This morning, just outside Dallas, TX, Maker flipped their van, leaving one member in critical condition, and the rest with minor injuries, and their vehicle totaled. Please donate to the band in any way you can to help pay for hospital bills and for their van.
DONATE: makerdonations@gmail.com
Real Friends are trying to buy a new van! The band is unsigned, and getting funding for these things comes straight out of their pockets. They just put up a brand new t-shirt in their webstore, and all of their orders come with free stickers!
Help out Real Friends so they can come play in your town. You know you want them to.
Click here to check out their webstore and buy stuff from it.
We’ve never posted about A Brighter Life before, so this post will serve two purposes! Check them out. They’re an awesome band from Columbia, SC, especially if you like The Wonder Years, Neck Deep or Real Friends.
NOW, onto the part where they really need your help. Unfortunately, the bands van was stolen (yes, the whole thing). They just got it 2 months ago, and still have to make payments on it even though it was stolen.. plus, they’re slated to head out on a tour in December, now they have no van. Please donate whatever you can to help them recoup their losses and get out on tour.
This scene is all about how much we look out for each other, and I’d like to see that happen today.
Drive-Thru Records owners Richard and Stefanie Reines have applied for a $250,000 grant to help relaunch the label. To get the grant, they need 250 votes in 24 hours. I just voted, and they’re currently at 214. Help them out and vote! Click HERE, click support, and search “Drive Thru Records” (no hyphen), and then hit “vote”! Simple as that.
*WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT* Hey everyone, we just recently were in an accident and have totaled our van. We are trying really hard to get a new one in the next couple of days to finish out this tour with Far From Proper. For limited time only we are putting up “Some Kids Just Can’t Hang” on majorleague.bandcamp.com for a donation price. This is the only place to get this song in the US and the minimum asking price is only $1. If you could donate anything to help raise money to get some new transportation we would really appreciate it. Thank you for all of your support through everything and we hope to see you soon!
Help out Major League. They deserve it!
Brianna Collins, the keyboardist and one of the vocalists in Tigers Jaw, was recently robbed. Her car was broken into and a bunch of photo equipment belonging to her school was stolen. In order to raise some money back, Brianna is selling some 8x10 prints, all hand numbered and signed, which will be $15 each. Help her out. She’s super talented and Tigers Jaw is awesome.
You can also view Brianna’s official photography website here.
Koji was robbed in Louisiana. He lost his guitar and merchandise. He’s started a Kickstarter account to help recoup the cost.
“This week marks the beginning of what will be my life on the road in 2012. Last night, my crew and I were on our way to Texas to begin the tour when we stopped at a friend’s house in Louisiana. It was a good area right next to a school and we were assured it was a safe place to park. Regardless, we took precautions checking on the vehicle periodically and taking the valuables out. However, my merchandise and guitar didn’t make it into the house before all the vehicles in front of the house were broken into including ours. We are incredibly fortunate to be safe and in good health.
There are things you can’t control when your on the road and everyone understands that there’s a certain amount of risk that comes with the touring lifestyle. Sometimes things happen. You have got to work through it. Luckily, I was able to recover some vinyl in an alley nearby, but otherwise I’m left with very little merch to make money with to sustain the tour. Worse yet, I’m without the necessary tool, my guitar, to perform my trade.
In my music, I write about what it is to face yourself and to face the challenges at hand. You’ve got to take everything that comes your way and grow from it. My resolve to keep on working is stronger than ever, but I’ve come to a point where I need to ask for your help. The $3,000 goal will put a dent in our losses and will replace some of the stolen merch and equipment, but it’s only a start. Anything you can do—even if it’s not supporting this campaign, but sharing my music and mission with new ears—will help me go the distance.
Thank you so much for your support in my moment of need. Friends, family and community are the only reasons I exist.”
Pentimento were robbed in the UK. Buy some of their merch/music to help them out.
“Long story short, we had our van broken into, GPS stolen, and had our tour manager get robbed on his way to buy another GPS. We didn’t think we were going to be able to make it to Sheffield tonight, but with the help of some lovelies at the auto-glass place & insurance company, we’re back on the road. We’ll be a little late, but we’ll be there nonetheless. See you at The Riverside.”
A few days ago, Last Call had their trailer stolen. Please help out and donate to the bands Kickstarter account. You can get a bunch of really cool packages for helping the band out.
Major League, The Tired And True and On My Honor are heading out on a spring tour. They need some help with the dates, so if you or someone you know is a promoter in/around any of these cities, don’t hesitate to help!
04/27 - Philadelphia PA
04/28 - Milford CT
04/29 - Boston MA
04/30 - Bangor Maine
05/01 - Rutland VT2, Poughkeepsie NY
05/03 - Binghamton NY
05/04 - Rochester NY
05/05 - Cleveland OH
05/06 - FT Wayne IN
05/07 - Bloomington IN
05/08 - Chicago IL
05/09 - St Paul MN
05/10 - Des Moines IA/Omaha or Lincoln NE
05/11 - St Louis MO
05/12 - Cincinatti OH
05/13 - Louisville KY
05/14 - Knoxville TN
On My Honor: pumpupthevolumebooking@gmail.com
Major League: majorleaguebooking@gmail.com
The Tired and True: thetiredandtrue@gmail.com
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