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Ben Folds

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2012

    Throwback Thursday: Harvey Danger

    Welcome to Throwback Thursday, where we revisit the overplayed, over (and under)rated, and the one-hit and multi-hit wonders of yesteryear. Today's tidbit of information that will make you feel old: Harvey Danger's "Flagpole Sitta" is 15-years-old. Even if the title doesn't ring a bell, it's choru ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    Ash Avenue Comics Staff on Galapagos, Faces, and Drainbow

    Welcome to the latest installment of our weekly feature, Sound Off, in which Jason P. Woodbury is joined by a different guest each week to listen to and discuss three tracks from local Phoenix artists. If you would like your songs to be considered for future Sound Off columns, please email music@new ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    10 Favorite Shows of 2011: Melissa Fossum

    Melissa FossumM83 wasn't #1, but I like this picture a lot.​ I went to a lot of shows this year. Thanks to last.fm, I can conform that I went to at least 56 concerts, not counting the numerous times I swung by Yucca Tap Room or Crescent Ballroom just for fun. That's one show every six and a h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2011

    Cake at the Marquee Theatre, 12/10/11

    Robert McKnight​CakeMarquee TheatreSaturday, December 10, 2011Cake can be great for a lot of things, including eating, smashing, and celebrating. Thanks to John McCrea and the gang, last night's Cake show left an equally sweet taste in my mouth. An absolutely packed house at the Marquee was treat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2011

    William Shatner is Coming to Phoenix Comicon 2012

    "Beam me up, Scotty." "There's...somethingonthewing. Some...thing!" "Rock-it-man." Get your best/worst Shatner impression ready, because Phoenix Comicon announced today that none other than Captain James T. Kirk himself, William Shatner, will be the esteemed guest at the convention on Saturday, M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2011

    Tim Minchin Talks Gingers, Religion, Ben Folds, Sperm Banks, Flight of the Concords, and More

    Tim Minchin is a rather humble lad. Despite having millions of fans in his homeland of the UK, Australia, and here in the states (not to mention awards up the ying-yang) the 35-year-old piano-playing comedian and musician remains pretty modest about his success."I'm lucky to be doing what I'm doing, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Ari Herstand on Looping, Gay Rights, and Living Room Concerts

    ​ Ari Herstand puts a new twist on the singer songwriter aesthetic by playing keyboard, guitar, singing, and beatboxing all at once. He makes all sorts of interesting videos chronicling his songwriting, teaching fans how to play his music, and performing covers of his favorite artists. Her ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Pauly D to Join Britney Spears on Tour

    ​DJ Pauly D will be spinning on Britney Spears' tour, according to the Fab Life.The Jersey Shore star will be opening for Britney for six dates during her fall tour."Britney is one of my favorite performers and certainly one of this generation's most influential artists," he said. "It's an amazing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2011

    Ben Folds at Marquee Theatre, 7/18/11

    Kholood Eid​ Ben Folds Marquee Theatre Monday, July 18, 2011 Ben Folds has been writing piano rock oscillating between sardonic humor and commentary on the human condition since his beginnings with Ben Folds Five. Along the way, he's been cast as many things -- a father, a joker, a pis ... More >>

  • Music

    July 14, 2011

    Ben Folds Is No Misogynist

    Kholood Eid​ Ben Folds Marquee Theatre Monday, July 18, 2011 Ben Folds has been writing piano rock oscillating between sardonic humor and commentary on the human condition since his beginnings with Ben Folds Five. Along the way, he's been cast as many things -- a father, a joker, a pis ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 28, 2011

    William Fitzsimmons

    Kholood Eid​ Ben Folds Marquee Theatre Monday, July 18, 2011 Ben Folds has been writing piano rock oscillating between sardonic humor and commentary on the human condition since his beginnings with Ben Folds Five. Along the way, he's been cast as many things -- a father, a joker, a pis ... More >>

  • Music

    April 28, 2011

    William Fitzsimmons @ Martini Ranch

    Kholood Eid​ Ben Folds Marquee Theatre Monday, July 18, 2011 Ben Folds has been writing piano rock oscillating between sardonic humor and commentary on the human condition since his beginnings with Ben Folds Five. Along the way, he's been cast as many things -- a father, a joker, a pis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2011

    Lollapalooza Unveils Lineup: Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Muse

    ​Lollapalooza has revealed an absolutely killer lineup for its 20th-anniversary show, according to Consequence of Sound.Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, and Muse are at the top of this summer's impressive bill. Other big names scheduled to perform include My Morning Jacket, Deadmau5, A Perfect Circ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2011

    Beastie Boys to Release Star-Studded Short Film 'Fight For Your Right Revisited'

    ​In addition to releasing their highly anticipated upcoming album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, on May 3, the Beastie Boys will be releasing a short film in a few weeks, according to Pitchfork.Fight For Your Right Revisited is the Beastie Boys' new star-studded 22-minute short film directed by th ... More >>

  • Music

    June 24, 2010

    Shapiro: It's Nice to See Virginia's Best-Kept Secret on the Road

    ​In addition to releasing their highly anticipated upcoming album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, on May 3, the Beastie Boys will be releasing a short film in a few weeks, according to Pitchfork.Fight For Your Right Revisited is the Beastie Boys' new star-studded 22-minute short film directed by th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2010

    Lady Gaga Bruce Springsteen Elton John = Journey Cover Last Night

    Photo from Kane/Wireimage.​So last night, Carnegie Hall was the place to be. Rolling Stone wrote a review of a star-studded benefit for the Rainforest Fund that included Sting performing a Fine Young Cannibals cover, Elton John doing an over-the-top rendition of Madonna's Like a Virgin, and the fi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2010

