Dear Oxford: We regret to say we won’t be having the first U2 conference in your city, but you all know how special a place you have and we hope the world comes to you someday to experience your culture, warmth and hospitality.  (We just hope the whole world doesn’t come to you all at once. Maybe spread it out over a few weekends?!)

We are now all fans of Oxford and your love of music, especially the music of U2, has brought us together.  That, and one incredible fan of U2 and Oxford named Misty Phillips.  Thank you, Misty, for all the help.  You know how much you’ve done and we know that Oxford should be grateful to have you.

Thanks also to Wayne Andrews with The Powerhouse and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, Scott at Rooster’s, Proud Larry’s, The Lyric Theatre, Square Books, Off Square Books, Square Books Jr., Port Kaigler at Ole Miss, Doug at The AMP, Chico at Main Squeeze (killer wheatgrass!), Laura and the Oak Hill Stables Bed & Breakfast (it’s paradise, with a lot of friendly horses), George with 47 Million Reasons, Bill Russell at the L. Q. C. Lamar House, and last, but not least, Stephen, Lucas and Miriam.

Thank you all for your passionate support and for treating our staff with love and respect.  We’re looking forward to seeing you at the conference and, who knows, maybe a concert!

Scott Calhoun and the U2 Conference Staff