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The Paper Airplane Tour of Ben Folds, sells out Brown County Music Center in Nashville IN

By Clarissa Darling on July 17, 2024

Ben Folds, the multi-faceted artist known for his genre-bending music, brought his Paper Airplane Tour to the Brown County Music Center in Nashville, Indiana, on July 16, 2024. The tour, which has been making waves across the country, is a testament to Folds’ enduring appeal and his fans’ unwavering enthusiasm.

The concert was a blend of nostalgia and novelty, with Folds performing a mix of classic hits and new material from his latest album, “What Matters Most.” After a brief intermission, where Folds announced that he was going to have a “sip of whiskey” while fans wrote their requests of paper airplanes and he’d be back in about 15 minutes.

File Photo: Ben Folds performs at the Brown County Music Center in Nashville, IN, as a stop on his Paper Airplane Request Tour, July 16, 2024. (Photo Credit: Copyright 2024 Larry Philpot / SoundstagePhotography.com)

This was the highlight of the show — the paper airplane request segment, where fans launched their song requests written on paper airplanes onto the stage. This interactive experience not only connected Folds with his audience but also showcased his spontaneous and playful performance style. It was a tour de force of creativity and spur of the moment humor.

Folds’ extensive career spans over three decades, marked by his time as the frontman of the alternative rock trio Ben Folds Five and his successful solo ventures. His discography includes collaborations with artists like Regina Spektor and “Weird Al” Yankovic, and he has ventured into experimental songwriting projects with William Shatner and authors like Nick Hornby and Neil Gaiman.

His contributions to film and television are notable, with music credits in animated films like “Hoodwinked!” and “Over the Hedge.” Folds has also served as a judge on NBC’s a cappella singing contest “The Sing-Off” and has made cameo appearances in TV shows such as “Community” and “Billions”. His achievements include a 2002 RIAA Gold Record award for Ben Folds Five’s “Whatever and Ever Amen” and an induction into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2011.

Opening for Folds was the talented Lindsey Kraft, a singer, songwriter, and pianist in her own right. Kraft, known for her roles in “Getting On” and “Grace and Frankie,” has also made a name for herself in the music world. Her musical “Love, Me” has been gaining attention, and her performance at the concert was a beautiful display of her artistry and a perfect complement to Folds’ set.

File Photo: Ashley Kraft, as the supporting act for Ben Folds, performs at the Brown County Music Center in Nashville, IN, as a stop on his Paper Airplane Request Tour, July 16, 2024. (Photo Credit: Copyright 2024 Larry Philpot / SoundstagePhotography.com)

The Paper Airplane Tour is a celebration of music, creativity, and the connection between an artist and his fans. Folds’ performance at the Brown County Music Center was a memorable night that left the audience with a sense of joy.

For those who have yet to experience the magic of Ben Folds live, the Paper Airplane Tour continues through the rest of 2024. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this unique musical journey.