The copper brought her in
she didn't need no bail.
She shook it for the judge
and they put the cop in jail."
- Tampa Red
THE RANGER REPORT - MAY, 2024 - The Official Newsletter of The Mighty Manatees Medicine Show
"Celebrating 38 Years of That Hopey Changey Thing"
Spring has sprung and the merry month of May is upon us! We LOVE to play outside and this month we have four outdoor shows!
COUNTRY CREEK BARN! - The Country Creek Winery is not a winery anymore but it still hosts the occasional special musical event. This Friday, May 3rd, the Mighty Manatees acoustic duo of Randy and myself will be performing an evening of original songs + covers and comedy. This is an indoor event. BYOB! Bring your own edibles/food, too! Showtime is 7:00 to 10:00 PM. $10 admission. 133 Cressman Road, Telford, PA. Thanks to Joy & Doug.
MIGHTY MANATEES TRIO @ THE BLUE BELL INN - This Saturday, May 4th, our trio will perform inside at The Blue Bell Inn. Keyboards, guitar, bass. Showtime is 8:00 to 11:00 PM. http://www.bluebellinn.com Thanks to Ryan.
CINCO DE MAYO! - Senorita, dance! This Sunday our electric power quartet featuring Brett Andrew will perform on the new OUTDOOR stage at The Stray Dog Tavern in Skippack, PA. This is our first outdoor show of the year! Showtime is 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Ai caramba! Musical guests! http://www.thestraydogtavern.com Thanks to Marv and Tina.
BRETT PORT RIB HOUSE! - Singer/guitarist Brett Andrew will be playing electrifying lead guitar with us again at The Bridgeport Rib House on Friday, May 10. Showtime is 9:00 to 1:00 AM. http://www.theribby.com Thanks to Melissa.
PERKASIE PORCH FEST! - It's true! Brett Andrew will be joining The Mighty Manatees electric quintet once again when we play OUTSIDE at the Souderton Band Shell (98 W. Reliance Road, Souderton, PA) on Saturday afternoon from 2:45 to 5:00 PM. Ras Mykl on drums and K-Jo on keyboards! Thanks to Heather and Brenda.
PAN ACHE ATTACK! - Later that very same day, Randy and I will be playing w/ Bob Tomlinson and Dave Rizzo and his electric congas at Panache in Blue Bell, PA. Musical guests! Showtime is 8:30- 11:30 PM. http://www.panachewoodfiregrill.com That's two shows in one day!
FARACOS CLUBHOUSE! - You wanna go where everybody knows your name. Just off the Quakertown exit there's a little place with a certain charm. It's called Faracos and they have the most excellent tomato pie. Randy Wagner, Tom Musselman, and I return there on Friday, May 17, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Thanks to Andrea and Chris.
FITZWATER STATION SEASON OPENER! - On Sunday afternoon, May 19, the electric quartet performs OUTSIDE at The Fitzwater Station in Mont Clare, PA. This will be keyboardist Tim Hooper's very first time playing at The Fitz! Opening act: The Laniacs! Showtime is 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Thanks to Frank.
ANNUAL BOB DYLAN BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE! - On Friday, May 24, Bob Dylan will turn 83 years old and once again we'll be celebrating his birthday with a tribute concert. This year it will be held at Dharma Bums in New Hope, PA. It will be an evening of acoustic and electric Dylan. Showtime is 8:00 to 11:00 PM. http://www.dbums.com
ANNUAL SELLERSVILLE THEATER CONCERT! - The Mighty Manatees 9-piece band returns to the mighty Sellersville Theater on Saturday, May 25th. Opening for us will be the reggae trio San Noche. Showtime is 8:00 to 11:00 PM. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at http://www.st94.com
Thanks to Bruce.
THE GREAT AMERICAN PUB! - Our fourth and final OUTSIDE show of the month is on Sunday afternoon, May 26, at The Great American Pub in Phoenixville, PA. Showtime is 4:00 to 7:00 PM. http://www.thegreatamericanpub.com
VIDEO CLIP OF THE MONTH - This month's clip features The Rhino Horns, Jim Cavanaugh on drums, and Andrew Geltzer on keyboards. It was shot at Musik Fest in Bethlehem, PA. Thanks to Chris Cafiero. https://youtu.be/4WQkBPD0yPo?si=FqBMgzRoc_cqhA1n
And on a final note, we were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of longtime Manatees friend Elaine DeMedio Our hearts go out to her loved ones.
MAY 2024 -
3 - Fri - Country Creek Barn 7 - 10
4 - Sat - Blue Bell Inn 8 -11
5 - Sun - Stray Dog Tavern 3 - 6 OUTSIDE
10 - Fri - Bridgeport Rib House 9 - 1
11 - Sat - PERKASIE PORCH FEST Souderton Band Shell 2:45 - 5 OUTSIDE
11 - Sat - Panache 8:30 - 11:30
12 - Sun - MOTHER'S DAY
17 - Fri - Faracos 6 - 9
19 - Sun - Fitzwater Station w/ The Laniacs! 3 - 7 OUTSIDE
24 - Fri - BOB DYLAN BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE Dharma Bums 8- 11
25 - Sat - SELLERSVILLE THEATER w/ San Noche 8 - 11
26 - Sun - Great American Pub 4 - 7 OUTSIDE
Save The Manatees - http://www.SaveTheManatee.org
Main Line Animal Rescue - http://www.MLAR.org
- Will Ranger
Third Eye
IN PASSING -
Elaine DeMedio...John H. D'Angelo...Mike Pinder...Joe Flaherty...Chris Cross...Terry Anderson...John Sinclair...Gerry Conway...Rico Wade...David Pryor...Juan Vincente Perez...Ramona Edelin...Refaat Alareer...CJ Share...Hobo Shoestring...Cole Brings Plenty...
Rev. Cecil "Chip" Murray...Arthur "Pooch" Tavares...Albert "Tootie" Heath...Clarence "Frogman" Henry...Trina Robbins...Lynn Reid Banks...Eleanor Coppola...Barbara Rush...Esther Coppersmith...Casey Benjamin...Faith Ringgold...Robert MacNeil...Momma (cat)
"Don't be bitter, stay sweet." 