If you haven’t heard by now, two local bands (Fierce Bad Rabbit and Wire Faces) had their practice space broken into and a lot of their gear stolen.  I’m going to keep my eyes peeled on Craigslist (Colorado, Wyoming…) and at local pawn shops, and even at concerts.  I hope you will join me and help these friends of ours find their gear.

Fierce Bad Rabbit

Wire Faces

Here is a list of gear from SpokesBuzz:
Sabian 13″ Fierce Hats
Sabian 22″ Omni Crash/Ride Cymbal
Pasha 20″ Ride Cymbal w/ Sandblasted Finish, should say “Made in
Italy” on top or bottom
Zildjian 13″ Amir Hi-Hat Cymbal
Zildjian 13″ K Hi-Hat Top Cymbal
Yamaha DTXplorer Electronic Drum Kit Rack and Trigger Pads w/ NO Controller Module/Brain Serial Numbers on the Trigger Pads will Range (834890-834899)
Zickos 22 x 18 Bass Drum w/ Evans Clear EMAD Batter, + Clear Resonant
Head with 5″ Chrome Reinforcement Ring Hole
Zickos 14 x 10 Rack Tom, Batter Side has single point lugs, resonant side has original stock Zickos Lugs.
Tama Starclassic 10 x 8 Tom Natural Birch
Tama Starclassic 12 x 9 Tom Natural Birch Clear Emperor Batter
Tama Starclassic 16 x 16 Floor Tom Natural Birch Evans EC2 Batter w/
split in head
Mapex Pro M Bass Drum 22 x 18 Transparent Black w/ Remo PS3 Batter, Evans EQ3 Resonant head w/ 5″ Hole, No bass drum mount is attached
Viking 22 x 18 Bass Drum White Wrap, Missing resonant head.
Viking 12 x 9 Rack Tom White Wrap, Evans Clear Hydraulic on Batter head
16 x 10 Junior Bass Drum White Wrap Finish, Remo Clear Pinstripe in batter and Remo Ebony Ambassador on Resonant side,
10 x 5 Junior Tom Tom
Two 8″ Peace Octabons Wood shell w/ Midnight Blue finish
Ludwig Double Tom Stand for Octabons
Wolverine Steel Snare Drum 14 x 5 w/ Evans Genera Dry Batter
Acrylic Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 with Pearl Throw off, Remo Clear CS on
Batter, 40 Snare strands on snare side, crack in shell coming out of the throwoff.
Carvin D44 Bass Drum Mic
Stagg 16 Channel Mic Snake
Yamaha CS 745 Boom Stand
Mapex Snare Stand w/ Yellow Gaffe tape on feet
Tama Double Tom Mount for Starclassic Toms
Yamaha Bass Drum Pedal
Bass Drum Mount for Mapex Pro M Tom Holder
Yamaha Auxiliary Hi Hat Mount
2 Pearl Tom Arms
Stagg Hardware Bag Black w/ Purple straps full of Misc Percussion mounts

Mackie CR1604-VLZ mixing board
VOX Wah-Wah V847A
Boss RC-30 Loop Station
Sears Silvertone Amlifier (Reverb is broken and only one of the channels work)
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Electro-Voice N/D967 Supercardioid Concert Vocal Microphone
Koch Load Box LB120 (power attenuator)
Ernie Ball VP Junior Passive Volume Pedal
Boss Chorus Pedal
Electro-Harmonix Classics Usa Big Muff Pi Distortion / Sustainer
15″ CGM Stage Monitor

Large Fender Bassman Style Cabinet with 2 JBLD130 15″ Speakers
1979 Ampeg V4 Bass Amplifier w/ Master Volume
Roland Micro Cube RX Battery Bass Amplifier
Ampeg BA115 Bass Combo Amplifier

Rolland AC90 Serial# VR24509
Yamaha Motif 6 Serial# 1001266
Fender Jazz Bass American Serial# 9320463
Ampeg SVT4 Pro Serial# DCTCR00014
Sans Amp Progamble Bass Driver Serial# 984161
Korg DTR 1000 Serial# 038258
Boss pedal Serial# ST18882
Boss pedal Serial# ZW47942
Boss pedal Serial# KW20519
Vox AC-30 CC2 Amplifier Serial# C2AC005505

Fierce Bad Rabbit has a album release show Monday, December 31 at Hodi’s Half Note for their full-length, Maestro and the Elephant.  Upon the news of the stolen gear, many community members offered more than enough gear until a permanent arrangement is made.  Colorado Drum and Percussion even offered up drum gear.

