THE FIRST RANGER REPORT OF 2021 - January 6 - The Official Newsletter Of The Good Ol' Mighty Manatees Medicine Show "Celebrating 35 Years of...wait, what are we celebrating again?"
Greetings and salutations! We hope this newsletter finds you safe and warm.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIKE - Calling all singers and players of instruments! Every Wednesday night for the last 10 months, Bob Tomlinson, Randy Wagner, and Johnny Machete have been hosting a Facebook live stream open mic for anyone who wants to join. You can find the page on Facebook at: KC's Alley Open Mic. Sing your own song! The show starts at 7:00 PM EST Tipping is encouraged.
MOM'S 90th BIRTHDAY - To all of you who took the time to send my Canadian mom a card last month for her 90th birthday, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. What an outpouring! Manatees fans are the greatest fans in the world! Mom also received greetings from the mayor of Winnipeg, the premier of Manitoba, and the Prime Minister of Canada. Charlie Phillips even sent her some beach sand from California! Mom sends her love to you all.
CHARLIE PHILLIPS LIVE STREAM BOWIE TRIBUTE - And speaking of Charlie Phillips....he will be broadcasting a Facebook live stream on his own page this Friday, January 8. Charlie will be doing a tribute to David Bowie. Showtime is 7:30 PM EST btw Charlie Phillips will be playing with The Mighty Manatees this summer at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.
MIGHTY MANATEES YOUTUBE CLIP OF THE MONTH - This month's clip is all the way from October 17, 1992, at The Bitter End in New York City. This 30 minute video was filmed by the late James Walk and IOPAN Productions. It features (from l to r): Jim Sergovic (keyboards and accordion), Eric Allal (guitar), myself (guitar, harmonica, mandolin, bullhorn, and vocals), Myles Rothwell (drums), Randy Wagner (bass and vocals), and Andy Vernon (percussion). Special thanks to Rich Stoler and Brad from Zendog. https://youtu.be/RlYkLJfYLiE
JANUARY LIVE STREAM SHOW - I will be doing my own live stream on Saturday, January 30, at 8:30 PM EST. The show will be broadcast on The Mighty Manatees Band Facebook page. There will be songs, stories, and surprises. Special thanks to Daisy Grace.
Special thanks to Mighty Manatees bandmate Karl Joseph Frick for all the Ranger Report mailings!
And finally, all of us in the Mighty Manatees would like to send our best 2021 wishes to all of our fans, friends, and family. Please stay safe.
Happy You Near!
- Ranger Will
IN PASSING -
Karima Baloch
Robert Fay
Ivry Gitlis
Bobby Lenti
Tommy Lister
Charlie Pride
Tony Rice
Val St. Germain
Dawn Wells
Chuck Yeager
JANUARY 2021 -
6 - Wed - KC's Alley Open Mic - KC's Alley Open Mic Facebook page - 7:00 PM EST
8 - Fri - Charlie Phillips Live Stream Bowie Tribute - Charlie Phillips Facebook page - 7:30 PM EST
13 - Wed - KC's Alley Open Mic - 7:00
20 - Wed - KC's Alley Open Mic - 7:00
27 - Wed - KC's Alley Open Mic - 7:00
30 - Sat - Ranger Will Live Stream Show - The Mighty Manatees Band Facebook page - 8:30 PM EST
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