By now it’s just about widespread information that touring bands are getting a tough deal lately. From elevated journey prices to venue merch cuts and inflation kicking everybody’s ass, it’s simply actual exhausting to get out on the street and play in entrance of as many individuals as you possibly can. That equation will get even much less sustainable when your tour bus all of a sudden breaks down and also you’re staring down the barrel of a number of hundreds of {dollars} in repairs.

That’s precisely what occurred to loss of life steel band Gorgatron. Having solely only recently headed out on their summer time tour a number of days in the past, the band hit a serious snag when their tour van “suffered in depth harm.” Although we don’t know what brought about the harm or what sort of points they’re coping with, the band mentioned they’re taking a look at roughly $4,000 in repairs, which is… so much.

Couple that value with the truth that they’re renting a van to allow them to full the tour, and also you’re taking a look at an outing that would go away Gorgatron within the pink and “financially strained.” To assist fight that problem, they created a GoFundMe web page yesterday, looking for a aim of $8,000 from the kindness of strangers.

“We’re reaching out to our superb household and followers for assist, aiming to boost $8,000-$10,000. Together with your assist, we cannot solely recoup our restore prices but in addition doubtlessly buy a brand new car, enabling us to complete our present tour.

“We drastically respect any assist with this endeavor. We couldn’t do any of this with out the assistance from our mates, household, and followers! We love you all! Cheers!”

As of this posting, the band’s acquired practically $4,700 of their aforementioned $8,000 aim from 72 donors. In the event you’re feeling significantly beneficiant and wish to assist their trigger, you’ll want to take a look at their GoFundMe web page and contribute what you possibly can.

Gorgatron Tour Dates

Aug 1 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
Aug 4 – Columbia Falls, MT – The New Silver Bullet Bar and On line casino
Aug 5 – Drumheller, AB – Loud as Hell Pageant
Aug 7 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9
Aug 9 – Winnipeg, MB – Bulldog Occasion Heart
Aug 10 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub
Aug 11 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
Aug 12 – Menomonie, WI – Zymurgy Brewing Firm
Aug 13 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s