Folds described his former band, Ben Folds Five, as “punk rock for sissies,” and his oddball lyrics often contain nuances of depression, melancholy and self-conflict. Folds also produced and arranged the William Shatner album, Has Been (2004) he previously worked with Shatner on the songs “In Love” and “Still in Love” for Fear of Pop. And although Folds is constantly putting out new songs, his concerts rarely omit classic fan favorites such as “Philosophy,” “One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces,” and “Army.” Also, a seemingly fan favorite that started in Chicago, IL was “Rock this Bitch,” a song where Folds has to come up an impromptu new tune with the words “Rock this Bitch” in it though the song seems to be phasing out, it still makes appearances on tours, such as the November 2006 tour and the Spring US College tour of 20. His concerts are charismatic, yet calm - an enjoyable experience for most. Folds’ tours are famous for his solo act as “Ben Folds and a piano”, often having the audience become involved by “playing” the accompanying instruments (such as the trumpet and saxophone harmonies in “Army”) and singing choir-like backing vocals on “Not the Same”. He often tours the United States, the United Kingdom, other countries in Europe, Japan, and Australia.
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