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Overall Rating
4.7
By OliviaSchmolivia
A Smashing Great Time with a Musical Genius
Bayou Music Center - Houston
I was fortunate enough to see Ben Folds at The Wiltern in August. Was Super Stoked to see him in my hometown of Houston. Same tour, two completely different experiences (both great). I was mesmerized. Buying a seat in the 3rd row was the best decision, I could FEEL the music. Thanks for the memories.
By Ben Boven
Super Chill Venue
Bayou Music Center - Houston
Small venue, parking was extremely close and a breeze to navigate, the staff is super friendly and the amenities are great. Bathrooms were no problem as a guy, can't know the ladies' perspective, but there wasn't a crowded space anywhere in the building. There's a bar downstairs that has a small menu. I had the quesadilla, it's pretty much what you'd expect from a bar that serves a little food on the side but at $14 they weren't trying to kill you about it. Lots of room to hang out downstairs with a pool table and big puffy chairs and couches and such. We played checkers with a chess board at our table.
By Gina
Fantastic
The Paramount - Huntington
Ben’s shows are always amazing and this one did not disappoint. Great venue, great musician.
By Debbie L.
Ben Folds is a MUST see!
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham
Ben Folds was amazing!! His grand piano playing was impeccable and his telling of stories before the songs was quite a treat and entertaining! We've seen him with a band and with an orchestra and this was just so special! His concert is a must see!
By TSmithers
Amazing!
Mars Music Hall - Huntsville
Absolutely loved seeing Ben Folds again! It has been years but this venue made it amazing. Of course, Ben Folds is awesome, felt like I was chatting with a friend. Just him & his piano & me. 😊
By DT
Fun night, great venue
Mars Music Hall - Huntsville
Ben was great. Played a mix of new songs and favorites. 18 songs in a tight 90 minutes. Venue was great, too. Good sight lines and easy bar access.
By Jac
A Man and his Piano !
Mars Music Hall - Huntsville
I had heard he was touring with a band but I was pleasantly surprised that it was just him and a piano though I'm sure he's great with a band too!! Fantastic show! The audience participatory parts of the gig were a highlight as well as the new stuff and some old gems! I wouldn't wish a bad break up on anyone, but the man has literally made a career out of them! Great songs! Great show!
By Jim Cult follower
Ben amazed again
Mars Music Hall - Huntsville
Ben always puts on a great show. Enjoyed hearing his song writing process for many of his new songs. Music was amazing and stories were great. Amazing time. Great venue. Couldn’t believe how close I was to the stage. Great crowd, several women were singing background vocals in the audience and they sounded like a choir. Great night. Ben played a great mix of old and new songs. Great experience.
By Airacobra
Ben still got it.
Mars Music Hall - Huntsville
An excellent show in an excellent space. He combined his new tracks (and the thinking behind their creation) with many classics. After he realized that the audience was definitely up for participation, he broke out in singalong style. “Kate,” “Army,” and other BF5 hits were done with pure joy to round out the show. Definitely worth it.
By Simon
A great night's entertainment
Fantastic show, great support, and a beautiful venue. I could've done with Ben's voice being slightly louder front of house, but that was only occasionally. Incredible musicians, and a really great night out. Ben is a wonderful raconteur, and I'll make sure to see him again as soon as possible.
Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.
He's created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. His last album was a blend of pop songs and his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra that soared to #1 on both the Billboard classical and classical crossover charts.
For over a decade he's performed with some of the world's greatest symphony orchestras, and currently serves as the first ever Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.
Folds released his first book - a collection of interrelated essays, anecdotes and lessons about art, life and music - in 2019, which debuted as a New York Times Best Seller, and is currently hosting a podcast series spinoff of his book entitled "Lightning Bugs: Conversations with Ben Folds." In addition to solo rock and orchestral touring, he's also developing a new unscripted tv series with Fred Rogers Productions, continues to appear in various film/tv guest starring roles, and is working on two new albums.
An avid photographer, Folds is also a member of the prestigious Sony Artisans of Imagery, has worked as an assignment photo editor for National Geographic, and was featured in a mini-documentary by the Kennedy Center's Digital Project on his photographic work.
An outspoken champion for arts education and music therapy funding in our nation's public schools, has served for over five years as an active member of the distinguished Artist Committee of Americans For The Arts (AFTA), and serves on the Board of AFTA's Arts Action Fund. He also served as Chairman of the Arts Action Fund's ArtsVote2020 national initiative that encouraged voter engagement in the 2020 US elections, and continually advocates for improving public policies for the arts and arts education.