New Orleans’ own New Breed Brass Band is currently in the middle of 30-day tour through the West Coast. Unfortunately, things took a bad turn on Friday when the band’s instruments and clothing were stolen from their van in Albany, OR.
A post on the group’s Facebook page reads:
This morning, July 22nd, while on tour in Albany, OR, our vehicle was broken into in the parking lot of our hotel.
Our possessions were stolen, including our instruments and clothes.
We are currently in La Pine, OR seeking out any help we can get to be able to continue our 30 day tour, of which we have only completed 3 days.
If anyone has any information about the missing instruments please message the New Breed Brass Band or call the Albany Oregon Police Department on 541-917-7680.List of stolen instruments.
-Bach Stradivarius model 37 trumpet with 43 leadpipe
-Andreas Eastman tenor saxophone
-Conn trombone
-King Sousaphone with ‘New Breed’ stickers on it
-Pearl snare drum with Zildjian and Sabian cymbals
-Monette Prana B6 lead slap trumpet mouthpiece
-Perantucci 50 sousaphone mouthpiece
-Berg Larsen tenor sax mouthpiece
-Van Doren Jumbo Java T-75 tenor sax mouthpieceWe going on, thank you for listening!
New Breed Brass Band, who were featured in the April issue of OffBeat, have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to replace their instruments. The fundraiser hit its goal in less than 48 hours, but fans continue to donate to the band’s cause.
New Breed Brass Band will return to the stage on Tuesday night when they perform at KJAZZ Wine, Jazz & Moonlight in Hollywood, CA.
