Lovedrug's Van Stolen and Burned

[Steve Henderson]

As a follow-up to these (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=245488) posts (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=245844), this morning Lovedrug (http://www.absolutepunk.net/lovedrug)'s stolen van was found burnt to a crisp. The band lost everything, but they are continuing to play on their current tour and are trying to stay positive. If you can help the band out with a donation, please do so here (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=info%40bradstreetentertain ment%2ecom&item_name=Thieving%20from%20Lovedru g&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0&currency_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8).

[squared82]

thats ridiculous.

[lolimkate]

wow, people can really be dickheads.

[Khaos]

thats horrible

[TSLROCKS]

Why would anyone do that. what assholes

[Praetor]

Why would anyone even do something like that? That's beyond terrible. Have some respect.

I hope I'll be able to get some money to donate soon.

[thatwasamoment]

Holy shit. I'll donate what I can.

[sdbrown]

Oh my god, that's sickening.

[AnvilFace]

Muwahaha!

[anamericangod]

that is such bullshit.

i hope they catch who did this.

[Un'Aria Ancora]

Some people are so fucked up. just... why?

[tait]

thats sop mean! waht the hell! if they ever find out who they are i say we burn them to crisp

[imtimwhoareyou]

Muwahaha!

.....Seriously?

[Joe DeAndrea]

Muwahaha!

See you tomorrow. :wave:

[goodnote]

thats terrible. =[

[shoelaces]

god that sucks. i'll make sure to bring money for merch when they're here next weekend.

[imperfectstarx]

Wow..thats so fucked up. When I get some money I'll donate.

[forgetevth]

what i dont get is why bands dont take insurance out on there van, trailer, and equipment. and if they do have it, why putting up the donation things?

[umendevery1weno]

They should never go back to detroit ever, this news made me so mad when i read it.

[After Hours]

That's depressing. The criminals must listen to rap-music.

[stickfigures]

what i dont get is why bands dont take insurance out on there van, trailer, and equipment. and if they do have it, why putting up the donation things?

because insurance takes time to process all of that. they have to start from scratch. I'm sure they had personal things/merch that they can't really put insurance on either. besides this is pathetic that someone is that low to go and set fire to this. that is going to be a lot harder to deal with than just stolen gear.

[Steve Henderson]

what i dont get is why bands dont take insurance out on there van, trailer, and equipment. and if they do have it, why putting up the donation things?
Because even if they are insured, until insurance comes through, they are paying to rent a car so they can tour for THE FANS, and they cannot make $ off merch, they are borrowing equipment, etc. Need any more reasons? I HARDLY think they are trying to profit off this. Jesus.

[_all_star_me_]

what the hell? thats retarded.

[yoyoninjagirl]

that's crazy. Who would do something like that?!

[musicalxchaos]

thats absolutely terrible. i'm seeing them saturday, i wish i had the cash to donate something.

[AdamSocial]

Bummer... really. These dudes aren't that bad.

Maybe it'll happen to a band that deserves it.... like Prussian Blue.

[sohos]

holycrap. thats terrible. best of luck to these guys

[Miss Heartcore]

that's horrifying.

i can't imagine losing everything like that.

wtf is wrong with people?

[keeplioving]

Muwahaha!

um. ok?

this is horrible. and the van being burnt? that's new.
people are fucking ridiculous.

[racethesun]

wow. burned?

thats kinda freaky.

[TheGoodnightMoon]

This is as low as it gets, but it's good to see Lovedrug is still chugging along. I love that band to death.

[xxbenitezxx]

sent two bucks that i could spare

[mr chainsaw]

super lame

[punk-possum]

Muwahaha!
speaking of dickheads....

[duhpunk]

that sucks, but at first glance i couldn't help but laugh. who would set a fucking van and trailer on fire? it's just something you don't hear every day. but i really do feel for those guys. that's awful.

[dtrzcin]

man....that is SICK.

