BEN FOLDS WITH THE NC SYMPHONY MARCH 22

The original piano playing, heartbroken, bespectacled underdog himself has risen above being dumped and working at Chick- Fil-A to produce several astonishingly brilliant albums over the past decade or 2.  Serving as front man of his first group Ben Folds Five, Ben Folds released their self titled album in 1995 which was shortly followed by Whatever and Ever Amen , a major accomplishment for Ben and the gang. "Brick", a morose ballad regarding the emotionally charged process of handling an abortion at a young age was a smash hit as well as the angst filled "Song for the Dumped".  Naked Baby Photos followed as well as The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner, both excellent albums which showcased Fold's musical talent, humor and openness to new technologies in the studio.   

Since going solo, Folds has released several pieces of work including 2001's Rockin the Suburbs and a series of live performances.    He also appeared as a judge on NBC's The Sing Off.

Ben Folds is performing with The North Carolina Symphony March 22nd at Meymandi Concert Hall.