    Brendan Benson Coming To Rhythm Room

    Autumn De Wilde​You may know him as Raconteur #2, but Brendan Benson's best work has been as a solo artist, not in one of Jack White's many projects. The Michigander comes to the Rhythm Room on February 22 bringing a band that includes drummer Brad Pemberton (Ryan Adams), bassist Jared Reynolds (B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2009

    Miniature Tigers To Tour With Fun,

    fun.'s second tour won't come to Phoenix, but there is a little local flavor to be had when the new project by former Format mamber Nate Ruess hits the road later this month. Phoenix indie act Miniature Tigers, who recently opened for Ben Folds on his East Coast tour, has been tabbed to open (date ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2009

    Mini T's, What Laura Says Play SxSW Showcases

    Martin CizmarWhat Laura Says at SxSW Greetings from the outskirts of Austin, Texas, where we're holed up in a hotel after a long day of music at South by Southwest's opening day. What happened? Well, a few Phoenix bands played their showcases, hopefully making an impression on tastemakers and indust ... More >>

  • Music

    March 12, 2009

    Miniature Tigers: Almost Everyone Loves Charlie Brand

    Martin CizmarWhat Laura Says at SxSW Greetings from the outskirts of Austin, Texas, where we're holed up in a hotel after a long day of music at South by Southwest's opening day. What happened? Well, a few Phoenix bands played their showcases, hopefully making an impression on tastemakers and indust ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2009

    Miniature Tigers Yucca Gig a Nice Send-Off for Big Tour

    With their star swiftly rising thanks to a slate of dates opening for Ben Folds and a showcase at SxSW, a lot of us showing up at Miniature Tigers' show at Yucca Tap Room last night kind of thought this could be one the last times we'd see the band for free. If that's the case, we got a great show t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2009

    Kinch Clinches SxSW Birth, Tour With Dear and the Headlights

    We've got a couple big pieces of news involving Kinch, who recorded what we said was the best album in Arizona last year. First comes news that they've been selected for SxSW, joining several other Phoenix bands at indie rock's biggest showcase. They've also got new tracks from their The Economic C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2009

    Eric Wareheim: Awesome Videos, Great Job!

    In anticipation of the upcoming live comedy show this Sunday at the Marquee Theatre featuring Adult Swim goofballs Tim & Eric, I feel I must bring to light the magnificent music video directing skills of Eric Wareheim (the nice young fellow on the right).  Wareheim is the more musically inc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2009

    Ben Folds Recruits Miniature Tigers for Upcoming Tour

    It seems like everyone is becoming enamored of local indie rock outfit Miniature Tigers and their catchy songs these days, including Ben Folds. The Sony power pop pianist is reportedly a fan of the band and decided to tap them as an opening act for an upcoming tour of of the eastern United States ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2009

    Jan. 14 In Blogs: RZA, MCSO and Hot Wings

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Photo Enforcement Ban Proposed by State Lawmakers Arizona Republic and ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 11, 2008

    The Free Way

    Kinch Makes Advances by Giving Their First Album Away

  • Music

    November 13, 2008

    Kinch Makes Advances by Giving Their First Album Away

    Kinch Makes Advances by Giving Their First Album Away

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2008

    Concert Review: Ben Folds Loses a Bandaid at Gammage, November 11

    Kinch Makes Advances by Giving Their First Album Away

  • Calendar

    October 30, 2008

    Define at your own risk

    Kinch Makes Advances by Giving Their First Album Away

  • Calendar

    October 30, 2008

    Geek God

    Ben Folds' jive is better than ever

  • Music

    October 16, 2008

    Amanda Palmer

    Who Killed Amanda Palmer?
    (Roadrunner Records)

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2008

    Ben Folds, Mickey Avalon and Bryan Adams Shows Announced

    Who Killed Amanda Palmer?
    (Roadrunner Records)

  • Music

    September 25, 2008

    Ben Folds

    Way to Normal
    (Sony BMG)

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2008

    Southbyscurvy: The Best of SxSW

    Way to Normal
    (Sony BMG)

  • Music

    March 8, 2007

    Relient K

    Five Score and Seven Years Ago
    (Capitol)

  • Music

    January 25, 2007

    Top 10 selling CDs at Hoodlums Music in the ASU Memorial Union building in Tempe

    Chart-busters for the week

  • Music

    November 30, 2006

    Ben Folds

    Supersunnyspeedgraphic: The LP
    (Sony)

  • Music

    November 23, 2006

    Copeland

    Define at your own risk

  • Music

    November 9, 2006

    Anathallo

    What a concept

  • Music

    June 8, 2006

    Jack's Mannequin

    Dressing it up

  • Film

    May 18, 2006

    Shell Game

    What's it selling? Everything

  • News

    February 24, 2005

    Chill Like That

    The Neo and Trinity of the PHX kick it with the boho urban artistes of Paint at Paper Heart.

  • Music

    June 17, 2004

    Piebald, and Jealous Sound

    Emo alert: Piebald plays the Mason Jar on Saturday

  • Music

    October 4, 2001

    Ben Folds

    Rockin' The Suburbs (Epic)

  • Music

    January 7, 1999

    Recordings

    Rockin' The Suburbs (Epic)

  • Calendar

    February 5, 1998

    Calendar for the week

    Rockin' The Suburbs (Epic)

  • Music

    January 22, 1998

    Recordings

    Rockin' The Suburbs (Epic)

  • Calendar

    November 27, 1997

    Calendar for the week

    Rockin' The Suburbs (Epic)

  • Music

    April 10, 1997

    Vox Force Five

    Geek rocker Ben Folds has a piano-based, rock 'n' pop sound that's no joke

  • Calendar

    April 10, 1997

    Calendar for the week

    Geek rocker Ben Folds has a piano-based, rock 'n' pop sound that's no joke

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