"We are born. We eat sweet potatoes. Then we die."

- Easter Island proverb

THE RANGER REPORT - May 23, 2016 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MIGHTY MANATEES "Celebrating 30 Years Of Riddim"

BOB DYLAN'S 75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! - On Tuesday, May 24, Bob Dylan's 75th birthday, we will gather at The Rising Sun Barn in Telford, PA to perform an evening of his words and music. Over 20 musicians will play and sing including Mike Guldin, Lex Romane, Ted The Fiddler, Ray Adkins, Andrew Geltzer, Brett Andrew, Dance Wareham, Brian Herder, Bob Tomlinson and a whole lot more! Let us now praise the greatest living American songwriter. Showtime is 7:00 PM to 11:00PM. It's Bob and Bob only. http://www.risingsuninn.net/

THE FITZWATER STATION IS BACK IN ACTION! - On Sunday afternoon, May 29, we will return to one of our favorite places to play: The Fitzwater Station in Mont Clare, PA. This is a free, outdoor, all-ages show. All pets welcome! But don't bring coolers! The music will begin at 4:00 PM. Bring yo mama! I just want to see that Fitzwater shine! http://www.fitzwaterstation.com/

WILL & THE WAILERS! - Some of my mighty friends and I will be opening up for the legendary Wailers at The Sands Event Center in Bethlehem, PA on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30! This is a FREE, all-ages show! Special guest vocalist: my 11-year old daughter Fiona Swann Hodgson! You don't want to be missing this one, mon! Showtime is 6:00 PM. Lively up yourself! http://www.sandseventcenter.com/event/4th-annual-sbecfest/

That's all the news for now.

Stay Upful,
Will Hodgson


IN PASSING -

Eric Webster
Rev. Daniel J. Berrigan
Remo Belli
Morley Safer

May 2016
24 - Tue – Bob Dylan's 75th Birthday Celebration - Will Hodgson and Friends -Rising Sun Inn, Franconia, PA 7-11
27 - Sat – Steppy's, Norristown, PA, w/ Will & Randy OUTSIDE! 8-11
28 - Sat – KC's Alley, Ambler, PA 10-1
29 - Sun – Fitzwater Station, Phoenixville, PA - Free, all-ages, OUTSIDE! 4-8
30 - Mon – Memorial Day - Will Hodgson and Friends - Sands Event Center, Bethlehem, PA - Opening for The Wailers! - Free, all-ages, OUTSIDE! 6-7:30

June 2016
02 - Thurs – Rising Sun Inn Franconia, PA 9-12:30
03 - Fri – The Barrel, Phoenixville, PA 8-11
04 - Sat – Pickering Creek Inn, Phoenixville, PA 9-1
10 - Fri – Justin's, Skippack, PA OUTSIDE! 8 - 12
11 - Sat – Rob & Michelle's 25th Wedding Anniversary OUTSIDE! 6-10
12 - Sun – Justin's Sunday Afternoon Brunch w/ Will & Lex, Skippack, PA Free, all-ages, OUTSIDE! 2-5
16 - Thurs – Rising Sun Inn Franconia, PA 9-12:30
17 - Fri – Hotel Fiesole, Skippack, PA 8-12
18 - Sat – Piggypalooza Benefit, Rushland, PA OUTSIDE! 2:15-3:30
18 - Sat – South Mountain Jam, Wernersville, PA OUTSIDE! 7-10
24 - Fri – Will and K-Jo at PJ's Pour House, Exton, PA
25 - Sat – Ranger Will with Mike Greer and Company at Lansdale Beerfest - free, all-ages,OUTSIDE! 2:30
25 - Sat – Blue Bell Inn, Blue Bell, PA OUTSIDE 8-11
26 - Sun – Justin's Sunday Afternoon Brunch w/ Will & Lex, Skippack, PA Free, all-ages, OUTSIDE! 2-5
30 - Thurs – Rising Sun Inn Franconia, PA 9-12:30

For the full schedule, including any updates, visit http://themightymanatees.com/schedule.htm

Every Sunday morning from 10:30 to 11:30, various members of The Mighty Manatees play at The New Church Live in the Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn, PA. 19009 (Tomlinson Rd. & Buck Rd. - the corner down at the far end of the parking lot)

Watch LIVE at 10:30 AM on Sundays, or see video clips at
www.newchurchlive.tv

You can now download our music at
www.themightymanatees.bandcamp.com

Also now available on iTunes

www.savethemanatee.com