"Do not complain about growing old. It is a privilege denied to many."
- Mark Twain
A RANGER REPORT - August 2020 The Official Newsletter Of The Mighty Manatees Medicine Show "Celebrating 35 Years of This"
NOTE: All shows determined by weather conditions. Social distancing and face masking recommended at all shows.
RETURN TO JUSTIN'S! - It's true! On Friday, August 14, our acoustic trio will be playing Justin's for the first time since February. We will be outside under a tent in the back field. There will be no bar service and all orders will be taken by the wait service. Masks must be worn inside the building. Children and dogs welcome. Reservations recommended. New showtime: 7:30 - 10:30 PM http://www.justinscarriagehouse.net
Special thanks to Dianne.
JACK'S SLICE DEBUT! - After being rained out last Friday, we have moved our debut at Jack's Slice in Allentown, PA, to Saturday, August 22. The acoustic trio plays from 6:00 to 9;00 PM. This is a municipal golf course. http://www.jacksslice.com Special thanks to Benny. "FOUR!"
THE SHANTY DEBUT! - The acoustic duo debuts at The Shanty On 19th in Allentown, PA, on Friday, August 28. Showtime is 6:00 - 9:00 PM. http://www.theshantyon19th.com
LIVE! ON THE LANE (LIVE STREAM) - There will be no live stream show this month. We're on vacation. We will return in the fall to our Saturday evening time slot, with an extra special episode. Stay tuned...
VIDEO CLIP OF THE MONTH! - This month's clip is from May 21, 2009.
This is the 7-piece performing at PUCK in Doylestown, PA. This is an excerpt from the show that later became one of our favorite live CDs. The song is called "Senorita Dance" and I wrote it back in 1985. It was one of the first original songs ever played by The Mighty Manatees. Originally called "Dance, Amigo, Dance", it has gone on to be one of our most played originals and has been performed in a number of different ways including a bossa nova version, and a version with a 3 piece horn section.
This version features (from left to right):
Jason Crosby - keys
Will Hodgson - vocals/slide guitar
Jim Cavanaugh - drums
Kathleen Weber - vocals/tambourine
Randy Wagner - vocals/bass
Chris DelSordo - tenor sax
Walter Tates Jr. - tenor sax
Special thanks to Mike Lightkep and Slacker. https://youtu.be/Ht1MDtRISEg
MORE QUOTES - "We quote, you decide."
"The function of art and all creative thought is to make us aware of what we know and don't know we know." - William S. Burroughs
"Down in their hearts, wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others." - Elbert Hubbard
"There are three requirements for a happy life. The first is having someone to love, the second is having something to look forward to, and the third is having something to do." - Elvis Presley
"The guilty dog barks the loudest." - old American saying
"I believe in all things in moderation - including moderation." - Lou Reed
"Many things are happening." - Fiona Hodgson
Well, that's all the hot, humid, summer news for now. Many thanks to our friends and fanatees for all their love and support during these trying times.
Please stay smart and safe.
Shoutin' Irie,
Ranger Will
IN PASSING -
Bonnie Wren
Mr. Bentley (cat)
AUGUST - 2020
14 - Fri - Justin's, Skippack, PA Acoustic trio 7:30 - 10:30 OUTSIDE
22 - Sat - Jeff & Patti's Wedding, New Hope, PA 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM OUTSIDE
22 - Sat - Jack's Slice, Allentown, PA Acoustic trio 6:00 - 9:00 PM OUTSIDE
28 - Fri - The Shanty On 19th, Allentown, PA Acoustic duo 6:00 - 9:00 PM OUTSIDE
29 - Sat - PRIVATE PARTY 5 - 9 OUTSIDE
"Don't go straight, go forward."
