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Norvell Band Shell, Manhattan, KS, Aug 22, 2009

It was a long day yesterday: we left from home on the day of the show, which is kind of unusual for us. However, in light of the battered economy, it was cheaper not to have to pay for an extra hotel night.

The show was good, and we were received well. The weather was very nice and the cicadas were very active.

Now we're on the road to MCI. Next show is the Ram's Head on Thursday.

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