Dear Editor:

I am writing on behalf of Pan Fried Steel to express our wholehearted thank you to The Opera House of Boothbay Harbor for hosting us at Caribbean Night last Saturday, April 29. As has happened with each of the 15 years we’ve played at that beautiful venue, we all came away saying this was the “best gig,” “the perfect way to start our season,” “the most fun,” “the best and happiest audience!” Truly, our spring visit to the Opera House has become an all-time favorite for us and we hope for you who were able to attend. As our gift to the Opera House, in honor of our 15th year together, all the band’s proceeds were donated back to the House.

Our thanks go to all involved in putting on the show: Cathy Sherrill for welcoming us back, scheduling us and providing her excellent publicity and support; Kevin Kiley for his spectacular tropical decorations and technical wizardry with the lights and sound; Eric Lowe for his outstanding ticket sales; and Friends of the Opera House for their tireless volunteering and dessert table delights. Many thanks to our families, friends and our community for your enthusiasm and undying support of the band and what we love to do.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended – listening audience, dancers, photographers and “groupies.” We hope to see you at other gigs throughout the coming months.

Pat McKee and Pan Fried Steel

Yarmouth