Help Bridal Party Keep On Touring!
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***edit***To Everyone who has donated: Thank you! We are overwhelmed by your incredible support. Between this GoFundMe campaign and private donations, our rental and engine replacement costs have been covered.
Again, thank you. We are feeling the weight of your love and support and we are indebted to you all and beyond. All further donations will go to RAVEN Trust.
Who We Are
Bridal Party is an indie pop five piece from Victoria, BC, Canada. The author of this campaign is Joseph Leroux, our guitarist. We're raising funds for ourselves, to support our self-organized musical touring initiative.
What Happened
Our 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan broke down in Ontario on Highway 17, between Bissett Creek and Stonecliffe while en route to Ottawa, Ontario. No one was injured, but our van had to be towed over two hundred kilometres, while remaining members of the band hitch hiked and used transit to arrive at our destination.
What Is Needed
In order for Bridal Party to continue our North American tour, which so far has taken us over 4300km, we need to get our van in working order. A failing oil pump caused our engine to seize and now the entire engine must be replaced. We considered scrapping the vehicle altogether. Unfortunately the time constraints of tour, coupled with the difficulty of ensuring a vehicle outside of the province we live in--as well as the risk associated with buying anything else used without a warranty option--have brought us to the conclusion that engine replacement is the most efficient option. The engine we are purchasing is under warranty, insulating us from similar problems in the near future. This work will take about a week to complete.
In order to perform our immediate dates in Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia, and NYC, we will need to rent a vehicle. We will also need to travel from NYC to Ottawa in order to return our rental and pick up our repaired vehicle. We will also need to cancel some performances and re-route our tour around circumstance. All fundraising will be spent on our costs, listed in detail below. Any funds raised above our goal will be donated to Raven Trust , an Indigenous rights organization.
Cost Estimate
Engine replacement has been quoted to us at $2666CAD.
Warranty will cost $150CAD.
Van rental will cost about $500CAD
Towing (after BCAA) and bus tickets cost us $320CAD.
Additional fuel and travel costs are estimated at $100
Our emergency expenses are an estimated total of $3736CAD
Any support is beyond appreciated! We recognize that there are many crises, organizations, and folks in the world who need financial support more than we do, and that touring across North America is an immense privilege. Regardless, we cannot easily continue this adventure without outside support. Our need comes from a desire to continue travelling and playing music as Bridal Party. If you share our desire, please consider giving us some support at this difficult time.
Other Ways To Help
Another way you can support us directly is by buying a record or other merchandise at bridalparty.bandcamp.com. LP's will ship immediately; all other merchandise orders will be processed when we return from tour. We would also love to see you at a show. Our remaining tour dates are:
09.25: OTTAWA @ Pressed w Poppies
09.27 TORONTO @ Drake Underground w Pleasure Craft
09.28 POP MONTREAL @ Diving Bell Social Club w Schwey
10.01 BOSTON USA @ O’Briens w Carol
10.02 PHILADELPHIA USA @ The Pharmacy w Camp Candle & Riverby
10.03 NEW YORK USA @ Trans-Pecos w Verdigris
10.06 CHICAGO USA @ The Hideout
10.10 KAMLOOPS @ Blue Grotto w At Mission Dolores, Tim The Mute
10.11 VANCOUVER @ Red Gate w Tim The Mute
10.12 VICTORIA @ Subculture Club w Tim The Mute
10.17 BELLINGHAM @ Woburn House w Shimmertraps, Bird & Shooter
10.18 SEATTLE @ Tacoma Dome w Joe Waine, Divine Offering, Pleasures
10.19 PORTLAND @ Firkin Tavern w Plastic Cactus, Shadowgraphs
10.21 ARCATA @ The Miniplex
10.22 ASHLAND @ Oberons
10.23 SACRAMENTO @ Dorrian's w Mallard, Equal Parts, Animals In The Attic
10.25 SAN FRANCISCO @ Amnesia w Half Stack, Andre Moya
10.26 LOS ANGELES @ Zebulon w Fell Runner
10.27 LOS ANGELES @ Melrose Trading Post (2-4pm)
10.29 SANTA CRUZ @ Sub Rosa
Please consider sharing this campaign whether you can support it or not. We hope to engage with as many folks as possible through this experience.
Timeline
The cost of this emergency will be fully incurred by next week Friday. Funds will be withdrawn after this date and deposited in the bank accounts of band members who have fronted for these expenses.
