“Dominion Victory is our best kept secret. It’s only available on draught, so when you get to drink it, it’s almost like a special occasion. It’s a well-balanced amber lager and it tastes awesome!” says Old Dominion’s, Graphic Designer, Kyle Holtgren.
Rams Head will have limited edition glasses for the beer release. The special glass for Victory will be available for $4 at 4pm on release day. Patrons who purchase the glass also receive a fill-up of the Victory and $1 refills during the 4-6pm release party.
Victory lager has a light caramel sweetness and herbal hop character, this amber lager is a “Victory” for your senses. Using Vienna & Munich malts against a malty backbone, Victory Amber is a medium-bodied lager with a faint floral scent & plenty of complexity for your taste buds to savor. So, don’t forget…next Thursday, make Victory yours!
Excited for the New Year, a skanking battle between Rams Head Live, City Paper and 930 Club ensues. Baltimore’s City Paper has sworn to post their skanking skills by this afternoon. Our 930 Club buds however, well… they have yet to accept the challenge.
Post your videos and tag Rams Head Live and join us New Year’s Day for The Pietasters where you can join a sea of fellow skankers welcoming 2011 with this timeless choreographed tale of grace and rhythm!
Whether you were first introduced to ska because you had Bad Manners or wanted to be apart of complete Madness, whether you had The Beat, were hanging with the 2-Tone crowd or got skanky with The Toasters, if you were Just a Girl and had it up to here, ska has provided musical upheaval for every little girl and boy who hated rules.
It gives me butterflies to reminisce of the fist pumping (the kind that you did to express just how hard that down-beat shook you to your core, before that Jersey Shore nonsense), the stage diving (because you know someone will catch you), and the skanking (those powerful fist punches which required the oh-so-important running man legs in unison), on those warm summer nights where the air is electric.
Helping to establish ska and soul in the trenches of the D.C. dive-bar scene in the early 90’s, The Pietasters are a tight thread pulling together some of the most vivacious live shows in the genre at our area’s most notorious venues. If you’ve never experienced such an event, a Pietasters throwdown is the perfect way to dive into the scene.
So instead of bumbling about in the freezing cold, praying for the warm days ahead, you can come to Rams Head Live! on January 1st and be welcomed by a crowd who knows how to warm you to your core. Bring your best greeting, “skavoovie,” will do, and enjoy a night of local ska and boisterous shenanigans.
Now if you’re just diving in for the first time, we’ve provided a YouTube tutorial, sort of thing on Skanking like a pro. And if you think that sounds silly or maybe a little too “alternative” I can prove the legitimacy of the groove with this bonafide wiki entry.
Wiki Sanctioned-ness
This little diddy will play for you the Jams that NCAA Football was down with for their gaming soundtrack.
Also, catch this did of Pietasters Live with our homies over @ the 9:30 Club.
“Infectiously manic…they make James Brown look lazy.” That’s how Baltimore City Paper describes J Roddy Walston and the Business, and they aren’t alone in their enthusiastic acclaim for the Baltimore-based rockers. Spin Magazine recently featured the group in their Breaking Out Section, but that’s all academic. This band rocks, and their show here is going to be Baltimore’s best New Year’s Eve party. Best of all, tickets are only $20 which leaves plenty of room for the um, occasional trip to the bar or two.Oh, and did we mention that the best beard in attendance (faux or furreal) wins tickets to Rams Head Live for a year? Yep! And everyone (well, everyone 21 and older) is invited to join us in a ‘stache dunking toast at midnight, right into a frothy complimentary cup of Fordham brew. Let’s do this!
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02.04 Chasing Morgan & Kalmia w. Reckless Endangerment, Hypodermic, Xstrophy, Angry Shadow Just Announced + On Sale NOW!
Meet Chasing Morgan, an unsigned pop/punk band from Bel Air, MD. With influences such as New Found Glory, Blink 182, The Ramones, and many more, there is sure to be something everyone can enjoy at their concerts. The intensity will leave you sleepless! Meanwhile, Kalmia continues to blend their radicaly different musical influences together to form quite a unique sound that includes elements of good ol’ rock and roll, thrash punk and everything in between.
