Emmynominated musician, Ben Folds tours in Shreveport, New Orleans and more
Dec 14, 2024
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum musician, Ben Folds is touring across the nation, raising money for underserved children. His next stop is in Shreveport at The Strand Theater.
Tomorrow, Sunday, December 15th, the genre-bending alternative rock-piano pop concert 'Paper Airplane Request Tour' is a unique experience, where fans are invited to launch their song request to the stage via paper airplanes.
Folds first rose to fame in the mid-’90s with Ben Folds Five, he launched his solo career in 2001, and has released a New York Times best-selling memoir Dream About Lightning Bugs.
The North Carolina native has interviewed several notable celebrities, such as Louisiana native and musician/composure Jon Batiste, Sara Bareilles, Bob Saget, and Rainn Wilson on his podcast, 'Lightning Bugs.'
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According to The Strand $1 from each ticket will go towards supporting Keys For Kids, a charitable initiative spearheaded by Ben Folds that provides free piano lessons to underserved children in his home state of North Carolina.
According to the poster, the event begins at 7 p.m. and the event will feature actress and singer-songwriter Lindsey Kraft. She is most recognized for playing Allison on Netflix's Grace & Frankie.
The tickets start at $62 and students tickets are $30. But are only available at the box office with a student ID. The Strand is located at 619 Louisiana Avenue in Shreveport.
According to Fold's tour schedule, his next performance is in New Orleans at The Fillmore on December 17th.