“Comedy is when you slip on a banana peel; tragedy is when I slip on a banana peel."
-Groucho Marx

RANGER REPORT & JUNE 19/2007

Well, what a Report I have for you today. My eldest daughter Jules, who goes to school up in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, came down here for a visit and made it out to a couple of Los Manatees shows. Jules was in New York City co-editing a new magazine called “HOBO". We had a great time and I'm glad that so many of you got to meet her. She promises she'll be back soon. It was a great Father's Day present. Special thanks to Ron and Wendy Kohl for taking Jules and me horse-back riding. Whoa!

Another great Father's Day present was my eldest son Liam' graduation from North Penn High School. It was the largest graduating class in the school's history and Liam won an award for 3 years of perfect attendance. He will be attending the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia in the fall. Congratulations Liam!

Los Manatees vocalist Kathleen Weber performed with David Bromberg & The Angel Band at the Bonneroo Music Festival last weekend in Tennessee. Her schedule has been so busy recently that we've had to find another vocalist to fill in for Kathy when she is on tour. Our new girl singer is Danielle Joyner from Doylestown, PA and she debuted with us last week to rave reviews. Welcome aboard Dani!

Another new face on the Los Manatees scene is bassist Jim Klienman. Jim will be filling in for Randy Wagner on all of our Sunday afternoon jam shows at The Brick Tavern (they have a great brunch). This will allow Captain Randy some time to sail his catamaran around the Chesapeake Bay (after spending a bunch of money to dock it all winter). Jim Klienman played and recorded with the international reggae band “Christafari" and has filled in for Randy a few times over the years. Welcome back Jim! (Note: Randy will still be playing the Fitzwater Station and Bridgeport Rib-House Sunday shows.)

MANATEE FUN FACT: Did you know that Kurt Johnston (of The Johnston Brothers) played pedal steel on my first solo CD, “Southpaw", and now he plays pedal steel for Bon Jovi? It's true!

This Thursday, June 20, Los Manatees returns to Revivals in Perkasie, PA for the Summer Solstice Show. Showtime is 8:00pm. Come on out and celebrate the beginning of the summer of '07.

This Friday, June 22, Los Manatees returns to Crazy Carl's in Schwenksville,PA for the Summer Solstice Show. Showtime is 10:30pm. Come on out and celebrate the beginning of the summer of '07 some more.

MANATEE FUN FACT: Did you know that one of Los Manatees many booking agents is a fellow by the name of Jerry Samuels? Did you know that Jerry had a hit record in the sixties called, “They're Coming To Take Me Away", under the pseudonym “Napoleon Bonaparte"? Did you know that in a recent interview, country music star Vince Gill revealed that that was the very first record he ever owned? It's true!

But the BIG STORY in this week's Ranger Report is the news that Cherri, our own Manatees merchandise maiden, is going to have a BABY!! I know! This is huge! Cherri and her man Jamie are doing well and expecting their little one in January, 2008. Now she's going to have to come up with an entire line of Manatees kid's wear. Congatulations Cherri & Jamie!

MANATEE FUN FACT: Did you know that Manatees drummer Jim Cavanaugh's massage therapist's friend's baby father is dating one of Bob Marley's daughters? It's true!

OK all of you “Tee-heads" out there, be safe, play fair and stay cool.

Adios amigos,
Ranger Will

June/July

06/20 - Revivals - Trio - 8:00 - 12:00 Welcome Summer Show
06/21 - Finn McCool Tavern - Trio - 9:00 - 1:00
06/22 - Crazy Carls - 7 Piece - 10:30 - 2:00 Featuring the Rhino Horns!
06/23 - Bridgeport Rib House - 5 Piece - 9:30 - 1:30
06/27 - Roman Delight 8:00 - 12:00
06/28 - The Rising Sun - Trio - 9:00 - 1:00
06/30 - Private Party - Quartet - 5:00 - 9:00
07/01 - The Brick Tavern Inn - Quartet - 1:00 - 5:00
07/04 - Jim & Christies 4th of July Party - Quartet - 1:00 - 5:00
07/05 - Finn McCool Tavern - Electrio - 9:00 - 1:00
07/06 - Junos - 5 Piece - 9:30 - 1:30
07/07 - Private Party - Trio - 3:30 - 7:30
07/07 - The Funhouse - Quartet - 11:00 - 2:00
07/08 - The Brick Tavern Inn - Quartet - 1:00 - 5:00
07/08 - Roman Delight 8:00 - 12:00 Duo
07/12 - The Rising Sun - Trio - 9:00 - 1:00
07/13 - Scoogies - Trio - 9:00 - 1:00
07/14 - TBA
07/15 - Fitzwater Station - Quartet - 4:00 - 8:00
07/19 - Finn McCool Tavern - Electrio - 9:00 - 1:00
07/20 - Dutch Tavern - Electrio - 10:00 - 2:00
07/21 - Private Party - Jim Thorpe, PA
07/22 - The Brick Tavern Inn - Quartet - 1:00 - 5:00
07/25 - Roman Delight 8:00 - 12:00 Jam
07/26 - The Rising Sun - Trio - 9:00 - 1:00
07/27 - Big Heads (Bensalem) - Quartet - 10:00 - 2:00
07/28 - Matt & Jesss Wedding - 5 Piece
07/29 - The Brick Tavern Inn - Quartet - 1:00 - 5:00

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