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03.12 Bud Light presents Get the Led Out - NEW DATE - The American Led Zeppelin Just Announced + On Sale NOW!
The new date for the postponed Get the Led Out date will be Saturday night, March 12th. All Dec. 26th tickets will be honored. If you can’t make the date, contact the place of purchase for a refund, but know that the deadline to get a refund is Jan. 15th. And if you weren’t able to make the first one, don’t miss out on this opportunity now to see the BEST Led Zeppelin tribute band going!
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05.13 - NEW DATE - Social Distortion All tickets to the 11.06 show will be honored Just Announced + On Sale NOW!
Okay, okay…..here it is…we apologize for the delay but we are excited to announce that Social Distortion will be making up their postponed November date on Friday May 13th! All November 6th tickets will be honored…so if you have yours, simply hang onto them. If you can’t make the date, contact the place of purchase for a refund, but know that the deadline to get a refund is Feb. 1st. Thanks for your patience, and we are excited to finally get Social D back to Baltimore!
From the band born next door to the supergroup, this is the week to pay attention to the shows going on sale at Rams Head On Stage! Tickets went on sale at noon today, so hurry for your favorite seats.
PETERBUILT & THE CHEATERS
Wednesday, January 26 |
Annapolis born band Peterbuilt co-headlines a night of hard-edged country-rock with Baltimore’s own The Cheaters. Both bands have gained a strong national following for the non-stop energy of their live shows.
SHEMEKIA COPELAND
Thursday, February 24 |
With Copeland’s passion for singing, her blast-furnace voice, timeless power and a heart-pounding urgency to her music, it’s no wonder she’s been a musical force since her 20′s. Always true to her blues roots, Copeland’s latest album takes a more forward view of the blues, pointing her music and her career in a fresh direction.
WALTER TROUT & JIMMY THACKERY
Wednesday, April 6 |
Get ready for blues masters Walter Trout and Jimmy Thackery to be unleashed on Annapolis this spring. Between Trout’s sonic adventurism and Thackery’s intense guitar dynamics you’ll see the full blues spectrum.
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
Sunday, April 17 |
Over the course of the last three decades, Asleep At The Wheel has boldly defied the fickle lures of the mainstream — and thrived — by sticking to their noble cause of keeping that distinctly American of art forms, Western Swing, alive and kicking. It is a mission that has won the band and Ray nine Grammys an enthusiastic fans across the globe.
SIMON & GARFUNKEL RETROSPECTIVE
Performed By A.J. Swearingen & Jonathan Beedle
Wednesday, April 27 |
With a quiet stage and an acoustic guitar, A.J. and Jonathan have been re-creating the memories of the classic hits and obscure songs of Simon & Garfunkel for the past decade and longer. Their sold out shows prove the effect on their audiences is undeniable.
ASIA -Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer, John Wetton
Tuesday, May 3 “This is the REAL ASIA,” says guitarist Steve Howe. “There have been other versions of the band, but this original line-up is the one that the public truly embraced… it will be nice, finally, to play for audiences all over the world, many of whom never had a chance to see the group in concert.”
Searching for some fun things to do on New Years Eve? Well, look no further because Rams Head is the place to be.We always know how to throw a party. Weather it’s coming to a Rams Head restaurant near you for some wine, dine and party or heading to Rams Head Live to rock out.
The Rams Head restaurants will have drink & dinner specials, party favors while they last, and a complimentary beer toast at midnight! No Cover, just a party!!
And, Rams Head Live will be featuring the biggest rock party in town! If you haven’t heard about this band yet, J Roddy Walston and the Business (Bmore Band) you must come check these boys out! The band just played a few shows with Black Keys, and ready to rock in their hometown. Their infectiously manic…they make James Brown look lazy.”-Baltimore City Paper
Win Tickets for a Year @ the Club!
Beard is the new black. Bring your best facial fuzz (real or fake, ladies!) to the show and enter to win tickets to the club for a year, details on arrival.
