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From a Belgrade-born Blueswoman (Ana Popovic), to a painter and producer performing pair (Marti Jones & Don Dixon), to chicken-chucking “cultured” crazies (Southern Culture On the Skids) the five shows that went on sale at noon today are the perfect example of the broad range of shows you’ll find at RHOS.

ANA POPOVIC | Sunday, March 13

Fiery and intense, her blend of smoking electric funk slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals, tight blues groove, soulful feminine vocals and Ana’s incredible stage presence makes her an irresistible force in the music world.

STRUNZ & FARAH | Sunday, March 20

The unique pairing of Costa Rican Jorge Strunz and Iranian Ardeshir Farah is perhaps best described as international acoustic improvisational guitar, world guitar, or ethnojazz. Their music is saturated with passion and culture.

MARTI JONES & DON DIXON | Saturday, April 2

The long-standing musical partnership of Marti Jones and Don Dixon is the product of an intimate stage rapport as well as the seamless blending of two of the most distinct voices around today. With over two hundred songs in their collective recorded catalogue, you never know quite what to expect.

OUTLAWS | Sunday, May 8

Following in the footsteps of such great bands as The Allman Brothers and The Eagles, The Outlaws are a high-powered, guitar-driven country-rock outfit with its sights set on its musical future, while remaining true to the unique character of The Outlaws past.

SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS | Thursday, May 12

Long the bards of downward mobility, Southern Culture on the Skids have always embodied a sleazy, raucous, good-natured, good-time take on the culture of the South.

All Tickets for these shows are on sale now!

Lets get right into it. As you have all been waiting for we have a righteous Wiz Khalifa and Wale giveaway for you so listen up.

Wiz is a devout Steelers fan as you can see with his single, “Black and Yellow.”

However, we are devout Ravens fans.

Game on! Here is how you play. Whoever is able to predict (or get the closest, first) to the winning Ravens score, you will be taking home a pair of tickets to both of our Wiz Khalifa shows AND a pair to Wale!

And, I know you are thinking “but what if the Steelers win”. If you are the closest to the winning Steelers score then we’ll suck it up an throw a pair of tickets to one of the Wiz Khalifa shows your way.

Finally, because no one likes to kiss their sister,  a tie is a bust.

All eligible entries must be posted in the comments on this blog entry. Winner will be picked on Monday, December 6th. Get your football lovin’ hats on and start campaigning. Move those chains!

12.22 Wale
12.27 Wiz Khalifa
12.28 Wiz Khalifa – Sold Out

Ho Ho Ho….the famous Fordham Brewing Company’s winter beer Doppelbock is back! Join us on  Thursday, December 2nd from 4pm-6pm.

The special glass for Doppelbock will be available for $4 at 4pm on release day. Patrons who purchase the glass also receive a fill-up of the Doppelbock and $2.50 refills during the 4-6pm release party. The restaurants will be filled with holiday decorations, holiday music, and will be an official drop off location for Toys for Tots.

Some would say,”It’s Santa’s gift to those who drink. This dark bodied lager is like heaven in a glass”. So, come join the party and  ’Dopple till your Topple’ with us!”

Locations:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis | 33 West Street, Annapolis MD |P:410.268.4545

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill | 8600 Foundry St, Savage MD |P:301.604.3454

Rams Head Roadhouse | 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis MD |P:410.849.8058

Rams Head Shore House |800 Main Street, Stevensville MD |P:410.643.2466

Doppelbock Facts:

Dark & rich with a big beer taste, Doppelbock is an exceptionally smooth, full-bodied dark lager with a bold character that is sure to brighten your spirits. Doppelbock is brewed with strict adherence to the Reinheitsgebot, the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516.

• 8.4% Alcohol by volume
• Brewed with Munich, Pilsner & Carafa Malts combined with Perle & Tettang hops.

