"Ain't it nice to be nice when you can be nice?"
- Jim Jackson
THE RANGER REPORT - JUNE 2024 The Official Newsletter of The Mighty Manatees "Celebrating 38 Years of Happy Wandering"
Thanks to all of you who came out to our recent Sellersville Theater show. We truly appreciate all of you Fanatees out there.
OUTSIDE @ THE BLUE BELL INN! - This Saturday, June 1, our acoustic 5-piece will perform in the courtyard of The Blue Bell Inn from 8 to 11 PM. San Noche drummer/vocalist Wesley Rast will be playing the part of Dean Gorfti. Also starring John RB on sax/vocals, Kathleen Weber on vocals, Randy Wagner on bass/vocals, and myself on vocals and upside down left-handed guitar. http://www.bluebellinn.com
OUTSIDE @ STRAY DOG TAVERN! - This Sunday afternoon, June 2, our electric 4-piece will perform on the new stage at The Stray Dog Tavern from 3 to 6 PM. http://www.thestraydogtavern.com
OUTSIDE @ THE GROVE! - After a year away, our trio returns to The Grove on Wednesday, June 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
http://www.thegrovemalvern.com
INSIDE @ THE MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE! - It's true! Our 7-piece big band (featuring Brett Andrew on guitar) will be performing in Jim Thorpe, PA, at the historic Mauch Chunk Opera House (built 1881) on Friday night, June 7, from 8 to 10 PM. Along with our own original songs we will be doing a musical tribute to the legendary Bob Marley. http://www.mcohjt.com
OUTSIDE @ THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY 4-H CENTER! - On Saturday night, June 8, our electric 4-piece will be playing a two-hour set at the Montgomery County 4-H Center, 1015 Bridge Rd., Collegeville, PA, from 6 to 8 PM. This is a rain or shine event.
OUTSIDE @ CHARLESTOWN PARK! - One of our favorite shows of the summer is our annual free concert in Charlestown Township Park, 100 Academic Way, Phoenixville, PA. This is an all-ages, pet friendly show that runs from 7 to 9 PM. Bring the whole family.
INSIDE @ FREE WILL BREWING! - Our 5-piece band returns to Free Will Brewing in Perkasie, PA, on Friday, June 14, from 7 to 10 PM. Special musical guest Dakota Jay will perform a set between our sets. http://www.freewillbrewing.com
OUTSIDE @ THE BRIDGEPORT CARNIVAL! - There'll be dancing in the streets when we perform at the annual Bridgeport Carnival on Friday evening, June 21, from 6 to 10 PM. Bridgeport Borough Hall, 63 West 4th Street.
OUTSIDE @ 16TH ANNUAL BLUES, BREWS, & BARBECUE FESTIVAL! - On Saturday afternoon, June 22, our electric 5-piece (w/ Brett Andrew) will be playing the Blues, Brews, & Barbecue show on Bell Hall Stage, 812 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA. Showtime is 1 to 2 PM. This is a rain or shine event.
OUTSIDE @ THE FITZWATER STATION! - Yes! The amazing Brian Herder will be joining us on his dobro, pedal steel & electric guitar at The Fitzwater Station on Sunday afternoon, June 23, from 3 to 7. Special musical guests Ray Adkins and Smilin' Ed. This is an all-ages, pet/horse friendly show. http://www.fitzwaterstation.com
OUTSIDE @ LOGAN SQUARE! - Randy Wagner and I will play an outdoor downtown show at 3 Logan Square in Philadelphia, PA, on Tuesday, June 25, from 11 to 2 PM.
INSIDE @ FARACOS! - Once a month we like to drop by Faracos in Quakertown, PA, and play some music. We will be back there on Friday, June 28, from 6 to 9 PM.
GET WELL, KARL! - Mighty Manatees keyboardist/bassist/vocalist Karl "K-Jo" Frick recently underwent leg surgery so he'll be off the bandstand for a little while. All of us here at Manatees International Headquarters wish K-Jo a very speedy recovery!
VIDEO OF THE MONTH - This month's video is from our Bob Marley Birthday show back in February at World Cafe Live in Philly. This is the entire 90-minute set: https://youtu.be/6btK_h78ASo?si=WKAqaoSfLt4It3Me
And finally on a personal note, my family and I are currently looking for a home in either Chester or Montgomery County. If you have any leads please contact me at wchodgson@yahoo.com. Thanks.
See you at the shows,
Ranger Will
JUNE 2024 -
1 - Sat - Blue Bell Inn 8 - 11 Outside
2 - Sun - Stray Dog Tavern 3 - 6 Outside
5 - Wed - The Grove 5:30 - 8:30 Outside
7 - Fri - MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE 8 - 10
8 - Sat - Montgomery County 4-H Center 6 - 8 Outside
13 - Thurs - CHARLESTOWN PARK 7 - 9 Outside
14 - Fri - Free Will Brewing w/ Dakota Jay 7 - 10
15 - Sat - Private Party 5:30 - 9:30 Outside
21 - Fri - BRIDGEPORT CARNIVAL 6 - 10 Outside
22 - Sat - 16TH ANNUAL BLUES, BREWS & BARBECUE FESTIVAL 1 - 2 Outside
23 - Sun - Fitzwater Station 3 - 7 Outside
25 - Tues - Logan Square 11 - 2 Outside
26 - Wed - Scully Games 6 - 9 Outside
28 - Fri - Faracos 6 - 9
30 - Sun - NCL 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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IN PASSING -
Doug Renner...Winnifred Sim...Duane Eddy...Mark Damon...Peggi Blu..."Spider" John Koerner...Richard Forojy...David Sanborn...Johnny Barbata...Phil Wiggins...Charlie Colin...Bill Walton...Dennis Thompson...Roger Corman...Frederick "Buddy" Tates...Bernard Hill...Steve Albini...Susan Backlinie...Rudy Moreno...Ron Ellis...Rev. William Lawson...Morgan Spurlock...Alice Munro...Frank Stella...Dick Rutan...Frank Wakefield...Doug Ingle...Bette Nash...Darryl Hickman...Richard M. Sherman...Sadie (cat)
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