Our buddy SuperDave over at Temple of Groom has recently launched an all-out campaign to convince Ben Folds to play his wedding.  Sounds like a reasonable request, right? The only problem is that Ben Folds isn’t exactly the most accessible man on the planet. Well, we want to do our part to help get the word out – so here is the open letter that Dave has published. If you happen to know Ben Folds, make sure he sees this. Oh and Dave, if this somehow works, we’re coming to your wedding. Seriously. We’ll be there. Invite or no invite.

Dear Ben,
Hey dude, what’s up? Did you see the series finale of “Monk?” I don’t really watch that show, but I think it was pretty good. Cool, cool….So look, obviously you know I didn’t come here to talk about “Monk” and I know what you’re thinking “Dave only writes to me when he wants something.” Look, you’re not completely wrong. I feel terrible about it. But now I’m swallowing my pride because I’d be forever grateful if you could just do me this one solid: play at our wedding in August. Before you scoff, and turn away, I do want to say that you kind of did this to yourself man. You’re too good. You’ve made it impossible to like any other music. Nothing will do.

I don’t want to bore you with details about Rebecca and me, but you’d really like us. We’re fun, and we’re going to have a great wedding. The food should be awesome, and you’re totally welcomed to eat with us. We’ve been fans of yours for a very long time. I’ve loved your music for the last 12 years when I first heard you (I was living in Charlotte at the time). We’re definitely fans, but we’re not the type you have to be afraid of (we’ve never thought about wearing your skin to see if it makes us better at the piano!). BUT, we are the type of fan that thought that your concert was the best way to spend our 3 year anniversary last year (@ the Wiltern).

On TV, I just watched Oprah surprise her best friend Gayle by having Josh Groban serenade her at work. I think you’re easily 10x cooler than Josh Groban. I’m not saying that we’re any better than Gayle, but between you and me…well, I just think you’d have a better time at our wedding than hanging with Gayle (although I hear that she makes an awesome spinach and artichoke dip). You seem like someone that would want to make a wedding on a tight budget the event of a lifetime because it would mean so much to the couple. I don’t know how true this is, but years ago a friend of mine that went to UNC claimed he saw you talking to a homeless man for over an hour. This proves that you’re awesome and caring. This is why I think I have a chance, albeit a 0.04% chance.

Alright, I don’t want this to get too beggy, or too long so I guess I’ll wrap this up. If you’ve got any questions, please don’t hesitate to write. But before I go, just think about all the website hits you’re gonna get from people that read my website. I can guarantee probably about 20-30 a day….a DAY. You’ll blow up. Lastly, let me say that Rebecca and I love you and we hope your family is well and having a great holiday season.

Hit me back whenever you get a chance,
Dave

But wait, there’s more. Check out the follow-up letter to Ben published earlier this week. Good luck Dave!

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