[adelphi_rocks]

i donated some money to them the other night in grand rapids and they seemed really down when i talked to them, which made me feel even worse for them. i think when i get paid i'll donate some more.

[iheartTHS]

that's fucked up...

[Steve Henderson]

that sucks, but at first glance i couldn't help but laugh. who would set a fucking van and trailer on fire? it's just something you don't hear every day. but i really do feel for those guys. that's awful.
Help me out here...I don't see a single thing even remotely funny about the situation.

[formaldehyde]

why would anyone set a van on fire for no reason at all? this is insane.

[ilostmyflipflop]

why would anyone set a van on fire for no reason at all? this is insane.

the only reason i can really think of is that they did it so they didn't leave evidence behind.

[fueledbyiz]

that's effing horrible. i really wish there was more i could do to help!

mad props to these guys.

[johnh5304]

Well they at least to had to sell the gear in the trailer... if they just set the thing on fire with everything in it, man that's real douchebaggery.

[duhpunk]

Help me out here...I don't see a single thing even remotely funny about the situation.

the situation is not funny. the premise of somebody stealing a vehicle and torching it is just something you dont hear every day. sorry if that came off wrong. i dont think it's funny that this happened.

[WCC335]

WHAT?! That is just absurd.

[Alexxx]

Damn.
Don't hate our entire fucking city because of like three dickheads.
Probably some hardcore wannabe kids trying to start some shit.
Plus it was south gate, which is downriver.
shits different down there...

[Craftsy21]

this is horrible - i've met this band and they are very good people from what i could tell...

bands need full time security with these trailers... it seems like 3 trailers a week are stolen anymore. It's time to add some extra precautions somehow, i don't know exactly what the solution is.. but seriously, this is getting ridiculous.. it's obvious these assholes are out there waiting to take these things, it's time somebody speaks up about it and brings them down.

[Alexxx]

this is horrible - i've met this band and they are very good people from what i could tell...

bands need full time security with these trailers... it seems like 3 trailers a week are stolen anymore. It's time to add some extra precautions somehow, i don't know exactly what the solution is.. but seriously, this is getting ridiculous.. it's obvious these assholes are out there waiting to take these things, it's time somebody speaks up about it and brings them down.
You honestly think its just that easy?
haha are you trying to say they don't speak up about it?
They don't have much.

[lassise]

what i dont get is why bands dont take insurance out on there van, trailer, and equipment. and if they do have it, why putting up the donation things?


thank you, somebody finally said it.
yeah it sucks that stuff like that happened - but seriously... this happens all the time, at LEAST once a month on this site. if you don't invest in insurance, you don't deserve sympathy donations. they didn't deserve to have the van burnt, but there are precautions to take

[Alexxx]

thank you, somebody finally said it.
yeah it sucks that stuff like that happened - but seriously... this happens all the time, at LEAST once a month on this site. if you don't invest in insurance, you don't deserve sympathy donations. they didn't deserve to have the van burnt, but there are precautions to take
Hi:-)
Get the fuck out.

[lassise]

this is horrible - i've met this band and they are very good people from what i could tell...

bands need full time security with these trailers... it seems like 3 trailers a week are stolen anymore. It's time to add some extra precautions somehow, i don't know exactly what the solution is.. but seriously, this is getting ridiculous.. it's obvious these assholes are out there waiting to take these things, it's time somebody speaks up about it and brings them down.

maybe everybody should lock their doors, or make their cars/instruments flame retardant.

[duhpunk]

i think the club owners should have a police officer watch the area during shows.

[HolidayFromReal]

Stolen Cars are often burned, it isn't that rare. They take what they want, get all the parts they can sell, and then burn it.

No evidence.

This really sucks for Lovedrug, I'm going to donate some cash for them.

