A bunch of the (astoundingly awesome) electro freaks are based in Vancouver, where I was sinfully not playing shows.

Bankai kills Vancouver

What was the solution to this conundrum? It's the crowdsource age, so work out a budget and ask for donations. Well, not strictly donations, if you give money you become a shareholder and if there are profits, you profit proportionally to your stake.

I think this is so fantastic, and love the fact that thesixtyone has made it easier for Bankai to get something like this off the ground, because he's talking directly to people who love his music. This is the first time I've heard of anything like this. Does anyone know of other instances where fans have paid an artist directly to tour?

Go to the site and become a shareholder.