Whitney Cummings is one of the hottest up and coming stars in comedy right now. In addition to appearing regularly on “Chelsea Lately” she has also been seen on the “Comedy Central Roasts of Joan Rivers and David Hasselhoff” and her one-hour stand-up special “Money Shot” recently premiered on Comedy Central. Whitney also wrote, co-executive produced and performed stand-up on the comedy series “Live! Nude! Comedy!” for Showtime, was named one of Variety’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch” and was named one of Entertainment Weekly’s “Comedy Stars of Tomorrow.” We are excited to have her playing at Rams Head Live this Saturday night (along with  Brad Wollack, Chris Franjola and Sarah Colonna) as part of the Comedians of Chelsea Lately show. We are even more excited that she sat down to answer a few questions from us.

Q:  A lot of the research I did for this interview was done using your Wikipedia page. Is any of that *%$# true?

A: I’m too lazy to check, but if it’s flattering yes and if not, no. 

Q: Assuming it is, it says that you grew up living in Potomac, MD, not far from us. What are your fondest memories of growing up there?

 A: Well, I’m a comedian, so I couldn’t have had that glowing a childhood. But I love DC-I grew up in Georgetown and I went to school in Potomac. All I really remember is getting fake ID’s and getting drunk in parking lots. 

Q: Let’s see – in addition to being a nationally recognized comedienne, you are also a model  AND a magna cum laude graduate of U Penn – are you sure this bio’s true?

A: I’m sensing some sarcasm. 

Q: You are appearing as one of the “Comedians of Chelsea Lately” and have obviously been on that show a number of times….what is the one thing most fans of that show would be most surprised to learn about Chelsea?

A: Chelsea doesn’t really hide much so everyone pretty much knows everything about her. But in case it isn’t insanely obvious Chelsea works incredibly hard and is crazy generous. Oh, also she eats Swedish fish before the show. 
Q:  Is there really as much drinking on the set as is portrayed?

A: Yup. 

Q: Love your appearances on the roasts. Those are brutal – they make me cringe just watching it. Does everyone write their own jokes or do some people get some help. Hard to believe Hulk Hogan is that funny.

A: There are writers on the show to write for the non-comedians. I used to be a writer on the show before I was a performer. 

Q:  Can other people make you laugh? What do you think is funny? Favorite movies?

A: Yes. Dave Attell, Dana Gould, Sebastian Maniscalco, Louis CK and the movie Windy City Heat

Purchase tickets to any show at Rams Head Live or Rams Head On Stage any time between midnight and 11:59pm on Friday, November 26 and enjoy a service fee-free experience! Whether shopping for the kids or cousin Larry we’ve got concerts sure to please every listener. Or pick up some tickets for yourself and some gift certificates that picky tween with ever changing musical tastes. Happy shopping!

Hey….its time for a pre-Thanksgiving rundown of everything that is going on at Rams Head in the next couple of months – and we mean EVERYTHING – from A to Z:

A: is for Alter Bridge appearing here Dec. 16^th. The former Creed members have released one of 2010’s most critically heralded records, AB III, and their show is selling fast. Front man Myles Kennedy is one of rock’s most underrated frontmen…his presence makes Alter Bridge one of rock’s most formidable acts.

 B: is for The Bridge….one of Baltimore’s favorite acts and, can you believe, this Thanksgiving Eve party is the group’s  NINTH  annual Thanksgiving show? They’ve become an institution, and we’re hearing big things about them for 2011!

C: is for the Charm City Devils – maybe Baltimore’s favorite local rock radio staple. Their show here Friday night is KILLER – with Sweet Cyanide, So Low and Baltimore’s School of Rock on board this is going to be a great night. Get your fat turkey-stuffed keister off the couch and come out…this will be a good way to get away from the in-laws.

 D:  is for Diaperman. George Clinton and P Funk are coming back but it won’t be the same without him. R.I.P.

 E: is for Escape the Fate. The Las Vegas hard rock band has cultivated a diehard, and their new self-titled album debuted at #4 on the Billboard Rock album chart, #3 on the Billboard Alternative chart (just behind Kings of Leon & Mumford and Sons) and #1 on the Billboard Tastemakers Chart, and the first single “Issues” is still climbing the rock radio charts. Check out this interview and then come see what the buzz is about Feb. 3^rd.

