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With fall just beginning and the leaves starting to change , its time to kick off October with a beer release party. And, if you want to spice up your life, you should join us at your local Rams Head restaurant on Thursday, October 6^th, 2011 from 4pm-6pm for the release of Fordham Brewing Company, Spiced Harvest Ale.

Each Rams Head locaton will have limited edition glasses for the beer release. The special glass for Spiced Harvest Ale will be available for $4 at 4pm on release day.  Patrons who purchase the glass also receive a fill-up of the Spiced Harvest Ale and refills are $1 during the 4-6pm release party. 

The Rams Head executive chefs have also prepared dishes that pair well with the new brew, along with the regular menu that will be available during the evening.

Fordham Brewing Company’s, Spiced Harvest Ale is a fall seasonal beer and has a light amber color with a medium body. It’s spiced with cinnamon, ginger, clove and allspice. Fordham’s Spiced Harvest Ale pairs exceptionally well with food like Mac & cheese, chicken pot pie, harvest stew or braised vegetables.

For more information about the Fordham Brewing Company, you can visit www.fordhambrewing.com .

Locations:

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

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill | 8600 Foundry Street, 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

Rams Head is a full-service, casual-dining restaurant headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland.  With 4 restaurants, 3 national entertainment venues and an affiliated brewery in the Mid-Atlantic region, there is plenty of opportunity for growth and advancement within the company.

Rams Head is currently looking for a RESTAURANT MANAGER to fill restaurant position at our largest restaurant location, Rams Head Savage Mill.  We’re looking for a committed professional, who is passionate about the customer service industry and is looking to lead, teach and train his/her staff to excel in serving our customers.

Since 1989, Rams Head has been committed to serving the freshest food possible in an inviting environment.  We are looking for thinkers who will help to facilitate our growth; with a focus on food, fun beer and music.

Be a part of our growth and our future.  Send us your resume today!

Send your resume and cover letter (including salary requirements) to Scott Mitchell (smitchell@ramsheadtavern.com) by Monday, October 3rd to be considered for the position.

To learn more about Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill, please visit: Online, Facebook,  Twitter or the Rams Head blog.

Ever wonder who’s the one that lets you know about all of our great restaurant events and specials? Who arranges our incredible Ticket Tuesday promotions? Well, that’s Nicole. Oh and by the way, she’s one of the nicest people you’d ever meet. Here’s her story:

 This week, meet Nicole P. our Rams Head Restaurant Marketing Director

What state were you born in? Florida

What is your job title at the Rams Head?  How long have you worked for Rams Head?Restaurant Marketing Director . Almost 5 years

Best concert you have been to at a Rams Head Venue? It’s a toss-up between Dead Weather or Manchester Orchestra at Rams Head Live

At a movie theater which arm rest is yours? I take both. That’s how I roll

What is your favorite concert so far? Wow, this is hard. But, I would have to say it’s a toss up between, The Goo Goo Dolls in (99), Dead Weather at RHL, Deftones (2003), These arms are snakes (2008) or Bleed the Dream

What was your first concert? Live / Counting Crows @Merriweather when I was 11

What is your favorite midnight snack? I love Ice Cream!

What are a few favorite things you love to do? I love hanging with my daughter, going to concerts, photography, special efx for movies, hanging with my fam/friends, baking and getting tattooed

 What is your favorite movie? Almost famous, sixteen candles, or love stinks

What’s your favorite adult beverage to drink?  framboise -belgian beer….yummy!

Did you ever own a Barenaked Ladies Cd? Haha , yes I did! But, that was a long time ago. Don’t judge.

Have you ever been told you look like a famous person?  I have. I used to get Molly Ringwald all the time.  Now a few of  my friends call me Molly

What’s your favorite meal of the day? Breakfast!!!

If you could be a particular singer or musician, who would you be? Alison Mosshart. She rocks!

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?  Picked up a stranger, drove 4 ½ hrs to NYC for the Lost City Angels show, and missed it. Is that crazy?

Do you have tattoos? If yes, how many and where are they?  Yes, I have tattoos, and too many, I lost count

Do you play any instruments? Drums, but I never said I was good.

What band do YOU think is most influential? Led Zeppelin

Your favorite songs of all times? I have a few: ‘Tiny Dancer’ by Elton John, ‘Sometime around midnight’ by The Airborne Toxic Event, ‘Radio’ by Alkaline Trio or ‘Lover, you should’ve come over’ by Jeff Buckley, “Temptation of Adam” by Josh Ritter

What cd is in your cd-player right now?  The Foo Fighters album ” Wasting Light”.

What song gets you pumped for the weekend? Junior Senior- ” Move Your Feet “

“Nothing can bring back the joyful memories of being a kid than the sweet refreshing taste of a Root Beer Float” says, Rams Head Vice President, Erin McNaboe. So,put this date on your calendar! Free Root Beer Float Day on Monday, October 3rd!!  In celebration, Rams Head will be offering our patrons a FREE Old Dominion Root Beer Float with purchase of any food purchase.

At any Rams Head restaurant location from 11am-11pm on Monday, October 3rd the locally owned restaurants will be scooping out free Root Beer Floats, featuring Vanilla ice cream and Old Dominion root beer.

Between the smooth, creamy vanilla ice cream and the frothy, delicious Old Dominion root beer, it’s difficult to imagine a person who doesn’t love root beer floats. According to the Old Dominions website, www.olddominion.com. Our root beer grew out of original authentic American recipes found at the Library of Congress. Dominion root beer has captured an old-fashioned taste that is full-bodied, rich tasting & aromatic.

