THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR
The Ben Folds Five Digest
Issue #269 - April 29, 1997
Magical Armchair Digest Tuesday, April 29 1997 Volume 01 : Number 269
THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR
The Ben Folds Five Mailing List
Topics in this issue:
Ben Folds Five in DETROIT!
A simple question
Re: Past various mail
Is this a record?
Liz Phair?
HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE
120 minutes
bf5 on 120 nextweek
"Got Ben Folds on my radio"
Song for the Dumped
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #265
Re: Magical Armchair
info on Milwaukee show
info on Milwaukee show
Take me off the armchair
OFFICIAL--H.O.R.D.E.
Cincinnati Show????
Re: Armchair Schmarmchair.....
Read This !!
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 01:53:26 -0400
From: Thomas Tucker <delaware@MNSi.Net>
Subject: Ben Folds Five in DETROIT!
Ben Folds Five day finally arrived in my area: April 25th! I was finally
going to see my favourite live band live for the first time. Had a great
time trying to find name tags in the city of Windsor before the show but no
luck! Ended up getting one from Frank though at the show (thanx Frank!)
The show ----> In one word: Incredible !!!!!!!!! :) :)
In a few more:
Wow..what a great night!!!! Got there early in order to get my spot in front
of the stage (after tearing a poster off the wall of course). Just seeing
Ben's piano sitting on stage was sending explosions of joy throughout my
mind. Komeda (the opening band) came on and played for about a half an
hour. They were pretty decent I suppose. Once they were done, I turned
arround and saw that the room was absolutely packed (goes to show what
airplay can do!). Saw practically nobody with name tags on. But
anyhow....the sheer and utter greatest was soon to come and Ben, Rob, and
Darren appeared on stage. I can't recite everything Ben did but here is the
set list which I wrote out as thow show went on:
MISSING THE WAR: Who would have guessed eh? Was such a nice way to start
the show....kinda set everyone in that blissful frame of mind.
PHILOSOPHY: Was hoping this wasn't too far into the setlist. I went crazy
as did most others around me.
EMALINE: Felt good singing along with this gem!
LAST POLKA: Fun Fun Fun!!
KATE: This was soo great! I'd say my favourite song from the show!
SELFLESS, COLD, AND COMPOSED: Perfect song to follow Kate...kinda cooled us
all down.
ALICE CHILDRESS: mint!
BRICK: The song EVERYONE was waiting for and unfortunately to our and Ben's
suprise, the band playing in the lower level of the club was VERY loud and
we could hear the pumping bass from below. Ben wasn't too impressed...I
felt bad.....had to really block out the downstairs sound. None the
less...it was truly amazing :) :) :)
STEVEN'S LAST NIGHT IN TOWN: Ben had this little mouth organ-thingy.
Replaced the Klezmatics quite nicely! They didn't do the little that little
foreign language thing (keep-na-jutsay or whatever) though. Actually it was
moments before I left for the show that I FINALLY heard the phone ringing in
the song!
JACKSON CANNERY: Brought me back to the day I brought home the first album
after being instructed that I MUST HAVE IT!
ONE ANGRY DWARF
FAIR
DR. PYSER: was thrilled to hear this one!
BATTLE OF WHO..: the hit single of course! I don't know though...I did
the little "whatever" sign at the appropriate time but noticed that only 1
or 2 people arround me did it as well. For some reason, I expect EVERYONE's
hands to fly up. Then again..I was up front and should have turned arround
to see the people behind me maybe.
BEST IMITATION OF MYSELF
SHE DON'T USE JELLY (Flaming Lips of course..)
SONG FOR THE DUMPED
UNDERGROUND: we CAN be happy and we were!
encore: SMOKE and JULIANNE
More:
Got to chat with Ben after the show which was GREAT!! I felt so honoured !
Also chatted with Rob and Darren as well. Went home with a few stickers
(ok...more than a FEW) and "Kate" and "Dr. Pyser" stuck in my mind. I sang
KATE all the way back to Canada through the Detroit-Canada tunnel. The
concert I've waited soooo long to see is now over....so sad.
I could go on but won't....can just imagine how long this would be if I had
posted it as I got home from the concert.