This band rocks, and their show here is going to be Baltimore’s best New Year’s Eve party. Best of all, tickets are only $20 which leaves plenty of room for the um, occasional trip to the bar or two.
Rams Head Shore House
New Year’s Feast: This traditional four course meal begins with a warm cup of Oyster chowder or the cup of soup of your choice from our menu followed by an entree salad with your choice of dressing. The main course includes your choice of Roast Beef, Turkey, or Honey glazed Ham carved to order and served with Roasted Rosemary Red Potatoes and steamed asparagus or green bean almondine. Finish off your meal with a slice of hot buttered Rum & Apple Streusel or a slice of the Eastern Shore’s favorite Smith Island Cake.$18.95
Steamed Lobster: A pound and a half Lobster steamed fresh to order and served with drawn butter, a warm baked potato, an ear of corn, and an entree salad with your choice of dressing.$19.95
Stuffed Rockfish: A large filet of fresh Rockfish lightly seasoned and broiled with lemon butter then stuffed with Lump crab meat and topped with an Old Bay hollandaise. Accompanied by a side of Roasted Rosemary Red Potatoes, steamed asparagus or green bean almondine, and an entree salad with your choice of dressing.$17.95
Drink Specials: 6pm-2am
$3 Resolutions |$4 Champagne Punch|$5 Ball Drop
Complimentary Beer Toast at Midnight!!
Entertainment: 9Mile Roots (9pm-1am)
800 Main Street, Stevensville MD 21666 | P:410.643.2466
Rams Head Tavern Savage
A complimentary split of Freixent wine with purchase of any dinner specials. Must be 21+ to receive item.
Appetizer: Chopped clams casino… Tender chopped cherrystones mixed with casino butter then topped with sliced smoked bacon and baked $10.25
Entrée:
Spicy Lobster Newburg :Rich lobster meat cooked with chorizo sausage bell peppers and jalapenos finished with a rich Newburg sauce topped with panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese then baked served with rice and vegetables $21.95
Stuffed airline Chicken :Fresh Airline chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese then grilled over an open flame set atop roasted chicken jus served with rice and vegetables $18.95
Coffee Rib: Slow roasted prime rib sliced to order then dusted with a Cajun coffee rub and seared to temp. Served with a baked potatoes and vegetables $19.95
***All Diner Specials are served with an entrée salad with your choice of dressing. ***
Soup of the Day:Black-eye pea with ham, and vegetables $5.95:Black eye peas, mixed peppers, onions, and tomatoes, simmered together with chunks of tender pit ham, and spices garnished with sliced scallions.
Entrées
New Year’s New York: A juicy 12 oz. hand-cut NY. Strip steak grilled on the flattop grill to your liking topped with a forestier sauce, chopped bacon, garlic, red onion, mushrooms, in a red wine demi-glaze served with fresh steamed vegetable of the day and parmesan mashed potatoes. $24.95
Count Down to Mahi-Mahi:Fresh filet of Mahi-Mahi simply seasoned with salt and pepper stuffed with sweet back fin crab imperial, baked to perfection served with fluffy white rice and fresh steamed vegetable of the day. $19.95
Love Birds Stuffed Chicken:Tender boneless chicken breast stuffed with fresh baby spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, and baby shrimp, baked to perfection and served over a creamy pesto sauce, accompanied by fluffy white rice and fresh steamed vegetable of the day. $17.95
Dessert of the Day:Chocolate Toffee Mousse Cake $5.95
Drink Specials: 9pm-2am
$5 Bombs| Complimentary Beer Toast at Midnight!!
