Sleigher and Standards: Ben Folds Weaves Holiday Originals with Catalog Favorites

Written By Steven Roby

Songwriter, pianist, and bandleader Ben Folds brings his quartet to Miner Auditorium for two holiday-season shows built around his New West Records Christmas album Sleigher. Known for sharp, empathetic storytelling and a flair for turning everyday details into emotional punchlines, Folds revisits seasonal standards and new originals with his signature blend of humor and heart.

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These concerts weave Sleigher material together with favorites from across his catalog, from Ben Folds Five through his solo records and orchestral collaborations. Expect audience participation, freewheeling stage banter, and arrangements that tilt from tender to raucous in the space of a verse.

TICKET INFO

Performance dates, showtimes, and tickets: December 8–9, 2025, 7:30 p.m. both nights, Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Center – tickets at SFJAZZ.org: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/ben-folds/

Steven Roby

Steve Roby is a seasoned radio personality and best-selling author. Roby’s concert photos, articles, and reviews have appeared in various publications, including All About Jazz, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Guitar World. He also hosts the podcast Backstage Bay Area.

https://www.backstagebayarea.com
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