Dears Tour Bus Stolen, Tour Continues

What the hell does one do with a vehicle that size - dump it behind a Wal-Mart?

By Blurt Staff

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The Dears' tour bus was stolen Wednesday night in Montreal as the band was home packing for their six-week North American tour. The coach was taken from the parking lot of the Comfort Inn at 700 Blvd. in St. Jean, Pointe-Claire while the driver was asleep in the hotel, prior to their 6 a.m. scheduled departure. Fortunately, no luggage or gear was on board at the time of the theft and the band's trailer was left behind. True to The Dears' resilient nature, the veteran band isn't letting this minor mishap slow them down and will kick off the tour tonight in Toronto. All shows are planned as scheduled.

If anybody has any information about the stolen tour bus or knows of its whereabouts please contact your local authorities. Bus model: Prevost, Series 60. Accuride Alcoa; license plate: V957YW

THE DEARS HEADLINE TOUR WITH GREAT NORTHERN & EULOGIES:

April 30 - Toronto, Ontario @ The Mod Club *   
May 1 - Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Bell House
May 2 - Albany, N.Y. @ Valentines
May 4 - New York, N.Y. @ Bowery Ballroom
May 5 - Philadelphia, Pa. @ Johnny Brenda's
May 7 - Washington, D.C. @ Black Cat
May 8 - Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Diesel
May 9 - Cleveland, Ohio @ Grog Shop
May 10 - Columbus, Ohio @ Skully's
May 11 - Detroit, Mich. @ Magic Stick
May 13 - Chicago, Ill. @ Lakeshore Theater
May 14 - Columbia, Mo. @ Mojo's
May 16 - Denton, Texas @ Hailey's
May 17 - Houston, Texas @ Warehouse
May 18 - Austin, Texas @ Parish
May 21 - Phoenix, Ariz. @ Rhythm Room
May 22 - San Diego, Calif. @ The Casbah
May 23 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Echoplex
May 24 - San Francisco, Calif. @ The Independent
May 26 - Portland, Ore. @ Doug Fir Lounge
May 27 - Seattle, Wash. @ Crocodile Lounge

THE DEARS HEADLINE TOUR WITH JETS OVERHEAD & BLACK DIAMOND BAY

May 29 - Victoria, British Columbia @ Sugar
May 30 - Vancouver, British Columbia @ Richards on Richards
May 31 - Kelowna, British Columbia @ Habitat
June 2 - Calgary, Alberta @ Theatre Junction Grand
June 3 - Edmonton, Alberta @ Starlite Room
June 4 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan @ Amigos
June 5 - Regina, Saskatchewan @ Distrikt
June 6 - Winnipeg, Manitoba @ West End Cultural Center

* With Lioness only