Statement From Ben Folds On The Cancellation Of His Upcoming European Shows: To my European friends, I have a right case of tendinitis in my left hand and forearm, and some nerve issues in my left wrist and thumb joint. This appeared as I embarked on my UK tour, and it’s not been subtle. I can’t even tie my shoes, and that’s not from the tequila. This, I’m told, will recover. But I have been advised by my doctor to cancel my upcoming European solo shows, rest and rehabilitate. I hate that personally, and I’m sorry. As for the UK, I’m confident these are some of my best shows. The band accompanying me on the UK run is really special, and we’re ON IT. Having a band on the UK shows means I can work around the injury, because playing piano with a band simply doesn’t require an athletic left hand. If I didn’t mention this to you, you’d never notice, except that my shoelaces are untied. So we will stay the course to finish this UK run strong in Edinburgh. But the trademark of my solo performances is a strong left hand, which I depend on abusing to create the full band sound. It’s my style. So the tour dates without the band scheduled after Edinburgh are cancelled. It was a year of looking forward to this rare tour. Not to mention I keep stepping on my untied shoelaces. My team is in contact with the venues where I was scheduled to perform, so you should hear from them soon about refunds and such. Much love and apologies, Ben
Statement From Ben Folds On The Cancellation Of His Upcoming European Shows: To my European friends, I have a right case of tendinitis in my left hand and forearm, and some nerve issues in my left wrist and thumb joint. This appeared as I embarked on my UK tour, and it’s not been subtle. I can’t even tie my shoes, and that’s not from the tequila. This, I’m told, will recover. But I have been advised by my doctor to cancel my upcoming European solo shows, rest and rehabilitate. I hate that personally, and I’m sorry. As for the UK, I’m confident these are some of my best shows. The band accompanying me on the UK run is really special, and we’re ON IT. Having a band on the UK shows means I can work around the injury, because playing piano with a band simply doesn’t require an athletic left hand. If I didn’t mention this to you, you’d never notice, except that my shoelaces are untied. So we will stay the course to finish this UK run strong in Edinburgh. But the trademark of my solo performances is a strong left hand, which I depend on abusing to create the full band sound. It’s my style. So the tour dates without the band scheduled after Edinburgh are cancelled. It was a year of looking forward to this rare tour. Not to mention I keep stepping on my untied shoelaces. My team is in contact with the venues where I was scheduled to perform, so you should hear from them soon about refunds and such. Much love and apologies, Ben
Statement From Ben Folds On The Cancellation Of His Upcoming European Shows: To my European friends, I have a right case of tendinitis in my left hand and forearm, and some nerve issues in my left wrist and thumb joint. This appeared as I embarked on my UK tour, and it’s not been subtle. I can’t even tie my shoes, and that’s not from the tequila. This, I’m told, will recover. But I have been advised by my doctor to cancel my upcoming European solo shows, rest and rehabilitate. I hate that personally, and I’m sorry. As for the UK, I’m confident these are some of my best shows. The band accompanying me on the UK run is really special, and we’re ON IT. Having a band on the UK shows means I can work around the injury, because playing piano with a band simply doesn’t require an athletic left hand. If I didn’t mention this to you, you’d never notice, except that my shoelaces are untied. So we will stay the course to finish this UK run strong in Edinburgh. But the trademark of my solo performances is a strong left hand, which I depend on abusing to create the full band sound. It’s my style. So the tour dates without the band scheduled after Edinburgh are cancelled. It was a year of looking forward to this rare tour. Not to mention I keep stepping on my untied shoelaces. My team is in contact with the venues where I was scheduled to perform, so you should hear from them soon about refunds and such. Much love and apologies, Ben
Statement From Ben Folds On The Cancellation Of His Upcoming European Shows: To my European friends, I have a right case of tendinitis in my left hand and forearm, and some nerve issues in my left wrist and thumb joint. This appeared as I embarked on my UK tour, and it’s not been subtle. I can’t even tie my shoes, and that’s not from the tequila. This, I’m told, will recover. But I have been advised by my doctor to cancel my upcoming European solo shows, rest and rehabilitate. I hate that personally, and I’m sorry. As for the UK, I’m confident these are some of my best shows. The band accompanying me on the UK run is really special, and we’re ON IT. Having a band on the UK shows means I can work around the injury, because playing piano with a band simply doesn’t require an athletic left hand. If I didn’t mention this to you, you’d never notice, except that my shoelaces are untied. So we will stay the course to finish this UK run strong in Edinburgh. But the trademark of my solo performances is a strong left hand, which I depend on abusing to create the full band sound. It’s my style. So the tour dates without the band scheduled after Edinburgh are cancelled. It was a year of looking forward to this rare tour. Not to mention I keep stepping on my untied shoelaces. My team is in contact with the venues where I was scheduled to perform, so you should hear from them soon about refunds and such. Much love and apologies, Ben
Check out Ben on ABC Australia’s ‘The Drawing Room’ ! Link in story.