All in all...was the show of the year and one of the best I've ever seen in
my life!!!
cheers
- -Linda Tucker
Windsor, Ontario
fishingtale@hotmail.com
delaware@mnsi.net
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 01:26:00 -0500
From: Randi <rn21ja19@idt.net>
Subject: A simple question
Is there a Ben Folds Five fan cub. I know there a few mailing list, but
that's not the same thing. Can someone help!
Randi Sanders
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Lot/3847/
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 09:53:54 0000
From: "K.V.SUTTON" <GG9C6SKV@swansea.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: Past various mail
Hiya Armchairettes!
I know how much we all thrive on the sheer eccentricity of Ben and
the gang and the excellent jobs they would all make of other people's
old songs, but I thought that everybody didn't actually want BFF to be like
everybody else and to just remain unusual,- the best way of doing
this is by surely staying original and writing new and original
songs. Oh well, just a thought. Mind you Nagila Hava (Or however you spell it)
was pretty funky. I didn't know Ben was Jewish?! Cool.
Also, for European fans, as far as I am aware sole gigs are set to be
held in London (23rd June) (SOLD OUT) with an additional date on the
1st of July. (Relatively) small venues will be used,- great more
intimacy and personal entertainment!!!
Finally, did anybody see 'Later... with Jules Holland', BBC2,
Saturday 6th (?) April? Mind you it was on at about 1.40am so I don't
blame you if you didn't. Ben et al appeared singing 'Philosophy' for
a completely disappointing 3 or 4 mins. This has nothing to do with
their performance mind you, but in my mind they deserved at least 30
mins not 3 or 4. They sang one song whilst Hootie and the Blowfish
(good band), were allowed 2. Sorry to be pedantic but in all fairness
others should be allowed to be treated to the marvel of the music
that is BFF.
Incidently, how do you tape concerts? Come on, I need to know how all
you experts go about doing this. Confidentiality guaranteed!!!
Thanks to Spin out there, where-ever you are, I think that your tips
will come in very handy,- I'll let you know!
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 10:11:28 0000
From: "K.V.SUTTON" <GG9C6SKV@swansea.ac.uk>
Subject: Is this a record?
Everyone seems to always state how long they've been a fan of BFF,
but nobody ever mentions anything about the speed at which they
became one. Here's my offering,- any other challenges?
Heard the song BoWCCL on a Saturday, bought the BFF album on Monday,-
bought numerous other past singles later that week, bought BoWCCL and
Whatever... on day of release, booked first concert tickets ten days
after the first time I ever heard them. Past tapings of television
interviews, trailers etc. and now rapidly getting worn out!!
No, I'm not a creepy and obsessed 'Number One Fan'. I'm just pretty
impressed by the genius behind the band, and their individual sound
of music. I draw the line at following the band around the country,- can't afford
it, timewise and economically!
Any challenging responses?!!!
K.
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 07:48:14 -0400 (EDT)
From: Antigone19@aol.com
Subject: Liz Phair?
In a message dated 97-04-27 14:13:33 EDT, you write:
<< time after that a little bigger one, and then who knows?..........I dont't
know about sexy, but Ben was so cute when he got up to play that keyboard
horn thingy. He's got the greatest expressions!........I bet you didn't
know that the original title to "Fair" was "Ahh, Liz Phair". He let us in
on that little secret last night!........Did anyone else think of Greatful
Dead...
posted by angryngfan@aol.com...umm..i noticed that..i would listen
to fair and think that what he was singing sounded an awful lot like "ahh,
liz phair in love" then i would just start thinking about liz phair and i
would be goign nuts :> thing is, i didnt think anything of it until
now..that's pretty cool..i may have ESPN or something :) >>
Um...is it just me, or does anyone else think Ben was lying, per usual?
"All is fair" DOES sound like "Ah Liz Phair." He was kidding. He was
joking. I don't believe him.
Antigone
(who remembers when Ben covered a Liz Phair song - I was so happpppeeeee)
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 07:48:32 -0400 (EDT)
From: Antigone19@aol.com
Subject: HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE
People, people, people. At the end of EVERY digest is THIS line...
<< Send administrative requests to: armchair-request@maillist.il.ft.hse.nl >>
You're NOT going to get unsubscribed by posting to the list.
So you'll not only be mad, you'll be annoying ME!
