"We are here to help each other get through this thing, whatever it is."
- Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
THE RANGER REPORT - March 13, 2021 The Official Newsletter of The Mighty Manatees Medicine Show "Celebrating 35 Years of Getting Through This Thing, Whatever it Is"
BACK IN THE STUDIO! - It's true! Karl "K-Jo" Frick and I are back at Lakestone Studio to complete the band's new album.. I'll also be in the studio with Mike Guldin recording a new song that he and I wrote for his upcoming album.
VIRUS MYKYL! - It's true! Mighty Manatees drummer Ras Mykyl recently tested positive for Covid-19. He is in quarantine right now and is in good spirits. He has not lost his sense of smell, taste, or humor. Get well soon, Ras Mykyl!
MARCH LIVE STREAM SHOW! - We'd like to thank everyone who has been watching our monthly live stream shows and all the folks who have been sending tips. We are very grateful. The 9th live stream show will be broadcast on Saturday night, March 27, at 8:30 PM EST, on The Mighty Manatees Band Facebook page and also on Instagram @themightymanatees. This month's episode will feature Mighty Manatees keyboardist/bassist Karl "K-Jo" Frick + The Laniacs! w/ Dance & Jeannette, a tribute to Donavan, Daisy and Ellie and special musical guest: Fiona Swann Hodgson!
VIDEO CLIP OF THE MONTH - This month's clip is from a little over a year ago at one of our last shows before the pandemic. This was filmed in Huntington Valley, PA, at the LNC Event Center inside the Sound Sanctuary. We are playing a song made famous
by The Wailers. From left to right: Joe Rizzo - electric guitar, myself - acoustic guitar, Ras Mykyl - drums, Bob Tomlinson - acoustic guitar, Randy Wagner - bass, Karl Frick - keyboards. Special thanks to Denny Horn. R.I.P. Bunny Wailer.
https://youtu.be/dQlzxA4PDHQ
ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE MONTH - There has been some discussion among recyclers about what exactly IS recyclable trash and what isn't. Some people put things in recycling bins that don't belong and are actually clogging up the sorting machines. To help settle this debate someone came up with the catch phrase "The Core Four". The Core Four are the four things you can safely recycle.
They are:
1. Cardboard
2. Plastic bottles/containers
3. Glass bottles/containers
4. Aluminum cans
No plastic film, bags, paper towels or tissues!
OK, that's all the news for now.
Please stay safe, well, and smart,
Ranger Well
IN PASSING -
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Milford Graves
Dr. Benjamin M. Grisafi
Vernon Jordan
Kevin Leamer
Neville Livingstone aka Bunny Wailer
Keith Marshall
Captain Sir Tom Moore
Cheryl Smith
Michael Stanley
MARCH 2021 -
Every Wednesday, Randy Wagner, Johnny Machete, and Bob Tomlinson host a virtual open mic on the KC's Alley Open Mic Facebook page at 7:00 PM EST.
14 - Sunday - Daylight Saving Time Begins
20 - Saturday - Spring Equinox - Band Rehearsal
27 - Saturday - LIVE STREAM SHOW- The Mighty Manatees Band Facebook page and on Instagram @themightymanatees 8:30 PM EST
APRIL 2021 -
3 - Saturday - Blue Bell Inn, Blue Bell, PA - OUTSIDE (weather permitting) Acoustic 5-piece 8:00 - 11:00 PM
22 - Thursday - Earth Day - OUTSIDE
24 - Saturday - ED ROCKS - Bethlehem, PA - OUTSIDE (weather permitting) Electric 6-piece 2:00 - 6:00 PM
25 - Sunday - ED ROCKS - Rain Date
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"Don't tempt fate, go face mask" 