A modern piano man who rocks out and pens intelligent songs, Ben Folds rose to fame in front of his ’90s alt-rock group Ben Folds Five before going solo in 2000. The Ben Folds Paper Airplane Request Tour takes flight with opener Lindsey Kraft and invites guests to launch their song requests to the stage via paper airplane. “It’s the purest, most low-tech form of engagement that creates a special bond with my audiences,” says the Emmy-nominated musician.
Sunday 7/21. $35–90, doors 6pm, show 7pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com