Wire Faces is running a Kickstarter campaign to help fund their upcoming full-length.  You can help them raise the money here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1314360267/wire-faces-new-full-length-album

Please help these two bands in the search for their gear!

Read the articles here:

http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20121229/NEWS01/312290012

http://www.krfcfm.org/content/news/3746/local-bands-robbed-community-rallies-thief-at-large/

http://www.wirefaces.com/

http://fiercebad.com/

Candy Claws - “Five Hands Of The Ice Queen”

Flinette - “LJCA”

Flinette–a made up french word, invented on the grass at a stranger’s high school graduation party–is composed of Tyler Gaul, and, intermittently, his friends and family whom he eagerly invites to play, sing, speak or laugh on his songs, somehow in hopes of securing their affection for him forever. Though originally hailing from Fort Collins, CO, Flinette now operates almost entirely out of assorted apartment bedrooms in Los Angeles, CA.

We Are Not a Glumlot - “The Tree”
We Are Not a Glum Lot is an indie-rock group based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Their lineup consists of Sam Erickson (Main Vocals/Guitar), Zac Blum (Backup Vocals/Bass), Colin Foxwell (Violin/Guitar), and John Carey (Percussion).
We Are Not a Glum Lot’s sound has been described as “jazzed-up indie-pop/math-rock, with a more palatable vocal theory that just screams out ’80s art/punk/wave”. Unlike most indie rock groups, the band utilizes a violin, played by Colin Foxwell, ran through an amplifier and occasionally drenched in pedal effects to give their style a unique twist. While the band is still of high school age, they have been regarded as an important staple in their local music scene. Bill Forman of the Colorado Springs Independent referred to the group as “High School Prodigies”. Notable acts the band has opened for include: Tim Kasher (frontman of Cursive), O’Death, Andrew Jackson Jihad, and David Bazan.

Grammatica - “For Christmas”
Grammatica is Aaron Landgraf. Sometimes he plays with friends, sometimes by himself. 

Jumbo Catfish - “Let’s Get The Hell Out Of Here”
Jumbo Catfish is Justin Camilli’s solo project.  Although he currently resides in Vancouver, CA, he holds roots in Fort Collins, CO and Albuquerque, NM.  All songs are recorded in a small apartment with paper thin walls.  While live drums are always a preference, Jumbo resorts to incorporating effected drum machine samples into a lo-fi, guitar driven form of indie rock.  He takes influence more recently from artists such as Father John Misty and psychedelic-folk rockers, Woods. The songs are made and recorded in a bedroom but are meant to be played live.  Camilli hopes to form a practicing live band soon.

Kaoti - “Cedar”
Megan and Kay live in the rainy city of Portland, OR. Together, they began the project called Kaoti, in search of making something greater than themselves. This holiday season, they reach to achieve the sound of winter dreams.

The Kevin Costner Suicide Pact - “Ave Maria”
“The Kevin Costner Suicide Pact is a different breed of ambient/drone altogether. With a strangely humorous name that many either love or hate, this quartet of soundscapers is one of the most interesting and unique projects out there right now. Based in Denver, CO (which is known for a variety of musical scenes, but not particularly for its ambient artists) the foursome are creating sounds that remind one of William Bassinski’s sublime compositions which seem to be ever-unfolding, even long after the initial listening experience. This is music best served with a high gravity brew and a smoke-filled room of your closest friends.” – Rachel Evans, Foxy Digitalis

Morgan and the Apostrophes - “O Holy Night”

Kamas Realty - “It Just Don’t Feel Like Christmas”
Kamas Realty is the long distance musical collaboration of 3 cousins living in 3 different different US cities.  The name “Kamas Realty” comes from their Grandfather’s (a.k.a. Poppy’s) real estate business. While the members’ real estate skills are limited that has not stopped them from carrying on the family name.

M. Sage - “Slow Noel”
M(atthew) Sage is from Fort Collins, Colorado, where he is currently an elected Poet Laureate. He operates PATIENT SOUNDS (intl), and plays in Kick Majestic and Wellington Downs. He also releases quiet home recordings of ambient music in his spare time. 

Aberration - “Bell Carol”
From: Freeport, IL.
Lives in: Fort Collins, Co.
Likes: Synthesizers

Sour Boy Bitter Girl - “All I Want For Christmas Is The Spring”
Always under the leadership of Benjamin Buttice (songwriter, composer, and artist), SBBG has consisted of some of the finest indie-rock musicians Colorado has to offer. Ranging from a solo, singer/songwriter act to a powerhouse-of-sound quintet, the music is as diverse as its members and influences. Benjamin’s lyrics weave the figurative/metaphorical world of deserts, seas, and wolves with the strife and rebellion of the average working, loving man, that create vivid imagery in a catchy way that is chanted and screamed from the hearts of his avid wolf-army fan base. The lyrics are supported with a powerful rhythm section, heavy keys and flamboyant drumming, fantastic electric guitar and organ leads, and an impressive amount of vocal harmonizing.

