"We do not see things as they are; we see them as we are."
- The Talmud

Well the summertime has done come and gone. My oh my.
So here are some of the highlights of the upcoming "Mighty Manatees Fall Tour '09":

This Sat., Sept. 19, we are debuting at The Perkiomen Cafe in Oaks, PA www.perkycafe.com Showtime is 9:30pm - 1:30pm.

Randy & I (The Medicine Brothers) return to the Springhouse Tavern on Fri., Sept. 25. This is an outdoor show. www.springhousetavern.com Showtime is 7:00pm - 11:00pm

On Sat., Sept. 26, it's time for the Asher's Chocolates 12th Annual Fall-Fest! This is a free outdoor all-ages show featuring clowns, magicians, face-painting, a moon bounce, raffles, free hot dogs and drinks, and a whole lot more. Showtime is 11:00am - 3:00pm. Bring the kids.

Right after the Fall-fest it's down the road to the Jeff Daniel's Jeep-A-Thon in Harleysville, PA
www.jeffdanielsjeeps.com This is another outdoor show that is free to the public. We begin playing at 4:00pm and finish around 9:00pm with a huge $50,000.00 fireworks display that explodes over our heads while we're playing. BIG FUN!

On Sat., Oct. 3 we return to The Cabana Bar in Skippack, PA for an outdoor afternoon show celebrating "Skippack Days". Showtime is 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

The next day, Sun., Oct. 4, we play The Fitzwater Station in Mont Clare, PA. www.fitzwaterstation.com This is the last Fitzwater show for the season. This is a free outdoor all-ages show. Showtime is 4:30pm - 8:30pm.

Paul Pickles has been a friend of The Mighty Manatees for a long time and he has recently suffered some severe health problems. A bunch of his friends are putting on a benefit concert for him. They are calling it "THE PICKLE-FEST BAND, BEEF & BEER"!
It is being held on Sat., Oct. 17 at the Green Lane Fire Hall, 214 Main Street, Green Lane, PA
18054 There will be catering, raffles, door prizes, a silent auction, and a whole lot more. Showtime is 7:00pm - 12:00pm. For tickets call Peggy at 215-896-7384 or ask me at one of our shows. We are sending the positive vibrations out to Paul! Get well soon!

Ok , so get ready...we are doing another Mighty Manatees Bus Trip to New York City!
On Sunday morning, Oct. 25, the band and assorted family and friends will leave the Valley Forge Scanticon parking lot (around 10ish) for the Big Apple. The Mighty Manatees and The Jason Crosby Band (Jason plays on our new live CD) will be performing Sunday afternoon at The Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen St. (between Houston & Stanton). It's BYOB on the bus , but free catered food at the show. Showtime is 1:00pm to 6:00pm and then it's back home to Pennsylvania. Tickets are limited. Talk to a band member for more info. It's going to be a gas...

And finally:
The Annual Manatees Masquerade returns to The Sandtrap in Limerick, PA on Fri., Oct. 30!
There are prizes for the best male costume and the best female costume. Let your freak flag fly! Showtime is 9:30pm - 1:30am.

Thanks to all you 'Teeheads out there!
-Ranger Will