Flowers are blooming
The sunshine is everywhere
Spring has just begun
- Haiku by Wyatt Hodgson (age 10)
THE RANGER REPORT - April 2021 The Official Newsletter of The Mighty Manatees Medicine Show aka Los Manatees "Celebrating 35 Years of Left-Handed and Right-Handed Music"
NOTE: All these events are outdoors and the wearing of face masks is strongly encouraged.
THE FIRST SHOW OF THE YEAR! - It's true! On Friday evening, April 16, at 7:00PM, our 6-man electrical band will play it's first show of 2021! It will be held outside at Mr. B's in the heart of Phoenixville, PA. The rain date is the following afternoon, Saturday, April 17, at 3:00 PM. Special thanks to Mike at Root Down Brewery. www.rootdownbrewingco.com
ED ROCKS SEASON OPENER! - Yes, this beloved Bethlehem amphitheater will begin it's new season on Saturday, April 24, at 2:00 PM, and we'll be there to perform. Special thanks to Ed & Lois. www.edrocks.live/
ARBOR DAY AT JUSTIN'S! - On Friday evening, April 30, The Amazing Rand- i, Ras Mykyl, and I will be returning to with our acoustic trio to play outside under the trees at Justin's in Skippack, PA. Showtime is 8 - 11.
This is a free, all-ages, dog friendly show. Special thanks to Justin and Dianne. www.justinscarriagehouse.net
OFF INTO THE WILD BLUE BELL INN - We return to the mighty Blue Bell Inn on Saturday night, May 1, 8:00 -11: 00 PM. www.bluebellinn.com
ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE MONTH - Pizza boxes are not recyclable and trash collectors dislike them because they get stuck in refuse containers. Please break down all recyclable cardboard boxes and if possible remove tape and shipping labels. Anything wet, greasy, or covered in food is not recyclable. Tip o' the hat to Michael Jones.
CD RE-ISSUES - We are happy to announce the re-issuing of 3 long out-of-print Los Manatees live CDs. They will be available at all of our shows.
1. The Good Friday Tracks - This is a live album recorded at the now-defunct Crazy Carl's in Schwenksville, PA, and is our only CD with a 3-piece horn section.
2. Go Forward - This is a live compilation album of almost all-original material from various shows
3. The History of Los Manatees Volume 5 (Victor's Choice) - This is a live compilation album of almost all-cover material from various shows.
VIDEO CLIP OF THE MONTH - This month's clip is from June 18, 2016. It's the 6th Annual Piggeypalooza (which benefits The Pig Placement Network) at Ross Mill Farm in Jamison, PA. This is a song of mine called, "Samaritan's Day". Ras Mykyl - drums, Karl "K-Jo" Frick - bass, Brett Andrew and myself - guitar and vocals. Thanks to Sharon Marie and Mike Moore.
https://youtu.be/VcobjAVjRXM
Happy Spring,
Ranger Will
Easter Sunday
IN PASSING -
Rob Benson
Beverly Clearly
Katherine Diaz
Larry McMurtry
George Segal
Jessica Walter
APRIL - 2021
16 - Fri - FIRST SHOW OF THE YEAR - Uncle B (Root Down Brewing Co.), Phoenixville, PA 7:00 - 10:00 PM 6-piece
(17 - Sat - Uncle B Rain Date - 3 - 6)
24 - Sat - ED ROCKS SEASON OPENER - Ed Rocks, Bethlehem, PA 2:00 - 6:00 PM 6-piece
(25 - Sun - Ed Rocks Rain Date - 2 - 6)
30 - Fri - JUSTIN'S, Skippack, PA 8:00 - 11:00 PM Trio
MAY - 2021
1 - Sat - BLUE BELL INN, Blue Bell, PA 8:00 - 11:00 PM 5-Piece
"You can't keep a good band down."
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