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Bald is beautiful – especially when it’s for a good cause. And could there be a better cause than fundraising for for childhood cancer research?

Mark Colberg and Josh O’Neill stepped up to snippers and we couldn’t wait to share our photos from the event:

St. Baldrick’s is the world’s largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research. Thousands of volunteers shave their heads in solidarity of children with cancer, while requesting donations of support from friends and family.

There's no going back now!

Businesses, organizations, families and friends can get involved via partnerships, sponsorships and individual donations. To learn more, locate a nearby event, or to meet the kids and sponsor a child, visit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation online.

And for those of you plan to stop by Rams Head Tavern Annapolis tomorrow afternoon for the annual St. Patty’s Party, we hearing rubbing the head of a bald General Manager is good luck.

After an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live March 4th – talented singer, songwriter, playwright, and theatre director Oren Lavie filled Rams Head On Stage with the beautiful melodies of his hit single ‘Her Morning Elegance’ at the WRNR Private Artist Showcase on March 11th. Check out a clip from the show…

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Next up for Oren, the video for ‘Her Morning Elegance’ is now in rotation at VH1, Much Music and MTVU and has been selected as an official entry into the acclaimed 2009 South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival. It’s truly spectacular…so much so, I’m providing you with a double dose of Oren video footage. Enjoy.

If the good times are killing you because the show sold out before you could snag tickets, check out the videos below and visit us online at ramsheadlive.com where you can sign up to receive Rams Head Rock Alerts.

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We’d also like to thank very own Justin Chaplin for sharing his experience with us via video. Justin loves Modest Mouse enough to have their album logo tattooed on his body… dang. Thanks for sobering from your euphoria long enough to capture some really great moments.

Rabid Fan and devoted Rams Header

Music speaks to the soul; often bringing back memories of childhood, friendship, celebrations and life’s journey in general. But, especially in moments of despair, music often is the outlet that liberates us, giving us the strength to move on… to fight back… to keep believing… TO GET OVER A MAN!

For me, as a single gal in her 20′s, no artist dared to compare to the vocal that rang from JoDee Messina’s lips.  From her lips, straight to my troubled heart..

 

JoDee’s tunes wrap up the movie he’s just not that into you, combined with Aretha Franklin’s Respect and a touch of Carrie Underwood’s Before He Cheats (without the Louisville Slugger), to create a modern day country “get over him” twang.

Anytime I let an unworthy (aren’t they all unworthy when we break up!) man step on my heart, a simple solution did the trick; a car ride with the top down on my convertible, the breeze blowing through my hair, and me belting out the words to My Give a Damn’s Busted, the ever popular peace out song Bye Bye, or the I’ll show you what you’re missing I’m Alright .  Just a few moments with JoDee and I was fixed from looking to the past and that silly “man”. 

So, the next time that you go thru this: (click here)

Ditch the idea of sulking over a pint of ice cream in your PJ’s with a sad chick flick and instead download a few from JoDee’s greatest hits, pump up the volume and I promise the world will look much brighter thru your honky tonk sunglasses.

JoDee Messina*

April 26, 2009

Chesapeake College

www.ramsheadmusic.com

*Highly Recommended for:

• The Single Gal:  see entry above
• The Married Couple:  the best way to get in good graces with your wife? remind her how bad dating was.
• Girls Night Out:  who doesn’t enjoy celebrating the liberation of a dumpy ex, or when your friend finally ditched that loser.
• Single Guys:  yes, you too can benefit.  Think about it… feisty ladies primed up and looking for a few good men.

The St. Patty’s Day debauchery begins at 2pm on Tuesday, March 17 and our live music line-ups are officially ready! Check below for the live music roster at the Rams Head nearest you:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis, 33 West Street, Annapolis MD | 410.268.4545
2-4pm | Jeremy Rossbach
4.30 – 6.30pm | Dan Haas
7 – 9pm | Sweet Leda

Rams Head Roadhouse, 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis MD | 410.849.8058
2-4pm | Dean Rosenthal
4.30 – 6.30pm | Bushmaster Trio
7 – 9pm | Tommy Lepson Band

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St, Savage MD | 301.604.3454
2-4pm | Corey Jenkins
4.30 – 6.30pm | Danger Barbie
7 – 9pm | Live DJ, spinning all your favorites!

Rams Head Shore House, 800 Main Street, Stevensville MD | 410.643.2466
2-4pm | Dave Hawkins
4.30 – 6.30pm | Remnants
7 – 9pm | High Test

Join us for $2 Green Beer, $4 Fordhams, & $5 Car Bombs ALL DAY & 50¢ Guinness from 2-3pm! At Rams Head we never charge a cover for live music or for bein’ Irish.

The countdown begins….!

It’s that time again. The air is just beginning to warm. Those harsh and bitter winds are settling as if the sun commands it. Bold beams of light break through a winter wall of grey. From our offices (and surely up and down West Street) we can hear the kegs rolling out to the back lot. Site leaders shout helpful hints to their crew as these pink-cheeked recruits hoist that mighty party tent. Wires are crossed, static buzzes, and the stage is set. Anxious locals peek over the fences or sneak back to the lot in hopes of being the first to guzzle that glowing green delight.

Mmmmmmmmmm…… 50¢ Guinness Drafts, $2 Green Beer, $4 Fordhams, and $5 Car Bombs….. Must be St. Patty’s at the Rams Head of your choice! Where there’s NEVER A COVER – especially if you’re Irish.

St. Patrick's Day 2009

Beer and Drink specials? CHECK.

T-shirts designed and ordered? CHECK.

We’re just finishing up our live music line-ups for each location. When we do we’ll be sure to post each band at each location with the appropriate times – so stay tuned!

And it’s not St. Patty’s YET, but…….. HAPPY ST. PATTY’S! (sorry, we’re really excited!)

I came across this article by Rashod Ollison at baltimoresun.com and we love Tricky so I had to share!

Tricky took a five-year hiatus from recording. His latest CD – Knowle West Boy, released in July – is an energetic return to form, brilliant with genre-defying soundscapes. To promote it, the DJ/producer/musician is kicking off a five-week national club tour. Tricky headlines Rams Head Live on Tuesday.

See the full article here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bal-li.quickhit05mar05,0,5118967.story

A definite highlight amidst a run of fabulous shows, was a marriage proposal at Saturday night’s Michael Franti & Spearhead performance at Rams Head Live! Luckily, we were able to catch it on video – so if you know Brandon and Chelsea, please send them the link.

Rams Head wishes you all the luck in the world, and a life full of Franti-esque love and positivity.

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Because our blog stats show that you were searching for clips and pics from Friday’s Thievery Corporation show, we’ve decided to post another video. This one: Lebanese Blonde. Enjoy.

Nothing was better when I woke up as a kid the sounds of:

Anne Arundel County Schools are CLOSED

Now that I’m older (?), wiser (?) the snuggled in bed celebration is the same, but the meaning is different.   It means a day off of work, a day to play in the snow… a day to drink a beer by 12noon!

In the spirit of the SNOW DAY, Rams Head will be offering Happy Hour pricing until 7pm.  $2.50 Draft Beer, House Wine & Rail Drinks.

So, make your snowman, throw some snowballs, and then come and relax at the Rams Head for some cozy food with your good friends… and Happy Hour pricing. 

(and if anyone finds out who the guy is in the picture, i owe him a beer for starring in our snow day campaign.)