"Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these."
- Ovid
FIRST RANGER REPORT OF THE NEW DECADE - January 2020 The Official Newsletter Of The Mighty Manatees "Celebrating 33 Years Of Living A Life Of Song"
THE BLUE BELL INN w/ RITCHIE DECARLO - On January 4, we will continue our first Saturday of every month engagement at The Blue Bell Inn. This year, Randy Wagner, Kathleen Weber, Johnny Machete, and myself, will be joined by drummer Ritchie DeCarlo. Showtime is 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM. http://www.bluebellinn.com
THE RISING SUN INN - On January 9, we will continue our every other Thursday engagement at The Rising Sun Inn. This is an acoustic show with Tom Mussleman on percussion and Chris DelSordo frequently joining bassist Ready Wagner and myself. Showtime is 9:00 PM - 12:30 AM. http://www.risingsuninn.net
JUSTIN'S - On January 10, we will continue our second Friday of every month engagement at Justin's. This is an acoustic trio show with Ras Mykyl on drums, Ready, and myself. Showtime is 8:00 PM - 12:00 PM. http://www.justinscarriagehouse.net
THE SOCIAL LOUNGE - On Saturday, January 11, we return to The Social Lounge in West Chester, PA. This is an acoustic reggae night with Ras Mykyl, Karl Frick on bass, and myself. Showtime is 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM. http://www.thesocialwc.com
HOTEL FIESOLE - On January 17, we will continue our third Friday of every month engagement at Hotel Fiesole. This is the 5-piece electric dance band with Joe Rizzo on guitar, Ras Mykyl on drums, Karl Frick on bass, Johnny machete on sax, and myself. Showtime is 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM. http://www.hotelfiesole.net
FARACOS - On January 31, we will continue our last Friday of every month engagement at Faracos. This is an acoustic duo show with Ready Wagner and myself. Showtime is 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. http://www.faracospizza.com
WEST END PUB - On February 5, we will continue our first Wednesday of every month engagement at the West End Pub. This is a trio show with Mike Greer on guitar, Brett Andrew on bass, and myself. Showtime is 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM. http://www.thewestendpa.com
BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE! - On Thursday, February 6, we will once again be celebrating Bob Marley's birthday with a tribute concert at the Rising Sun Barn in Telford, PA. We will be joined by many musical guests. Don't miss this smokin' annual bash! We love Bob Marley. Showtime is 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM. http://www.risingsuninn.net
KC'S ALLEY - On Friday, February 7, we will return to KC'S Alley in Ambler, PA. This is an electric quartet show with Ras Mykyl, Karl Frick, Randy Wagner, and myself. Showtime is 10:00 PM - 1: 00 AM. http://www.kc-alley.com
LEATHER CORNER POST BAR - On Saturday, February 8, we will debut at the Leather Corner Post Bar in Orefield, PA. This is an acoustic trio show with Ras Mykyl, Ready Wagner, and myself. Showtime is 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM. http://www.leathercornerpost.com
POST-VALENTINE'S DAY SHOW AT THE LNC SOUND SANCTUARY! Calling all lovers, young and old: On Saturday, February 15, the day after Valentine's Day, we will debut at The LNC Sound Sanctuary, 1725 Huntingdon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA. The Sound Sanctuary is a former stone church with righteous vibes. Our 5-piece will play an acoustic set, followed by an electric set. Opening act: Bob Tomlinson. Free CDs while supplies last. BYOB Outside food permitted. Complimentary refreshments. Bring your sweetheart. Showtime is 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Special thanks to Denny Horn and Circle D Productions.
GEORGE HARRISON BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE! - And speaking of Charlie Phillips, on Monday, February 25, we will be playing a set downstairs at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, PA, as part of Charlie's birthday tribute to George Harrison. There will be many musical guests including Brother Starling, Nik Everett, Brown Sugar, Derek Chafin, and The Charlie Phillips Band. Showtime 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM. http://www.worldcafelive.com
MIGHTY MANATEES VIDEO CLIP OF THE MONTH - This month's clip is from last month's Christmas show with The Doobie Decibel System at The Rising Sun Barn. This clip is the entire show and features a 5-camera shoot with state of the art audio recording, all courtesy of The Doobies (Roger MacNamee, Jason Crosby, Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz, and Erica Jeski). In chronological order: Tyler Mangold and Zach Ligenza, The Mighty Manatees (Kathleen Weber, Tom Mussleman, Randy Wagner and myself), Sara Hunsicker, Fiona Hodgson, Lia Menaker, John Devin Kilman, The Doobie Decibel System, The Mighty Manatees, Doobie/Manatees finale jam. Special thanks to Slacker. https://www.moonalice.com/tour/2019-12-19/rising-sun-barn
Happy New Decade,Ranger Will 2020
IN PASSING -
Harry RestallCaroll SpinneyAzellia WhiteWilliam RuckelshausIrving BurgiePeter Frates
JANUARY - 2020
4 - Sat - Blue Bell Inn
9 - Thurs - Rising Sun Inn
10 - Fri - Justin's
11 - Sat - Social Lounge
17 - Fri - Hotel Fiesole
18 - Sat - Erica's Birthday, Private Party - Quakertown, PA
23 - Thurs - Rising Sun Inn
24 - Fri - TBA
25 - Sat - TBA
31 - Fri - Faracos
FEBRUARY - 2020
1 - Sat - Blue Bell Inn
5 - Wed - West End Pub
6 - Thurs - BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE - Rising Sun Barn
7 - Fri - KC'S Alley
8 - Sat - Leather Corner Post Bar - Orefield, PA 8 - 11 http://www.leathercornerpost.com
14 - Fri - Justin's
15 - Sat - VALENTINE'S WEEKEND SHOW! - LNC Sound Sanctuary, 1725 Huntingdon Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 8 - 11
18 - Tues - Roger Goff's Birthday Bash - Bridgeport Rib House
20 - Thurs - Rising Sun Inn
21 - Fri - Faracos
22 - Sat - Social Lounge
25 - Tues - GEORGE HARRISON BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE - World Cafe Live
27 - Thurs - Bridgeport Rib House - Acoustic Duo - 7 - 11
28 - Fri - Peppers, King Of Prussia 9 - 1
29 - Sat - HOTEL FIESOLE
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