 F: is for Frontiers, the World’s Greatest Journey Tribute. Just me, but I think this is the best way to spend an office Holiday party. You just know that your boss saw Glee and will try to get “EVERYONE” to sing “Don’t Stop Believing.” It goes down Dec. 17^th.

 G: speaking of Holiday Partys, G is for Ghost as in Jukebox the Ghost, the main act for WTMD’s Holiday Party Dec. 9^th. Everyone I know who has seen them won’t stop talking about great they are. That’s a compliment.

 H: is for Hinder, back again with a MONSTER lineup Dec. 8^th. Saving Abel, My Darkest Days and Default make up the rest of this show, and the buzz online says this is going to rival the Skillet/Papa Roach bill for best lineup of the year.

 I: is for Irish, as in the Young Dubliners and The Rovers, set to touch down here Feb. 16^th. We think a wee bit of (insert favorite Irish beer or whiskey here) may be drank that evening. Just a wee bit.

J: is for Jah Works…..back for the second straight year on the weekend after Thanksgiving. Can’t get enough of a good thing after all. Fear Nuttin’ Band and Broken Coast join the bill to make this a BIG night in Baltimore.

K: is for Merry Kix-Mas. Theyyyyyyyy’re back….Baltimore’s favorite sons are back for their traditional Christmas show with special guests So Low. Tickets are going FAST…get your , like, now.

L: is for Little Feat. This is one of our Annapolis room’s favorite acts, but every once in a while we like to give you a chance to get out of your seats and dance to Feat, like they did on Halloween when Phish covered the band’s 1978 live album Waiting for Columbus.

M: is for Grammy-nominated Milkshake – a kids band. We are offering family’s of four the chance to buy four packs and save $10! This is a GREAT thing to do with your kids….fun for them AND fun for you. Much better than watching more re-runs of Dora and Diego. They touch down Feb. 12^th.

N: is for New Year’s Eve. And this year, Baltimore’s biggest, best New Year’s Eve show is J Roddy Walston and the Business. Only $20. Cheap drink specials. What’s wrong with you…get here…

O: is for Orleans, New Orleans that is, and right now the hottest act out of Nawlins is Trombone Shorty. Quite possibly 2010’s breakout act of the year, Shorty appeared at Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits and Virgin Free Fest, and has become one of the most buzzed about live acts of the year.

P: is for P-Funk. What can you say about P-Funk that we don’t already know? If you haven’t seen George Clinton and company live WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Dec. 2 is your chance. Take it.

Q: is for Q and A – stay tuned to this blog in coming days for an exclusive interview with rising comedienne Whitney Cummings who appears as part of our Comedians of Chelsea package. She is hilarious, and this is going to be a great night out Dec. 4^th.

R: is for worldwide pop sensation Robyn, who just released her smash album Body Talk  Stateside this week.  Read Midnight Sun blogster Erik Maza’s show preview here…. 

S: is for Sean Kingston. Did you know Kingston has recorded with everyone from Lil’ Wayne to Justin Bieber to Dr. Dre and his song “Beautiful Girls” is one of Billboard’s hottest songs of the last couple years.  His new record features collaborations with Bieber and Wayne, as well as Nicki Minaj and Kanye….can you get any more high profile?

T: is for Thanksgiving. When you think Thanksgiving this weekend, and you are tired of your in-laws, think Rams Head! We have great shows all weekend, including the Bridge Wednesday night, Charm City Devils Friday and Jah Works Saturday. Hell, why not come to all three!

U:  is for Umphrey’s Mcgee, back again January 30^th. Mind blowing live show. Office favorite Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad opens.

V: is for vs.; as in DJ Lil E’s wild Madonna vs. Lady Gaga vs. M.I.A. party here January 28^th. This is one of D.C.’s hottest partys and it’s selling like it. Get ready for fist pumps full of pop and an experience leaving the dance floor littered with neon confetti, phone numbered napkins, masks, cell phones, clothes and inhibitions.

