Lead singer Mat Devine says, "We're devastated and speechless. We've been touring so hard around the world for the past seven years and this is the most evil thing we've witnessed. Special Crimes say this was a coordinated heist."

The band regretfully has to cancel their remaining tour dates, scheduled for the Electric Factory in Philadelphia and the Nokia Theatre in New York City. Their seventh annual "New Heart For Xmas" weekend of shows and events are still scheduled in Chicago on December 18 at Reggie's Rock House and December 19 at Metro.

Specific gear stolen include:
- Epiphone Elitist Riviera Custom Shop SN#T301722
- 1992 Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Bass
- Pair of matching vintage 1968 Fender Bassman Heads Custom Shop
- 2- Gibsons ES-135 One Red /one blue)
- 2003 Gibson Firebird White
- Marshall Triple Lead Stack