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Stay Safe!!!! I hope you come back to Iowa soon! I couldn't make it to Iowa City, due to the weather!

The show in Iowa City was great. I came from Ohio to visit my sister just so we could see your performance. We ended up staying at the hotel in the complex where the concert was held. Your driver and road manager made the right decision. We spoke to Richard (another Buckeye) at breakfast. Better safe than sorry. I look forward to seeing you next season in Ohio.

Looking forward to seeing you guys in Bartlesville OK tomorrow night. I sure hope you make it through that bad weather. I am a big fan (just ask my husband). We are bringing my mom to your concert for her 71st birthday (which is actually on the 23rd). I played your first CD for her last Thanksgiving and she loved it. I was excited to get the last three 1st row seats together and be able to bring her to see you! She's a very special lady...a minister, a widow (she had been married to my dad for 48 years when he died of a sudden heart attack two and a half years ago), and a breast cancer survivor (she had surgery 1 year ago this Friday). So...If you happen to see my short little silver gray-haired mom to your right on the front row, could you please wish her a Happy Birthday? You would surprise the heck out of her!

Like Daniel and Carol said before me, I'm glad that precautions were made and that your driver and road manager were dedicated to your safety. Better to be safe than sorry!

Is there any way you guys could redo the Iowa City concert?!?! I've been looking forward to this concert since the spring and even got my former college roomates to go with me from Waterloo/Cedar Falls. But because of the weather, we couldn't go. You guys are awesome and I hope you'll consider it! Pretty please, with cherries on top!!! (about the misspelled channel guide... that's unfortunate... some Iowans can spell.)

Seggie....of course I understand! You guys stay safe and warm! Like Daniel, I'm glad you have a dedicated driver and road manager! Apparently you have a ways to go before you get out of the snow/ice, and apparently its around 700 miles from Iowa City to Ark City, KS. Maybe it was meant for you to have a day off. Or maybe it was a night in a real bed instead of on a bus?? I hope you guys had a bit of fun in the snow, or got to sleep in, or whatever you enjoy. Like the saying goes, when life gives you lemons...., well when life gives you snow make ice cream :) Thanks for your informative note! I'll look forward to your performance in May! And I still hope to see you nuts...uh...I mean, guys, tomorrow night in Bartlesville IF the roads are SAFE!

Thats why you guys should come to Arizona... The weather is great here, perfect for a holiday concert. I was hoping to see you guys on the PBS special but apparently it isn't being aired here... I just purchased your new cd and love it... Thanks guys...

Seggie! I'm very proud to hear you have a smart driver and road manager!! It can be a very dangerous thing traveling at night in bad conditions. I speak from experience. I was in a bad bus wreck about 20 years ago while on tour with a singing group (piano player here) through the Midwest on a very snowy night! Please - you guys be safe out there! I'm sure that everyone would have to agree - a concert can always be postponed - your safety is at utmost importance. Hope you guys will make it through Southern Illinois soon!

Any chance those of us who had tickets in Iowa City but couldn't get there because of the terrible conditions would be able to exchange them for another venue site??? Hoping so, cuz we were so excited to see you guys perform and extremely bummed that we had to miss you!!!

Hey Guys, I wanted to chime in on this. We were planning on leaving immediately after the show last night in Iowa City, however, the State of Iowa DOT closed the main roads and our driver Dave felt that the conditions were beyond unsafe. Both our driver and road manager were monitoring the weather throughout the night while all of us were on call to leave. Unfortunately, we weren't able to leave until around noon this afternoon. With the conditions and mileage, it would be impossible to make it in time for tonights show.

I am so sorry that we had to postpone the show and I hope that all the fans that were planning on attending the show will understand. This time of year in the midwest can get rough on the roads, we hope that everyone is staying safe!

Cowley County College called with the same bad news :( So glad you rescheduled and my tickets are still good! Hope you can safely make it to Bartlesville, OK tomorrow! If not, you and your drivers be safe! If so, I'll see you then! Stay warm!

Holding tight to my tix for Ark City concert, you guys are worth waiting for. See you in May (tornado season!) Drive carefully, stay safe.

Did you perform in Iowa City last night. I have 6 tickets, but did not want to cahnce it from Cedar Rapids because of the snowstorm