-Marky

I'm writing this note to vent, and to make every friend I have living in Kitchener/Waterloo aware of something.

Last night, after our show in Waterloo, we were robbed. 
Brent's bass (Sunburst Fender Precision) was stolen, along with all of our merch. 50 Lion Ride Hoodies, 50 Lion Ride T shirts, and a bag of pins. (Luckily, we forgot our stickers at Tommy Smokes'/Ron's place, so we still have those! Yaaaay!)

We are not rock stars. We make very little money, and work very hard. 
Over the last year, we've worked hard raising money, working shitty jobs, and playing as many shows as we could. Any money we were able to raise was pumped into the band. Gas money, recording costs, equipment, and merchandise production. We finally raised enough money to have T shirts and Hoodies printed up, and adequate equipment for playing shows. Selling merch is of vital importance to an independent, touring band.
No one pays for music anymore.
Venues pay very little to independent, original bands. 
Even if there's only 3 people at your show, if they like you, those 3 people may visit your band's merch table after your show. Every penny helps. Now we don't get those pennies, and can't afford new merch. 

OK! SO! I'm going to stop whining now, and ask you all a favor. 
IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY LIVING IN KITCHENER/WATERLOO, PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR ANYONE WEARING A LION RIDE HOODIE OR T SHIRT. IF YOU DO SEE SOMEONE WEARING ONE OF THESE ITEMS, PLEASE ASK THEM WHERE THEY GOT IT, AND DON'T SEEM THREATENING. CONTACT ME, OR ANYONE IN MY BAND ASAP. 
ALSO, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, KEEP CHECKING LOCAL PAWN SHOPS AND MUSIC STORES FOR A SUNBURST FENDER PRECISION BASS. IF YOU FIND IT, PLEASE CONTACT MYSELF, OR BRENTON ELLIS, WHO YOU CAN FIND IN MY FRIENDS LIST. 

Thank you so much for reading this, and thanks in advance for all of your help. 
Love: Mark

(I should also mention that this is our 2nd robbery. The first time was in London, where Marco's GPS was stolen outside of Call The Office. Also, this is the 2nd time a Bass has been stolen from Brent. I am losing my faith in humanity)