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Ben Folds has many Dedicated Aussie Fans

Band: Ben Folds
Venue: Palais Theatre
Date: 3rd Spetember 2009
Reviewed By: Espylyn

Ben Folds has really dedicated fans (and a sold out show), I mean really dedicated. I haven't seen that kind of heroship for a while and it was actually kinda cool to see. The show was just Ben and his piano and two hours of tunes for everyone to lap up. Did I mention the fans were dedicated? All sat in their seats (with some on the edge) addicted to hearing Ben play and the clapping was immense. Ben didn't have to do much work to get the crowds involvement, they clapped, sung and heckled all on their own and a lot. At one point he started hiding under his piano because the heckling was that strong! And why not....he sold out shows in 2006 and this is his first tour back down under showcasing three albums since he was last here.

His music was rather upbeat considering the lack of instruments, and he is a very entertaining man. We got lots of stories, a bit of swearing and even a surprise visit by our very own Missy Higgens whom Ben says is his favourite Aussie musician. He unleashed his cover of a Dr Dre song which displayed mega swearing in it but was done rather aptly, and he tells us he had to do a cover song as a B side for a UK single and this was the song he chose. Ben played many known and unknown songs, many new songs and some dedicated to his wife.

There were Ben figurines for sale and they sold out within ten minutes so maybe you were lucky enough to get one, something a little different for the fans. The night ended and although after one encore Ben didn't come back, the crowd kept clapping till houselights came back on. If this night doesn't get Ben back into the country soon, then I don't know what will!