"Wash your hands."
- Ignaz Semmelweiss
THE RANGER REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2025 - The Official Newsletter of The Mighty Manatees Medicine Show "Celebrating 39 Years of Having A Song To Sing"
A NIGHT IN THE RAVEN'S CLAW - This Friday, Sept. 5, the acoustic trio of Randy Wagner, Ray Adkins, and I, will be performing at the Raven's Claw Golf Club in Pottstown, PA, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Their indoor club is called Sessano's and this is a free, all ages show. Thanks to Graham Crouse.
OUR LAST DAISY TAVERN SHOW OF THE YEAR! - We love playing The Daisy Tavern in Conshohocken, PA, but they're not having any indoor shows so this Saturday, September 6, will be our acoustic duo's last outdoor show there until next spring. Showtime is 8:00 to 11:00 PM. This is another free, all ages show. Thanks to Rob Vigg.
OUR ANNUAL VIRGO-A-GO-GO! - There are a lot of Virgos in and around The Mighty Manatees. Randy is a Virgo, Tim is a Virgo, Ed Rocks is a Virgo, and I'm a Virgo, too. FUN FACT - Did you know that there are more Virgos than any other astrological sign? It's true! It's because Virgos are born approx. nine months after all the winter holidays... Randy, Tim, and I will be celebrating with our fellow Virgos at 118 North in Wayne, PA, on Wednesday, September 10 (6-piece band). Showtime is 7:30 to 10:30 PM. Thanks to Helen Smith.
LUNCHTIME SHOW IN PHILLY! - On Thursday, September 11 (Patriot Day), Randy and I will be playing a free, outdoor, pet friendly, all ages show, at 3 Logan Square, in the center of Philadelphia, PA. Showtime is 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sitting, eating, smoking, dancing, and singing along is permitted. Thanks to Red Phone Entertainment.
RETURN TO A'DELLO WINERY - We love to play outside! And we'll be doing it again on Friday, September 12, at the A'Dello Winery in Perkiomenville, PA, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. This is an idyllic, scenic, little country vineyard off the beaten path. Acoustic duo. Thanks to Tina.
RAINBOWS OVER FARACOS! - Sometimes when we play at Faracos (Quakertown, PA) rainbows appear in the sky. Come on out and see for yourself on Saturday, September 13 (Tim Hooper's birthday). Randy (whose birthday is the next day) and I will be joined by the mighty Tom Mussleman on percussion. Showtime is 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Thanks to Andrea.
SLY FOX MUSIC BOX! - Our electrical quartet returns to the Sly Fox in Pottstown, PA, for a free, outdoor, all ages, pet friendly show on Saturday afternoon, September 20 (the day after my birthday). Showtime is 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Thanks to Katie.
EAGLEVILLE TAPHOUSE DEBUT! - On Friday, September 26, our acoustic duo will debut at the Eagleville Taphouse in beautiful downtown Eagleville, PA. This is another free, outdoor, all ages show. Showtime is 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Thanks to Lee.
KID'S SHOW ON CHARLESTOWN DAY! - The Mighty Manatees will be playing a RARE children's show on Charlestown Day, Saturday afternoon, September 27, in Charlestown Park in Phoenixville, PA. Showtime is 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. There will be sing-a-longs, dancing, drum-a-longs ,more dancing, firetrucks, playgrounds, and audience participation! Bring the young ones! Thanks to Makinlee Fox.
OH GOSH, PANACHE! - Later that same day, Randy and I will play a regular adult's show at Panache in Blue Bell, PA, with Bob Tomlinson & Co. including Robert Raynor on guitar/vocals and David Rizzo on his electric conga drums! Did I mention that this was yet another free, outdoor, all ages show? It's true! Showtime is 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
VIDEO OF THE MONTH - This month's video was our network television debut back in 2010. We played a song on the local NBC morning program called The 10! Show.
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Go Eagles!
- Ranger Will
Senior Fellow
SEPTEMBER - 2025
5 - Fri - Raven's Claw Golf Club, Pottstown 6 - 9
6 - Sat - The Daisy Tavern, Conshohocken 8 - 11
10 - Wed - VIRGO-A-GO-GO! - 118 North, Wayne 7:30 - 10:30
11 - Thurs - 3 Logan Square, Philadelphia 11 - 2
12 - Fri - A'Dello Winery, Perkiomenville 6:30 - 9:30
13 - Sat - PRIVATE PARTY, Doylestown 2 - 4
13 - Sat - Faracos, Quakertown 6 - 9
14 - Sun - PRIVATE PARTY - Upper Pottsgrove 4 - 6
20 - Sat - Sly Fox, Pottstown 7 - 10
26 - Fri - Eagleville Taphouse, Eagleville 7 - 10
27 - Sat - CHARLESTOWN DAY! - Charlestown Park, Phoenixville 1 - 4
27 - Sat - Panache, Blue Bell 6 - 9
IN PASSING -
Rich Kaufman...Steve Price...Rocco Notte...Terry Reid...Brent Hinds...Terence Stamp...Jim Lovell...Bobby Whitlock...Flaco Jimenez...Jeannie Steely...Eddie Palmieri...Jane Morgan...Sheila Jordan...Chuck Girard...Rainer Weiss...Ronnie Rondell Jr....Sandra Grimes...Humpy Wheeler...TBD...Chyna (cat)