Active Band Man Chats - Dressing Rooms at the Venues -

So today's theme is "Dressing Rooms in Venues"!

Sorry, what do you mean?

"Things you would like to have in the dressing rooms at the venues!"

I see.

For example, the first thing I would like is a power outlet.

That's a must. Charging your phone, working on your computer, and then there's charging wireless equipment...

I even decide my place for the day according to where the outlet is. I use a hair dryer as well. Anyway, the power outlet is necessary. So is Wi-Fi.

Lately, it's normal for cafes and restaurants to have it.

The universal trend is now like Wi-Fi is expected.

It's so appreciated. And mirrors? At some venues, backstage passes are all over the mirrors, so they no longer are mirrors. Lol.

Yeah, I know. Lol.

Particularly the venues where bands with makeup often play at, they have lighting around the mirror.

Yeah, it's important! It's also important that there are many spaces to hang clothes! Also, a clock! And the display to monitor the stage!

So we can know in advance what the event is like and if the timetable is going as scheduled.

Yup. I'd be glad if they already made a printout of the timetable for us in the dressing room. I also need a restroom with a sink.

Yeah.

And an air conditioner. It would be nice if the trashcans were easily distinguishable.

Yeah. But maybe that's all for now.

Oh, and having loose-leaf paper to write the set list on would be great!

Some places have fliers so bands can write the set list on the other side.

I feel a bit bad about writing on the flier, though...

Basically, I bring my own pen, but we can also borrow one at some places, too. ...so, is that all now?

Yup! Now let's talk about our ideal dressing room and our dream dressing room!

Lol. For example...?

Umm, first off, the room will have a refrigerator and a microwave!

I sometimes see refrigerators.

And video games! Manga books! Sofas! And humidifiers!

There would be a living room. Lol.

Ok, a pillow!

There's a bedroom! Lol.

Rice balls! Cup noodles!

There's a dining table! Lol.

I've actually seen rice balls and cup noodles in a dressing room. Lol. I was happy. Also, I want cats and ornamental plants! I needs healing!

Oh, ok. Lol.

Oh, I happen to have Ted (bassist of the Captains) and Shimizu Toru (drummer of the Captains) here. Let's ask them a few questions. What would you like to have in your dream dressing room?

A footbath maybe?

Are you serious? Lol.

How about you, Toru?

Hopefully there's an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Mine would be a hotel. Lol. Also, it would be helpful if there were a studio in the dressing room of the venue to briefly check lines and equipment.

Ah, that's right! Finally, that's thinking like a musician! Lol. This is going to be endless if we get greedy, that's a wrap here!

Wait, how about things we should bring to the dressing room?

Hmm, the first thing would be an extension power strip!

The number of outlets is limited, and they're often in the corner of the room.

Among the stuff around the power outlet, smartphone chargers are all similar, so it would be nice to put a mark on that so you can know it's yours right away!

Right. There have been many times when I've seen other bands using mine!

Oh yeah. No one uses mine by mistake because I have a "Kizuhiko" sticker on it! The smartphone case also has a rose design on it!

Lol. That's great. Oh, there are some points to note when using the dressing room. Let's keep the luggage in one place for each band. Especially for equipment, be careful where you put it to avoid troubles. Before you leave, throw away or put the trash in one place.

Manners are important! Everyone, please keep the dressing rooms clean! You're Sharing it with other bands so please get along. Yes, and everything?

Is for love!