"Ranger" Will Hodgson (Guitar & Lead Vocals),
"Captain" Randy Wagner (Bass & Vocals),
Jim Cavanaugh (Drums),
Karl Frick (Keys),
Joe Rizzo (Guitar & Vocals),
Ray Adkins (Guitar & Vocals),
Chris DelSordo (Sax & Flute),
Jeff "Blondy" Von Stenz (Trumpet & Percussion),
Kathleen Weber (Vocals)
Influences
Robert Johnson, Robert Hunter, Bob Dylan and Bob Marley
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The Mighty Manatees are a group of musicians who play a style known as "dreadneck" music. It is a blend of country, blues, rock, and reggae. This genre has also been referred to as: "bottleneck dub". Influences include: Robert Johnson, Robert Zimmerman, Robert Hunter, and Robert Nesta Marley. Yesireebob!
Born on Halloween 1985 in the hills of Pennsylvania, The Manatees have been performing for twenty years. For the first few years they were simply an acoustic duo using drum machines, sequencers, and samples. During this period they released two live albums and two live videos. In the early nineties the duo went electric, added a real drummer and bassist, and released their first studio CD, "High Water". Soon after adding a keyboardist and a second drummer/percussionist, the band released their double CD, "Live Medicine".
Co-Founder Ranger Will Hodgson has released a series of solo albums including, "Father Fisheye" and "Southpaw".
The Manatees have been featured on several compilation CD's and have done session work for a wide variety of artists.
In concert the band has played with the Spin Doctors, Richard Hell, The Radiators, David Amram, The Cowboy Junkies, Paul Krassner, America, and U2 to name a few.
The Manatees have a smaller version of itself known as "The Medicine Brothers" which performs as a duo or trio.
WELCOME.,If You Have Regrets Life is a curving and fluid Journey... Because I am always moving through Learning stages, I cannot look back or measure... I Learn through My Relationships because that is how I begin to define who I AM... Nothing is Unforgivable in Life not without allot of Passion for that Friend... I know nursing this Hurt is holding Me back from fully being with others; therefore I choose to Thank the Heavens for giving Me another opportunity to develop My Soul by knowing another person... I move easily through this Experience...
The Mighty Manatees we were recently featured on the ABC network and we are trying to promote our first full length album self titled EVRO. Check out the video and leave a comment to tell us what you think. Just warning you that the sound on the video isn’t the greatest quality but you can listen to the same songs on our MySpace page. Tell others! Thank you and have a blessed day!
Janelle [vocals] Matt [guitar] Brian [bass] Chris [drums]
Blessed, I give thanks for the friendship, and the love. I just finshed an album bout to drop..sept.09.. called "Break Free" . with My family Man-I-fest. click the pic to hear us.
You ROCK! Thanks for being a friend and for all your hard work. Hope to see you at the 2nd annual Utica Music and Arts Fest. Over 200 performers in over 15 venues for 3 DAYS! Including a kick-off party on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, Utica Tattoo Fest, Utica Greens Fest, and the Greater Utica Arts and Entertainments Awards!
Visit our site for more info and performer submissions. Have a great day!
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Hey! Keep up the good work with your passion for music!
Supporting local musicians and original music. Share the love ~ check out another one of my favorites and their new single "JUST YOUR FRIEND" at http://www. myspace. com/hotwingjones
Just heard you guys for the first time on New Year's Eve at the Drafting Room. You are awesome, plus you are local! Look forward to hearing you tonight in Skippack.
i work too much! hopefully i'll be able to see you soon! I gotta check out that new cd!!
