"The person who doesn't scatter the morning dew will not comb grey hairs."
- Proverb, often attributed to Hunter S. Thompson
RANGER REPORT - Oct. 30, 2013
MIGHTY MANATEES MASQUERADE THIS THURSDAY! - Tomorrow night, Thursday, October 31st (Halloween), The Mighty Manatees will make their debut at the Red Cedar Grille in Colmar, PA for their traditional Manatees Masquerade. Costumes are strongly suggested. Prizes and surprises! Showtime is 8:00PM. www.theredcedar.com
MANATEES FUN FACT: Did you know that the very first Manatees gig was on Halloween in 1985? It's true! It took place at the old Reed's bar in Center Square, PA. We were only just a computerized duo back then...and Scott "Big Daddy" Gourley was cooking in the kitchen at the time. Memories...
MANATEES RETURN TO QUAKERTOWN! - On Friday, November 15, we debut at the Raven's Nest in Quakertown, PA. Showtime is 9:30PM.
RAY ADKINS W/RANGER WILL & BRIAN HERDER AT LANDHAVEN! - On Saturday, November 15, multi-instrumentalist Brian Herder and I will be supporting Ray Adkins for a night of his original music at Landhaven in Barto, PA. Showtime is 8:00PM. www.landhavenbandb.com
VAN MORRISON AFTER PARTY! - On Monday, November 25, Van Morrison will be playing Madison Square Garden in NYC. His daughter Shana Morrison is the opening act. After the concert Shana will be performing with us at our "after party" at the Rockwood Music Hall, 196 Allen St., just a few minutes away from MSG. Also appearing with us will be Jason Crosby on keys and violin. Showtime is 11:00PM. A Mystic Vagabond Production.
MANATEES FUN FACT: Did you know that Jason Crosby has been playing keys with Phil Lesh on his current Phil & Friends tour? It's true! Jason and Phil will performing at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA on November 11, 12, 13. See you at the shows! www.thetowerphilly.com
THE MIGHTY MANATEES THANKSGIVING EVE CONCERT!!! - In what we hope will become an annual event, we will be playing an all-ages Thanksgiving Eve show at the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville, PA, on Wednesday, November 27. We will be joined by our new updated 3-piece horn section (The Rhino Horns), as well as Kathleen & Nancy from The Angel Band. Special guest Shana Morrison will also be performing with us, as well as Ray Adkins, Brian Herder, Ras Michael, Scott "Big Daddy" Gourley and more. A dance floor will be provided and dancing will be encouraged. Free copies of our "Medicine Show" CD will be available. For more info go to: www.st94.com A Mystic Vagabond Production.
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA! - Friday, November 29th,the day after Thanksgiving, we will be performing at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe, PA with Shana Morrison and Jason Crosby. This place is pretty elegant and has a big balcony. For more info go to: www.MCOHJT.com Another Mystic Vagabond Production.
"MEDICINE SHOW" GETS RAVE REVIEW! - Brian Bingham is a writer for the Lansdale Reporter. Read his review of our latest release: http://talkaboutthepassionlansdale.blogspot.com/
Happy Halloween to all you Fanatees,
Ranger Will (The Canadian of the group)
IN PASSING -
Lou Reed
OCTOBER - 2013
31 - Thurs. - ANNUAL MANATEES MASQUERADE! - Red Cedar Inn - Colmar, PA 8 - 12
www.theredcedar.com
NOVEMBER - 2013
6 - Wed. - DaVinci's Pub 8:30 - 12
7 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn 9 - 1
8 - Fri. - Justin's 8 - 12
9 - Sat. - Private Party 8 - 12
15 - Fri. - Raven's Nest, Quakertown PA 9:30 - 1:30
16 - Ray Adkins in Concert - Landhaven 8 - 10:30 - w/Ranger Will and Brian
Herder www.landhavenbandb.com
21 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn 9 - 1
22 - Fri. - Bridgeport Rib House 9:30 - 1:30
23 - Sat. - Pickering Creek Inn 9 - 1
25 - Mon. - Rockwood Music Hall, New York City, with Shana Morrison and Jason Crosby 11PM
27 - Wed. - SELLERSVILLE THEATER (Thanksgiving Eve) www.st94.com
28 - Thurs. - THANKSGIVING
29 - Fri. - MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE (Black Friday) www.mauchchunkoperahouse.com
DECEMBER - 2013
4 - Wed. Bar 31, Ambler PA, acoustic duo 9 - 1
5 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn 9 - 1
6 - Fri. - Wedding - 6 - 11
7 - Sat. - Blue Dog Tavern w/Ras Michael 9:30 - 1:30
11 - Wed. - DaVinci's Pub 8:30 - 12
13 - Fri. - Justin's 8 - 12
14 - Sat. - BARN PARTY - Lahaska, PA
19 - Thurs. - Rising Sun Inn 9 - 1
20 - Fri. - Private Party
21 - Sat. - Pete's Barn
25 - Wed. - CHRISTMAS
28 - Sat. - Pickering Creek Inn 9 - 1
31 - Tuesday - NEW YEAR'S EVE! - Hotel Fiesole 9 - 1
You can now download our music at www.themightymanatees.bandcamp.com
Every Sunday morning from 10:30 to 11:30, various members of The MightyManatees
play at The New Church Live in the Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800
Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn, PA. 19009
(Tomlinson Rd. & Buck Rd. -the corner down at the far end of the parking lot)
Watch LIVE at 10:30 AM on Sundays, or see video clips at
www.NewChurchLive.tv 