Help a musician get his groove back- Stolen equip
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Ian Walsh is one of Chicago's finest performers and music instructors. He works hard to entertain Chicago mainstreet passersby, on his own and also with his world famous busking band "Chicago Traffic Jam". If you haven't heard them Live, watch the video and you will see how they are brightening days for people of all walks of life. Ian not only has been performing for years in and around Chicago, he is also a music educator, a teacher of music. He teaches kids and musicians of all ages. Ian's musical inspiration has been enjoyed by people across the globe. 
Recently, Ian woke up to what is a musician's worst nightmare. He woke up to find out that someone had broken into his garage, where his car was parked and stole all of his music equipment, including an irreplaceable guitar, which he has had since high school when his musical journey began. He has made a police report, but it is not likely they will find his valuables or bring these criminals to justice.
Ian will most definitely be able to build back his collection of musical tools in time, and he will come back better than ever, but we can not allow these criminals to slow him down, or take any of his unmatched musical mojo away.
Here are a few ways you can help him to not "skip a beat" this busy Holiday season.
1. Replace one of the items listed below
(Contact Ian so he knows you will replace entire item and we can take it off the list. we can also provide a link to purchase item)
List of stolen tools/ equipment and approximate values :
Fender Stratocaster Guitar (Mexican)
( $450)
Reunion Blues guitar case
( $150)
Cry Baby Wah effects pedal
($100)
Boss Blues Driver effects pedal
($100)
Boss Digital Delay effects pedal
($140)
MXR Compressor pedal
($200)
Fender Champ Guitar Amplifier
($1500)
Effects Pedal Case
($40)
3 x 25 ft Fender premium guitar cables
($75)
5 effects pedal connector cables
($25)
3 sets of replacement guitar strings
($50)
Guitar Tool Kit
($40)
Random shakers and other small percussion instruments
($40)
Other random equipment in gig bag
$(50)
TOTAL : Approximately $3,000.00 loss
2. Make a contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250 or more. (Even a donation of $5 in support, will help Ian get back on his musical feet)
3. Sign up to take a lesson with Ian, and expand your own musical repertoire. He can teach most instruments actually, this is a valuable option that may have to schedule after some of the major equipment has been replaced.
($50 for 30-45 min individual lessons)
4. The least expensive but most important option...
Send Ian a positive message or say a prayer that he can recover quickly from this senseless crime, SHARE the campaign with friends, family, and like-minded musicians. Share the campaign link above on Facebook, Instagram, your email and contact lists.
SHARE again in a couple days.
"One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain" - Bob Marley (Musician/educator)
Recently, Ian woke up to what is a musician's worst nightmare. He woke up to find out that someone had broken into his garage, where his car was parked and stole all of his music equipment, including an irreplaceable guitar, which he has had since high school when his musical journey began. He has made a police report, but it is not likely they will find his valuables or bring these criminals to justice.
Ian will most definitely be able to build back his collection of musical tools in time, and he will come back better than ever, but we can not allow these criminals to slow him down, or take any of his unmatched musical mojo away.
Here are a few ways you can help him to not "skip a beat" this busy Holiday season.
1. Replace one of the items listed below
(Contact Ian so he knows you will replace entire item and we can take it off the list. we can also provide a link to purchase item)
List of stolen tools/ equipment and approximate values :
Fender Stratocaster Guitar (Mexican)
( $450)
Reunion Blues guitar case
( $150)
Cry Baby Wah effects pedal
($100)
Boss Blues Driver effects pedal
($100)
Boss Digital Delay effects pedal
($140)
MXR Compressor pedal
($200)
Fender Champ Guitar Amplifier
($1500)
Effects Pedal Case
($40)
3 x 25 ft Fender premium guitar cables
($75)
5 effects pedal connector cables
($25)
3 sets of replacement guitar strings
($50)
Guitar Tool Kit
($40)
Random shakers and other small percussion instruments
($40)
Other random equipment in gig bag
$(50)
TOTAL : Approximately $3,000.00 loss
2. Make a contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250 or more. (Even a donation of $5 in support, will help Ian get back on his musical feet)
3. Sign up to take a lesson with Ian, and expand your own musical repertoire. He can teach most instruments actually, this is a valuable option that may have to schedule after some of the major equipment has been replaced.
($50 for 30-45 min individual lessons)
4. The least expensive but most important option...
Send Ian a positive message or say a prayer that he can recover quickly from this senseless crime, SHARE the campaign with friends, family, and like-minded musicians. Share the campaign link above on Facebook, Instagram, your email and contact lists.
SHARE again in a couple days.
"One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain" - Bob Marley (Musician/educator)
Organizer and beneficiary
Sean Wailin O'Phelan
Organizer
Cape Coral, FL
Ian Walsh
Beneficiary