Whatever and ever,
Antigone
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 09:48:22 -0400
From: "Jason Light" <vinvestor@mindspring.com>
Subject: 120 minutes
Last night, 4/27/97 on 120 minutes, Matt Pinfield and the geniuses at MTV
displayed the Wahtever album cover and talked about just having shown
BoWCCL and how great it was after showing a K's Choice video. Despite this
awful mistake, he did say that they will be on next week's episode so for
all of those who stay up late on Sunday nights, the boys will be
interviewed which usually means clips from all of their videos and at least
one full legth video, maybe if we are lucky a live performance too(hope,
hope). Anyway I can't wait till Saturday May 3, 5:45 99x stage at Midtown
Music Festival, Atlanta GA I finally get to see BFF for the first time (in
the words of Damon Albarn WaaaaaHoooooo)
Jason
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 09:23:45 CST
From: muel9628@uwwvax.uww.edu
Subject: bf5 on 120 nextweek
ben folds five will be matt pinfield's guest on 120 minutes on mtv next week
sunday may 4 is the date i believe. it's on 11:00 central till 1:00 am but
i'm sure you all knew that..bye... mark
"cause you're out there in the atmosphere, it makes me sick just to think about
it." - deUS
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 10:44:03 -0400 (EDT)
From: CLOSERGIRL@aol.com
Subject: "Got Ben Folds on my radio"
Hello fello fans,
Anyone catch a copy of the NY radio broadcast last night in NY on WNEW
"Idiots Delight" Ahh it was great. I finally heard the cover of "She dont
use Jelly" It was awesome I really did'nt expect it to be that good. They
played a bunch of songs off the new album. It's pretty cool if anyone wants
to trade for something cool, I taped it. E-me at Closergirl@aol.com Anyway
cant wait for the show tonight. I am so excited. Hope to see some of you
there.
Bye
Carrolyn aka Closergirl
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Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 00:42:03 +0900
From: Chiori <chiori-t@ppp.fastnet.or.jp>
Subject: Song for the Dumped
Just thought I'd post a correction to the japanese lyrics
to the song Dumped.
Michael Bluejay wrote:
>They sang
>"kane o kaete", which literally means "return the money".
It's actually "kane o kaese". Good try though.
>we simply need more of michael bluejay's dreams.
I don't know who posted this(sorry;)), but I agree.
Please keep us have fun, would you?
See ya! ...Chiori =)
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 12:47:03 -0400 (EDT)
From: Kreeaytv@aol.com
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #265
Please remove me from the list - I can't keep up with all this mail.
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 12:59:08 -0400
From: Guido <jguido@access.mountain.net>
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair
Please remove me from the Magical Armchair list!!
Thank You
Guido
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 13:11:27 -0500 (CDT)
From: koenij22@vaxa.cis.uwosh.edu
Subject: info on Milwaukee show
Hi boys and girls,
Well I called Ticketmaster today(4-28) and the lady didn't know
what I was talking about. Ben Flaves What??? She told me to call this
Saturday for tickets. I've read that The tickets are on sale now. But I
guess not.
How about these for covers?
Slack Motherfucker---Superchunk
Cool in Now----------New Edition
Kung Fu Fighting-----????
I think that would be pretty damn cool. I'm so excited to
finally be able to see BFF. If anyone has any info on when the Milwaukee
tickets are going on sale please let me know!! <koenij22@uwosh.edu> Much
abliged. Hope all is well.
JOEL D KOENIG
Internet - KOENIJ22@uwosh.edu
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 13:11:27 -0500 (CDT)
From: koenij22@vaxa.cis.uwosh.edu
Subject: info on Milwaukee show
Hi boys and girls,
Well I called Ticketmaster today(4-28) and the lady didn't know
what I was talking about. Ben Flaves What??? She told me to call this
Saturday for tickets. I've read that The tickets are on sale now. But I
guess not.
How about these for covers?
Slack Motherfucker---Superchunk
Cool in Now----------New Edition
Kung Fu Fighting-----????
I think that would be pretty damn cool. I'm so excited to
finally be able to see BFF. If anyone has any info on when the Milwaukee
tickets are going on sale please let me know!! <koenij22@uwosh.edu> Much
abliged. Hope all is well.
