Ben Folds Five Digest
Issue #113 - July 8, 1996
Ben Folds Five Digest, Issue #113
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Topics for Today:
Meeting Ben Folds
Ben Folds on Space Ghost
RE: Ben Folds Five Digest, Issue #112
BF5 magazine tip/kool band
Ben Folds Mailing List
new album?
Re: Ben Folds Five Digest,
Ben Folds Five on week in rock
411 Please...
No BFF in Australia
MtvNews and Lollapalooza
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Date: Fri, 5 Jul 1996 19:26:11 -0500 (CDT)
From: bonos@creighton.edu
Subject: Meeting Ben Folds
Being a new member to the digest, I would like to relay a small
portion of my St. Patrick's Day. My wife and I went to see Ben Folds Five
at the Ranch Bowl in Omaha, Nebraska. It was the first time I had ever
seen them, and though I was already in love with the album, I was even
more captivated after experiencing them live. Well, after the show, my
wife and I are leaving, and who should be standing out in the hallway but
Ben himself. Now I like to think of myself as a rather easygoing person,
not easily rattled in odd situations. But here I was, standing next to
Ben, and the best I could do was "I really loved the show." I must have
sounded like a moron, but Ben was quite cordial and thanked me rather
geniunely. Right after that my wife and I went to the parking lot to find
that my car had ben broken into and my cd player stolen (along with
Matthew Sweet's Girlfriend cd). Although I was terribly upset about the
burglary, in hindsight it was worth it to see an amazing show and to meet
a truly gifted and genuine artist.
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Date: 05 Jul 96 23:43:25 EDT
From: noreen specht <76232.1433@CompuServe.COM>
Subject: Ben Folds on Space Ghost
On the latest episode of Space Ghost Coast to Coast on the cartoon network,
they had Space Ghost's 30th birthday with about 30 guests. Among those 30
guests was ben Folds as I caught in the credits. He must have been on for
about a few seconds like all the guests. Its a hiralrious episode
regardless, but it's nice to see Ben on TV...
James Specht
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Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 00:38:57 -0600
From: David Wright <adavidw@itsnet.com>
Subject: RE: Ben Folds Five Digest, Issue #112
Date: Thu, 04 Jul 1996 00:50:21
From: Bruce Herrier <SashaHB@gnn.com>
Subject: BFF live covers
>Two other questions about the Tucson show:
> - The band mentioned something about the show being
> broadcast over the Net. Is there a recording of this someplace?
The Club Congress, where BFF played that night, has a thing they call
ClubCam, which takes a picture of the inside of the club every 45 seconds
or so and sticks it on a web page. No audio, though. I'm originally from
Tucson, and though I couldn't be there for the show, I did watch the
(slowly) moving pictures on the web. I use this to keep track of what's
happening with some of my favorite Tucson bands.
If you'd like to see a picture of BFF taken by the Club Congress ClubCam,
check out http://hotcong.com/congo/bestof/bestof.htm
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Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 04:46:36 +0500
From: Jon Glass <jglass@n1.globalvision.net>
Subject: BF5 magazine tip/kool band
Hey,
Saw a copy of the June/July issue of "Flipside" magazine yesterday at a
local record shop and it featured a fairly lengthy q&a with BF5. My money
went to other things (new Bedhead, Geraldine Fibbers, issue of The Bob and
old Brenda Kahn) so I had to pass, but you might want to check it out.
For those in the Southeast -- and elsewhere for that matter -- you should be
on the lookout for Jump Little Children. The Charleston, S.C. band is
stirring quite a buzz in its home state for extremely fun live shows and
seem to be traveling more this summer. As far as the sound, JLC includes a
stand-up bassist, cellist, guitar, drums and a talented member who has
mastered the accordian and melodica. Best comparison would be a mix of Poi
Dog Pondering, They Might Be Giants and Arrested Development. Don't shy away
from the CD either -- it's darn good as well. They are high on my
recommended list of regional touring bands along with Bus Stop and the Floyds.
So you know what I'm thinking at 4:20 on a Saturday morning,
jon
jglass@globalvision.net
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Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 09:08:28 -0700
From: Erick J Boenisch <erick4@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Ben Folds Mailing List
I'm a felow Ben Folds fan with you guys. I first heard it at
work last September, and I have been hooked ever since. I work at
Tower Records so I have been pushing that CD for about 9 months now.
