"I hope you get where you're going and be happy when you do."
- Jack Kerouac
THE RANGER REPORT - July 2022 The Official Newsletter Of The Mighty Manatees "Celebrating 36 Years of Chaotic Order"
THE LEGEND OF CEDAR HOLLOW - This Friday evening, July 8, the acoustic trio returns to the legendary Cedar Hollow Inn in Malvern, PA. Showtime is 8:00 to 11:00 PM. http://www.cedarhollowinn.com
TWO KEYBOARDISTS AT THE RIB HOUSE! - This Sunday, July 10, Karl" K-Jo" Frick and Tim "T-Ho" Hooper face off in a three set battle. Showtime is 4:00 to 8:00 PM. http://www.ribhouse.net Special thanks to Melissa.
OUR 8TH ANNUAL UPPER SALFORD PARK CONCERT! - Yes! We will be "Singin' In The Park" on Thursday, July 14. One
90- minute set from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. This a free, outdoor, all ages show. Pets welcome. Free beverages and snacks. Six man electrical band. Special thanks to Manhattan Jack.
THE FITZWATER STATION - Shady grove, my darlin'! Sunday afternoons beside the canal at The Fitz are what we look forward to all winter. The acoustic 5-piece w/ Ted The Fiddler and Brain Herder on dobro and guitar, return on Sunday, July 17. Showtime is 3:00 to 7:00 PM. http://www.fitzwaterstation.com Special thanks to Frank.
JUSTINS - Electric power trio! 7:00 - 10:00 PM. 3911 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA.
BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE! - Due to the temporary shutdown of the Country Creek Winery, we have moved our annual Bob Marley Tribute show to Brothers Kershner in Skippack, PA. It will be an evening of words and music by Bob and his family.
Electric 5-piece. Showtime is 7:00 to 10:00 PM. http://www.brotherskershner.com Special thanks to Rob Vigg.
CHARLESTOWN PARK CONCERT - On Wednesday evening, July 27, we play a free concert in Charlestown Park at 100 Academic Way, Phoenixville, PA. Showtime is 7:00 to 9:00 PM. For more event details please go to Charlestown Parks and Recreation Facebook page. Special thanks to Makinlee Fox.
CUDDY PARK CONCERT - The next evening, Thursday, July 28, we play a free concert at Cuddy Dog Park on Colonial Road, in Lower Frederick, PA. Release the hounds. Showtime is 7:00 to 9:00 PM. http://www.bringfido.com
FIONA'S GRAD/BIRTHDAY PARTY! - Last month my daughter Fiona graduated from North Penn High School, and this month she is turning 18 years old! In the fall she will be studying musical theater at Rider University. On Saturday, July 30, we'll be playing at Fiona's Grad/Birthday Party from 4:00 to 8:00. Invitation only. Congratulations Fiona!
We are all so VERY proud of you!
JOHN BIAN SAXOPHONE - Our main man on Mighty Manatees sax is John Bian aka Johnny Machete. He has recently put together his own unique instrumental solo show which features saxophone played over a wide range of backing tracks. John's pieces cover many styles and cultures. He is available for bookings at jrb654@yahoo.com Facebook: John Bian Sax Music
VIDEO CLIP OF THE MONTH - Bonnie St. Ange and I have been friends since the mid-80's. Bonnie is also a singer and has sung with The Mighty Manatees many times over the years. This a clip of Bonnie and The Little Wretches performing at The Royal in Philadelphia back in April of this year. They are singing an Emmylou Harris song called, "Diamond In My Crown". https://youtu.be/nc0himx7IZQ
OK, enough writing. I'm going outside. It's summertime!
As ever,
Ranger Will
IN PASSING -
Sonny Barger Baxter Black
Julee Cruise Bobby Flores
Trudy Haynes Margaret Keane
Ken Kelly Randy Latta
Deborah McCrary Kelly Jo Phelps
James Rado Betty Rowland
Jim Seals Mark Shields
Dave Smith Alec John Such
Barry Sussman Trouble
Paul Vance Hershel "Woody" Williams
Fuzzy (hamster)
JULY 2022 -
8 - Fri - Cedar Hollow Inn 8 - 11
9 - Sat - Faracos 6 - 9
10 - Sun - Bridgeport Rib House 4 - 8
14 - Wed - UPPER SALFORD PARK 7 - 8:30
16 - Sat - Private Party 7 - 11
17 - Sun - Fitzwater Station 3 - 7
22 - Fri - Justins 7 - 10
23 - Sat - BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE Brothers Kershner 7 - 10
27 - Wed - CHARLESTOWN PARK 7 - 9
28 - Thurs - CUDDY PARK 7 - 9
30 - Sat - FIONA'S GRAD/BIRTHDAY PARTY 4 - 8
31 - Sun - New Church Live 10:30 - 11:30 AM http://www.newchurchlive.tv
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Preview YouTube video Diamond in My Crown (Emmylou Harris) performed by Bonnie St. Onge with The Little Wretches