JOEL D KOENIG
Internet - KOENIJ22@uwosh.edu
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 11:30:14 -0700
From: "Michael Sherwood" <sherwood@pacificnet.net>
Subject: Take me off the armchair
Please remove me from this mailing list thanx
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 13:38:43 -0600
From: "Erik C. Lyons" <EPA8820@epa.state.il.us>
Subject: OFFICIAL--H.O.R.D.E.
Here it is!!!!!!!!! Ben Folds Five IS DEFINITELY doing HORDE shows.
Here are OFFICIAL bands CONFIRMED:
Neil Young w/Crazy Horse
Widespread Panic
Big Head Todd and the Monsters (first 2 weeks ONLY)
Primus
Morphine
Soul Coughing
Leftover Salmon
Ani DiFranco
Blues Traveler (3 dates ONLY as of now)
AND BEN FOLDS FIVE = ) = ) = )
More bands to be announced soon. The Festival begins in Washington
State, outside Seattle, on July 12 and ends at The Coral Sky Pavillion in
Miami on September 1. There are going to be 33 dates.
Here is the HORDE HOTLINE: 212-582-0228 (message last updated
4/16/97)
IS THIS GREAT OR WHAT!!!!!!!!! I am going NUTS as I write this. I hope to
see ALL Armchair people at EVERY show. . .okay, okay. . .but at least as
many as possible. . . .
I hope you enjoyed this message!!!!!!!!! I know I did!!!!!! I need a "cigarette."
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 14:47:07 -0400
From: Darryn Fessel <dfessel@one.net>
Subject: Cincinnati Show????
Hey everyone! The Cleveland Show was amazing! I have never been to
such an inspiring show in all my 18 years! My friends and I flew up
there, (I'm a pilot), sorry I didn't get to see any Armchairers, Air
Traffic Control sent us out to Akron and back because of traffic from
the international airport. Anyway, the thing I wanted to know was, if
there was going to be a show in Cincinnati anytime soon. I was
listening to Channel Z, our local crap station who plays BFF and
practically claims to have discovered them, and they said they were
bringing BFF into town soon. Well, I almost fell out of the my seat.
Anyway, if anyones heard anything, let me know!!!
- --
- -DARRYN-
*Joel,Guitar * Darryn,Bass * Crandall,Guitar * Ben,Sax * Yoni,Drums *
Phone: (513) 662-6223
Mail: 4375 Airymont Ct. Cincinnati, OH 45211
FAX: (513) 863-6677
E-Mail: dfessel@one.net
WWW: http://www.roswell.base.org
Come see us May 30th at Walnut Hills High School's MAE Fest!!!
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 14:50:39 -0400 (EDT)
From: Brad654@aol.com
Subject: Re: Armchair Schmarmchair.....
In a message dated 97-04-25 20:41:05 EDT, you write:
>>My few cents worth on everything that's been discussed recently, now I've
had a
>>Discussion of "Brick". Put it this way, I'd rather have an intelligent
discussion by
>> The chain letter thing. Hmm, what a mess. Okay, so I've already posted my
>>thoughts, in a reasonably peaceful way, and thought of it as a one off.
McCall has
>>another huge debate, McCall, it really wasn't your place to post quotes
from those
This is ALL off the subject. This is the Ben Folds Five list. Talk about that
or don't write anything.
Who's headed to the Atlanta show this weekend? I'm kicking around going, but
it'd be a long-ass trip.
Brad
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 15:12:50 -0500
From: Joseph Lue <JLUE@hanys.org>
Subject: Read This !!
On Sunday May 4th, Ben Folds Five (accompanied by Silverchair) will
appear as special guests on 120 Minutes (12:00 am-MTV) . This
information was provided by RockonTV
(www.satchmo.com/rockontv/), a web site dedicated to listing events
associated with the music industry.
Also, the bffweb.com Tour Date list is incorrect for 5-29-97. The name
of the venue that BFF will be appearing is SARATOGA WINNERS NOT
the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. THERE IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE!
Saratoga Winners is a bar (capacity 600+ people) and SPAC is an
outdoor theater (seats approximately 26,000 people) and will not be
open until the middle of June.
Tickets are $11 and available at the Saratoga Winners box office. To
complicate things a bit more, Saratoga Winners is not in Saratoga. The
bar is on Route 9 in Latham.
Joe.
P.S. REALLY mis ya' Frank.
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