"So often in America we have socialism for the rich and rugged, free-enterprise capitalism for the poor."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
RANGER REPORT - February, 2018 The Official Newsletter Of The Mighty Manatees "Celebrating Over 30 Years Of Job Creation For Musicians"
AUNT STEPHIE'S 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY! - This Friday, February 2, we will be playing Aunt Stephie's 50th birthday party at Peppers in King Of Prussia, PA, from 9 to 1.
BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE SHOW! - On Tuesday, Feb. 6, we will again be playing a tribute show on Bob Marley's birthday at The Rising Sun Barn in Telford, PA. This will be an evening of Marley music featuring many musical guests including Mike Greer, Ray Adkins, Bob Tomlinson, Brett Andrew, and Fiona Hodgson! Special guest band: The Rootsetters featuring Ras Mykyl Showtime is 7 to 11. Sound, lights, and recording by Mike Lightkep. Marley backdrop courtesy Charles Juneau. A Mystic Vagabond Production. One love!
MIGHTY MANATEES PLAY THE LOCAL! - On Saturday, Feb. 24, we will return to The Local in Point Pleasant, PA. We will be playing this charming "Hobbit Hole" on the last Saturday of every month (except April, May & Oct.) in 2018. Showtime is 8 to 12. Come to the shire!
In closing i would like to mention that Roger Goff (our Manatees live streamer) will be hosting his birthday jam on Sunday afternoon, February 25 at Sam's Brick Oven Pizza, 2626 E. County Line Road in Ardmore, PA. Many musicians will be attending. Music starts at 1:00 PM. Ticket includes food.
My daughter Fiona will be starring in Pennfield Middle School's production of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" on March 1, 2, and two shows on the 3rd, in Hatfield, PA. Fiona will be playing the part of "Lucy". It's going to be amazing.
That's about all the news for now.
GO EAGLES!
- Ranger Will Hodgson
IN PASSING -
Billy Burger
Jesse Crumb
Rick Hall
Hugh Masekela
Dolores O'Riordan
Mort Walker
FEBRUARY - 2018
2 - Fri - Peppers - AUNT STEPHIE'S 50TH BIRTHDAY! King Of Prussia, PA 9 - 1
3 - Sat - Blue Bell Inn, Blue Bell, PA 9 - 12
6 - Tues - Rising Sun Barn, Telford, PA BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE! 7 - 11
7 - Wed - West End Pub, Quakertown, PA 7:30 - 11
8 - Thurs - Rising Sun Inn, Telford, PA 9 - 12:30
9 - Fri - Justin's, Skippack, PA 8 - 12
10 - Sat - PRIVATE PARTY Philadelphia, PA 6 - 7:30
15 - Thurs - Bridgeport Ribhouse, Bridgeport, PA Acoustic Duo 6 - 10
16 - Fri - Hotel Fiesole, Skippack, PA 8 - 12
22 - Thurs - Rising Sun Inn, Telford, PA 9 - 12:30
23 - Fri - Pour House, Exton, PA Acoustic Duo 8 - 11
24 - Sat - The Local, Point Pleasant, PA 8 - 12
25 - Sun - ROGER GOFF'S BIRTHDAY JAM! Sam's Brick Oven Pizza, Ardmore, PA 1 - 4
28 - Wed - West End Pub, Quakertown, PA w/ BRIAN HERDER 7:30- 11
MARCH - 2018
2 - Fri - The Barrel, Phoenixville, PA 8 - 11
3 - Sat - Blue Bell Inn
7 - Wed - West End Pub w/ Mike Greer
8 - Thurs - Rising Sun Inn
9 - Fri - Justin's
15 - Thurs - Bridgeport Ribhouse
16 - Fri - Hotel Fiesole
17 - Sat - SAINT PATRICK'S DAY! Rising Sun Barn w/ SI SENORITA 7 - 11
22 - Thurs - Rising Sun Inn
23 - Fri - Faracos, Quakertown, PA Acoustic Duo 6 - 9
24 - Sat - Brittingham's, Lafayette Hill, PA 9 - 1
28 - Wed - West End Pub
30 - Fri - Cedar Hollow, Malvern, PA 9 - 12
31 - Sat - The Local
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