[Julia Conny]

thank you, somebody finally said it.
yeah it sucks that stuff like that happened - but seriously... this happens all the time, at LEAST once a month on this site. if you don't invest in insurance, you don't deserve sympathy donations. they didn't deserve to have the van burnt, but there are precautions to take

Just because you have insurance doesn't mean that solves the problem. Look at The Late Night. They just had their equipment stolen, and their insurance wasn't enough to even begin rebuilding what they had lost. If you don't want to donate, then don't.

[Julia Conny]

i think the club owners should have a police officer watch the area during shows.

Or maybe more venues should invest in outside security. Even so, its often after the show that stuff gets stolen. Weatherbox just had their stuff stolen on the street while they were sleeping.

[completeblank]

Damn.
Don't hate our entire fucking city because of like three dickheads.
Probably some hardcore wannabe kids trying to start some shit.
Plus it was south gate, which is downriver.
shits different down there...

I 100% agree, downriver is NOT ghetto or anything, just irish and drunk people with absolutely nothing to do.

Bands in the city of Detroit...Trust me, just invest in the club...it's what? 20-40 bucks?

[TheWeakest]

fts

[Steve Henderson]

maybe everybody should lock their doors, or make their cars/instruments flame retardant.
Yes, because windows are always unbreakable.

[jesus christ]

thats fucking awful shit. I'm so paranoid about my band getting our van and trailer stolen. i always bring my guitars and personal items into the hotel room with me incase something like this were to happen. Detroit seems to be pretty bad for this kind of thing.

[captainamazing4]

wow. that fucking blows.

i'll give a donation

[SoDakValerie]

I'm not a big Lovedrug fan. But I really feel bad for these guys. They were really nice when I saw them and they sure don't deserve this. If I wasn't already borrowing money from my mom I'd donate. Maybe I'll give a little when I get paid or something.
It's really bad ass they're still going though. That's cool. That also makes them deserve donations even more.

[kbauer]

that is such bullshit.

i hope they catch who did this.

its detroit. the police only react when one of their officers is fatally shot, which is about once a week.

so like the hundreds of homicides and arsons a month, they wont even find a suspect.

[kbauer]

Damn.
Don't hate our entire fucking city because of like three dickheads.
Probably some hardcore wannabe kids trying to start some shit.
Plus it was south gate, which is downriver.
shits different down there...


oh wait south gate...they might find the people then, but still probably not.

[salinejoy]

That really, really sucks. It's awesome that they're still touring though.

[Poochemist]

Burned? Damn.
I'm gonna see them on Sunday. I'll bring them a "get well soon" card with a donation :-)

[Melissa Johnson]

For everyone talking about insurance:

While at a show last month, my brother's car was broken into and everything out of his trunk was stolen (this included my purse and my sister's.) My brother's car was insured, as well as my dad's homeowners insurance covering everything inside that was lost. (Yes, if whoever owns the car has homeowner's insurance - they have to cover the losses of the car. Bands take note, users take note for future reference. Most people don't know that.) Over a month later, the claims on the insurance still haven't been approved or dished out. Imagine how tough it be being a band? Waiting for insurance to go through, settling their claim, getting a check for the claim, buying their gear, etc. Itd take them months to get back on their feet solely relying on insurance. Now, which would you rather have? Them using their insurance and absent from touring for months, or sympathetic fans helping them get back on their feet so they can tour for them each night?

[Steve Henderson]

For everyone talking about insurance:

While at a show last month, my brother's car was broken into and everything out of his trunk was stolen (this included my purse and my sister's.) My brother's car was insured, as well as my dad's homeowners insurance covering everything inside that was lost. (Yes, if whoever owns the car has homeowner's insurance - they have to cover the losses of the car. Bands take note, users take note for future reference. Most people don't know that.) Over a month later, the claims on the insurance still haven't been approved or dished out. Imagine how tough it be being a band? Waiting for insurance to go through, settling their claim, getting a check for the claim, buying their gear, etc. Itd take them months to get back on their feet solely relying on insurance. Now, which would you rather have? Them using their insurance and absent from touring for months, or sympathetic fans helping them get back on their feet so they can tour for them each night?
:appl:

Well said.