Entertainment: Tom Larsen Band
1773 General Hwy, Annapolis MD 21401|P:410.849.8058
Rams Head Tavern Annapolis
$15 ½ Bottle of Champagne with purchase of a dinner item
ROCKEFELLER SQAURE BAKE: Plump oysters and lump crab meat baked with parmesan, spinach, bacon and Pernod then finished with sauce béarnaise and served with baked potato and sour cream$20.95* Gluten Free *
ROCK’N THE NIGHT AWAY: Fresh filet of rockfish pan fried with fresh herb compound butter and served over smoked sausage and white bean cassoulet with succulent sweet roasted tomatoes and asparagus spears $22.95
FIREWORKS FILET MIGNON:8 oz filet mignon rubbed with a spectacular array of chilies and ground spices and grilled over open flame. Served drizzled with roasted garlic infused Chianti olive oil over Portobello mashed potatoes $28.95
Soup of the Year: Lobster Bisque
This Year’s Dessert: Times Square Cheesecake w/ Fresh Strawberries
At this point you’ve either completed your holiday shopping or you haven’t even started and the thought of crowded malls and jammed parking lots makes you first quiver and then… panic! Don’t get your Santa pants in a bunch! We’ve got some great last minute gift ideas sure to please everyone on your list:
For the Bearded-Patchouli-Wearin’ Dixie Chicken Little Feat w. Roy Jay January 11 at Rams Head Live
For the Funstyle Girls that Just Don’t Give a F@#k Liz Phair w. Harper Blynn January 25 at Rams Head Live
For Beatle-Maniacs Lookin’ for a Ticket to Ride 1964 The Tribute December 29 at Rams Head On Stage
For the Artsy Fartsy Oh-So-Smartsy Nellie McKay December 30 at Rams Head On Stage
For the Flower Child Who Still Believes in Magic The Lovin Spoonful January 04 at Rams Head On Stage
For the Hippest Pin-Striped Daddy-O Big Bad Voodoo Daddy January 13 at Rams Head On Stage
Just not sure that your musical tastes align? Redeemable at any location and available in any denomination a Rams Head gift certificate lets them decide what fun means to them. Available in person at one of our box offices, over the phone or online we’re doing all we can to ease the frustration of procrastination.
For Gift Certificates over the phone: Rams Head On Stage: 410.268.4545 Rams Head Live: 410.244.1131
For Gift Certificates in person: Rams Head Live Box Office: 20 Market Place, Baltimore MD 21202 Rams Head On Stage Box Office: 33 West Street, Annapolis MD 21403
12.22 Wale - TONIGHT! - Support now announced! w. Fat Trel, Black Cobain, Mambo Sauce
Wale has been given plenty of shout outs for his role in reviving the DC music scene. So while he is bringing some of that street cred back to the District it’s no surprise that Wale’s enlisted some of the brightest local stars to add support on his national tour. Black Cobain and Fat Trel are two MCs makin moves of their own so check out the latest release from Black Cobain and a Fat Trel mixtape to get yourself up with the times before tonight. Mambo Sauce has also hopped on to the bill to open the night and just in time before they depart on their U.S. tour with SOJA. They’ve got a great DC anthem that you wanna hear so send a live request through their facebook page. Prepare for new, local and live music at it’s finest.
Hailed as the original DC ska-soul outfit, the Pietasters have embarked once again on a tour to help you party your righteous asses off. The boys are on the move to do a little of the old and a little of the new. Their latest work is an LP titled All Day. Bassist and songwriter for the band, Jorge Pezzimenti, says the record, “is a version of what a van ride with us would be like…” Intriguing as that might sound SPIN magazine chimed in with their own load of like-age noting early on that the band has the sound of, “an equal opportunity dancehall crasher — part ‘60s keg rock, part 2Tone and part Motown.” Bring on the dancehall!
This girl is R. E. A. L. real! We know Chrisette Michele has a flawless, Grammy-winning voice that could shake the foundations of towering cathedrals. Her vocals are soulful, aggressive and completely unapologetic but get ready for some rapping to accompany those vocals on the newest tracks. Chrisette has turned a new leaf with her latest album, Let Freedom Reign, and started staking a claim in some liberty of her own. “I used to be so afraid to say what I really think,” she says. “This album is about me just saying what I need to say, feeling what I need to feel, dressing how I want to dress and emoting how I want to.” And Michele, we ain’t mad at chew. We’re thrilled! And the outcome is a bold, 15 track record released by Def Jam this past November. Check out “I’m a Star,” “Goodbye Game” and “So In Love” feat. Rick Ross before you get to the show.