Again, thank you. We are feeling the weight of your love and support and we are indebted to you all and beyond. All further donations will go to RAVEN Trust.
Who We Are
Bridal Party is an indie pop five piece from Victoria, BC, Canada. The author of this campaign is Joseph Leroux, our guitarist. We're raising funds for ourselves, to support our self-organized musical touring initiative.
What Happened
Our 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan broke down in Ontario on Highway 17, between Bissett Creek and Stonecliffe while en route to Ottawa, Ontario. No one was injured, but our van had to be towed over two hundred kilometres, while remaining members of the band hitch hiked and used transit to arrive at our destination.
What Is Needed
In order for Bridal Party to continue our North American tour, which so far has taken us over 4300km, we need to get our van in working order. A failing oil pump caused our engine to seize and now the entire engine must be replaced. We considered scrapping the vehicle altogether. Unfortunately the time constraints of tour, coupled with the difficulty of ensuring a vehicle outside of the province we live in--as well as the risk associated with buying anything else used without a warranty option--have brought us to the conclusion that engine replacement is the most efficient option. The engine we are purchasing is under warranty, insulating us from similar problems in the near future. This work will take about a week to complete.
In order to perform our immediate dates in Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia, and NYC, we will need to rent a vehicle. We will also need to travel from NYC to Ottawa in order to return our rental and pick up our repaired vehicle. We will also need to cancel some performances and re-route our tour around circumstance. All fundraising will be spent on our costs, listed in detail below. Any funds raised above our goal will be donated to Raven Trust , an Indigenous rights organization.
Cost Estimate
Engine replacement has been quoted to us at $2666CAD.
Warranty will cost $150CAD.
Van rental will cost about $500CAD
Towing (after BCAA) and bus tickets cost us $320CAD.
Additional fuel and travel costs are estimated at $100
Our emergency expenses are an estimated total of $3736CAD
Any support is beyond appreciated! We recognize that there are many crises, organizations, and folks in the world who need financial support more than we do, and that touring across North America is an immense privilege. Regardless, we cannot easily continue this adventure without outside support. Our need comes from a desire to continue travelling and playing music as Bridal Party. If you share our desire, please consider giving us some support at this difficult time.
Other Ways To Help
Another way you can support us directly is by buying a record or other merchandise at bridalparty.bandcamp.com. LP's will ship immediately; all other merchandise orders will be processed when we return from tour. We would also love to see you at a show. Our remaining tour dates are:
09.25: OTTAWA @ Pressed w Poppies
09.27 TORONTO @ Drake Underground w Pleasure Craft
09.28 POP MONTREAL @ Diving Bell Social Club w Schwey
10.01 BOSTON USA @ O’Briens w Carol
10.02 PHILADELPHIA USA @ The Pharmacy w Camp Candle & Riverby
10.03 NEW YORK USA @ Trans-Pecos w Verdigris
10.06 CHICAGO USA @ The Hideout
10.10 KAMLOOPS @ Blue Grotto w At Mission Dolores, Tim The Mute
10.11 VANCOUVER @ Red Gate w Tim The Mute
10.12 VICTORIA @ Subculture Club w Tim The Mute
10.17 BELLINGHAM @ Woburn House w Shimmertraps, Bird & Shooter
10.18 SEATTLE @ Tacoma Dome w Joe Waine, Divine Offering, Pleasures
10.19 PORTLAND @ Firkin Tavern w Plastic Cactus, Shadowgraphs
10.21 ARCATA @ The Miniplex
10.22 ASHLAND @ Oberons
10.23 SACRAMENTO @ Dorrian's w Mallard, Equal Parts, Animals In The Attic
10.25 SAN FRANCISCO @ Amnesia w Half Stack, Andre Moya
10.26 LOS ANGELES @ Zebulon w Fell Runner
10.27 LOS ANGELES @ Melrose Trading Post (2-4pm)
10.29 SANTA CRUZ @ Sub Rosa
Please consider sharing this campaign whether you can support it or not. We hope to engage with as many folks as possible through this experience.
Timeline
The cost of this emergency will be fully incurred by next week Friday. Funds will be withdrawn after this date and deposited in the bank accounts of band members who have fronted for these expenses.
Organizer
Joseph Leroux
Organizer
Victoria, BC