In the words of my boss, I look a little like Marlon Brando today. Sadly, this is not due to my photogenic qualities or skill as an actor. No, it*s referring to the swelling in my cheeks that*s resulting from some happy dental problems. Ah yes, after going quite a while with no issues, apparently my wisdom teeth have decided that it*s time to start causing me excrutiating pain. I*ll be getting either 2 or all 4 of them removed tomorrow. So if I, you know, start making posts in a strange and beautiful language that doesn*t bear any resemblance to English, assume that it*s just the pain meds talking.

A 7 megapixel camera phone with mp3 player and business card reader, anyone? Just remember, my birthday is in August. I*m just saying.

Just looking over Stuart Davis* blog and found this cool tidbit. Apparently he*s working on a new album and is seeking investors. This is something he*s done in the past, but I haven*t seen it work quite this way before. Several “levels of love”, starting at 100 bucks and ranging up to 10 grand. At $100, you get access to download all 125 songs on Stuart*s website and tickets to a show – if you figure $1.00 per song and $10 or so a ticket, you*re already ahead of the game.

The levels continue upward to ever-cooler levels, but it*s Levels 4 and 5 that took me aback.

Level Four:
$1,000+
-Downloads
-Signed Copy Of New Disc & DVD Set
-Signed Box Set
-Two Lifetime Tickets

Now it gets spooky. At $1,000 or more, you receive all downloads, signed copy of new disc, signed copy of new DVD, a complete signed box set, and two LIFETIME tickets to any and all Stuart Davis concerts -forever.

Yes, that*s right…lifetime tickets to every show, ever. If I was in a place where he visited more than twice a year, I would be SO interested.

Level Five:

$2,500+

-Downloads
-Signed Copy Of New Disc & DVD Set
-Signed Box Set

-Two Lifetime Tickets
-Private Concert (Recorded)

It*s personal. For $2,500 or more, you*ll get all downloads, signed new CD, signed new DVD, complete signed box set, two LIFETIME passes to all Stuart Davis concerts, and Stuart will personally come to your private home and perform a concert in your house, which will be recorded on digital mini disc and given to you at the end of the show. You do NOT pay any travel, lodging, or food, price includes everything.

Holy freaking crap. Now THIS would be something. Get some friends to kick in on this and you could have Stuart visit your home for a recorded private concert. Surreal, man. Just totally surreal.