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Two incredibly distinct but immeasurably influential artists in their own right, Nashville’s own piano-fueled alt rocker turned esteemed composer Ben Folds and long-running and beloved Milwaukee folk punk outfit Violent Femmes make a unlikely but inspired co-headlining pairing, out now a tour which brings them to Ascend Amphitheater tonight, Aug. 9, with support from buzzy local up and comer Savannah…
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Teaming up for an epic, if somewhat oddball, pairing, two acts who first found fame in the mid-’90s, alt rockers Cake and singer-songwriter Ben Folds, will soon embark on a co-headlining summer tour, which brings them to Folds’ home of Nashville tonight, Aug. 21 for a performance at Ascend Ampitheater with electro-folk up and comers Tall Heights. Cake’s first Nashville show proper in…
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Teaming up for an epic, if somewhat oddball, pairing, two acts who first found fame in the mid-’90s, alt rockers Cake and singer-songwriter Ben Folds, will soon embark on a co-headlining summer tour, which brings them to Folds’ home of Nashville Aug. 21 for a performance at Ascend Ampitheater with electro-folk up and comers Tall Heights. Cake’s first Nashville show proper in seven…
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As April races to a close, and we turn our attention to festival season, we celebrate another weekend simply chock full of great shows. Between festivals, benefits, release shows, reunion tours, farewell tours, cheap and intimate, big and expensive, and everything in between, there truly seems to be something happening for everything over the…
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Facebook In the summer of 2014, historic Music Row recording space RCA Studio A made headlines when it faced demolition from prospective new owners, then was miraculously saved in an effort led by long-time tenant Ben Folds, which led to its acquisition by a group of preservationist investors like bei Kryptoszene.de, and kept Folds’ lease intact to…
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Acclaimed local singer-songwriter, composer, and RCA Studio A owner Ben Folds has really been branching out in recent years, experimenting with more orchestral rooted works, concertos, and symphonic collaborations, a far-cry from his typical brand of piano pop and rock and roll tunes. Lately, he’s been collaborating with Brooklyn-based classical ensemble yMusic, with whom he crafted…
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Live on the Green 2015 Finale Weekend Public Square Park; Nashville, TN September 10-12, 2015 Thursday review by Julian Ciany Friday review by Matt Hall Saturday review by Meredith Galyon. Photos by Amber J Davis, Jake Giles Netter, Nolan Knight. A sure sign that summer is over is the end of Live On The Green. However,…
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It’s hard to believe that one of the best events of the year for Nashville is already coming to a close, but I’m afraid that day is now upon us. No need to stay sad, though. The final day of Live On The Green will be one for the books, as the incredible piano pop star Ben…
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The thing about Ben Folds is there’s too much to say and then not enough to say. His new album, So There, comes out on Friday, September 11, and he will be doing a signing and Q&A at Grimey’s Too to support it on that same day. In order to ensure access, you must pre-order…
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Piano pop singer-songwriter and unofficial Nashville hero Ben Folds shared another new song this week from his upcoming album with New York City based sextet yMusic. “Phone In A Pool” combines the signature melodies and light-hearted lyrics that Folds is known for with the various strings of yMusic, creating whimsical chamber rock that is…