Okay, so here’s the skinny:
I’ve been contacted by the organizers of a gig that I’m not sure if I’m at liberty to talk about yet, because their invite wasn’t 100% certain and I don’t want to get too excited too fast. Things I can tell you:
- It’s in Massachusetts.
- It’s next week.
- I can say without hesitation that it would be the highlight of my year.
- It, unfortunately, is not PAX East. I’ll be at SXSW at the time of PAX East. Yay and boo at the same time.
In order for this gig to happen (if it happens, and you’ll know if I get greenlit, and I will announce in big red letters what the specifics are), I need to scrape together a lot of money in order to pay the airfare to Massachusetts from Seattle. Because I would have to fly out on a Monday, it’s supposed to be rather expensive—somewhere close to $1,000 round trip.
I have the green light! All systems go!
I am [still] willing to dole out creative output in exchange for your investment in these flights. Specifically, I’m able to offer either a signed copy of my CD, a custom tablet doodle of anything you like, or a cover song.
Any cover song. I’ll learn it and I’ll do it in a single take with a single microphone. I hope you will be merciful in your selection.
Think of it as buying stock in this once-in-a-lifetime gig. You don’t want to miss it, and neither do I.
I’ve made a Google Docs form with everything you need to know and tell me. I went with a Google Doc form instead of PayPal because I won’t charge your PayPal until your requested stuff is complete and ready to send, and PayPal didn’t have mechanisms for me to do that.
If you want to just drop coins in the jar without receiving anything in exchange (and if you do, I love you), the donation link is still active.
Please help me to help you! I promise it should be a great gig and I’ll spill more details as soon as I’m able. OH MAN THIS IS REALLY EXCITING.
Any chance of getting a donate link anyway?
It’s right here. I should probably mention that in the post.
I don’t suppose there’s a way to pay besides PayPal? Would love to commission something, but PayPal is a no go for me :c
I am ON IT.
I have a Square account so in theory I can accept credit cards – except I’m a dummy who forgot both my password and the answer to my security question. I’ve contacted support to let me change my password and security question. Stoopids.
I’ll make a big ruckus when that works again, and I’ll email you too.
Ah, thanks a bunch!
YsfBPY Good point. I hadn’t thought about it quite that way.
Oh man. I have a sneaking suspicion what it MIGHT be, in which case that is almost disastrously awesome. (Is it at a certain university in Cambridge?)
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Gah! Blow that shit up when you’re squared away on the Square thing. I’ve got a paypal but never keep any cash in it and it’ll take like 3-5 business days for it to get there even tho I’ve linked my bank account.
Good luck, Molly. No cash to send, but I’ll send good wishes.
Who want’s to hear a cover of the complete album version of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida?
Good luck Molly!
We got your back, Molly. Let’s do this.
I didn’t see a link to Google docs, and wasn’t sure how to use it anyway, so I used good ol’ PayPal. Good luck and maybe someday I’ll see you in Colorado.
Will cover songs be public? I.e., will you upload them to your YouTube channel?
The plan was to email them privately to the recipient.
No good?
Someone requested “Map Of Tasmania” by Amanda Palmer, which I’d rather not have on my otherwise family friendly channel.
That’s both awesome and sad. It’d be fun to listen to other people’s requests, but having a unique song by YouTube’s greatest sure is something. I know I’d like donate my request to the community, if that’s ok with you.
I’ll be saving some money and nagging to have my credit card enabled for online spending. Hope you still have the request form up by then.
Keep up the good work.
- Bolivian fan
I think the new plan is for me to ask each person as I’m sending them their song, “Is it ok if I share this with everybody.” A lot of the people I’ve talked to feel the same way you do about it.
So what about an original song instead of a cover (for an appropriately increased donation)? Any chance?
I used your tip jar on PayPal. Good luck! I really liked the Tom Cruise song.
I’m trying, but the donation link is VERY slow. Hopefully, that’s a good sign.
I’ll save you the trouble of special art or cover. I’ve already got a signed CD. If you don’t get a grand out of this, then WE are not worthy. You’re awesome! (And I want to have your babies)
Best!
I’ve already sent in my request for a cover. What would your policy be on us sharing them (with proper credit, of course) after they’re done?
I’m a penniless student so it’s not much, but I’ve used your Paypal link – I love Stephen Fry too, so keep up the great work!
How close are you to reaching the $1000?
Good luck and best wishes all the way from England
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Lady, it was Taxmas Day on Friday…I’m happy to send you some of my government cheese to help you get to your destination! I put my request in for my song…don’t kill me. Do…shake a fist and say “curses!”
Are you able to YouTube the song cover? I’d love to put it on my website
Hope you make it! We’re RTing like a MUTHA!
Much Lurv,
Wendy aka @nerdrage42
Ah damn it…now I read your feeds. No YouTubes. But I still want to send you monies. Buh…I should know better than to not FAQ thru the feed. SORRY!
We Lewises (no relation, as far as I know) gotta stick together! I’m in, young lady.
In for a cover.
BTW — you might consider “I feel like Ira Glass” as a potential song title in the future.
Would $500 get a date? Would the full $1000? Not in a ‘Indecent Proposal’ date but pizza and a long conversation date, chaperoned of course but not hyperprotective 10 people breathing down my neck chaperoned.
Sincerely,
Not-a-creepy-stalker- just-a-big-fan-who-has watched-and-misses-your-regular-daily-vlogs-will-even-pay-for-the-pizza-Ralph
It can even be after you get back…
it’s really not much, but i sent you 10 bucks from France. Hope it will help you, Molly.
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Has anyone requested Never gonna give you up by rick astley? I think it would be much cooler to molly-roll someone instead of rick roll? ( If you cant manage it thats fine, i’d still donate, but think it would be darn humorous )
Molly! Congrats!
I’d kinda like to change the cover I requested! Is there a good way to do that?
xoxo (and congrats again)
Famous Tracy
So I filled out the form to commission a song and noticed that you never asked for my email address on the form. My twitter is on there but I thought it might be easier if I left my email here.
I think this is an awesome fundraiser idea! Keep up the good work, we’re all rooting for you.
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Hiya Miss Molly -
Just wondering, after favoriting all 4 of the best recordings of the big event back east with SF, why you’ve apparently gone mute about the experience?
Disappointment, too busy at school, or relief, whatevs, but says here your fans ache for an blog update.
Or not, it’s entirely your call, of course.
Signed, Handle cupjay (on YT)
whoops. sorry, this got posted the wrong place. i’ll try try again.
SO! It’s post “GIG” and while I am sure that right about now you are receiving invitations from the Queen, etcetera, etcetera and so on…. We wanted to say, great song-congrats-and awesome performace in front of THE MAN! We found you through a link and are now confirmed fans.
When where and how can we lowly mere mortals hope to see you perform in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area?