During my daily perusal of the checkout line mags, I came across a somewhat bizarre quote from the lovely and talented Natalie Portman. Speaking about the current economic recession, she said, "I think it's kind of an exciting time. Everyone is cutting back." When it comes to scrimping and saving, no one knows like Portman, who recently had to settle for a modest $3.25 million L.A. hovel when she was in the market for a new crash pad. The kind-hearted, penny-pinching Hollywood starlet added, "I've started to see people look more toward their passions and what really excites them."
While the first part of her quote is a tad misguided, though positive, the second part is bang-on. Case in point, passionate and excitable thieves stole a shitload of equipment from The Most Serene Republic Sunday night in Vancouver after the band played a show at The Biltmore. Hey, desperate times call for desperate measures, right? Wrong. Regardless of the economic landscape, be it prosperous or crippling, property theft is a most despicable act of cowardice.
Below is the list of instruments and equipment stolen, as well as the group's ongoing (mostly Canadian) tourdates so you come out and support the band. Also look for TMSR's Emma Ditchburn's latest tour blog at Venuszine.com.
Sunday night's bitter experience hasn't been covered yet, but you can bet it will. If anyone has any information regarding the robbery and stolen gear please contact Chris at Arts and Crafts.
Here is the missing gear:
Make: Washburn Acoustic (Natural Finish)Model: D112
Serial #: 86028
Notes: Not original headstock, screw markings
Make: Wasburn Acoustic (blue glossy finish)
Model: EA16MBL
Notes: Small paint chip near end pin
Make: Gibson 335 (white w/ gold binding)
Model: E335 Diamond Cut
Serial #: 0-1387722
Notes: Gold Hardware
Make: King Trombone
Model: Jiggs Whigham 2102L
Serial #: 932731
Notes: Dents on Bell of Trombone. Trombone case is labeled TMSR
Make: Fender Telecaster (yellow)
Model: HWY-1
Serial #: Z4209214
Notes: Paint chips all over guitar
Make: Garrison Acoustic (black)
Model: AGSP-1-BK
Serial #: S06120550
Notes: Thin body acoustic
Make: Audio Tech Pedal Board
Notes: approx: 16"x12"
Make: Boss Tuning Pedal (white w/ orange writing)
Model: Tu-2
Make: Boss Delay Pedal (white w/ blue writing)
Model: DD-6
Make: Boss Delay Pedal (white w/ blue writing)
Model: DD-6
Make: Boss Distortion Pedal (yellow w/ black writing)
Model: SD - 1
Make: Radial D.I. (green)
Make: Washburn flight case for fender Telecaster
Notes: Silver case painted w/ TMSR
Make: Gator 335 Flight Case
Notes: Painted w/ TMSR
Upcoming TMSR tourdates:
09.30.09 - Calgary, AB - Palomino
10.01.09 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
10.02.09 - Saskatoon, SK - Louis' Pub
10.03.09 - Winnipeg, MB - Pyramid Cabaret
10.05.09 - Madison, WI - High Noon
10.06.09 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
10.07.09 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's
10.08.09 - New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge
10.09.09 - Brooklyn, NY - Southpaw
10.10.09 - Boston, MA - Great Scott
10.15.09 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club
11.04.09 - London, ON - London Music Hall
11.05.09 - Waterloo, ON - Starlite
11.06.09 - Guelph, ON - Albion Hotel
11.07.09 - St. Catherines, ON Level 3
11.08.09 - Hamilton, ON - Casbah
11.11.09 - Peterborough, ON - Montreal House
11.12.09 - Kingston, ON - Bar None
11.13.09 - Montréal, QC - Il Motore
11.14.09 - Ottawa, ON - Zaphod's
11.25.09 - Charlottetown, PE - Hunters Ale House
11.26.09 - Fredericton, NB - Capital
11.27.09 - Halifax, NS - Paragon Theatre
11.28.09 - Sackville, NB - Georges