{"id":56142,"date":"2026-08-08T20:51:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T11:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shonenknife.net\/blog\/?p=56142"},"modified":"2026-08-11T00:18:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:18:44","slug":"saturday-august-8-stir-cove-at-harrahs-casino-council-bluffs-ia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shonenknife.net\/blog\/archives\/56142","title":{"rendered":"Saturday, August 8 Stir Cove At Harrah\u2019s Casino, Council Bluffs IA"},"content":{"rendered":"

8\u67088\uff08\u571f\uff09Stir Cove At Harrah\u2019s Casino, Council Bluffs IA
\nSaturday, August 8 Stir Cove At Harrah\u2019s Casino, Council Bluffs IA
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\nI made a tiny waffle using one section of 4 waffle plate at the hotel diner. Left the hotel at 8:30am.<\/p>\n

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\nRefueled at a gas station along the way.<\/p>\n

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\nArrived at the venue around 13:40 and went to catering area first.<\/p>\n

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\nJust as Men At Work were finishing their soundcheck, heavy rain accompanied by strong winds began to fall, so the equipment was covered with sheets and the soundcheck was temporarily halted.<\/p>\n

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\nToad The Wet Sprocket and we couldn\u2019t do soundcheck. Even under such a bad weather, our merch booth is in the simple tent. Miyoko was working hard and Atsuko helped to set up the merch. She offered an idea that cover our merch with a huge transparent vinyl sheet which was provided by the venue. Then we cut the sheet and covered our merch on the table.<\/p>\n

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Now, I\u2019d like to write about how the bands are traveling for this major event. Men At Work are getting around in two tour buses equipped with a kitchen, living area, restroom, and beds. It appears that Toad the Wet Sprocket is traveling in one bus of the same type.
\nWe, 6 of us, are touring in a van which has 8 sheets and cargo space.
\nAs for the tour bus, it usually heads straight to the next town right after the show. During the performance, the driver likely takes a taxi to a nearby hotel for a nap, then returns after the show to drive through the night. On days with a more relaxed schedule, I believe everyone stays at a hotel.
\nThat was the routine back when we were touring by bus in the 90s. Since most venues have showers in the dressing rooms, some people would shower there. I believe the equipment trailer would hit the road overnight after the gear was packed up.
\nAs for us, after our set, we hold an autograph session. Then once that\u2019s done, we take a van to the hotel and travel to the next location the following morning. Jam and Anthony take turns driving.<\/p>\n

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\nWhile I was writing my blog in the dressing room, it became time for dinner. Here is the meal.<\/p>\n

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\nThere was cake. I didn\u2019t eat, though.<\/p>\n

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\nWe couldn’t perform at first due to the danger posed by the thunder, but the rain eventually stopped, and the show went on! Although we didn’t get to do a soundcheck, everything went perfectly, and we had a blast performing. A large crowd turned out, and it seemed like everyone really enjoyed themselves. Thank you all so much for coming!<\/p>\n

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\nA long queue was appeared after show at our autograph session. Thank you very much!<\/p>\n

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\nWe loaded out, checked in the hotel and went to bed.<\/p>\n

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\nBy the way, I forgot to mention this yesterday, but I managed to hand a Shonen Knife T-shirt and a greeting card (which was basically a fan letter) to Colin from Men At Work at the venue’s catering area. I was nervous and felt a bit intimidated, but he accepted them so kindly that I was absolutely delighted. Yay!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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