'For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it."

- Jacques Cousteau


THE RANGER REPORT - September 2018 The Official Newsletter Of The Mighty Manatees "Celebrating 32 Years Of Doing What We Love"

Here are some noteworthy events in the month of September:

NO RISING SUN GIG OF ANY KIND THIS WEEK! - I know, right? This Thursday's September 6, Rising Sun show has been cancelled so that my wife and I can attend the annual reggae show at The Electric Factory in Philadelphia. Irie! (It's also the Eagles first game of the season.)

WHO HILL MIX UP - This year, due to a scheduling glitch, we will not be performing on Friday, Sept. 7, at The Who Hill Family Campout. Annie Who has assured us that we will be back in 2019.

RANGER WILL VIRGO BIRTHDAY BASH! - Once again, the folks at Mystic Vagabond Productions are throwing a party for me and my fellow Manatees Virgos on my birthday, Wednesday, September 19, at the legendary Rising Sun Barn in Telford, PA. Mighty Manatees keyboardist Tim "T-Ho" Hooper's birthday is on September 13, and Mighty Manatees bassist Randy Wagner's birthday is on September 14. There will be a veritable cavalcade of musical guests! Let them eat cakes! Come on out and sign the cards! Showtime is 7:00 - 11:00. Backdrop by Georgena Hines-Brunner. Special thanks to Slacker and Chef Fred (also a Virgo: Aug. 30). http://www.risingsuninn.net

COUNTRY JAM FESTIVAL! - On Sunday, September 23 (the first day of Autumn), we will be taking part in the Country Jam Festival at The Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, PA. Details to follow.

FOREST & MAIN DEBUT! - There is a club in Ambler, PA, that supports original music and it's called Forest & Main. The acoustic Ranger Will & The Mightees will debut there on Thursday, September 27. Showtime is 8:00 - 10:00 http://www.forestandmain.com

THE LAST FITZWATER STATION SHOW OF 2018! - It's true! On Sunday afternoon, September 30 (the last day of the month), we will be performing our final, free, outdoor, all-ages show of the season at the historic Fitzwater Station in Mont Clare, PA. This is a kids/pets friendly event. No coolers please. Showtime is 4:00 - 8:00. http://www.fitzwaterstation.com

And in conclusion, we'd like to thank all of you who were concerned about bassist Randy Wagner. He is currently convalescing comfortably at home. We'll be back playing with Randy on his birthday outside at Justin's in Skippack, PA, on Friday September 14! Showtime is 8:00 - 12:00. The Randy man can! http://www.justinscarriagehouse.net

That's about all the news for now. See you at a show.

As ever,
Ranger Will


IN PASSING -

Hoppin' Boxcars


SEPTEMBER - 2018

5 - Wed. - West End Pub, Quakertown, PA w/ Mike Greer and Brett Andrew 7;30 - 11:00

7 - Fri. - Moose Lodge, Sellersville, PA w/ Mike Greer and Co. 7:30 - 11:30 TIE DYE PARTY Open to members and qualified quests (Just say you're a guest of mine or Mike Greer)

8 - Sat. - Private Party, Oley, PA 5:00 - 9:00

14 - Fri. - Justin's, Skippack, PA RANDY'S BIRTHDAY 8:00 - 12:00 Outside!

15 - Sat. - Private Party, Malvern, PA 7:00 - 10:30

19 - Wed. - Rising Sun Barn, Telford, PA WILL'S VIRGO BIRTHDAY BASH 7:00 - 11:00

21 - Fri. - Private Party, Blue Bell, PA 6:00 - 12:00

22 - Sat. - VFW, Breinigsville, PA BETSY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY 2:00 - 6:00

23 - Sun. - Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Macungie, PA COUNTRY JAM FESTIVAL

27 - Thurs. - Forest & Main, Ambler, PA DEBUT! 8:00 - 10:00

28 - Fri. - Faracos, Quakertown, PA 7:00 - 10:00

30 - Sun. - Fitzwater Station, Mont Clare, PA 4:00 - 8:00 Outside!