Anyways, I would appreciate it if you would put me on the mailing list.
Thanx!!
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Date: Sat, 06 Jul 1996 14:21:05 -0500 (EST)
From: borcheva@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu
Subject: new album?
I'm sure I'm hitting a topic that's already been discussed, but I was
just wondering when BF5's new album is supposed to come out? I've heard
October from some people, but I just wanted to confirm that.
Also, has anyone heard about what's going to be on it?
Thanks,
Vicky
ps- this is totally unrelated, but I think the Judybats are great too!
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**Vicky**
MSTie #37366
email me@: borcheva@miavx1.muohio.edu
CommSign@aol.com
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[I don't think there's a date set but it should be late this year or
early next year. -fjm]
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Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 13:49:57 -0700
From: ahellcat@sprynet.com
Subject: Re: Ben Folds Five Digest,
Hello! I'm new to the list and would just like to share a few things and
ask a few small questions...here goes:
I first learned about bff from a radio show called Modern Rock Live. I
don't remember how long ago this was broadcasted...just that the band
totally blew me away! Does anyone know where to get a copy of this
broadcast? I've wondered that about other MRL shows as well...
After I heard this broadcast, I started searching evrywhere for the
cd...nobody here had ever heard of them! Then I bought a cd-rom magazine
and was wonderously surprised by a review of the cd and some sound clips
that i didn't even know were there! I played the clips over and over
again and then determined that i NEEDed that cd! I WOULD have it! Just
as I had given up, a friend surprised me with it near christmastime.
Yeeeeeeeeeeees! Imagine my excitement when I opened the box....
Lastly, I would like to ask your opinion about a little dilemma of
mine...I want to see bff live (who doesn't?) but the only dates close to
home are lollopalooza and neil young...lllplza is like 40$ and that is the
*only* band i want to see.... Neil Young would possibly be cheaper but i
refuse to buy crap seats...how much could front row tickets to Neil Young
be??!!? Which concert should I go to?? Also, I'm having trouble finding a
fellow fan to accompany me to said concert. (Actually, I have yet to find
one person who's even heard of them!) If there is anybody out there in the
Baltimore/Annapolis/D.C. area...please e-me so we can talk!
Thanks!
autumn. (ahellcat@sprynet.com)
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Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 20:15:12, -0500
From: MR MARC FACTOR <RFAA93A@prodigy.com>
Subject: Ben Folds Five on week in rock
hello,
hey for about a half a second you can see bff in a segment on
lalapalooza past present and future thing. ben was standing playing
his piano making a really weird face and then they just switched to a
different band. but hey, exposures got to start somewhere right? hey
frank is bff gonna play the lola. date in ny? take it easy everyone,
stop the bus.
brian
[Not sure. -fjm]
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Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 22:39:43 -0400
From: zerocool@magg.net
Subject: 411 Please...
Hi out there I've been reading along w/ you now for several issuses, and I
have a question.Can someone tell me when the first half of the lollapalooza
tour ends and the second half begins?? I would love to see Ben Folds live
again, but being as he was just down here in West Palm last month we
probably won't be graced w/ his presence again so soon.
*Also if there are any Ben Folds fans in the West Palm area drop me a line
or two and say hi. It would be cool to know there are others nearby.
Gina
Quote of the Day
" If you really loved me she said, I wouldn't have to be so mean "
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Date: Sun, 7 Jul 1996 16:46:21 +1000 (EST)
From: Leigh Wardle <mincad@ozemail.com.au>
Subject: No BFF in Australia
Hi I live in Australia and I heard the BFF's single Underground a couple of
weeks ago and just fell in love with the band straight away. So I went out
to my local CD store to buy the albulm and they didn't have it. So I looked
around and I couldn't find it anywhere! None of the record stores were
getting it in coz they didn't think it would be big! I've ordered it and it
is coming next week!
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Date: Sun, 07 Jul 1996 18:35:47 -0400
From: Geoff Pitchford <edtoge@nr.infi.net>
Subject: MtvNews and Lollapalooza
Next week on MTV's Week in Rock, they news will include a
segment on all the second stage bands includedin this years Lollapalooza
gig. Ben Folds Five being one of the second stage bands will be
included, so stay tuned. You can catch the show at 12:30pm ET next
sunday or you can visit the MTV homepage around the same time next week
to view the story in print. If any more Ben info becomes available I'll
send it right along. LATER.
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