Not a well conceived "monetization" plan, KC. This will create ill will among all the non-contributors.  FYI, there aren't any successful "pay" blogs. Why do you think yours is so special?  Because of your relationship with Grace Potter?  If that is the case, whatever $ you collect should go to her and the band, and if she wants to give you a cut, that's between you and her. But interposing yourself as the toll collector between fans and GPN is skanky at best.

I'm already growing very tired of seeing "password protected" posts, and it will not be long before that fatigue translates into no more visits.