Dear Nebraska,

Hello up there! How have you been? How's the family? Hope you're enjoying this beautiful late summer weather. Thanks for writing.

Regarding your e-mails about Ellis Island, The Wild Clover Band and their possible appearances at the Kansas City Irish Fest in 2007:

We got them. All of them. Over and over and over. Just want you to know, we love the bands as much as you do. And we certainly admire your devotion to these fine musicians and very nice people. They're lucky to have fans like you. Please believe us when we say that both great bands are being considered for next year. No more campaigning is necessary. Really.

xoxoxo,

KCIF