[Steve Henderson]

I hope $50 helps...:-(

[Iamhome]

why would anyone set a van on fire for no reason at all? this is insane.

I'm sure they were trying to destry evidence... The van was involved in a theft.

[Iamhome]

Bands should get lo-jack...


I'm not being a dick - it's just no question that people are targeting vans with trailers attached...

[Iamhome]

http://www.lojack.com/what/early-warning-recovery-system.cfm

[zombiebrains]

If you're going to steal a van at least use it. I mean what the fuck burn it? That's so lame. And whoever did this is beyond a dick, though it's been said ten million times.

[serpent_sky]

This is ridiculous; the number of bands that have been robbed in the past few months across the country is insane -- especially since this is only the ones we hear about. There are probably tons of bands that don't even make it onto our radars getting ripped off; and they don't have a fanbase or a label to help them get back on their feet. :/

Poor guys. What a load of crap.

[xshesatiger]

oh my god, thats awful.

[stacymichelle]

thats sop mean! waht the hell! if they ever find out who they are i say we burn them to crisp

no joke.
fuckkkkkk whoever did tha.t

[tristanmatthew]

Muwahaha!
youre a ***

[The_EasyKill]

i think the club owners should have a police officer watch the area during shows.
Obviously this doesnt just happen at the venue. Usually most of the bands equipment is in the venue then they are there. Usually it happens if the band stays at a hotel or parks somewhere.
Bands dont really make that much on the road, thats why they are in a van for crying out loud, they cant afford to fire a somebody to always watch the van and trailer and the insurance isnt cheap either.

The only thing bands can really do is try to prevent it from happening. Have alarms put on the vehicle and trailer, make sure everything is locked up well, and park in high traffic areas. But in the end this stuff is always going to happen because it's organized. These people that do this know what they are doing. Im sure they follow the bands after shows and wait for them to park.

Sad to see this happen though. Some of these instruments is all these guys have.

[lalalie_]

This makes me so sad.
Poor Lovedrug :(

[somesortofidiot]

labels should distribute trunkmonkies to all bands before a tour.


but seriously this makes me want to hurt someone in the face.

[johnh5304]

If Lovedrug has to call it quits because of these dicks, I will seriously kill those guys.

[hometownzero]

Burnt... I can't even fathom who would be such an ass as to do something like that.

This is why Brandtson has a "Brandtson's Pest Control" logo on their trailer. Pretty smart idea actually.

[tonighttonight0]

damn you detroit...

[starcrossdlovex]

That's ridiculous. I could never understand why people would steal from bands, but actually BURNING their stuff? That just takes it.

[steve-0]

this is the only band ive ever felt compelled to give money to. their live show is so awesome and their new album is amazing

[moonlights]

thank you, somebody finally said it.
yeah it sucks that stuff like that happened - but seriously... this happens all the time, at LEAST once a month on this site. if you don't invest in insurance, you don't deserve sympathy donations. they didn't deserve to have the van burnt, but there are precautions to take
most states in the united states require car insurance. i'm pretty sure it was insured.

regardless, insurance is a fucking BITCH. they rarely give you a check for the amount of money that you could use to buy a similar item in the same working order, there are some things that just can't be insured, insurance is not really the most efficient process, etc, etc. they'll be lucky if they get a check for half of what they had a year from now. bands cannot afford to take a year off and wait for insurance...that's pretty obvious to me. and they're never going to be able to get back to what they had with just insurance money. if you've dealt with insurance and managed to get enough money to get something in the same condition and working order as you had before you are the luckiest guy in the world.

[moonlights]

Burnt... I can't even fathom who would be such an ass as to do something like that.

This is why Brandtson has a "Brandtson's Pest Control" logo on their trailer. Pretty smart idea actually.
that's actually a really really smart idea. i would NEVER have thought of something like that.