Check out Ben on ABC Australia’s ‘The Drawing Room’ ! Link in story.
Snag your “Luckiest” print signed by Ben at the link in bio. Limited number available! (US) order by Dec 8 to get by Christmas. (International) order by Nov 28 to get by Christmas. Rapid shipping options available. #theluckiest
Snag your “Luckiest” print signed by Ben at the link in bio. Limited number available! (US) order by Dec 8 to get by Christmas. (International) order by Nov 28 to get by Christmas. Rapid shipping options available. #theluckiest
Limited number of signed Luckiest prints available now! A perfect Valentine’s gift for that special someone, yourself, or even your dog. To ensure delivery by Valentine’s Day: US: order by February 2 INTERNATIONAL: order by January 23 #theluckiest
new solo tour dates announced! www.benfolds.com/tour
“Kristine From The 7th Grade” named one of the Best Songs of 2023 on @npr
“Kristine From The 7th Grade” named one of the Best Songs of 2023 on @npr
RAH – one for the ol history books for me thanks to the f’ing amazing audience, my band (@tallheights) and these guests: @ashcambanjo, @doddleoddle & @realmattlucas !
RAH – one for the ol history books for me thanks to the f’ing amazing audience, my band (@tallheights) and these guests: @ashcambanjo, @doddleoddle & @realmattlucas !
RAH – one for the ol history books for me thanks to the f’ing amazing audience, my band (@tallheights) and these guests: @ashcambanjo, @doddleoddle & @realmattlucas !
RAH – one for the ol history books for me thanks to the f’ing amazing audience, my band (@tallheights) and these guests: @ashcambanjo, @doddleoddle & @realmattlucas !
RAH – one for the ol history books for me thanks to the f’ing amazing audience, my band (@tallheights) and these guests: @ashcambanjo, @doddleoddle & @realmattlucas !
RAH – one for the ol history books for me thanks to the f’ing amazing audience, my band (@tallheights) and these guests: @ashcambanjo, @doddleoddle & @realmattlucas !
SAVE THE DATE : April 8-11, 2024 In person songwriter camp hosted by Ben Folds Exclusive with limited slots available Los Angeles, CA Interested parties email [email protected] for more info 📸 @joevaughn
Join Ben for six more weeks of fun on Patreon! Leading up to the closing of his page on January 31st, 2024, Ben will be conducting weekly live songwriting lessons, as well as dropping some exclusive mp3 content. Subscribing now also means you’ll have access to download year’s worth of Patreon-exclusive mp3 and video stream archives. Consider this a full-on blowout sale! Patreon.com/BenFolds
This week on Tom Petty Radio – Guest DJ @actualbenfolds! Tune in to @siriusxm channel 31 to hear the full episode: Wednesday, October 4 at 10pm ET / 7pm PT Thursday, October 5 at 12pm ET / 9am PT Friday, October 6 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT Saturday, October 7 at 1am ET / 10pm PT Saturday, October 7 at 1pm ET / 10am PT Sunday, October 8 at 6pm ET / 3pm PT Or listen on-demand in the SiriusXM App at the link in bio.
and some from @tvleo’s view last night
Save the date. More details to come.
Join Americans for the Arts for the national release of Arts & Economic Prosperity 6, their new economic impact study of the nation’s nonprofit arts and culture organizations and its audiences on October 12, at 2:00-3:30 pm EST. This virtual event will be hosted by the iconic Rita Moreno and will include a brief panel discussion led by Ben at 3pm EST. Ben has been a long time advocate for the arts, is a member of Americans For The Arts Artist Committee and is a Board member of the Arts Action Fund. Reserve your spot: link in bio!
