heads the last few days!

Ben Folds is an amazing performer who simply must be savored live. yMusic adds an eccentric twist to Folds' style. The opening act, Dotan, was an unexpected delight, and a band I can't wait to follow. Utterly fantastic show!

Watched Ben Folds for the first time and it was great! The Piedmont Wind Symphony played Christmas songs first, then Ben Folds came out and they played together on his songs. The only downside is because it was a "Christmas" concert he couldn't play songs with mainly curse words. But he was very entertaining and I'd love to see him again in concert.

While Ben Folds may not be everyone's cup of tea, if you like well written songs, both musically and lyrically, as well as piano and small orchestral ensemble pieces - this is a sure thing. Other than the occasional (and often not subtle) curse words, I find Ben Folds to write engaging, brilliant music. Add to that an amazingly talented group of instrumentalists (violin, cello, flute, piccolo, trumpet, french horn, clarinet, bass clarinet) otherwise known as Y-Music and you get the best of small orchestra/symphony with fun piano music as well as a show. Ben's newest album is such a welcome departure from what you hear everyday on the radio - so if you love top 40 and auto tune, this is probably not the show for you. If you truly appreciate musical talent, this is hard to beat.

Ben Folds was great. Terrific artist. Great energy. The yMusic 6 piece group backing him up were very talented. Only issue was that the instrumental ensemble often drowned out Ben. Difficult to understand his lyrics. I think it was an issue with hiw the engineer was balancing the various mics being used. Thought he'd realize it and compensate but never did. Still a good show.

Ben did it again! Just like in his music, he gives truth and humor in his own way! Unforgettable! Dotan opened for him at my town and Ben stopped singing in the middle of his show to give us laughs with jokes. He was singing wonderfully and Y-music know how to do some of his older songs like 'not the same' it was so great! I got his t-shirt for 25 bucks!

This is the first Ben Folds event that I have attended, and it was truly outstanding. Much of the songs were from his most recent album, "So There". His new band, yMusic really brought his new songs to life and they are all excellent musicians. He is a professional showman bringing out the best of his music but does not go overboard.

Ben was hilarious as usual. He was pumped and excited and interacted with us quite a bit. I loved all of the harmonies with the crowd and LOVED that he played The Luckiest during his encore. I love all of his performances and have not missed an Iowa show since I fell in love with his music over 15 years ago.

Ben is extremely talented. I love seeing smaller shows like this one. How he engaged the audience was great and being able to see his music abilities was a privilege. I was caught off guard by the crude language. If you are not used to that, prepare yourself! I wasn't ready for it!

We have seen Ben Folds alone, with a band and with Ben Folds Five and this show was one of his stronger tour date and performances. The venue (Montalvo) helped. It is a smallish and intimate outdoor setting and it complimented the solo nature of this tour (it was just Ben and a Piano as well as a small drug set brought out for only one song !?). He pretty much only played a few tunes off his "Soon to be released" album/CD and then opened it up to requests,....which lead to a series of stories and commentaries that make seeing Ben Folds worth it. He is articulate, funny and a solid signer songwriter and story teller. Well worth it. We'd see him again in a minute.

I enjoyed every moment of Ben's performance. He is such an incredible and talented person! He becomes even better as the years go by.

I had never heard of Ben Folds. Got the tickets for Blue October. Ryan, their violinist, was absent, but they were still amazing as usual. Ben Folds was great too. I had intended to leave after Blue October, but ended up staying and enjoying his concert as well. The venue was amazing and the weather was perfect. I upgraded to VIP tickets. Loved the cash bar and private bathrooms. I crossed the lines and stood at the stage for Blue October then returned to the provided lounge chairs for the more mellow Ben Folds. Oh, there was an opening opening band, apparently locals called The Killigans, the genre was Irish Punk or something. My only thought on them is I might kill the next person I see with an accordion and it would be considered justifiable homicide because after that, I could prove PTSD free and clear.

Seeing Ben play with a symphony orchestra was amazing! The venue was gorgeous, and the performances by everyone were top-notch!

