"I slept and dreamt life is beauty. I woke and found life is duty."
- Confucius
THE RANGER REPORT - The First of February (Cosmic Charlie Day) 2022 - Lunar New Year - The Official Newsletter of The Mighty Manatees "Celebrating 36 Years, 4 Months, and 2 Days."
THE RETURN OF K-JO! - It's true! After a 6 month leave of absence so he could address some health issues and buy a new house, Karl Joseph Frick and his mighty organ will return to play with us at the Bridgeport Rib House on Friday, February 11! This musical homecoming begins at 8:30 and continues until 12:30 AM. Flowers are encouraged. We will be bringing the actual rib of a deceased manatee to be rubbed for good luck. It's the rib house! http://www.ribnouse.net
THE PHOENIXVILLE DOUBLE DOSE:
GREAT PUB - This weekend we will play 2 back-to-back shows in Phoenixville, PA. On Saturday, February 5, the acoustic 5-piece will perform at The Great American Pub from 9:00 to 12:00. http://www.thegreatamericanpub.com
BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY SHOW - The very next day, Sunday, February 6, is Bob Marley's birthday and we'll be playing an afternoon of Marley music right down the street at Root Down Brewery from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. They love us in Phoenixville and we love them for that.
Lisa Woodstock will be working our merchandise table which will include manatee-shirts, live and studio CDs, various stickers and our exciting new line of fridge magnets. http://www.rootdownbrewery.com
THE RETURN OF TOMBAY! - Mighty Manatees percussionist Tom Mussleman has also been laying low in recent months but he will re-emerge on Saturday, February 12, to re-unite and re-ignite Randy and I at Faracos in Quakertown, PA. Showtime is 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
ROGER GOFF'S BIRTHDAY SHOW! - Videographer, cameraman, live music streamer, tireless supporter of local music, triple by-pass survivor, and all-around bon vivant, the jolly Roger Goff is throwing himself a birthday party on Wednesday, February 16 (full moon), at 118 North in Wayne, PA. The party will roll from 6:00 to 12:00 starring:
Four Lean Hounds - 6:00 - 7:00
Montoj - 7:00 - 8:00
Gene Smith Band - 8:00 -9:00
The Mighty Manatees - 9:00 - 10:00
haZy cosmic jive (Bowie Tribute) - 10:00 - 11:00
Paul Wilkinson & Friends - 11:00 - 12:00
All dinner reservations full. Walk in only. http://www.118northwayne.com
RETURN TO HOTEL FIESOLE! - Barring any further cancellations, we shall play the mighty Hotel Fiesole in Skippack, PA, on Friday, February 18. This show will ALSO feature Karl Frick on keyboards just a few days before his birthday! Gifts are encouraged. Special musical guest: Charlie Phillips! New showtimes: 7:00 to 11:00 PM. http://www.hotelfiesole.net
NEW CHURCH LIVE! - Mighty Manatees co-founder Ray Adkins and I will perform at a church service on Sunday morning, February 27. The service is from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at New Church Live in the Mitchell Performing Arts Center in Bryn Athyn, PA, and will be streamed at http://www.newchurchlive.tv
VIDEO CLIP OF THE MONTH - This month's clip is a performance by Booker White aka Bukka White. The song is called, "Aberdeen Mississippi Blues". https://youtu.be/bsMpHHSLSlc
That's all the Mana-news for now.
Please keep safe and warm.
One love,
Ranger Will
IN PASSING -
Louie Anderson
Maria Ewing
Vince Fontaine
Dick Halligan (B, S & T)
Howard Hesseman
Dwayne Hickman
Hardy Kruger
Connie Martucci
Meat Loaf
Mr. Pat (school bus driver)
Fred Parris
Alan Reynolds
Bob Saget
Ronnie Spector
Don Wilson (The Ventures)
FEBRUARY - 2022
5 - Sat - Great American Pub, Phoenixville 9 - 12
6 - Sun - BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY - Root Down Brewery, Phoenixville 3 - 6
11 - Fri - Bridgeport Rib House w/ KARL FRICK 8:30 - 12:30
12 - Sat - Faracos, Quakertown w/ TOM MUSSLEMAN 6 - 9
14 - Mon - VALENTINE'S DAY
16 - Wed - ROGER GOFF BIRTHDAY - 118 North, Wayne 9 - 10
18 - Fri - Hotel Fiesole, Skippack w/ CHARLIE PHILLIPS 7 - 11
27 - Sun - New Church Live!, Bryn Athyn w/ RAY ADKINS 10:30 - 11:30 AM
