"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
- Albert Einstein
RANGER REPORT - Sept. 6, 2012
TOMORROW'S TEX MEX GIG RE-SCHEDULED - Tomorrow's Mighty Manatees outdoor gig at the Tex-Mex Tiki-Bar charity fundraiser in North Wales, PA, has been moved to next Friday, Sept. 14th. Showtime is 5 - 8PM. We regret any inconvenience. www.texmexconnection.com
MIGHTY MANATEES MEET THE WALLACE BROTHERS - This Saturday, Sept. 8th, The Mighty Manatees will debut at the Pinnacle Ridge Winery in Kutztown, PA. www.pinridge.com Showtime is 1 - 6PM Also appearing on the bill are The Wallace Brothers, featuring the amazing "Lucky" on pedal steel guitar. A jam finale with both bands is expected. Special thanks to Todd Fritsche and his bus full of pranksters.
SELLERSVILLE THEATER STANDING OVATION! - Last Thursday, The Mighty Manatees were given a standing ovation after opening for Commander Cody & The Modern Day Airmen at the Sellersville Theater. Click here to watch a portion of the show: http://youtu.be/QBgRmoU7Mwk
Special thanks to Mystic Vagabond Productions.
RETURN TO FITZWATER STATION - On Sunday afternoon, Sept. 16th, The MMs return to the Fitzwater Station in Mont Clare, PA. Joining the band will be Ted The Fiddler and Brian Herder. Showtime is 4:20 - 8:20PM. www.fitzwaterstation.com "We love the Fitz to bits."
SCOOTERS FOR HOOTERS - On Saturday, Sept. 22nd, The Mighty Manatees are proud to play The Scooters for Hooters benefit for the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland. www.hopkinsbreastcenter.org
This fundraising event is being hosted by the Silver Rose Chapter of the Leather & Lace MC Sisterhood "Riding Loud & Proud World Wide Since 1983". It will take place at the American Legion Post 184, 744 Gravel Pike, East Greenville, PA 18041.
The day begins with a scenic motorcycle ride from the American Legion. Scenic Ride sign in at 10AM - 12
At 2:00PM, the doors open to live music, food, raffles, door prizes, 50/50, Chinese auction and more! Activities end at 6PM.
The Leather & Lace MC has been raising funds and awareness for the John Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center since 2005. They have raised thousands of dollars every year helping the Research Center in their quest to find a cure. Many of us know family and friends that have been affected by this horrific disease - both women AND men.
Everyone is welcome to attend this event. There is a charge of $20/person or $30/couple.
Be a part of something important and inspiring!
Info: Betsy 484-515-1223
MANATEES AND CHOCOLATE - On Saturday morning, Sept. 29, The MMs return to Asher's Chocolates in Franconia, PA, to play their 15th annual Fall Fest concert. This is a free, outdoor, all-ages family show featuring clowns, face-painting, magicians, a moon bounce, free hot dogs and drinks and a whole lot more! Showtime is 11AM - 3PM.
Thank you for your continued support,
Ranger Will
IN PASSING -
Neil Armstrong
Scott Mackenzie
Joe South
Marvin Hamlisch
Hal David
Joe Kubert
Phyllis Diller
ARRIVALS -
Eleanor Lynn Hodgson
SEPTEMBER - 2012
6 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn 9 - 1
8 - Sat. - Pinnacle Ridge Winery - Kutztown, PA 1 - 6 www.pinridge.com
8 - Sat. - Blue Dog Saloon 9:30 - 1:30
13 - Thurs. - Dutch Tavern 9 - 1
14 - Fri. - Tex Mex Outdoor Tiki - Bar Fundraiser 5 - 8
14 - Fri. - Justin's Carriage House (outdoors) 8 - 12
15 - Sat. - Temperance House - Newtown, PA 8 - 12
16 - Sun. - Fitzwater Station 4 - 8
20 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn (full band) 9 - 1
21 - Fri. - Hotel Fiesole 8 - 12
22 - Sat. - "Scooters For Hooters" Breast Cancer Benefit - E. Greenville Legion Hall - E. Greenville, PA 2 - 6
22 - Sat. - Screwballs - King Of Prussia, PA 9:30 - 1:30
27 - Thurs. - Dutch Tavern (full band) 9 - 1
28 - Fri. - Pickering Creek Inn 9 - 1
29 - Sat. - Asher's 15th Annual Fall Fest 11 - 3
29 - Sat. - Steam 10 - 2
OCTOBER - 2012
4 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn (full band) 9 - 1
5 - Fri. - Country Tavern 9 - 12:30
6 - Sat. - New Crofts Tavern 8 - 10:30 Spring City, PA www.croftstavern.com Will & Ray duo
7 - Sun. - Fitzwater Station 4 - 8
11 - Thurs. - Dutch Tavern 9 - 1
12 - Fri. - Justin's Carriage House 8 - 12
13 - Sat. - Cabana Bar 1 - 5
13 - Sat. - Private Party 8 - 12 Old Swede's Church, Bridgeport, PA
18 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn 9 - 1
19 - Fri. - Hotel Fiesole 8 - 12
20 - Sat. - Country Creek Winery 6 - 9
25 - Thurs. - Dutch Tavern 9 - 1
26 - Fri. - Big Heads T & C 9 - 1 www.bigheadspub.com
27 - Sat. - Mezzaluna Halloween Party, Allentown, PA 10 - 1 www.mezzalunabarandgrill.com
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Every Sunday morning various members of The Mighty Manatees play at The
New Church Live in the Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson
Rd., Bryn Athyn, PA. 19009 (Tomlinson Rd. & Buck Rd. -the corner down
at the far end of the parking lot) See video clips at
www.NewChurchLive.tv 