"Before you sneeze, bend your knees."
- Doug White (his back-saving advice to the aged about sneezing while standing)
THE RANGER REPORT - Late July 2018 The Official E-Newsletter Of The Mighty Manatees Musical Collective "Celebrating Over 30 Years Of Upfulness"
Here are some of the shows The Mighty Manatees will be playing in the month of August:
3RD ANNUAL JERRY GARCIA BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE! - It's true! This Wednesday, August 1, is Jerry's birthday. We are celebrating his music with a barn dance from 7:00 to 11:00 at The Rising Sun Barn in Telford, PA. Special guests include: Graham Ford and Eric Worthington from Karmic Repair Co., Mike Greer, Dakota Jay, Johnny Devin, Bob Tomlinson, Ray Adkins, Kathleen Weber, and Jim Cavanaugh. This year we are not doing an acoustic set. The first set will consist of Grateful Dead songs, while the second and third sets will focus on material from the Jerry Garcia Band. This is a Mystic Vagabond Production. Special thanks to Fred and Slacker.
PHIRST PHRIDAY IN PHOENIXVILLE! - This Friday we will be right back in the heart of Phoenixville, PA, playing right across the street from the legendary Colonial Theater. Our acoustic trio show at The Barrel wine bar starts at 8:00 and ends at 11:00 PM. Come and be a part of this lively street scene. http://www.thebarrelwinebar.com
ANIMAL RESCUE BENEFIT! - This Saturday afternoon, Aug. 6, The Mighty Manatees will be playing a benefit concert for Kountry Kennels at 6028 Mountain Road in Germansville, PA. We will be playing for man's best friend from 12:30 to 3:30. Power to the pups! Special thanks to Al.
BLUE BELLE INN - Soon after our show at the animal benefit on Saturday afternoon, we will play an evening show at the elegant Blue Bell Inn in Blue Bell, PA. If it is a clear night we will be playing in the courtyard around the fire pit from 8 to 11, but if it is rainy, then we will be playing inside from 9 - 12. http://www.bluebellinn.com
THE FITZWATER STATION - Sunday afternoon, August 19. 4:00 to 8:00 PM. This is a free, outdoor, all-ages show. Bring the family. Pets welcome but no coolers, please. http://www.fitzwaterstation.com
PETE'S BARN DANCE! - On the weekend of August 24, and 25, there will be a 2-day musical celebration in and around Pete's legendary barn. On Friday night, Aug. 24, Catallus and Splintered Sunlight will perform. On Saturday night, Aug. 25, Steal Your Peach perform, then we play from 8:00-ish to 11:00-ish, followed by Dean & Co. This evening is also my daughter Ellie's birthday, my wife Stacey's birthday, and the wedding anniversary of Dance & Jeannette. Let the good times roll.... Camping permitted. Special thanks to the Allen family.
That's all the news for the time being.
Thanks to all of you fanatees out there!
Stay in tune,
Ranger Will
IN PASSING -
Matt "Guitar" Murphy
Glenn Snoddy
AUGUST 2018
1 - Wed. - 3RD ANNUAL JERRY GARCIA BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE Rising Sun Barn, Telford, PA 7 - 11
3 - Fri. - The Barrel (Phirst Phridays In Phoenixville) 8 - 11
4 - Sat. - ANIMAL RESCUE BENEFIT Kountry Kennels, Germansville, PA 12:30 - 3:30 PM OUTSIDE
4 - Sat. - Blue Bell Inn, Blue Bell, PA
10 - Fri - Justin's, Skippack, PA 8 - 12 OUTSIDE
17 - Fri. - Hotel Fiesole, Skippack, PA 8 - 12
18 - Sat. - PRIVATE PARTY 8:30 - 11:30 OUTSIDE
19 - Sun. - Fitzwater Station, Mont Care, PA 4 - 8 OUTSIDE
23 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn, Telford, PA 9 - 12:30
24 - Fri. - Faracos, Quakertown, PA 7 - 10
25 - Sat. - PETE'S BARN! 8 - 11 w/ Steal Your Peach, and Dean & Co.
31 - Fri. - SIR VAN MORRISON BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE Rising Sun Barn, Telford, PA 7 - 11
