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Tour Board / Re: Did anybody ask about the future of the five?

« on: January 28, 2017, 09:00:51 AM »

There's also apparently a whole next record "ready" that has Ryan and Sam on it, that they recorded pre-So There (and Phone in a Pool was stolen off of).

actually I asked sam about that record and from what he said that record is a long time from being released. however important note: sam also said that, in his opinion, it will have the best song Ben has written on it sooooo..... worth the wait? He said they mostly recorded ideas and that they only had 4 songs and one of them was stolen and put on so there. aka phone in a pool

Thats a solid scoop, thanks for sharing! I'll add that considering he played "only one rock show this year (2016)" [i was there, one off indian casino gig in palm springs w sammy and ryman featuring a setlist plucked straight outta 2005) im really hoping that the break has worked and hes feeling the itch to focus back on rockin as the current tour winds to a close in the spring

*setlist for reference:
bastard
effington
sentimental guy
annie waits
improv 1
still fighting it
jesusland
gone
underground
zak and sara
improv 2
philosophy
phone in the pool
bitches aint shit
emaline
the luckiest
boxing
landed
suburbs
dwarf

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Tour Board / Did anybody ask about the future of the five?

« on: November 22, 2016, 01:19:34 PM »

 To all those who ponied up for the preshow experiences.. I've read all of the reviews and surprisingly no mention  of anyone asking about the future of the five. Just making sure I didn't miss anything, I would love to know where things currently stand with that. Seems to be a revolving attitude.

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Musical discovery / Taylor Locke - Running Away From Love (must hear!)

« on: November 20, 2014, 09:59:39 PM »

You guys are going to like this!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iWMa6JKyA_w&feature=youtu.be

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Tour Board / Re: East Hampton, NY [[REVIEW]] - August 30

« on: September 13, 2014, 07:46:20 PM »

WHOA WHOA WHOA... First time ever I've seen On Being Frank actually played. Damn.

Also, that magazine he talked about for Jesusland is Relevant, I picked up a copy when the article/cover came out. The article is not bad at all!

New album has been in the works, he wants to get it recorded before he loses RCA A in November

Allison can you clarify on what this new set of recordings is planned to be? Certainly not the next BFF record yet, assuming that's still on deck for in the next couple years. Is the concerto being recorded for release? Or is this the next proper solo record all together?

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Tour Board / HOB Anaheim 01/29

« on: January 30, 2013, 10:30:12 PM »

Copy and pasted from a post over on the blue boards.

Saw them play last night. Single greatest show I've seem him/them play in 11+ years. Totally ripped. Set was a strong two hour and since 2 so cal dates had already been played the band decided to completely toss any kind of setlist and literally wing it for the whole show playing songs that haven't even show up on this tour. Great, loose energy from the band and ALL three of them were genuinely having the time of their lives up there.

Missing the War
Michael Praytor, Five Years Later
Jackson Cannery
Hold That Thought
Selfless, Cold & Composed
Erase Me
Alice Childress
Sky High
Best Imitation of Myself
Emaline
Tom & Mary
Julianne
Fair
Magic
Mess
Song for the Dumped (with a round of the Beatles’ Get Back)
Kate
Brick
Your Cheatin’ Heart (Hank Williams cover)
Success Has Made a Failure of Our Home (brief cover of the Mullins/O’Connor songs)
Steven’s Last Night in Town
Narcolepsy
Draw a Crowd
Philosophy

Underground

*should note that this was *literally* their first attempt at Steven in "14 years" and while certainly rough around the edges, they powered through that shit.

Sledge is a godd*mn monster

The band responded really well through the whole show as the crowd was dead silent during all the performances when they needed to be and honestly was the most respectful crowd I've ever seen at any show. Let alone BFF. You could tell they really appreciate that shit.

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General Board / New Normal Music

« on: August 06, 2010, 11:01:58 AM »

Hey guys, check out this new online radio station. They have both From Above and Claires 9th in rotation already, plus the rest of the music is amazing. Been listening for weeks. http://www.newnormalmusic.com

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General Board / Re: Conan's band is covering Ben Folds Five

« on: May 01, 2010, 10:59:03 AM »

there's a rumor going around that ben is replacing max weinberg on conan 3.0.

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News / Jared Reynolds Touring With Brendan Benson

« on: August 13, 2009, 06:33:44 AM »

http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2009/08/catching-up-with-brendan-benson.html

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General Board / Re: Decent online radio stations

« on: March 20, 2009, 10:29:11 AM »

errorfm.com/alt.

best internet radio stastion i have ever heard.

the best part is they are also on itunes in the alternative file of the radio section- errorfm indie pop.

its everything that radio should be now. fun.

here is the last 1/2 hour:
11:25am   The Avett Brothers - Murder in the City
11:22am   A Camp - Stronger Than Jesus
11:22am   new music
11:18am   Conor Oberst - Moab
11:18am   efm
11:14am   The Appleseed Cast - Sunlit Ascending
11:14am   mind
11:10am   Noah & The Whale - 5 Years Time
11:10am   bill
11:07am   The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
11:07am   it's NOT a mistake
11:03am   Jenny Lewis - Acid Tounge
11:03am   !efm - top hour
10:59am   Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Spread Your Love

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General Board / Nick Hornby Record

« on: December 18, 2008, 01:08:38 PM »

Wasn't this suppose to happen over 3 days in December? Has anyone heard anything?

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News / Re: CORR: Ben on Jimmy Kimmel November 12th or 13th,2008...NOT Nov18,2008.

« on: November 13, 2008, 08:14:15 AM »

went to this last night. they played you dont know me twice since the show operators f*cked up and then they played the theme to the spy who loved me with the girl from the bird and the bee twice because that was also f*cked up. airs tonight. it was good. watch!

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News / Way To Normal Font Recycled

« on: September 30, 2008, 12:18:32 PM »

so i was picking up the vinyl edition of said record this morning at my local record shop and as i was browsing through new arrivals for used vinyl i came across this....

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j190/emblematicpop/untitled.jpg

stuck me odd. didnt buy it, although in retrospect i should have.

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General Board / Re: need something to listen to?

« on: June 16, 2007, 02:23:43 PM »

He isnt coming out after shows, this was a chance meeting on the street about 5 blocks away on hollywood and highland from the venue about half an hour after his set.

no way was i sticking around for that ass.

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General Board / need something to listen to?

« on: June 16, 2007, 12:49:09 PM »

http://www.errorfm.com:8002

make sure that :8002 is there and click listen at the top.

but shhhh. it's a secret until july 1st.

heres some more details:

indie pop, indie rock, powerpop, alt country.

last three artists:
eisley
jason falkner
radiohead.


here is a picture of me and ben from the june 9 show at the hollywood bowl:


http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j190/emblematicpop/folds.jpg

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General Board / ATTN Nashville Area

« on: October 21, 2006, 05:10:39 AM »

Hey!

To anyone that didnt get into Bens performance Tuesday evening at the studio:

I am from los angeles and am flying into nashville on the day of to go to the show. I have an extra guest spot on the list as I am going by myself. If anyone is willing to pick me up at the airport and take me back the next morning I would be more than willing to let you fill that spot. If your intersted look me up on myspace.

www.myspace.com/emblematicpop

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