"The world is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper."
- W. B. Yeats
RANGER REPORT - The Official Newsletter of The Mighty Manatees - November 5, 2015
"Celebrating Our 30 Year Manaversary!"
MIGHTY MANATEES RETURN TO WEST CHESTER, PA - This Friday, Nov. 6th, we will be debuting at The Boxcar Brew Pub in West Chester, PA. The owner heard us playing a street concert in front of his club this summer, and hired us on the spot. Our electric 5-piece goes on from 9 to midnight.
www.boxcarbrewingcompany.com
THE BLUE BELL INN - This Saturday, Nov. 7th, we perform at the elegant Blue Bell Inn in Blue Bell, PA. The band will feature John Rosa-Bian on saxophone, Randy Wagner on bass & vocals, Kathleen Weber on vocals, new drummer Jim Hines, and myself on acoustic guitar and vocals. Showtime is 8 to 11:30PM. Valet parking.
www.BlueBellInn.com
RANGER WILL & THE GIFTED HICKS CD RELEASE PARTY! - My new solo album, "Up For Air", is almost complete, and the CD release party will be held at Landhaven on Saturday evening, December 12th. Landhaven is a charming old converted 1870's general store in the village of Huff's Church near Barto, PA. It also has a bed & breakfast for those of you who would like to sleep over. The inspiration for most of the 10 original songs on the new album is a lake in west Ontario called Minaki where several generations of my family have spent their summers. The album is co-produced by Manatees drummer Jim Cavanaugh and myself. The Gifted Hicks feature Joe "Jozo" Rizzo on acoustic guitar and vocals, Karl "K-Jo" Frick on Hammond organ, Randy Wagner on bass, acoustic guitar, and vocals, Jim "Grampa" Cavanaugh on drums, and Brian "Brain" Herder on pedal steel guitar dobro, fiddle, and electric guitar. Showtime is 8 to 11PM.
www.LandhavenBandB.com
MEN WORKING - Our web-site is under construction right now. It is being upgraded and stream-lined. We regret any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.
Special thanks to Peggy & Drew Kerr who hosted the 30th Annual Manatee Masquerade this year. It was simply one of the best. And congrats to Bebop Tom Brunner who won best costume for his amazing resemblance to Ben Franklin!
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, December 29 - Sellersville Theater - 30 Year Manaversary w/Rhino Horns & JAJMS Benefit Concert w/ "Life Is Fair" documentary screening 7:30 - 11:00PM
www.jajms.org www.st94.com
Thursday, December 31 - Hotel Fiesole - New Year's Eve Party! 9 - 1AM
www.hotelfiesole.net
That's all the info for now.
One love,
Ranger Will
Somewhere in the hills of eastern Pennsylvania
IN PASSING -
Bill Reed
John Berg
Cory Wells
Ken Taylor
Maureen O'Hara
November 2015
5 – Thurs – Rising Sun Inn 9-12:30
6 - Fri – Boxcar Brewing Co, West Chester PA 9-12 www.boxcarbrewingcompany.com
7 – Sat – Blue Bell Inn 8:30-12
13 – Fri – Justin’s 8-12
14 - Sat - The Sumney - Lansdale, 7-11
19 – Thurs – Rising Sun Inn 9-12:30
20 – Fri – Hotel Fiesole 8-12
25 – Wed – KC’s Alley 10-1
26 - THANKSGIVING
27 - Fri - Rising Sun Inn 9-1
28 - Sat – Atlantic City Wedding
December 2015
3 – Thurs – Rising Sun Inn 9-12:30
4 – Fri – Pickering Creek 9-1
5 – Sat – Blue Bell Inn 8:30-12
11 – Fri – Justin’s 8-12
12 – Sat – Landhaven – Ranger Will and the Gifted Hicks – “Up For Air” CD Release Party 8-11
www.landhavenbandb.com
17 – Thurs – Rising Sun Inn 9-12:30
25 – Fri – CHRISTMAS
26 – Sat – Smoke House Tavern 9:30-1:30
29 – Tues – Sellersville Theater - 30 Year Manaversary w/Rhino Horns & JAJMS Benefit Concert
w/ "Life Is Fair" documentary screening 7:30-11:00PM
www.jajms.org www.st94.com
31 – Thurs – NEW YEARS EVE PARTY! – Hotel Fiesole 9-1 www.hotelfiesole.net
You can now download our music at
www.themightymanatees.bandcamp.com
Also now available on iTunes
www.savethemanatee.com
Every Sunday morning from 10:30 to 11:30, various members of The Mighty Manatees play at The New Church Live in the Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn, PA. 19009 (Tomlinson Rd. & Buck Rd. - the corner down at the far end of the parking lot)
Watch LIVE at 10:30 AM on Sundays, or see video clips at
www.newchurchlive.tv