The show was amazing! I have been waiting over ten years to see him live again, and he did not disappoint! It was so great to bring my husband and share the experience with him. I was so happy (even teared up a bit!) when Ben played The Luckiest, which was our first dance at our wedding 5 years ago. There was a great mix of songs, old and new, and I was impressed that Ben took no break, just kept going for us. Thanks Ben for a wonderful night! I left the Ogden with a perma-grin!!

This was a great show! Ben rocked and kept on rocking for hours! High Caliber quality performance, no auto-tune or lip syncing, Ben's the real deal for sure! His new songs with Nick Hornby are a fantastic display of his voice and music talents as well as Nick's writing abilities! This concert was Awesome!!!

Ben Folds has terrific music, but live, he is even more incredible! This is the fourth time I have seen Ben in concert and this time was truly amazing, especially since he sang a lot of his new songs from Lonely Avenue. I also loved the new style of T-shirts they were selling. I was a little disappointed that Ben did not come back out for a second encore like he normally does, but singing Not the Same as the encore was awesome!

Ben Folds was absolutely fabulous! He is so charismatic on stage, and even when he makes mistakes, he stays real and in the moment, and makes up for them by adding in improvised apologies. He has so much energy and presence, and his music is AMAZING. The venue was also great - even though I was sitting in the back of the balcony on the left, I could see the stage perfectly and the sound was great.

Great show. He sounded great and I was amazed at how many people in the audience were singing along.

Loved loved loved it! He is so talented and it was totally evident in this show.

It's hard for me to understand how a current two-time Grammy winner and superlatively talented singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist such as Sarah Jarosz can accept a 20 minute opening slot for an obnoxious piano pounder. Bobby Cudd, if you're responsible for this mismatch, please don't do it again.

Excellent concert. Glad I went. He played (and played hard!) for about 90 minutes. Phenomenal. Highly recommend.

One man and a piano, who would have thought he could fill the concert hall with so much sound. Phenomenal act. Would see again if he were close.

I went to this concert as a courtesy to my sister who is a huge fan. Before this concert, I had only heard a few of his songs. However, seeing him in concert gave me a completely new appreciation for Ben Folds. First of all, the man is just an entertainer at his core. His energy is contagious, and he gets the audience involved. I was sitting there just wishing I knew the words to all the songs so I could fully join in on the fun. Second, I have never in my life seen someone play the piano like he does. There were moments where I was just in awe at how quickly and effortlessly his hands moved across the keys. The man can even put his fist into the piano keys in the middle of a song and still make it sound good. Even if you aren't a fan of his music style, any music lover would appreciate his mastery of the piano at the very least.

So amazing!!! I can't wait to see him again I loved it

This was the 6th time I've seen Ben. I've seen him once with the Nashville Symphony, twice with Ben Folds Five and his last tour with yMusic. This is the 2nd time I've seen him solo and I have loved both times. In fact, I'd say they were my favorite of the 6 shows. I love his music and he is funny as hell. I loved the paper airplanes- despite the drunk chick who kept trying to take Ben to a bar! Respect the Process!

Ben Folds was a great performer!! He played all of my fav songs plus several I had never heard!

I went with a friend. I'd never heard of Ben Folds. I was very pleasantly entertained at this concert!

Ben Folds was great, i bought the tickets for my daughter and the seats were fantastic, not sure there is a bad seat in the theater (Bijou Knoxville). He played furiously and wonderfully. The flying of paper airplanes with suggestions for songs was fun and these were were used for the entire second half. The Bijou is a classic old theater with it quirks but it is beautiful. Only gripe was we were in front of a young "Lady" probably dunk (by the number of beer cans under her seat) who made high pitch screams at the end of each song. Pretty sure any ear wax in my ears was dissolved. Yeah we all know you like Ben Folds lady!

The whole show was very entertaining from start to finish.

The show was great. I had never been in the Stifel theatre but was a nice venue.

Such an amazing concert! So involving and active. Highly recommend seeing Ben Folds live every time he is around! :)

Fantastic concert! Ben Folds was amazing. What a concert for only having him and a piano onstage.

Amazing show. Probably the best Ben Folds concert I've seen. Great audience interaction. Unique way of taking requests. Amazing.

