(PR) Gliss' tour van was broken into last night as the trio was sleeping at a hotel in Newark, N.J. following their performance in Philadelphia. Among the items stolen was a 1979 Fender Precision bass that frontman Martin Klingman received from his grandfather as a child. The band, who is currently in the midst of their "Stimulus Package Tour," with labelmates Takeover UK, is not letting this minor setback deter them. Their show at Union Hall in Brooklyn will remain as scheduled, as is their extensive jaunt across the U.S. They'll join Von Iva later this month.
While the band is disheartened about the theft, they are hopeful they will be reunited with their gear. "It's always a cryin' shame when you walk up to your van or car and find out that some lost, sad person has broken in and taken the sweetness from your life," exclaimed Klingman. "My grandfather gave me a 1970's Fender P-Bass years ago when I was a wee lad. I don't care about the money... the sentimental value of the bass that was stolen last night will never be replaced."
If you have any information, the band asks that you contact them: glissgear@gmail.com
Bass serial # is either S899012 or S899013.
GLISS ON TOUR
May 6 - Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Union Hall*
May 8 - Plymouth, Pa. @ Infamous Art Gallery*
May 9 - Danbury, Conn. @ Heirloom Arts Theater*
May 11 - New York, N.Y. @ Piano's
May 12 - Washington, D.C. @ DC9
May 13 - Raleigh, N.C. @ Pour House Music Hall
May 15 - Norfolk, Va. @ The Boot
May 25 - St. Louis, Mo. @ The Firebird **
May 27 - San Antonio, Texas @ Rock Bottom **
May 28 - Austin, Texas @ Emo's **
May 30 - Dallas, Texas @ Sue Ellen's Vixen Lounge **
June 2 - El Paso, Texas @ Bombardiers **
June 3 - Tucson, Ariz. @ Plush **
June 5 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ The Roxy **
June 6 - San Francisco, Calif. @ Slim's **
June 8 - Kennewick, Wash. @ The Red Room **
June 9 - Portland, Ore. @ Doug Fir Lounge **
June 10 - Seattle, Wash. @ Studio Seven **
June 12 - Sacramento, Calif. @ The Kennel Club
* with Takeover UK
** with Von Iva
