Tonight: Ben Folds at the Ogden

Ben Folds (performing tonight with Kenton Chen) has had several careers over the last few decades. Playing in bands since the '80s, the multi-instrumentalist found MTV and radio-friendly success in the '90s with his piano-led outfit Ben Folds Five. Weathering the storm of mainstream success, Folds continued on with some...

By Bree Davies

July 13, 2011

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Ben Folds (performing tonight with Kenton Chen) has had several careers over the last few decades. Playing in bands since the '80s, the multi-instrumentalist found MTV and radio-friendly success in the '90s with his piano-led outfit Ben Folds Five. Weathering the storm of mainstream success, Folds continued on with some lesser known work, but kept a steady fan base with his observational storytelling and energetic live shows.

With more than a dozen albums to his credit, Folds has created a catalog of work that is easily listenable, much like that of fellow American pianist and songwriter Billy Joel -- but with a trademark Ben Folds' lyrical wit and sarcasm. This show is sixteen and up, and tickets are $35-40. Doors open at 7 p.m., and performances begin at 8 p.m.

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Bree Davies is a multimedia journalist, artist advocate and community organizer born and raised in Denver. Rooted in the world of Do-It-Yourself arts and music, Davies co-founded Titwrench experimental music festival, is host of the local music and comedy show Sounds on 29th on CPT12 Colorado Public Television and is creator and host of the civic and social issue-focused podcast, Hello? Denver? Are You Still There? Her work is centered on a passionate advocacy for all ages, accessible, inclusive, non-commercial and autonomous DIY art spaces and music venues in Denver.

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