"For a madman, every day is a holiday."
-Turkish proverb

Ranger Report- Sun., Aug.29, 2004

We were just seven songs into our first set when suddenly there was lightning, thunder, and a torrential downpour. A park official swam onstage, grabbed a microphone and bellowed, "This show is over!" That was how our Aug. 4 outdoor concert at Rosetree Park in Media, PA came to an abrupt end. It would soon become known as "the bummer of the summer".

Several days later, there was a Los Manatees recording session at Dylanava Studios in Blue Bell, PA with guest vocalists from the Australian band, "Fruit". We worked on the song, "Father's Day".

Two hours later, Ray Adkins and I were onstage in Souderton Park, Souderton, PA, playing to a couple of thousand Soudertonians with special guest Tina V. on vocals and tambourine. Ray sang a new song he'd written, "Hope You're Feelin' Better", and a new song he co-wrote with Steven Bell, "Osa Wave".

Fellow Canadian/Cowpoke/local musician, Andrew Roblin has been showing up at various Manatee gigs lately and sitting in on banjo, mandolin, guitar and vocals. The band has recently started playing Andrew's song, "Do The Consumer".

Los Manatees studio album is progressing steadily. Our various fundraising efforts continue as we attempt to off-set the mounting studio costs.

Band-members Randy Wagner and Karl Frick have each just endured the pain of sending their first children off to college. Feel free to buy them a drink.

Up-coming shows include:

Randy's birthday party at The Whitpain Tavern on Wed., Sept. 15
A double-bill with "Old Blotter" at Crazy Carl's on Sat., Sept. 18

My own birthday party at The Fitzwater Station on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19, featuring Baby Fiona, Mama Emma, various musicians, and my own mother (who is flying down from Canada for the occasion). This is an all-ages outdoor show.

The 6th Annual Asher's Fall Fest on Sat. afternoon, Sept. 25 featuring raffles, face painting clowns, moon bounce, games, drinks and hot dogs. All for Free!! Fun for the whole family. This is also an outdoor show.

And now, here is your song-of-the-month:

One Life- reggae/ A minor

You've got one life, one life to lead
You've got one voice, one voice to heed
You've got one row, one row to hoe
You've got one love, one love to show

Today comes once and once comes only
Don't worry so much about tomorrow
There is no sense in feeling lonely
And spending precious time in sorrow

One life, one life to lead
One voice, one voice to heed
One row, one row to hoe
One love, one love to show

The early days of inspiration
Remember how it was for you
There is an open invitation
To do the best that you can do

You've got one life, one life to lead
You've got one verse, one verse to read
You've got one love, one love to grow
You've got one love, one love to show

You'd better show it

Words by W. Hodgson
Music by W. Hodgson/T. Brown/R. Torpey/P. Walker/G. Jones
Copyright 2004 Hungadunga Music

Gigs
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Wed. Sep. 01 - Appetites On Main - Trio - 8:30-12:30
Thu. Sep. 02 - TBA
Fri. Sep. 03 - The Funhouse - Quartet - 10:00-2:00
Sat. Sep. 04 - Private Party
Wed. Sep. 08 - Appetites On Main - Trio - 8:30-12:30
Thu. Sep. 09 - The Bell House - Trio - 9:00-1:00
Fri. Sep. 10 - Wedding - Congratulations Matt & Christine
Sat. Sep. 11 - Blue Dog Saloon - Quartet - 10:00-2:00
Wed. Sep. 15 - Whitpain Tavern - Electrio - 9:00-1:00
Thu. Sep. 16 - TBA
Fri. Sep. 17 - Dutch Cottage Tavern - Electrio - 10:00-2:00
Sat. Sep. 18 - Crazy Carl's - Quartet - 10:00-2:00
Sun. Sep. 19 - Fitzwater Station - Trio - 4:00-8:00
Wed. Sep. 22 - Appetites On Main - Trio - 8:30-12:30
Thu. Sep. 23 - The Bell House - Trio - 9:00-1:00
Fri. Sep. 24 - The Drafting Room - Quartet - 10:00-1:00
Mon. Sep. 25 - The 6th Annual Asher's Fall Fest - Trio - 11:00-3:00
Sat. Sep. 25 - La Taverna - Trio - 9:00-1:00
Sun. Sep. 26 - Jester's - Trio - 4:00-8:00
Wed. Sep. 29 - Appetites On Main - Trio - 8:30-12:30
Thu. Sep. 30 - Salford Pub - Trio - 8:30-12:30
Fri. Oct. 01 - Finn McCool Tavern - Electrio - 10:00-1:45
Sat. Oct. 02 - The Funhouse - Quartet - 10:00-2:00
Wed. Oct. 06 - Appetites On Main - Trio - 8:30-12:30
Thu. Oct. 07 - The Bell House - Trio - 9:00-1:00
Fri. Oct. 08 - Crazy Carl's - Quartet - 10:00-2:00 - w/ reunion debut of Old Blotter
Sat. Oct. 09 - The Wagon Wheel - Quartet - 10:00-2:00
Wed. Oct. 13 - Whitpain Tavern - Electrio - 9:00-1:00
Thu. Oct. 14 - TBA
Fri. Oct. 15 - Dutch Cottage Tavern - Electrio - 10:00-2:00
Sat. Oct. 16 - Wedding - Congratulations Bob and Sara!
Wed. Oct. 20 - Appetites On Main - Trio - 8:30-12:30
Thu. Oct. 21 - The Bell House - Trio - 9:00-1:00
Fri. Oct. 22 - Colmar Inn - Trio - 9:30-1:30
Sat. Oct. 23 - Tex-Mex Connection - Electrio - 9:00-1:00
Sun. Oct. 24 - Octoberfest Party
Wed. Oct. 27 - Appetites On Main - Trio - 8:30-12:30
Thu. Oct. 28 - Salford Pub - Trio - 8:30-12:30
Fri. Oct. 29 - Annual Manatee Masquerade - Quartet - 9:00-1:00 - @ Sandtrap in Limerick!
Sat. Oct. 30 - Lahaska Halloween Barn Party - Quartet - 9:00-1:00
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Thank you,