An April 26 release date is set for "Songs for Silverman," the first full-length album from Ben Folds [ tickets ] since 2001's "Rockin' the Suburbs."

According to a press release, Folds had nearly completed "Silverman" in early 2004, but he later returned to the studio to re-record the material--along with two new songs--with bassist Jared Reynolds and drummer Lindsay Jamieson. The 11-song set was recorded at the same RCA Studio previously used by Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins.

Since "Suburbs," Folds has released three consecutive EPs.

The 13th annual Noise Pop festival, set for Feb. 22-27 in San Francisco, will feature performances by Mission of Burma [ tickets ], Hot Hot Heat, The Polyphonic Spree, The Walkmen, Louis XIV and many others.

Additional acts and other details are posted at the festival's website.

The DVD edition of the documentary "End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones," will hit stores on March 15, according to a press release.

Elton John [ tickets ] is scheduled to give a solo performance during the 2005 Champions for Charity Gala and Auction, set for April 26 at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin in Austin, TX.

The event, hosted by tennis star Andy Roddick, will also include cocktails, an intimate dinner for just 380 guests, and an auction. Proceeds will go to organizations that benefit local children in need, including the Settlement Home, Austin Children's Hospital and A Glimmer of Hope Foundation.

Table sponsorships are priced from $10,000 to $50,000; details are posted at the Andy Roddick Foundation's website.