Stolen gear
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Our rented backline was stolen in Vancouver! The list included two Marshall 100 watt amps along with two 4x12 cabinets, as well as a 100 watt Ampeg bass head and SVT cabinet.
It was the morning of Sept 18th, the same day that I was to leave from Vancouver to pick up my band-mates at Seattle Seatac Airport to start our US tour. The van and rented trailer were packed along with a rented backline from Long + McQuade music store. I had my blanket and pillow and bag all ready to go. All of the sudden my phone rang, I answered. The voice on the other end asked me if I was Pk Mck. I answered “yes". "Do you own a white Ford Econoline 350 with a U Haul trailer”? I replied “yes?” at the same time looking out of my window at the empty spot where I had parked the van and trailer the night before. Great.
On a good note, the police informed me that my van and trailer had been found however all of the gear from the trailer was stolen and that if I didn’t want my van impounded that I had to arrive at the crime scene in 5 minutes else the van and trailer would be towed! I asked my house mate for a lift, and we arrived at the crime scene soon thereafter. I convinced the police crew on duty to give me the van. I then returned the damaged trailer, paid for the damage, rented another trailer, drove to Long and McQuade. The man there said that if I wanted more gear, that he would “ sell” me the stolen gear and rent me more of exactly the same as I had ordered previously. The price was just under $7,000.00. I thanked him and loaded the gear into the trailer and drove directly to Seattle SeaTac Airport where I picked up the band lads, had one rehearsal and went on tour the next day.
We didn’t miss a show but starting the tour $7000 in the red is more than I can handle. This is why I’m asking for your help, please donate whatever you can, even the smallest gesture will be hugely appreciated.
Thank you - Paul McKenzie.
It was the morning of Sept 18th, the same day that I was to leave from Vancouver to pick up my band-mates at Seattle Seatac Airport to start our US tour. The van and rented trailer were packed along with a rented backline from Long + McQuade music store. I had my blanket and pillow and bag all ready to go. All of the sudden my phone rang, I answered. The voice on the other end asked me if I was Pk Mck. I answered “yes". "Do you own a white Ford Econoline 350 with a U Haul trailer”? I replied “yes?” at the same time looking out of my window at the empty spot where I had parked the van and trailer the night before. Great.
On a good note, the police informed me that my van and trailer had been found however all of the gear from the trailer was stolen and that if I didn’t want my van impounded that I had to arrive at the crime scene in 5 minutes else the van and trailer would be towed! I asked my house mate for a lift, and we arrived at the crime scene soon thereafter. I convinced the police crew on duty to give me the van. I then returned the damaged trailer, paid for the damage, rented another trailer, drove to Long and McQuade. The man there said that if I wanted more gear, that he would “ sell” me the stolen gear and rent me more of exactly the same as I had ordered previously. The price was just under $7,000.00. I thanked him and loaded the gear into the trailer and drove directly to Seattle SeaTac Airport where I picked up the band lads, had one rehearsal and went on tour the next day.
We didn’t miss a show but starting the tour $7000 in the red is more than I can handle. This is why I’m asking for your help, please donate whatever you can, even the smallest gesture will be hugely appreciated.
Thank you - Paul McKenzie.
Organizer and beneficiary
Paul McKenzie
Organizer
Vancouver, BC
Matt Collyer
Beneficiary