"Always put your good where it will do the most."
- Ken Kesey
THE RANGER REPORT - June 2023 - The Official Newsletter Of The Mighty Manatees Medicine Show
"Celebrating 37 Years Of Making Music With Our Friends"
TWO NEW ALBUMS TO BE RELEASED AT SELLERSVILLE THEATER CONCERT! - Back in November of 2017, an album of original songs by Andrew Roblin, Dance Wareham, and Will Hodgson, began to take shape at Karl Frick's Lakestone Studio, and last month it was finally completed. The new album is called "Travelers On The Road" and boasts ten songs featuring fifteen musicians (including eight Mighty Manatees and three Hodgson daughters).
On Friday, July 7, a CD version of the new album will debut at our Sellersville Theater show (a vinyl LP version will be released later this year). The Mighty Manatees will perform songs from the album w/ Ted The Fiddler, Brian Herder, Dance & Jeannette Wareham, and Fiona, Daisy, and Eleanor Hodgson.
Opening the show will be Mike Guldin and Rollin' & Tumblin' who will also be debuting their own new CD called "The Franklin Sessions". Keyboardists Karl Frick and Tim Hooper will be playing with both bands, as well as Johnny Machete on saxophones.
This double-header, two CD release party runs from 7:30 to 10:30 PM, and ends with an all-star jam featuring both bands! Dancing is not only allowed, it is encouraged!
Tickets available at http://www.st94.com/events/the-mighty-manatees-with-mike-guldin-and-rollin-tumblin/
1ST DAY OF SUMMER! - Celebrate the 2023 Summer Solstice with The Mighty Manatees electric power trio (Dean, Randy, and Will) on Wednesday, June 21 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. This is a free, all ages, outdoor event. http://www.thegrovemalvern.com Thanks to Rob V.
THE BRIDGEPORT CARNIVAL! - We play the annual Bridgeport Carnival in downtown Bridgeport on Friday, June 23, 6:00 - 10:00 PM. This is a free, all ages, outdoor event featuring music, rides, food, and beverages.
1ST SATURDAY OF SUMMER @ THE STEEL CITY COFFEEHOUSE! - Jozo, Randy, and Will, bring their acoustic trio to the legendary Steel City Coffeehouse on Saturday, June 24. It will be an evening of songs, stories, and jokes. Showtime is 7:30 - 10:00 PM.
Tickets available at http://www.steelcitybrews.com Thanks to Ed.
40TH ANNUAL CANAL DAY AT LOCK 60! - Canal Day takes place on Sunday afternoon, June 25, 400 Towpath Road, Mont Clare, PA. The Mighty Manatees will perform at St. Michael's Park from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. This is another free, all ages, outdoor event featuring food, music, kids fishing derby, face painting, and the World-Renowned International Canal Joust. Donations accepted. Parking available at St. Mike's Park at the end of Jacobs Street, Mont Clare. Thanks to Kristen M.
TWO BANDS AT HOTEL FIESOLE! - We finish out the month on Friday, June 30, downstairs at Hotel Fiesole in Skippack, PA. There will be another band playing out in the hotel parking lot as folks arrive. It promises to be a night of merriment. Showtime is 8:00 to Midnight. Smoke by the bridge.
http://www.hotelfiesole..net Thanks to Mary and Jay.
VIDEO CLIP OF THE MONTH - And speaking of album release parties....this two hour clip is from the Shoreline CD release party for Dance Wareham's AKA Dance album. It took place August, 1991, at Alibis in West Chester, PA. Starring Myles Rothwell on drums, Andy Vernon on percussion, Randy Wagner on bass, Ray Adkins on guitars, Will Hodgson on guitar, keyboards, and harmonica. Featuring Dance on guitar/vocals, Steve Bell on guitar/vocals, Chip Roberts on guitar, Fred DiTomossa on bass, and a young Joe Rizzo on guitar and vocals. The footage is shaky at the beginning but soon improves. Thanks to Michael Jones, Rich Stoler, and Brad from Zendog. https://youtu.be/VNBOyeQMR_E
That's all the June news for now.
See you at the shows,
Ranger Will
Senior Editor
IN PASSING -
Ed Ames
Martin Amis
Kenneth Anger
Tim Bachman
Dave Brandt
Pete Brown
Dave Brown
Grace Bumbry
Joe A. Garcia
John Giblin
Claude Gray
Issac "Red" Holt
Rick Hoyt
Joe Kapp
Sean Keane
Rob Laakso
Ron Cahute
Bill Lee
Ralph Lee
Rita Lee
Linda Lewis
Gordon Lightfoot
George Maharis
Brain McAdams
Newton Minow
David Miranda
Gloria Molina
Sheldon Reynolds
Larry "Gator" Rivers
Andy Rourke
Tina Turner
George West
Jacklyn Zeman
JUNE 2023 -
1 - Thurs - Root Down TBD, Phoenixville, PA 6 - 9
3 - Sat - Blue Bell Inn 8 - 11 Outside
4 - Sun - Baby Shower, Spring City, PA 12:30- 3:30
10 - Sat - Ellis Woodstock 5.0, Pottstown, PA 7:15 - Until the cops come. Outside
15 - Thurs - Root Down TBD 6 - 9
16 - Fri - Stray Dog Tavern, Skippack, PA 8 - 11 Outside
17 - Sat - Bridgeport Rib House, Bridgeport, PA 9 - 12:30 AM
18 - Sun - FATHER'S DAY
21 - Wed - 1ST DAY OF SUMMER, The Grove, Malvern, PA 5:30 - 8:30 Outside
23 - Fri - BRIDGEPORT CARNIVAL, Bridgeport, PA 6 - 10 Outside
24 - Sat - 1ST SATURDAY OF SUMMER!, Steel City Coffeehouse, Phoenixville, PA 7:30 - 10:30
25 - Sun - CANAL DAY, St. Michael's Park, Mont Clare, PA 1 - 4 Outside
28 - Wed - 30th Annual Scully Games, Fort Washington, PA 6 - 9 Outside
29 - Thurs - Root Down TBD 6 - 9
30 - Fri - Hotel Fiesole, Skippack, PA 8 - Midnight
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