W: is for Wale….hip-hop live shows don’t get much bigger or better than this …and check out this great story about how Wale and John Wall spent their Thanksgiving…if you need more reasons why you should go see Wale live, Paste Magazine gives you ten of ‘em

X: is for XXX, like the movies most porn stars are in. This Porn Star Dancing video isn’t XXX but is one of the year’s most unforgettable rock singles. Its creator, My Darkest Days, is with Hinder Dec. 8^th.

Y: is for Yellow and Black…the two favorite colors of Pittsburgh’s Wiz Khalifa. Baltimore seems ready to forgive him; we just added a second show by popular demand Dec. 27^th!

Z: (finally) is for Zeppelin, as in Get the Led Out, the World’s (for real) Greatest Zeppelin Tribute. Note perfect. Really. Or at least as close as you are going to currently get. You need to see it to believe it Led Zep fans.

And finally, we’ll leave you with this Thanksgiving classic. Happy Gobble Day!

Here’s the scoop on what we announced and put on sale this morning.

JUSTIN JONES & THE DRIVING RAIN
Monday, December 20

Within the songs of Justin Jones are stories from a life lived long enough to know heartache, loneliness, addiction, and lost love. But the 29-year-old Virginia native has not lost touch with a youthful spirit that imbues his music: raw excitement, romance, and optimism. “Even the sad songs,” he says, “have a sort of romantic hope in them.”

DOC HOCHMAN’S MARDI GRAS DIXIEBAND
*all ages show*
Saturday, March 5

The Doctor of Jazz, Rick Hochman, and his Dixieband will again bring excitement to Rams Head On Stage, featuring outstanding Jazz and Blues musicians and the piano artistry of Dr. Hochman. Join us for this all ages Mardi Gras extravaganza!

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO This second show has been added due to popular demand!
Tuesday, March 8

Internationally regarded as South Africa’s cultural emissary, Ladysmith Black Mambazo first came to popular awareness through their extensive contributions to Paul Simon’s Graceland album. Time does not seem to be slowing down at all as the band continues to travel the world, meet new friends, reach new audiences, and spread their message of, “Peace, Love and Harmony.”

RACHELLE FERRELL
Friday, March 18

Although Ferrell has captured the jazz public’s attention as a vocalist (with a “startling six and change octave range”), she continues to compose and write songs on piano and violin. Ferrell’s work ethic has paid off, and Dizzy Gillespie’s early predictions about her becoming a ‘major force’ in the jazz industry came true.

JONATHAN COULTAN
w. Special Guests Paul & Storm
Saturday, May 7

An independent musician with the heart of a geek, Jonathan Coulton is your “classic” Yale graduate and computer programmer turned professional musician. Covering unusual topics not often heard in music, Jonathan consistently turns out music that even the most jaded listeners enjoy time and again.

MARK HUMMEL’S HARP BLOWOUT
feat. Lazy Lester, Mark Wenner, Jerry Portnoy
Wednesday, April 23

Come hear the masters of the blues harmonica jam out and entertain you. Together they represent a variety of bands including Little Charlie & The Night Cats, John Hammond, Robert Cray, Carlos Santana, Muddy Waters, and Eric Clapton.

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12.27 – Wiz Khalifa Second show added by demand!
Just Announced + On Sale NOW!

Our final hip-hop show of 2010 may indeed be our biggest. Wiz Khalifa comes to Rams Head Live for the first time, with both of his 9:30 Club dates on the Waken Baken tour sold out and an MTV award for “Hottest Breakthrough MC.” His mixtape, Kush and Orange Juice, was one of the year’s most talked about and with Mac Miller on board this is bound to be one to remember. Might want to get your tickets soon… Our first Wiz date sold out in the blink of an eye. With the phones continuing to ring of the hook there’s no reason why this one shouldn’t also.

