Above (top) is a picture of one of my childhood dreams, the day after it became a reality for me, in all of her radiant beauty and shimmering glory parked in front of my house.  I was so excited to finally have something I'd fantasized about and that I had worked hard and earned with my own blood, sweat, and tears.  It probably wasn't the most responsible purchase for me to make at that point in my life, but when I saw it, I was in love and I absolutely had to have it.  Despite many  breakdowns and close calls with tardiness at every place where tardiness is very uncool, overall she treated me extremely well for the two-and-some-change years I had the pleasure of owning/restoring her back to her original glory.  I put several thousand dollars into continuing the restoration from what is pictured above.  Lest to say, it began to attract a LOT of attention.  Attention that eventually led to her current condition (pictured above at the bottom). 

My name is Adam Lahr and I'm the singer of the band, ThroatpuncH (among other projects), a fine artist, bartender/mixologist, and a scenic artist for T.V. and film.  I have lived in the Edgewood/Kirkwood area (near Coan Park) for nearly three and a half years and I have enjoyed every minute of it up to the past two months.  





About 6 weeks ago, at 2:55 am, I was drawing in my office toward the back of my house when I heard a barrage of gunfire in the street right outside of my home.  My dogs ran past me toward the back of the house as I approached my office door to see what was going on.  Jennifer was at the door of the bedroom closer to the front of the house.  At that moment, I heard glass shatter and yelled for her to "get down"  as I felt the wind of a bullet brush across my face  at eye level (the bullet was found on the kitchen floor).   They emptied their clip from the street (16 shots) and once the shooting stopped I approached the front door, shotgun in hand, trembling with fear and hoping they were not reloading.  I waited there, prepared to do the unspeakable if necessary until the police arrived nearly  15 minutes later.  There was no sign of anyone outside as soon as the shots ceased.  It is a miracle no one was hurt.  6 bullets managed to find their way inside my home.  

Last Monday (August 10, 2015) at approximately 7:00 am, a flatbed or tow truck of some kind was used to back up to my El Camino in my lower driveway and take her right out from under my nose.  It seemed like a professional job.  My next-door neighbors had been doing work on their home starting early in the mornings the previous week.  It was as though the thieves knew that we (and all of our neighbors) would be sleepy (if not at work, as I and many of my neighbors work in the same industry and leave around 5am when we working on a show) and likely dismiss them as either garbage men, legitimate repo men, or just people working on the house next door.  They were absolutely correct.  I remember hearing a truck beeping as it backed up, some loud banging and shouting.  I woke up to see that it was just day light and thought to myself that it was odd/annoying that people were being that loud that early, but immediately dismissed the sounds as legitimate workers.  The thought of someone stealing my car out of my driveway in the daylight when people are waking up and leaving for work was beyond me.  This was the worst mistake I have made since I can remember.  I woke up about an hour later to realize the car was not in the driveway.  I immediately called police and filed a report, but did not have high hopes.  She was indeed recovered the next evening and had been stripped ENTIRELY down to the wheels (why they left those, I'll never know).

I am currently between Union Jobs and living off savings from my last show until my next show starts in about a month.  This theft could not have occurred at a worse time financially.  I was doing fine, but now the potentiality for further aggression likely including violence is just too much to cope with.  I have to get to safety immediately and am in need of any help I can get to come up with first and last month's rent for a new place somewhere and the money to replace my vehicle so that when my next job does start, I'll be able to get there.  I qualified for liability only coverage with my insurance on the car so it is a total out-of-pocket loss ($7,870 to be exact.  This figure includes the original purchase price and the money put in subsequently).  After my last chunk of upgrades and replacements I had it appraised myself at just under eight grand.  

The most important thing is that I get away from this address as soon as humanly possible.  I am fearful to wait another night, much less another month when I start work again and then several more weeks after that to have the money I need to make a move.  Never-mind the fact that I no longer have a car to get to work when I do start.  Any and all help will be GREATLY appreciated and handsomely rewarded.

I am infinitely thankful that no one has been hurt in these incidents; it is an absolute miracle honestly, and I pray that I can come up with the funds to get out of here before that is no longer the case.  My pride, my sense of comfort, and my faith in humanity has taken a huge blow from these senseless acts of violence and theft.  Bouncing back seems a daunting task, and I am reaching out to my friends, family, and fans to help in whatever way they can.  Believe me, I'd much rather this funding campaign be for the purpose of getting us on tour and furthering my band/business's success, but my girlfriends' and dogs' safety come before anything else, and right now they are not safe and I don't have everything (specifically money) I need to fix that immediately.

I pray that the people involved in these senseless crimes are brought to justice and that nothing like this happens to any of you.  Thuggish behavior like this is holding us back as a human race.  We should be uniting and loving one another and spreading love, compassion, and support instead of fear, selfishness, and gang banger mentalities.  Earn your karma coupon today, and help this starving artist/musician get back on the road and out of harm's way!  

Those who can't do a lot, but donate what they can will get 4 free tickets to any show that ThroatpuncH or any other project I'm involved with is performing.  You get to choose the event you want to attend.  Also included will be a hand-written personalized "thank you" letter for your generosity. 

Those who donate $250 or more will receive 4 free tickets to any show of your choosing that ThroatpuncH or any other project I'm involved with is performing.  Also included will be a personalized piece of art made by me with a personalized hand-written "thank you" letter for your generosity.

For the overly generous $500+ donors, a package including tickets to my shows for life, autographed discography, autographed 18'x24' print, limited edition Crown the Tyrant T-shirt (M-2XL while supplies last) ThroatpuncH T-shirt, and Sticker Package shall be assembled and sent to you with a personalized hand-written "thank you" letter for your extreme generosity.

For the true miracle worker donors of $1,000 or more, not only will you receive everything listed above, but you will also receive a 24'x36' personalized painting or wearable "nightmare mask" sculpture that will be featured in my upcoming "Princess Nightmare" art showcase and musical performance (Venue and date TBA).  Your art and the above reward package will also be hand-delivered by me and one of my many award-winning chef pals.  We will then provide you an evening of fine cusine and libations followed by a private performance from one of my bands of your choosing or private cooking and craft cocktail class.

I don't like the idea of begging for help, but setting up a Go Fund Me account for this has been reccomended by several of my respected peers and friends, so here it is.  Can't hurt to ask.  Again, any and all help of any kind will be greatly appreciated and met with undying gratitude.  PLEASE HELP SAVE THIS ARTIST!