... assuming you have internet access in your bedroom. If not, you can have me in your living room, office, kitchen, family room ... in fact, you can have me in any room in your house. With amazing music! And full frontal comedy!
The show is called "The Truth About Christmas". Along with two of the most talented musicians I know, Cynthia MacLeod and Gordon Belsher, I'll be performing the show in Milton, Ontario on December 9th and in Sarnia, Ontario on December 10th and 11th. And courtesy of wtfoperagal and her company, SoundQue, you get to see us in performance, because the Sarnia shows are going to be recorded and broadcast in a high quality pay-per-view webcast!!!!
The show is a collection of stories, songs, and tunes that will help you ring in the Christmas season. I think the stories are pretty funny, and Gord and Cynthia are crowd pleasers. Both are award-winning performers, and in particular Cynthia - at age 21 - is one of the most talented fiddlers you will ever see in your life. We've toured with this show in years past and the response has been .. well, terrific. What, this isn't the time for false modesty. And modesty - false or not - isn't my forte.
There's a button below (and permanently at top left) that says "Nils Live". Click it and see how this all works. Essentially, for a paltry $5 (and really, at this time of year, don't you spill that much down the side of your shot glass in an evening?) you get two - count 'em TWO - opportunities to bring me into your bedroom, where you can laugh at me. Hey, I've had that happen for free, so this will be a welcome change.
Five bucks. Come on. Really. Scrabble around under the sofa cushions. There. You're set.
It's not a lot, but if each of you does it (and I'll be coming to those of you with blogs to ask you to help spread the word) maybe this can break even and open the door for other webcasting opportunities. If not, I'll end up broke, living in a van down by the river. But hey, don't let the guilt get you. (Well, OK, if guilt helps, let's use that, too.)
If peer pressure is what you need to tip you over, Bucky jumped on board first. She can appreciate the potential joy that flows from having me in her bedroom, with the added bonus of being able to press "mute" All those times I offered up a prayer to spend time with her and Jess in a bedroom are finally coming true - AND I'm getting paid. Is this a great country or what?
Hit the button. Have a look. And if you have a blog, volunteer to put a button up and help sell the show for me. I'll send you the code, you can suggest the show to your friends, the people you recommend it to will get good value for their money. Hey. Win/win/win.
I hope you'll help make this happen.
Jess and I breathlessly await your presence in our bedroom.
Send me the code and I'll be happy to plug the webcast on my site.
You know how good I am with plugs.
Posted by: Bucky Four-Eyes | November 24, 2006 at 03:46 PM
This is great! I wanna host a Blog Cookie Exchange again. I'll tie this in. I'll come back to handle the details. Because . . . I'm not in the mood for details, OK? Alright then.
Posted by: Susie | November 24, 2006 at 04:13 PM
Fantastic! I'll pay tomorrow after my latest auctions end and I have some dosh in my PayPal account. Send me the code and I'll paste it straight away. I'm really looking forward to it!
Posted by: platypus | November 24, 2006 at 05:08 PM
I never post buttons, but send me the code and I will this time. Because I think everyone should get the chance to have you in their bedroom...
I'm totally going to pay for that myself - once Rob comes home and tells me his Paypal password.
Posted by: kalki | November 24, 2006 at 05:45 PM
I'm a cheapskate, but given that I'm totally curious about seeing you "live" and "in person" for $5, I'll do it!
Send me the code! I'll even add your button to my blog. :)
Posted by: CircusKelli | November 24, 2006 at 06:47 PM
Live. In the bedroom. And only $5? Hard to turn down an offer like that.
Send the code for linking it to my website!
Posted by: Ortizzle | November 24, 2006 at 08:41 PM
You had me at "full frontal comedy". No one reads my blog anymore, so a button won't do you much good, but if you insist on making me work, I'll be happy to post it.
I can't wait to see you in all your glory... and in my bedroom to boot...
Posted by: Cranky Chick | November 25, 2006 at 12:53 AM
I don't have a paypal account because honestly, I've never used one. Haven't the foggiest idea how. If I've needed to buy something, I've always found whatever it was at a store. You know, the kind with cashiers, and bags, and price tags. But, because it is you asking, I'm pledging to overcome my ignorance and inexperience, and learn what to do, and how to do it, to get a paypal account so I can spill a measly slosh of the Lagavulin onto your desktop instead of mine. Also, if you want me to post a button, you're going to have to help me.
Posted by: shari | November 25, 2006 at 01:27 AM
You guys are amazing. Seriously. I am overwhelmed by the response from the comments and the e-mails. I am evidently being welcomed into bedrooms, offices, dens (not clear whether they are "of iniquity", but still - dens!) and in one case, a beautiful woman invited me into her "nook". Now, does anyone have a "cranny" ...? (Oh, Bucky, you can let that one go by, dear.)
Really, though ... this is utterly heartwarming - although, given what I know about all you people, not entirely unexpected. Emails with code and instructions and stuff will go out later today. And if you're normally a lurker and/or don't want anyone to know you read this blog but can think of a way to help out (like, say, sending an email out on my behalf), drop me an email: NilsDOTling AT gmailDOTcom and I'll give you the link to include in your email as well as more info about the show.
But keep the comments coming, and de-lurk to comment, just this one time. It's really nice to hear. This is kinda a scary venture, and the support is giving me strength.
Posted by: Nils | November 25, 2006 at 08:26 AM
Oh, all right. I can't ignore the goodness. Send me the linky thing and I'll get on it as soon as I can.
Posted by: candace | November 25, 2006 at 11:59 AM
Shari and anyone else in need of assistance, I would be happy to help you get the button on your site if you want me to. :)
As for Paypal, I'll either have to get Hubby to use his, or get my own. :)
Nils, darlin... you were already in my bedroom. I have your book on my nightstand. :)
Posted by: CircusKelli | November 25, 2006 at 01:43 PM
you can snail mail if you don't want to do PayPal - email me privately.
Posted by: whfropera | November 25, 2006 at 05:12 PM
I could ask you for the info to post, but Bucky's gonna hafta do it for me anyway. I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Posted by: Squirl | November 25, 2006 at 08:12 PM
If you don't stop spreading rumors that John Stamos is gay, I will TAKE THE BUTTON DOWN. Or something even worse...like, um, ask Allie to short-sheet your bed! Or put tabasco sauce in your coffee! Or, you know, something.
Posted by: kalki | November 26, 2006 at 11:31 AM
Please send me the code as well, I'll pay per view once I get my PayPal account dialed in! Good for you!
Posted by: Sara Sue | November 26, 2006 at 12:32 PM
Done! I can't wait to see you in my bedroom.
Posted by: wordgirl | November 26, 2006 at 04:04 PM
Nils,
I am playing catchup after the long weekend. I would be interested in watching as well as posting a link on my site. Once I am caught up I will try.
Posted by: William | November 27, 2006 at 09:06 AM
I'd be willing to give it a try as well.
Posted by: Photogfrog | November 28, 2006 at 10:10 PM
William - Check your email.
Posted by: CircusKelli | November 29, 2006 at 09:47 AM
Hi Nilbo ;)
I am looking forward to the show. I really like a good laugh and some prime fiddle playin to boot!
I have the ink up on my page. Nice picture.
Posted by: Dori | December 03, 2006 at 11:53 PM