I just got wind that just before after a gig in San Fransisco Jason Isbell and his band 400 Unit had their instruments stolen. Then his drummer abruptly quit and his label (New West) flew in Son Volt’s drummer and bought new equipment. The band are rehearsing and hope to continue on with their tour Wednesday in Portland.
From Isbell’s MySpace:
Touring Misfortunes
Dear fans and friends,
Leading up to the California shows, Jason had been under the weather with the flu. As the cold worsened, it became apparent that, in the best interest of Jason’s health, Jason and the 400 Unit would not be able to play Vault 350 in Long Beach.
Having taken a day off to recuperate, Jason and the 400 Unit regained positive momentum with great fan support in Los Angeles and San Francisco. It was after the San Francisco show that life threw its next unexpected punch.
On the morning of Monday, January 28, the guys discovered that their van had been forcibly broken into and that much of their gear had been stolen, including four guitars, a drum kit, an accordion, and a laptop computer. Considering the technical and emotional deflation that they experienced, the guys were left with no choice but to cancel the scheduled in-store performance at Dimple and evening show at Harlow’s in Sacramento.
Now, with a repaired van window, replacement gear on the way, and Portland, Oregon on the horizon, Jason and the 400 Unit continue to forage ahead.
For the canceled shows and appearances we sincerely apologize, and we greatly appreciate your understanding. As Jason and the 400 Unit roll into your hometown, greet them with cheers and energy, as your undying support will be vital to their success in this otherwise trying time.
I’ll post more as I hear it.
Man, that’s just wrong!
Damn, what’s up with all the equipment getting jacked. Jason Boland had his trailer of equipment and toys for kids stolen a little over a year ago and Brian Hofeldt had his guitar stolen last year. I think I recently read something about a band having an amp stolen as well. Sucks!
Same with the Legendary Shack Shakers about a year ago. Someone stold their van with some priceless instruments in the back. Luckily the cops found it the same day abandoned with just two guitars taken. They must have thought it was construction equipment in theat old econoline.
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