I'd blame Phillip Morris for this one...

Tragedy struck Big Wheel Recreation band The Cancer Conspiracy over the weekend -- as the band stayed overnight in Queens, NY, returning from SXSW, their van was stolen, containing ALL their equipment and merchandise. This is a crushing blow to any band. Their list of stolen items are below, if you know the whereabouts of any of it please contact the band. Another good way to support the band would be to pick up a copy of their BWR album "The Audio Medium." You can even hear the whole thing on their webpage beforehand if you'd like.

Drums:
3 Yamaha Cymbal stands $450
1 Paiste Hi Hat stand $300
1 Pro Mark stick bag w/ sticks $75
1 Pearl rack tom stand $100
1 DW Snare stand $200
1 Gibraltor drum throne $150
1 Zildjian Sizzle 20 in. $300
1 Chimes $300
Ludwig Snare red sparkle
Ludwig rack tom red sparkle
Ludwig floor tom red sparkle
Ludwig floor tom blue sparkle
Ludwig bass drum red sparkle $2000
Zildjian A custom 17 in. cymbal $200
Zildjian A custom 18 in. cymbal $200
Zildjian Mastersound Hi hat $300
Paiste 20 in. cymbal $250
DW drum pedal $250
1 Sabian Black cymbal case $200
2 floor tom case
1 rack tom case
1 snare case
1 bass drum case $500

Guitars:
92 Fender Telecaster American $900
97 Fender Telecaster American $900
73 Fender Twin reverb combo amp $1000
76 Marshall JMP 50 head $800
93 Rivera knuclehead 4x12 cab $850
SKB pedal board $200
Ibanez Tube screamer distortion $100
Danelectro danecho delay $90
Morley AB box $50
Boss PSD Pitch shift delay
Akai Headrush delay $179
2 Ernie Ball Volume pedal $178
3 15in. cords $40
misc. cords $40

Bass:
Ampeg SVT Classic Head $1600
Ampeg 8x10 Anniversary Series cab $1000
Fender Mexican Jazz Bass $450
SKB pedal board $200
2 Boss DD5 digital delay $260
Boss ODB Bass Overdrive $80
Boss Compression Sustainer $80
Boss Phaser $80
Boss PH3 Phase shifter $130
Boss Super shifter $150
Boss TU2 Tuner $100
Danelectro danecho delay $100
Ernieball volume pedal $75
Grey Tool box (cords, power supplies, strap) $150

Misc.:
Ensoniq keyboard $500
Yamaha Saxaphone w/ case $800
Peavey Combo amp $300
Boss DD5 digital delay $130
1 green tote merch.(cds, stickers, etc) $1200