Gear Stolen from John Moreland While Traveling to Mile 0 Fest in Florida
John Moreland and his band and crew are traveling a little lighter after their trailer was broken into Wednesday, February 7th in Orlando, Florida while on their way to perform at Mile 0 Fest in Key West. Though luckily no guitars were stolen, amplifiers and multiple other pieces of critical and expensive equipment were taken, as well as some personal items. Folks in Florida and beyond are asked to keep a lookout for the stuff. A full list of the stolen gear can be seen below.
John Moreland is scheduled to perform Saturday, February 10th at Mile 0 Fest. The Oklahoma-based songwriter recently began touring with a full band behind his recent record Big Bad Luv after years of touring as a solo acoustic performer. Moreland has five more dates in Florida through February 15th before returning home. Todd Farrell of the Dirty Birds has set up a Go Fund Me campaign on Moreland’s behalf for folks who want to donate to help replace the lost equipment.
“A little gear theft ain’t gonna ruin my goddamn day,” Moreland said about the incident. “See you soon, Key West.”
If you have any information on the stolen items, you’re asked to contact the police, and email tt@ttmgmt.net .
John Moreland is considered one of the very best songwriters of the current generation, having been nominated for numerous awards, and regularly ending up near the top of end-of-year lists for his records. He has attracted the praise of artists such as Jason Isbell and Miranda Lambert.
List of Stolen Items:
- ’66 Fender Tremolux Blackface
- ’65 – ’66 Fender Showman Blackface
- Walrus Audio Fathom
- Keeley Memphis Sun
- Old Blood Noise Fault
- Xotic FX EP Booster (2)
- Old Blood Noise A/B Switcher
- Strymon el Capistran
- PS-5 BOSS Super Shifter
- Walrus Deep Six Compressor
- Walrus Aetos Power Supply
- CAD Case Custom Pedal Board
- EHX Soul Food
- Fishman Aura Spectrum
- Two motorcycle jackets
eckiezZ
February 8, 2018 @ 10:22 pm
Come on Florida.
That ain’t cool.
Mike Blackwell
February 9, 2018 @ 7:42 am
That’s some big bad hate. Everybody should show the great John Moreland some luv at his Go Fund Me page.
Cameron
February 9, 2018 @ 8:25 am
Do artists not get insurance on there equipment like that?
Gina
February 9, 2018 @ 8:52 am
They should. I’ve had too many friends and clients learn the hard way. Still, this sucks and sometimes gear can’t be replaced.
Fat Freddy's Cat
February 9, 2018 @ 10:32 am
It’s possible to do so; I have such insurance even though I am only an amateur who occasionally sings out. But I’ve never had to collect on it. I don’t know what the process is like or how long it takes. If an artist is in the middle of a tour (as Moreland is here) they’ll need to buy whatever replacements they can at the drop of a hat. They’ll probably have to front the money until the insurance payment catches up.
Whiskey_Pete
February 9, 2018 @ 8:42 am
Yea there at the pawn shop.
Whiskey_Pete
February 9, 2018 @ 8:43 am
they’re
jtrpdx
February 9, 2018 @ 10:22 am
More likely on the “offerup” or “letgo” websites. Seems to be the go to for tweakers these days.
JPalmer
February 9, 2018 @ 9:26 am
Leave it to my Home State….Aka land of the “Florida Man” headlines
Batterycap
February 9, 2018 @ 2:32 pm
Musical equipment of any type is legal tender at any pawn shop. My son and his friends have had musical equipment stolen. The opiod wave has led folks to steal anything that can be pawned to get their next pills. Sadly, and regrettably, our family saw some wonderful instruments walk out the door when this evil came to visit out house. We fought it. We had no choice. We are on the other side of it. We pray for all those that are prisoners of this evil today and pray that they have a tomorrow. Pawn shops are one of the bankers of the epidemic.
Lone Wolf
February 14, 2018 @ 1:31 pm
Stealing is just wrong and stealing something that someone uses for their honest craft is just dirty. Whatever led these third-rate zero’s to do this is obviously some kind of need for a quick financial fix for their purpose. I hope these scumbags get theirs.