"It's only when you look at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day that you realize how often they burst into flames."

- Harry Hill

RANGER REPORT - April 26, 2017 The Official Newsletter Of The Mighty Manatees "Now Celebrating 31 Years Of Playing Outside"

SOUTHSIDE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL - This Saturday, April 29th, The Mightees play at The Holy Infancy School, Bethlehem, PA, as part of the Southside Music & Arts Festival. Our 7-piece group begins 8:00 - 10:00. Come on out and celebrate spring fever!

SPRING THANKSGIVING! - And speaking of spring, on Tuesday, May 2, at The Rising Sun Barn in Telford, PA, there will be a Spring Thanksgiving featuring a night of music opera and a turkey dinner! There will be 2 sets of music performed by Brett Andrew, Deb Callahan, Johnny Kilman, Cassie Ciciliot, Randy Wagner, Tom Musselman, and myself. Special guests include Jason Crosby (Phil Lesh & Friends), Josh Kanusky (David Bromberg Band), and my 12-year old daughter Fiona Hodgson! Spring Thanksgiving dinner served from 5:00 - 6:30. Showtime 7:00 - 11:00. Tickets $15. Turkey dinner $5 with purchase of ticket - limited to first 100. This event is being presented by The Beautiful Vision Project. Give thanks and praise.

MANATEES FUN FACT - And speaking of my 12-year old daughter Fiona, did you know that she was recently hired to sing lead with a church choir? It's true! Here is a clip of her singing the classic gospel song, "The Old Landmark" (James Brown sang a version in the original Blues Brothers movie) at Upper Dublin Lutheran Church in Ambler, PA: https://youtu.be/IQGlc8pS3rY

Thrive,
Ranger Will


IN PASSING -

Patricia Leister
J. Geils
Charlie Murphy


APRIL 2017 -

28 - Fri. - KC's Alley, Ambler, PA 10:00 - 1:00

29 - Sat. - SOUTHSIDE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL! - Holy Infancy School, Bethlehem, PA 8:00 - 10:00


MAY 2017 -

2 - Tues. - SPRING THANKSGIVING! - Rising Sun Barn, Telford, PA Dinner - 5:00 - 6:30, Showtime 7:00 - 11:00 w/ Jason Crosby, Josh Kanusky, & Fiona Hodgson

3 - Wed. - West End Pub, Quakertown, PA 7:30 - 11:00 w/ Mike Greer

4 - Thurs. - Rising Sun, Telford, PA 9:00 - 12:30

5 - Fri. - The Barrel - Phirst Phridays In Phoenixville, PA 8:00 - 11:00

6 - Sat. - Blue Bell Inn, Blue Bell, PA 8:30 - 11:00 OUTSIDE!

12 - Fri. - Justin's, Skippack, PA 8:00 - 12:00 OUTSIDE! w/ Fiona & Gramma Hodgson

13 - Sat. - Ron's, Exton, PA 9:30- 1:00

18 - Thurs. - Rising Sun

19 - Fri. - Hotel Fiesole, Skippack, PA 8:00 - 12:00

20 - Sat. - PETE'S BARN! - Norristown, PA - British Invasion / Lisa Woodstock's 50th B-Day 8:00 - 12:00

21 - Sun. - Justin's, Skippack, PA 2:00 - 6:00 OUTSIDE! Will & Lex

24 - Wed. - BOB DYLAN BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE! - Rising Sun Barn 7:00 - 11:00

25 - Thurs. - Bridgeport Rib-House, Bridgeport, PA 6:00 - 10:00 Will & Jozo

27 - Sat. - The Local, Point Pleasant, PA 8:00 - 12:00

28 - Sun. - FITZWATER STATION! - Mont Clare, PA 4:00 - 8:00 OUTSIDE! w/ Brian Herder

31 - Wed. - West End Pub, Quakertown, PA 7:30 - 11:00 MAYBE OUTSIDE!