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03.04 24-7 and 98Rock present Rock on The Rise Tour feat. Rev Theory, Pop Evil, Hail the Villain, Black Cloud Collective Just Announced + On Sale NOW!
Introducing the most exciting up-and-coming bands in hard rock: The Monster Energy OUTBREAK Tour: Rock on the Rise features headliners Rev Theory with support from Pop Evil, Hail the Villain and The Black Cloud Collective for only $10 bucks!
Just Announced and On Sale Now at Rams Head On Stage!
MIKE DOUGHTY | Thursday, January 27 |
Mike Doughty is a true multi-media artist: musician, songwriter, poet, playwright, photographer, and an avid, eloquent blogger on his own website. The New York Times’ Jon Pareles recently described him as “cheerfully enigmatic” in a live review, while Billboard said, “Doughty’s strengths still lie in his witty lyricism, timing and his gravel-road vocal idiosyncrasies.”
JOE LOUIS WALKER & LINWOOD TAYLOR QUARTET | Sunday, January 30
Both vocally and instrumentally, Joe Louis Walker is indeed a witness for the blues, and the creative, sometimes startling approach to America’s most significant music holds a bright lantern for others to follow. Linwood Lee Taylor is tuned in to Howlin’ Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, and Muddy Waters, as well as Freddy King, Albert King, and Albert Collins, just to name a few.
JOE ROBINSON | Thursday, March 31 |
Having quickly entrenched himself as Australia’s newest music phenomenon – 18 year old Joe Robinson is truly a virtuoso musician. His jaw dropping instrumental stylings have garnered the attention his mentor Tommy Emmanuel as well as many other guitar masters, including Les Paul, Steve Vai, Brad Paisley, Brent Mason, Lee Ritenour, Steve Cropper and Dweezil Zappa.
MARCIA BALL | Friday, April 8 |
Marcia Ball knows how to raise roofs and tear down walls with her infectious, intelligent and deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, rollicking, roadhouse blues and heartfelt ballads. Her exquisite piano playing and passionate, playful vocals fuse New Orleans and Gulf Coast R&B with Austin’s deep songwriting tradition into a sound No Depression described as “a little rock, a lot of roll, a pinch of rhythm and a handful of blues.”
STEVE FORBERT w. Scott Miller | Friday, May 6 |
Tagged by critics upon his debut, “the next Dylan,” Forbert never put too much stock in the comparison and forged his own path and expanding his audience through music such as his era defining hit single, “Romeo’s Tune.” As ever, it is Forbert’s deep, slow-as-molasses drawl that first invites the listener into his confidence as he continues a conversation with his fans that began over thirty years ago.
JON ANDERSON of Yes | Monday, May 9 |
Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in progressive rock as the lead vocalist and creative force behind Yes. Anderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the series of epics produced by Yes and his role in creating such complex pieces as “Close to the Edge”, “Awaken”, and especially “The Gates of Delirium” was central to the band’s success.
You better watch out ,You better not cry,Better not pout ,I’m telling you why….. Santa Claus is coming to town! Yes, the man that brings joy to many little kids will be coming by the Rams Head Annapolis, Savage and Roadhouse restaurant this Sunday, December 19th from 10am-Noon for brunch.
Bring the family to the Rams Head restaurant for this rare opportunity to enjoy Sunday brunch with the one and only Santa Claus. There will photo opportunities (Please bring your own cameras, besides the Rams Head Annapolis Location) and mingling and jingling with the big man himself! The restaurants will be filled with holiday decorations, holiday music, and will be an official drop off location for Toys for Tots.The Annapolis location will have a special guest, Rey from ReyCo. taking pictures with holiday packages that make great stocking stuffer.
This is an event for kids of all ages not to miss! Restaurant managers recommend customers make reservations in advance by phone or in-person. Walk-ins always welcomed.
Santa Visit 10am- Noon
Rams Head Tavern Annapolis & Savage Brunch 10am-2pm
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