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01.26 – Anberlin & Circa Survive w. Foxy Shazam, presented by 24-7
Just Announced + On Sale Weds, Nov 24 @ 10am!

In today’s instantly downloadable and quickly consumed culture, bands like Anberlin are a dying breed. Over the course of eight years and five full-lengths, the band have established themselves as one of alternative rock’s most exciting acts and as a band who refuse to limit themselves to one specific scene or sound… and it’s paid off. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania’s Circa Survive’s multi-faceted sound has always allowed infinite space for interpretation, melding intricate prog and mind-bending psychedelia with massive riffs and singer Anthony Green’s reflective, intimate lyricism.

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02.01 – Robyn presented by 24-7
Just Announced + On Sale Fri, Nov 26 @ 10am!

SPIN magazine says, “backed by two live drummers and two synthesizers, it was immediately evident why this swedish electro-pop diva has been turning sold out U.S.concert halls into sweaty discos reminiscent of Studio 54″ Pitchfork festival organizers said, “after finally seeing Robyn’s live performance, we understand why her style of euro-dance music has lifted her to international stardom”. She was hand picked by Lady Gaga and Madonna to share their stages all over the world, now the swedish dance-floor diva will make her Baltimore debut at Rams Head Live!

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02.12 – Milkshake presented by 24-7
Just Announced + On Sale Fri, Nov 26 @ 10am!

Grammy-nominated chlidren’s group Milkshake is a band on a mission: to create great rock music for kids. Led by singer Lisa Mathews and guitarist Mikel Gehl Milkshake has won over preschoolers without compromising songcraft, stagecraft or their authentic rock&roll spirit. With tuneful, memorable songs that evoke influences from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Lennon-McCartney to The White Stripes, Baltimore’s own Milkshake continues to create music that appeals to both kids AND their parents.

Okay, now HERE is a first !! Rams Head Tavern in downtown Annapolis is hosting it’s first official Parrothead party & contest !! that’s right ! where else around here can you dress in your straw hat, flowered shirt and flipflops (mine happen to have a beer opener on the bottom !) in the middle of December !! Not only are we bringing ‘Changes in Latitude’ (killer Jimmy Buffett Tribute band) to Rams Head on Stage, but, Landshark Lager is hosting this pre-party in our tavern ! Free beer, munchie buffet, BIG prizes for the best dressed and a salute to Margaritaville right here on West Street ! click onto our site, buy your tix the the party and the show ! (they’re separate purchases) and prepare to have some fun… see U there !

Alright, I will admit that Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! You get to eat TONS of delicious items all day long, catch up with family & friends, and of course watch football!! But, sometimes it’s hard to travel on the holidays or maybe aunt sue burnt the turkey again… Well, don’t worry because Rams Head Tavern Annapolis and Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill will open from 11am until 2am, while Rams Head Shore House and Rams Head Roadhouse will be open from 6pm until 2am.

The Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis & and Savage Mill will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a specialty Thanksgiving menu. Hoping to help take the hassle out of holiday cooking, the traditional Thanksgiving menu will feature favorites such as turkey, cornbread stuffing, smashed candied yams and green bean casserole, Adults $19.95 and Children $10.95. “The Rams Head restaurant chefs came up with a unique Thanksgiving dishes, making Thanksgiving celebrations simple, tasty and affordable. All you will need to do is relax and enjoy the day” says Rams Head Tavern Annapolis General Manager, Corky Fertitta. Additionally, the regular menu will be available for those choosing non-Thanksgiving fare.

Rams Head Roadhouse and Rams Head Shore House will be opening the restaurant from 6pm until 2am serving the appetizer menu.  All Rams Head restaurant locations will also have the NFL football games on during the day. I mean, Football and Thanksgiving Day is such a tradition to many people!

So, don’t worry… Rams Head is here just in case you don’t feel like cooking or cleaning up all that mess! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Thanksgiving Hours:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis & Savage 11am-2am

Rams Head Shore House & Roadhouse 6pm-2am