Photos: Ben Folds @ The Pageant
I’ve photographed Ben Folds twice before in the past, but his most recent performance at the Pageant was the first time I caught the prolific piano man with a backing band as well. As if the assortment of instruments on stage before the band walked out wasn’t an indication enough, Ben Folds and his crew [...]
Diane Birch
Opening for Nick Jonas & the Administration, Diane Birch rocked her Rhodes and opened up the night with a big dose of soulful, bluesy pop.
Ben Folds
October 16, 2008 – Fingers flying over the ivories of his grand pinao, Ben Folds performed to a sold out crowd at the Pageant.
Jack’s Mannequin
September 26, 2008 – Forget whatever you think you know about piano rock. When Andrew McMahon hits his grand, the floor is going to bounce. Slamming the ivories with rock star finesse, McMahon and Jack’s Mannequin stormed the Chaifetz Arena to deliver an explosive performance that shook the house to the rafters.
Jack’s Mannequin
August 10, 2008 – Crushing the ivories of his Baldwin, Andrew McMahon brought the driving piano rock to a reverent crowd at the Pageant with his band Jack’s Mannequin.
Alicia Keys @ the Scottrade Center — 2008.04.27
The piano takes one slow spin. The lights go out, the music follows. We’re in the eye of the storm.
The Swell Season @ the Pageant — 2008.05.06
Taking the stage alone to low lights and warm applause, Glen Hansard picked up his worn Takamine, walked to the edge of the stage, and unassumingly set the evening’s intimate tone in its opening bars.
Hayden @ the Pageant — 2008.04.12
Opening for Feist in a sold-out performance, singer-songwriter and fellow Canadian Hayden crafted a quietly insistent set accompanied by a deep palette of reds, blues, and purples.
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