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The Ben Folds Five Digest

Issue #719 - December 22, 1997



Magical Armchair Digest   Monday, December 22 1997   Volume 01 : Number 719



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TOPICS IN THIS DIGEST:

    girly and gay?
    When is Bff gonna come to Pittsburgh???
    HI! I'm new and I have some questions
    New tour dates ---> sucks
    [none]
    Software Ready For Review! 
    this new tour.
    Did anyone videotape the MTV Live Show...I was there....I want a copy!
    First heard (saw) BFF

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Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 22:29:52 -0500 (EST)
From: Judi Smith <jsmith@bc.seflin.org>
Subject: girly and gay?

> 
> From: susan parker <parker62@mindspring.com
> Does anyone else agre with me that They have been playing ENTIRELY too 
> much Brick lately? My friends all think that Ben Folds is some girly 
> playin', soft, gay, "classical only" music person. 
{snip}
> Even though brick is one of the hottest selling songs right now, I love it 
> personally. 
> Andrew P
> 

CITIZEN"S ARREST! there will be NO using of the terms "girly", "gay", or 
"classical only" as epithets, thank you very much, susan andrew parker. :)


judi smith                          would you catch me if i was falling
jsmith@bc.seflin.org                      kiss me if i was leaving
                                     hold me 'cause i'm lonely without you
"i'm not cheap,                                       -- counting crows
but i am on special this week"

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Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 02:09:33 EST
From: LouLee7th <LouLee7th@aol.com>
Subject: When is Bff gonna come to Pittsburgh???

I just saw the February tour dates that were announced so far, and I was very
dissapointed to see that Pittsburgh was not on the list. I don't understand
why Bff might pass up Pittsburgh yet again on their next tour. This past tour,
the closest Bff got to Pittsburgh was at Westminister college, but originally,
that show was announced for Westminister students only. This sucks for me,
because Bff has played in Pittsburgh 3 times so far and I have yet to see
them. The first time, I wasnt as big of a fan as I am now, the second time was
an over 21 show, and this past summer, I happened to be on vacation when they
came. I really hope that one of the "yet to be announced" dates will be in
Pittsburgh. I'm sure that their fan base is starting to receive a large number
here, our local radio station, The X, plays Brick on a regular basis, and also
played Battle throughout the summer. I know no matter what though, I HAVE TO
SEE THEM LIVE! Everyone of you that has seen them is sooooooo lucky, and I
need to experience them in concert before they're extremely popular and
trendy.

Peace
           Lou

"Time may fly and dreams may die"

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Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 15:05:05 +0200
From: Shai Ben-David <shayeyal@netvision.net.il>
Subject: HI! I'm new and I have some questions

Hey poeple.
This is my first post to the Armchair, and I must say, I've been
enjoying just reading the posts.
Some of you guys might know me from CC-L, but for the rest of you, My
name's Shai and I'm 14 from Israel. Nice to meet you.

About my questions:

1. BFF font? Someone posted something about this. If anyone has any
information on where I can get it, it'd be great if you could mail me
the site info or even the file itself over ICQ. My number is 892809,
feel free to add me to your list.

2. #bff? I checked this channel out on efnet, and there's nothing/nobody
there. Is there a weekly meeting time or something? Info on this would
be greatly appreciated too.

Thanks for listening.

Shai

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Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 09:12:42 -0500
From: Mike Novak <mnovak@apk.net>
Subject: New tour dates ---> sucks

hey guys,

	I'm kinda depressed right now. Last month Ben had said in an article that
Cleveland would be on the list of Febuary tour dates. Well, the new tour
dates have been released, and Cleveland isn't on their. Dammit! That sucks.
	Oh well, I hope you guys enjoy your shows.:/

	mike <---- hoping the show still shows up, somehow



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...............Ignorance brews a wicked potion.................

Mike Novak       mnovak@apk.net                 ^Icarus^ on IRC
http://middleburghts.com/mnovak                  2570448 on ICQ
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Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 10:06:38 -0500
From: Vito Biliti <goatman1@geocities.com>
Subject: [none]

you write:
>>"Is it me or does Carson just annoy people he talks to?"
No, you annoy people that you talk to, too.
sorry... i couldnt resist
vito

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BBB  EEE  N N N     FFF  O  O L    D D   S       FFF  I  V   V  EEE
B  B E    N  NN     F    O  O L    D D    S      F    I   V V   E
BBB  EEEE N   N     F   goATman1@geOCitiES.com   F    I    V    EEEE
- ------http://www.Geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Palms/7544/bf5.html------

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Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 13:15:50 EST
From: F2G 2 <F2G2@aol.com>
Subject: this new tour.

"whut the hell?"
          --hank hill

they're skipping right past cleveland.  or anywhere in ohio for that
matter.......
detroit is the closest location they're hitting.  now i know further dates are
to be announced, but really......
now i find myself thinking they don't want their cleveland fans to get
spoiled.  and i sure as hell hope that isn't the case.

and why did snl choose LAST night to pre-opt their show setup for that spliced
holiday rerun crap?

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.


matthew

"you're a mean one, mr. grinch."

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Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 14:14:45 EST
From: Phishrman1 <Phishrman1@aol.com>
Subject: Did anyone videotape the MTV Live Show...I was there....I want a copy!

Like I said.....I was in the audience of the taping or actually "living" of
MTV Live and I would like a copy....If any one has it....im willing to trade
many cool BFF things for it namely......other videos, bootlegged concerts and
other stuff....help me out PLEASE!

~jared

http://members.aol.com/phishrman1/jaredhaus.html

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Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 12:39:04 PST 
From: "Maria P" <goldibunny@hotmail.com>
Subject: First heard (saw) BFF

Haven't read any digests in a couple weeks because my computer 
self-destructed, and in reviewing what I missed, can't really say I'm 
too upset about it. 

Anyway, everyone's been sharing how they 1st heard of BFF.  
I had never heard of them until they opened for Neil Young at the Camden 
E-Center in August 1996.   It was pouring rain for some time leading up 
to the show, and I wished I had stayed in my car a little longer. And 
then I found out I had to sit through a band I had never heard of.   But 
I was so pleasantly surprised, and I thought Song For the Dumped was the 
greated.  THey played probably no more than 1/2 hour.   Maybe I would 
not have been so impressed if the Gin Blossoms didn't suck so much.  
So thanks to Neil and the Gin Blossoms for allowing BFF to play at that 
show.

Just curious, was anyone else on the MA at this show?     

Maria 

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