Vancouver Punk Bands Recover Gear After Practice Space Robbery

Published Apr 21, 2014

Over the weekend, tragedy struck Vancouver bands the Vicious Cycles, the Jolts, Piggy, Greenback High and Les Spelles when their East Van practice space was robbed . Collectively, they lost "around 17 guitars and 2 or 3 amps," totalling over $20,000 in missing equipment. Now, some good news — much of that equipment has been recovered.Bronco James (a.k.a. Vicious Cycles frontman Billy Bones) shared a Facebook update explaining that, incredibly, much of the missing equipment has been replaced. In fact, they've recovered approximately $15,000 in equipment.James explains that the recovery was thanks to the many watchful eyes who checked Craigslist and local pawn shops, plus some news coverage.But it's not all good news — they're still missing a Les Paul and a Gretsch guitar (and potentially more). That said, Phillips and Steam Whistle have donated beverages to the Vicious Cycles' upcoming album release show on Friday (April 25) at the Cobalt, so proceeds from beer sales will go towards the missing gear. Fittingly, the band's new album is calledHere's Bronco James' statement in full: