Predictably the search turned up nothing.

"The only bright spot of the whole incident was that it didn't have any of our instruments or gear in it," said Chapman. That has allowed the band to continue the tour, though he admits that at this point, without the aid of the trailer, the band will be limping their way along.

"I remember in Vancouver when the John Spencer Blues Explosion got ripped off, someone was quick to put the word out that their stuff got stolen which resulted in the stuff being anonymously dropped off."

Chapman is hoping that "if someone recently came into acquisition of a trailer at maybe too good a price or they see something that looks like our trailer, they can call Crime Stoppers." That or the perps help out an indie band and return the trailer. Otherwise Chapman hopes the perps will "come back as a three-legged dog from Bangladesh during a hurricane."

The Town Pants has another six weeks left on the road before they return to Quyon (just outside of Ottawa) for an end-of-tour/half way to St. Patrick's Day show at 1157 Clarendon ($10 adv.), scheduled for September 23. It would be nice to have their trailer back by then.

Anyone who knows anything should either contact Chapman at (778) 895-6200 or email townpants@yahoo.com.
 
 

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Still MIA     Hey folks, Thanks for your concern everybody and all your comments. Sadly the trailer never showed up and I'm sure its halfway to Shanghai by now, or maybe its on its way back now full of contraband, stowaway's, or something romantic like that. But I fear more than likely the bastard that took it sold it in Rimouski and some innocent farmer just thinks he got a swell deal on the thing and is using it to move around his swine. Anyway, best regards to all and if you see us coming through your town by all means check us out. It would be good to see you.
Aaron Chapman		December 10th, 2006
Trailer "Parked" Boys............     Sucks to have this happen in the heart of the Hunt Club, the Town Pants having their trailer ripped out from under their feet. Not a common Ottawa phenomenon, thankfully, but annoying none the less. How does anyone rip-off a huge trailer and get away with it? Still no news on this story, but don't be discouraged Aaron and company. This had to be the work of some criminal coasting through town, like that guy that they found on Catherine Street (dead) with a million bones in his briefcase. The underworld is all around us, but it's a pain in the ass when someone leaves the sewer lid off, long enough for a couple of low-life to pull off a job like this. Bands should get more decent insurance for thievery like this. It's just a miracle that the band's equipment was left in the stolen trailer.....and the band played on.
Steve Landry	{3 votes}	September 5th, 2006
The "Perps" Should Have Their Rebuke in This Life     I am very happy for the band that they didn't lose any of their gear. But it must be a pain not to have a trailer yet still have to haul all that equipment. Chapman is too kind to the "perps" who did this, wishing them only ill in their next life. I say let them get their divine rebuke in this life. The Bible says that stealing a poor man's food is murder. I would expand that to say that stealing a working man's essential tools falls under the same category. Again, I'm happy that they didn't lose their instruments or other equipment, but surely the trailer is still an essential piece of gear for them to earn their living. I hope someone took pity on them & loaned them a replacement trailer in the meantime.
Brad Thomas	{8 votes}	August 23rd, 2006
Singing the blues     I think the band had better accept that the trailer is gone. I don't know too many thieves but from what I do know of them they aren't known for their generosity. It has probably already been resold or stripped down for parts. Hold a benefit concert I say and buy a new one!
Thanh Truong	{3 votes}	August 22nd, 2006
I Love Pants     I love the Town Pants and am dismayed to hear that they have been victimized. I hope they get their stuff back. If they don't, though, then they've got a helluva story to tell at the rest of their tour stops. Come on guys, buck up and embellish!! Forget that you were sleeping late... the trailer was stolen in a daring plot by some dude hanging on to the undercarriage of the car/truck/van that was towing it. Seriously, when all else fails, make a sensation and at least people will be a little more understanding when you limp in after hauling your gear around in your pinto with you!
Christina DeCurtis	{7 votes}	August 18th, 2006
News flash!     Having been ripped off myself before I'm all too familiar with the anxiety and rage that The Town Pants must be going through. It sucks. Big time. I hope for their sake that they get the trailer back but realistically, the odds of that happening at this late stage of the game is close to nil. Wish 'em all the best though.
Pedro Eggers	{2 votes}	August 17th, 2006

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