A.M. Pleasure Assassins - “Culmination Of A Dream”
It plays punk rock in one form or another.

Holdfast. - “Illuminate The Dark Corners”
Holdfast. are Charlie(14), Michael(16), and Tom(11) Maddocks. We are students and cousins. Holdfast. are following in the footsteps of relatives, Dave and Tim Maddocks, and a fairly new band. Their name describes the bond shared between one another. Our sound can be related to Radiohead, The Shins, Modest Mouse, and Sixpence None The Richer with some folk characteristics.

Lake Island - “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”
Lake Island is young band hailing from the Mountains of Utah. This new dynamic post rock band has tons of progressive energy and a charge like non other. With their reverb guitars and ambient sound washes. it’s truly a reverb paradise. These boys are heading into the studio at the end of the year to record their debut EP. Look for more of this young band early next year.

J. Alonzo w/ Marta Isernia - “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
J. Alonzo is soft, slow, moving songs continuously aiming to discover the difference between a house and a home.  His music has been described as the sound of creaking before an avalanche.  J. Alonzo makes music from home and friend’s studio spaces in Fort Collins, Colorado.  He also lends a hand as guitarist and vocalist in Sour Boy Bitter Girl and You Me & Apollo.

Slow Magic - “Your Heart Beats”
 Slow Magic is music by your imaginary friend.

StaG - “Code of the Schoolyard”

“The formerly Los Angeles area-based duo recently moved to Boulder, Colorado shortly before beginning work on the full-length, and you can hear the influences of both states in their beautifully-crafted sound.
Sharing the vocal spotlight, band members Matt McGuire and Will Walden feel equally confident in front of the microphone—providing such a sense of unity that it is often hard to tell their vocal styling apart from each other. Where StaG departs from other bands trying to replicate the fuzzed-out sounds of the ‘60s is the prominence and clarity given to the vocal lines and lyrics. To StaG, the voice is not merely part of the texture, but a necessary focal point, making tracks like “Tired” and “Morsels (For a Task)” take on a quasi-operatic quality.”

-Inyourspeakers.com

Short and Hat - “What Child Is This?”
Two years ago, Seth and Carrington Schaeffer decided to get rid of everything that wouldn’t fit into the back of their Subaru Outback and take to the road.  After a year of traveling the entire United States, living out of their car, and writing about it on their travel blog, ShortandHat.com, they’ve settled down to a life of writing, filming, and writing music.  On a typical day, you can find Seth behind a camera or tickling the ivories, and Carrie is generally dreaming up children’s and young adult adventures or transforming a Goodwill find. 

Ocean Bump has a new cassette on Patient Sounds.

The long-awaited “Letter 8″ cassette is out Monday on the label’s website! Get ready y’all!

Patient Sounds also just released their fourth volume of their compilation series.

hold on from libi rose on Vimeo.

We are so excited to announce that Mega Gem is releasing their debut full-length album, “Colors of the West.” Be sure to catch the band at Denver Art Society on October 19th with Summer Salt, Doo Crowder, and Kissing Party.

Check out this music video for the band’s first single “Don’t Call Me Romantic”

Wild Baby Records is proud to present the official video for the song “Don’t Call Me Romantic” by the Denver Quirk Pop band, Mega Gem! Don’t Call Me Romantic is a single off the bands upcoming album, Colors of the West, Due out October 19th. This song is available as a free download off the bands Bandcamp site @ http://megagemdenver.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call-me-romantic
Filmed by Mike Olmsted at the Montessori Academy of Colorado.

Mega Gem LINKS:
WEB: megagemdenver.com
BC: megagemdenver.bandcamp.com
FB: facebook.com/megagemdenver
TW: twitter.com/MegaGemdenver

Tomorrow night, Ty Segall is playing at the GNU with 2 of our favorite local bands: Kick Magestic and AM Pleasure Assassins.

Get in the know here: http://www.facebook.com/events/162442010560456/

You Me & Apollo will be releasing their first 7″ (part 1 of the series).  The sleeves were all hand printed, see….

Along with the 7″ is a whole new line of merch from the band:

Check the band out at Everyday Joe’s Coffee House in Fort Collins on June 30th for their 7″ release.

Pre-order your tickets and 7″ records here!

Learn more at www.YouMeandApollo.com