Hello friends and fam! Monty’s partner Marlaena here! Most of you already know that last Sunday morning February 8th at roughly 6 am, the bar below Studio Saint Zo completely burned down. While there was thankfully no major damage done to any gear or personal belongings, the structural damage and lingering smoke has left Studio St Zo closed for business.

Though we’re taking all the steps to move the gear out of the space and clean it properly, Monty and Rena are now currently out of a permanent studio for the foreseeable future which will hinder their income, not to mention the aftermath of the fire has become considerably costly. 

I am asking our community to come together and help support Monty and Rena with the costs of transporting and cleaning the gear as well as finding temporary studio spaces and storage and making up for lost wages to due the fire. 

If you have ever had the pleasure of working with Monty or Rena, if you have ever benefited from their kindness or creative work, I am asking you now to please consider donating and help alleviate some of the strain this event has caused. Every dollar counts, please share widely!