Didn't now much about Ben Folds apart from the song Brick. Show was way better than expected.

If you could only ever go to one live music show in your life, I think I could recommend Ben without any reservations. The man is a master performer, and great at engaging with the audience. And truly a great pianist. I've heard full bands that didn't fill the room with sound as well as he does with just a piano. I've seen him once before, it was probably close to 10 years ago now. He's 50 now, but seems to have lost absolutely no energy.

Great concert from start to finish. Amazing talent.

I saw Ben Folds for the first time just a few days ago, in Des Moines, Iowa. It was just him and his piano. I always grew up listening to Rockin' the Suburbs, with little listening experience attributed to his later albums. Let's say this: he was absolutely amazing. I can't get over how great his show was. I went by myself to the concert (which I never do) and was a little nervous, mostly because I was seated between two complete strangers at a sold out show. I knew it was only going to be Ben and a piano with no other instruments involved. I can't imagine him seeing him live any other way. It was absolutely phenomenal. His skills as a pianist were unreal to watch in person, as well as his hilarious, clever, and sometimes heart wrenching songs. He was able to improvise songs, and even made one up while we were watching. And I can't stress this enough: he was so involved with the audience that it made the concert experience that much better. Bottom line: I would recommend him to anyone who wants an amazing show (HECK, even those of you who want a regular show). I already told most of my siblings and practically all my friends that we are seeing him next time he is in Des Moines. See Ben when he enters your area. You will not regret a single penny of your ticket.

He played a delightful mix of old and new songs, and took a bunch of requests, I couldn't have asked for a better concert. Loved the audience participation!

Awesome concert. No one plays the piano like him. Damn. Obscure songs were great too. Wife knows little about ben folds. Yet thoroughly enjoyed it. No bad moments. Totally entertaining. Loved it

Ben Folds put on an incredible show, playing songs from throughout his career. He even took requests from the audience in a "paper airplane" format. He shared stories about most of the songs, and his piano abilities were impressive as well. A "can't miss" show.

My wife, daughter & her boyfriend are HUGE fans of Ben. We all attended together. I've enjoyed his music on many occasions. I am now a fan. It started off a bit slow but after all, it's just him & a piano. It got better. The second set was ALOT better. Before intermission, he asked us to write down song suggestions on paper he provided, then fold it into paper airplanes. At the end of intermission, there'd be a countdown when to launch them onto the stage. It was BRILLIANT. He then proceeded to build his set from the suggestions & told stories about himself & the songs he played. The Egg is a very intimate venue & it was a most enjoyable show.

Like every single time I've seen Ben Folds play over the years, he rocked. He is a musical genius like no other and a solid showman. The venue was great. It's always cool to see how many people bring their kids to his shows and how the kids just sit there mesmerized. Awesomeness!

Ben Folds in concert is a show worth seeing multiple times!

Excellent show. Ben Folds is a masterful pianist, lyricist, and observer of life. His extensive repertoire sings of the human condition. Plus, he's hilarious and the audience lurves him.

Ben Folds' concert turned into a paper airplane request show and it was awesome. And amazingly, he played both the requests my wife and I made. Best concert I've ever been to!

Absolutely amazing! One of the best performances we saw all summer!

Flawless arpeggios, storytelling, and audience singalongs illuminated the evening as I took my friend to see Ben Folds for his birthday. The intimate crowd of loyal followers made his performance exciting, fun and accessible, even for myself, the casual fan. Mr. Folds knows how to get the most out of his instrument. He bangs on it with thunderous reckless abandon, masterfully uses dynamics for full emotional effect on quieter songs, and even taps out rhythms on his microphone. This was a fully engaging experience, complete with song requests (although I won't ruin how he took the requests), tongue in cheek humor and just some brilliant singing and songwriting. The man should have been bigger than he was based on his sheer talent and fantastic live show alone, which speaks to his humility and ability and desire to entertain more so than to be a star. He does his music the way he wants to, and his fans respect him for it. Rightfully so. He's a small secret to his biggest fans, and they'll gladly keep it that way.