"Song is the ultimate repository of human civilization, it's a resting place for one heart and translates the soul of culture for all."

- Victor Maymudes

RANGER REPORT - Jan. 4, 2012

Happy New Year, first of all...

RANGER WILL & CO. TO PLAY BROOKLYN, NY - On Tuesday, January 10, Ranger Will & Co. will perform a set as the guest artists at the Brooklyn Songwriter's Exchange (BSX). BSX is located at Spike Hill on Bedford Ave. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Showtime is 7:00pm. Also appearing: Jules Moore!

GODFREY DANIELS DEBUT - On Friday, January 27, Ranger Will & Co. will debut at the famous Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem, PA www.godfreydaniels.org to promote our new CD "A Love Above". Showtime is 8:00pm - 10:30pm. We'll also be doing a 3:00pm radio interview at 88.1 WDIY Bethlehem.

MANATEES MEMBERS TO PLAY IRELAND - Manatees drummer Jim Cavanaugh and Manatees vocalist Kathleen Weber will be performing in Dublin and Belfast, Ireland during the first week of February. They will be part of Shana Morrison's band opening for her father Van Morrison. These will be Van's first Irish shows in 8 years. It should prove to be quite a homecoming. While they are gone, Ras Michael will be playing the part of Jim Cavanaugh.

10 WEEKS 'TIL ROATAN - The Mighty Manatees will be playing a series of shows on the island of Roatan from March 14 - 18.
Interested parties should check out www.landsendroatan.com landsendroatan@yahoo.com cel: (504) 98178994 Be sure to tell 'em The Mighty Manatees sent you. Group rates may be available. Ya mon...

MANATEES FUN FACT: Did you know that Stu Cook, bassist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, lives on the island of Roatan and we will be pestering him to jam with us? It's true!

That's about all the news for now....

Peace,
Ranger Will

In Passing -

Don DeVito


JANUARY - 2012

5 - Thurs. - Dutch Tavern 9 - 1
6 - Fri. - Screwballs 9:30 - 1:30
7 - Sat. - Viamarconi 10 - 1:30
10 - Tues. BSX (Brooklyn Songwriter's Exchange) at Spike Hill on Bedford Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 7 - 9PM
12 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn 9 - 1
13 - Fri. - Bridgeport Rib House 9:30 - 1:30
14 - Sat. - Tex Mex Connection 9 - 1
19 - Thurs. - Dutch Tavern 9 - 1
20 - Fri. - Hotel Fiesole 8 - 12
26 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn 9 - 1
27 - Fri. - Ranger Will & Co. @ Godfrey Daniels 8 - 10:30
28 - Sat. - Cooper Morgans Public House 9 - 1

FEBRUARY - 2012

2 - Thurs. - Dutch Tavern 9 - 1
3 - Fri. - Sandtrap w/ Ras Michael 9 - 1
4 - Sat. - TBA
9 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn 9 - 1
10 - Fri. - Pickering Creek 9 - 1
11 - Sat. - Tex Mex 9 - 1
16 - Thurs. - Dutch Tavern 9 - 1
17 - Fri. - Hotel Fiesole 8 - 12
18 - Sat. - Longswamp Tavern 9 - 12
23 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn 9 - 1
24 - Fri. - Screwballs 9:30 - 1:30
25 - Sat. - TBA


MARCH - 2012

1 - Thurs. - Dutch Tavern 9 - 1
2 - Fri. - TBA
8 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn 9 - 1
9 - Fri. - Justin's 8 - 12
10 - Sat. - The Perk (Perkasie) 10 - 2

14, 15, 16, 17,18 - ROATAN! Mighty Manatees Carribean Tour!



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