Original Hipster’s $1 Ozzy/Halford Fund – Alms for the poor?
Ok, folks, here’s the long and short of it. I am dying to see Ozzy Osbourne and Halford play Madison Square Garden on December 1. I had a brief encounter with the Ozzman earlier this year, but I’ve never seen him perform live. I’d love to. And let’s face it, he’s not getting any younger. Who knows how many more opportunities like this one there will be?
Anyway, if you know me at all, you know that I have been broke all year. The job market hasn’t been kind to this Original Hipster, and my overdrawn bank account can’t fund a concert ticket (among other things). But I really want to go to that show.
So here’s the deal. Taking my cue from independent L.A. blogger-turned-Los Angeles Times Blog Editor Tony Pierce, I am asking my readers to chip in.
Now, before you call me a beggar, consider: have I ever written about your music for free? Have I promoted your show? Have I recommended a band that now you’re really glad you know about? Heck, have I made you crack a smile?
If your answer to any of these questions is yes, I invite you to click this button:
If your answer to any of these questions is no, please also click the button. To give you an idea of how easy and affordable this can be–if everyone who viewed my blog in the last two days would donate $1 each, I could buy a concert ticket. That’s right. $1.
Here’s what I can offer in return.
- I will go to the concert. I will take photos, even if photos aren’t allowed. I will write about the show and post my photos on this blog. I will try to weasel my way backstage (it’s worked a couple times before) and will relate the tale to you all.
- For the reader who donates the most, I will write a blog post about whoever and whatever you want. If you have a band, I’ll write about it. If you have a pet, I’ll interview it. Whatever you want. (That said, if I deem your proposed blog post to be offensively immoral or illegal or completely contrary to my personal ethics, the deal’s off. This is a lighthearted blog, for goodness’ sake.)
Did I mention my birthday is next month? 
So, thank you in advance–both for reading and, hopefully, for donating $1 (or more). Let’s see how this experiment works!
Update 9/19/10 — If I don’t get enough donations to buy a ticket, I will issue refunds of all donations. In other words, I promise not to spend the money on anything other than the proposed cause.
