"I never thought the end of the world would be so annoying."
- Joel Hodgson (MST3K - Rocket Attack USA) (no relation)
THE RANGER REPORT - November 2019 The Official Newsletter Of The Mighty Manatees "Celebrating 33 Years of Unbelievable Solos"
MIGHTY MANATEES PLAY WHILE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS! - It's true! This Sunday, November 3, our electric quartet will be playing the daylights out of the Bridgeport Rib House in Bridgeport, PA, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. "It's not dark yet, but it's getting there." - Bob Dylan Special thanks to Melissa. http://www.ribhouse.net
WEST END WEDNESDAYS! - On the first Wednesday of every month, I get to play with local legends Mike Greer and Brett Andrew at the West End Pub in Quakertown, PA. We'll be there next Wednesday, November 6. We will do requests if you ask nicely. Showtime is 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Everything is half a tone lower than it appears. http://www.thewestendpa.com
VEGETARIAN REGGAE! - Saturday, November 9, we return to Milo's in Mount Airy. Ital food, ital music, and a serious sound system. I'll be bringing my delay pedal and melodica... Dub time is 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. "Space is the place." - Sun Ra
RETURN TO ED ROCKS! - Randy Wagner and I will be playing an encore performance at Ed Rocks in Bethlehem, PA, on Monday evening, November 11. This will be an indoor show also featuring Jason Crosby and John Devin Kilman. Showtime is 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Special thanks to Ed, Lois, and Slacker. FUN FACT: Did you know that Jason Crosby performed last week in Los Angeles on NBC's Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon? It's true! Jason was playing guitar in Jenny Lewis' band.
NEIL YOUNG BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE! - Old Young's birthday is on Tuesday, November 12, and we will be celebrating it that night with a tribute show at the Rising Sun Barn in Telford, PA. The first set is acoustic Neil, the second set is country Neil, and the third set is rock 'n roll Neil. There will be many musical guests including Charlie Phillips, Eric Worthington & Graham Ford from Karmic Repair Co., Ted The Fiddler, and many more. Showtime is 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Sound by Lakestone. Special thanks to Chef Fred and Lisa Woodstock. http://www.risingsuninn.net
MIGHTY MANATEES DEBUT AT INDIAN FORT! - Friday, November 22, sees our five man electrical band debuting at the Indian Fort in Hamburg, PA. Showtime is 9:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The Beatles played Hamburg. Special thanks to Kim. http://www.theindianfortinn.com
THANKSGIVING EVE AT HOTEL FIESOLE! It's true! This year we will NOT be playing New Year's Eve at Hotel Fiesole, but we WILL be playing there on the night before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 27. Show time is 8:00 - 12:00. Give thanks and praises! Special thanks to Bronwyn. http://www.hotelfiesole.net
LAST FARACOS SHOW OF 2019! - The acoustic duo of Randy Wagner and myself perform at Faracos in Quakertown, PA, on Friday, November 29. This will be our last show of the year there. Good vibes, good food, good staff. Showtime is 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. We will be back playing there in January on the last Friday of every month. Special thanks to Andrea. http://www.faracospizza.com
ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE MONTH - If you're buying something at the store and you don't need a plastic/paper bag to carry your already packaged item, then please don't take the plastic/paper bag. Refuse the unnecessary bag (also the plastic straw). Your planet thanks you.
MIGHTY MANATEES VIDEO CLIP OF THE MONTH - This month's clip is from Memorial Day, May 30, 2016, in Bethlehem, PA. We were opening for The Wailers and mid-set we invited my 12 year old daughter Fiona to sing the Bob Marley song "Three Little Birds" with us. Brett Andrew -guitar/vocals, Jim Hines - drums, Ras Mykyl - percussion, Johnny Machete - sax, T-Ho - keys, K-Jo - organ, Ready Wagner - bass/vocals, Kathleen Weber - vocals, and myself on guitar/vocals.https://youtu.be/dUcw8moh1dM
That's all the Mana-news for now.
Be best,Ranger WillMusic Farmer
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NOVEMBER - 2019
2 - Sat - Blue Bell Inn, Blue Bell, PA 9 - 12
3 - Sun - Bridgeport Rib House, Bridgeport, PA 6 - 10
6 - Wed - West End Pub, Quakertown, PA 7:30 - 11
8 - Fri - Justins, Skippack, PA 8 - 12
9 - Sat - Milos, Mount Airy, PA 8 - 11
11 - Mon - ED ROCKS w/ JASON CROSBY, JOHN KILMAN, Bethlehem, PA 7 - 11
12 - Tues - NEIL YOUNG BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE, Rising Sun Barn, Telford, PA 7 - 11
14 - Thurs - Rising Sun Inn 9 - 12:30
15 - Fri - Hotel Fiesole, Skippack, PA 8 - 12
16 - Sat - Cedar Hollow Inn, Malvern, PA 9 - 12
22 - Fri - Indian Fort, Hamburg, PA 9 - 1
23 - Sat - Private Party, Phoenixville, PA 7 - 10
27 - Wed - THANKSGIVING EVE, Hotel Fiesole 8 - 12
29 - Fri - Faracos, Quakertwon, PA 7 - 10
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