From: owner-rockford-files-digest@smoe.org (The Rockford Files) To: rockford-files-digest@smoe.org Subject: The Rockford Files V1 #189 Reply-To: rockford-files@smoe.org Sender: owner-rockford-files-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-rockford-files-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk The Rockford Files Monday, July 20 1998 Volume 01 : Number 189 Today's Filings: ----------------- Whoa...Message via the BFF camp! Black and White Attn all Aussies ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 15:26:24 EDT From: Eriklyons1@aol.com Subject: Whoa...Message via the BFF camp! seriously. real, actual bentent.... From: Doug G., tour manager, Ben Folds Five Forwarded Message: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This is to Stacy who is "jaded by Ben, Darren, and Rob's jadedness" This is Doug. I claim to be BFF's tour manager. Conan was finished filming at 6:30pm. Darren and Robert flew back to Raleigh on the 8:30pm flight from JFK or LaGuardia, I forget which, when they left the NBC studios they had about 1 hour and 45 minutes to get to the airport, check in and get to the plane, allowing for traffic they were a bit rushed. I think that anybody who has seen how the guys treat everyone at shows compared to the standard 'rock star' stereotype would agree that being in a hurry doesn't make them jaded. I'm not trying to make excuses for the guys, but I've been on tour for the last 14 years with more different bands then some of you have seen, and BFF are my favorites. They care more about the people who got them to where they are then anybody I know. All right, enough of me ranting. Next thing you know I'll be throwing my opinion into the cover song debate, 'The Moment' off of the album 'Dark Room' by a band called 'The Angels' aka 'Angel City' would be amazing, or maybe 'I Feel The Earth Move' by Carole King, or how about 'Fox On The Run' by 'The Sweet', or then there's 'A Night In The Life Of A Blues Singer' by 'Thin Lizzy', I suppose 'Ace Of Spades' or 'Iron Fist' by 'Motorhead' are both out of the question, but what the hell, it can't hurt to mention them, as long as we're in a metal mood how about 'Death Or Glory' by legendary NWOBHM band 'Holocaust', I guess not. Anyway we're in Perth Australia now, at least Ben and I are, we came straight from NY, the other guys are coming from Raleigh right now, they left 8 hours ago and don't arrive until tomorrow. The glamourous BFF tour life includes 26 hours in 3 planes, 4 hours of layovers in 2 cities and 15 hours of time changes but here we are! See you all next tour, Doug >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 18:22:28 EDT From: BlueJellow@aol.com Subject: Black and White Hello, I have an unusual request. Any of you Aussies that are going to a BFF show in the near future, if you happen to take pictures, I was wondering if you could help me. I'm looking for great Black and whites, or good headshots of the boys. There is this great picture of Ben I've see about to smack his piano, and it's really got a romantic feel to it. He's big dimple is showing, and it's a side- shot. If you get any like that, or have a color photo like that, I was wondering if I could have a copy. I love to play with photos. I can ask the photo people to make it into a black and white, but it's expensive. I have knack for dying black and white photos with this translucent paint. That's how they used to color photos way back when. And I would really like a great shot to dye. If it turns out well, I'll make a bunch of copies for everyone. And if you want to donate a picture to me of some beauty, please do, you'll be the first to see the finished product. Hey, it's much better than a cheesy poster! An 8'' X 10'' of them in a glossy. That's gorgeous! Thanks, Lucy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 14:39:10 +1000 From: Kate_Watkins%HBH@themis.com.au Subject: Attn all Aussies For those of you on here who are not American and in fact come from Down Under..... read on. I am sure that all of you probably know this already, but if you don't - BeFeF will be playing on Recovery (ABC from 9am to 12 midday for the completely uninitiated!!) this Saturday, 25th July. Get your video tapes ready people!!! Hopefully mine will work now that it has gone through a service which cost more than the actual video recorder when it was bought 10 years ago!!! Also, in case any of you missed my plea earlier - if you are going to the Brisbane concert, drop me a line at kwatkins%hbh@themis.com.au and I will try to meet up with you. (I have heard it is almost sold out so meeting up could be a little difficult!!!) Anyways, thats the short and sweet version of a post from Kate. Weird huh!!! Later, Kate. ------------------------------ End of The Rockford Files V1 #189 *********************************