"Never underestimate the tenacity of a Winnipeg mother."
- Guy Maddin
THE RANGER REPORT - June 1, 2018 The Official Newsletter Of The Mighty Manatees "Celebrating Over 30 Years Of Manatees Fanatees!"
BRIDGEPORT TONIGHT! - Tonight we return to the mighty Bridgeport Ribhouse in Bridgeport, PA. Jozo, K-Jo, Ras Mykyl and myself will play from 9 to 1. http://www.ribhouse.net
BLUE BELL INN OUTSIDE? - This Saturday, if the weather is good, we will be playing outside in the courtyard of The Blue Bell Inn in Blue Bell, PA, from 8 - 11 for the first time this year. If the weather is not good, we will play inside from 9 to 1.
BACK AT JUSTIN'S! - On Friday, June 8, we will be back at Justin's in Skippack, PA, from 8 to 12. If the weather is good we will play outside. http://www.justinscarriagehouse.net
FOOD TRUCK TUESDAY! - It's true! On Tuesday, June 12, Randy Wagner, Mike Greer, and myself will play an outdoor lunch time show from 11:30 to 1:30 at 150 S. Warner Rd., King Of Prussia, PA. Listen to this bunch while you munch your lunch.
FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK! - We love to play outside! On Thursday, June 14, we will return to Upper Salford Park for a free, all-ages, outdoor show! We having been playing free concerts in Upper Salford Park for years now and it's always a good time. Free snacks and beverages! Pet friendly! Bring the whole kids! Special thanks to John "Manhattan Jack" Stacey.
RANGER WILL & THE GIFTED HICKS AT LANDHAVEN! - Although the Landhaven Bed & Breakfast in Barto, PA, has officially retired, it is being re-opened for this special concert. An evening of all-original music, lyrics, stories, and jokes. My fellow Hicks and I rarely perform in this format. Landhaven is a sit down and listen kind of room and we really appreciate the warm intimacy that it provides. This place was once a country general store and it's rustic vibe remains. Showtime is 7:30 - 10:30 http://www.landhavenbandb.com Special thanks to Ed, Donna and Ann.
1ST DAY OF SUMMER SHOW! - Thursday, June 21 is the first day of summer and we will be kicking it off with a free, outdoor, all-ages show at the Montgomery Township Community & Recreation Center, 1030 Horsham Rd., Montgomeryville, PA. Showtime is 7 - 8:15. This is an all-weather event and in the case of rain, the show will be moved inside. Special thanks to Bob Tomlinson.
LANSDALE'S ANNUAL BEER TASTING FESTIVAL! - Mike Greer & The Mighty Manatees will return again this year to Lansdale, PA, for the annual Beer Tasting Festival. The festivities take place at 206, West 5th Street (aka Cannoneer's Football Field). Showtime is 1 to 5.
CONCERT FOR THE CURE BENEFIT CONCERT! - The very next day (Sunday, June 24), Mike Greer, The Mighty Manatees, and many other acts will perform at the annual Concert For The Cure at the Sellersville Fire Department at Picnic Grove (aka "Poppa Joe's Grove"), 2 North Main Street, Sellersville, PA. There is music all afternoon and evening. Our time slot is 5:30 - 6:30. Come on out and help support a good cause.
BLUEPRINT BREWING CO. DEBUT! - The Blueprint Brewing Company is a new addition to Harleysville, PA. They specialize in gluten-free beer! We will be making a debut there on Friday, June 29. Showtime is 7 to 10. http://www.blueprintbrewco.com
And finally, we would like to congratulate our own Karl "K-Jo" Frick who recently became a grandfather for the first time!
That's all the news for now. See you at the shows.
One love,
Ranger Will
IN PASSING -
Larry Harvey
Bob Dorough
Tom Wolfe
Johan van Hulst
Stephen Roth
Phillip Roth
Chi Chi (dog)
JUNE -
1 - Fri - Bridgeport Ribhouse 9 - 1
2 - Sat - Blue Bell Inn 8 - 11 OUTSIDE (9 - 11 INSIDE)
6 - Wed - West End Pub, Quakertown, PA 7:30 - 11
8 - Fri - Justin's, Skippack, PA 8 - 12 OUTSIDE
12 - Tues - FOOD TRUCK TUESDAY - 150 S. Warner, King Of Prussia, PA 11:30 - 1:30 OUTSIDE
14 - Thurs - UPPER SALFORD PARK - Free, all-ages show w/ free snacks & beverages 7 - 8;30 OUTSIDE
14 - Thurs - Rising Sun Inn, Telford, PA 9 - 12:30
15 - Fri - Hotel Fiesole, Skippack, PA 8 - 12
16 - Sat - RANGER WILL & THE GIFTED HICKS - Landhaven Bed & Breakfast, Barto, PA 7:30 - 10:30
21 - Thurs - 1ST DAY OF SUMMER - Montgomery Township Community & Recreation Center, 1030 Horsham Rd., Montgomeryville, PA 7 - 8:15 OUTSIDE
22 - Fri - The Barrel, Phoenixville, PA 8 - 11
23 - Sat - ANNUAL LANSDALE BEER TASTING FESTIVAL - 206 W. 5th Street, Lansdale, PA 1 - 4 OUTSIDE
23 - Sat - Private Party
24 - Sun - CONCERT FOR THE CURE - Sellersville Fire Dept., Picnic Grove, 2 North Main St., Sellersville, PA 5:30 - 6:30 OUTSIDE
28 - Thurs - Rising Sun 9 - 12;30
29 - Fri - Blueprint Brewing Co., Harleysville, PA 7 - 10
30 - Sat - Faracos, Quakertwon, PA 7 - 10