 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

More info visit: www.ramsheadtavern.com

Is music your passion? Do you spend all your free time checking out new music and know when your favorite bands are coming to town? Do you want to learn more about the music industry? Do you love seeing music for FREE?!

Rams Head Live has been a part of the Baltimore music scene since 2006, and we are looking for new office interns and street teamers to keep spreading the word about the great shows we have coming. We will be recruiting at 11:00am on October 8. You can email your resumes to Sarah Nees (snees22@gmail.com) or just bring it on the 8th along with your ipod. For college credit, or just for more free music, all are welcome to join our street team! Here’s a little taste of what we do:

• We pass out fliers and put up posters around town! We set up tables at all the cool concerts
• We help with meet and greets
• We come up with fun marketing ideas
• We set up fun games at Pier Six
• We network with music stores and radio stations

See you on October 8th at Rams Head Live 11:00 am. Don’t forget your resume and your Ipod! See more pics on Facebook> Ramsheadinterns

20 Market Place, Baltimore MD 21202

A couple of weeks ago, you guys were able to learn more about our Rams Head Live talent buyer, but this week get to know more about Rams Head’s On Stage / Pier Six Pavilion talent buyer, Kris S. She’s been working at the company for 13 years now and has booked acts such as, War, Phil Vassar, Stephen Stills and band, Citizen Cope, Charlie Mars , Al Jarreau, Boz Scaggs, Herbie Hancock, Herb Alpert, Little Richard, Lyle Lovett & Gregg AllmanChuck Brown & many many more amazing artist.

This week, meet Kris S. our Rams Head On Stage Talent Buyer

What state were you born in? Hoosierville !

What is your job title at the Rams Head?   Talent Buyer

How long have you worked for Rams Head?  Since 1998… Too much math

Best concert you have been to at a Rams Head Venue?  Lyle Lovett at On Stage and Earth Wind & Fire at Live are a tie !

What is your favorite song that you can never stop rocking out too?   ‘Cult of Personality’ Living Colour

What is your favorite book?  Currently ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ by Garth Stein  Also love Barbara Kingsolvers books, the rest Historical accounts of bravery & triumph

Where’s the coolest place you have gone on vacation?  Ambergris Cay, Belize   or maybe it was Ireland… although the covered wagon trek in the Grand Tetons was amazing !

Which are your top bands or singers?   Jonatha Brooke, Foo Fighters, Wood Brothers, St. Germaine, Jon Cleary, Sergio Mendes & 311

What’s your favorite album?  Triple tie between Songs in the Key of Life, Innervisions, or Nightfly

For those of you who have been hearing the rumor that John Hiatt is coming back to Rams Head On Stage, you get bonus points for your excellent internet researching skills, because you’re right: he’ll be back. And soon. Also of note is the return of Robert Cray Band, Jane Monheit, and Jimmy Webb as well as the addition of an all ages Carbon Leaf show and Cello innovator Ben Sollee’s Rams Head On Stage debut!

Here’s everything that went on sale at noon today:

Saturday, October 22 | John Hiatt & The Combo w. Lilly Hiatt

When everyone from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Rodney Crowell and Willie Nelson to Buddy Guy, Flaco Jimenez and Ry Cooder have covered his tunes, it’s quite clear that those who appreciate great songwriting and savor a keen wit, narrative flair and refusal to pen a sloppy or sappy line, eagerly embrace John Hiatt’s tunes. John Hiatt and The Combo Players include Doug Lancio on Guitar; Kenneth Blevins on Drums and Patrick O’hearn on Bass.

Saturday, November 19 | Ben Sollee w. Vandaveer All Ages Show

Armed with a Cello, Ben Sollee first emerged with his inviting 2008-debut Learning to Bend. Saturated with sweeping moods and visceral maturity, Learning to Bend showcased a wild mixture of musical approaches that Ben describes as “classically influenced folk with leanings of R&B and soul.” The album caught the ear of NPR’s Morning Edition, which heralded Sollee as one of the “Top Ten Great Unknown Artists of 2007.” “I never expect to see that cello in one piece after Ben gets done playing it,” says Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

Tuesday, December 6 | Robert Cray Band

Considered to be one of the most expressive vocalists and impressive guitarists on the contemporary rhythm and Blues scene, 5-time Grammy Award winner Robert Cray hits the road with his band this winter with his stone-soup style blues offerings. “Every time somebody asks me about where my music comes from, I give them five or six different directions – a little rock, soul, jazz, blues, a little gospel feel. Then there are some other things that maybe fall in there every once in a while, like a little Caribbean flavor or something. You just never know.”

Friday, December 23 | Carbon Leaf w. Aunt Martha
Just Added Friday 3pm All Ages Show

As Carbon Leaf approaches their 20th year of award-winning recording and touring, the band enters 2011 with more creative designs to independently produce a steady stream of new music. The Richmond, Virginia-based group has scored hit singles on both AAA and Hot AC Radio with “Life Less Ordinary” and “The Boxer,” placed first in the International Songwriting Competition, won an American Music Award, and recorded the music for Universal’s Curious George II soundtrack in 2010.

Thursday, January 26 | Jane Monheit

An extraordinarily gifted jazz vocalist whose sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs has made her a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds, Monheit has garnered numerous accolades in the past decade. Her first album, Never Never Land, was voted top debut recording by the Jazz Journalist’s Association and stayed on the Billboard Jazz chart for over a year.

Friday, January 27 | Jimmy Webb

The critical acclaim composer Jimmy Webb has received during his more than forty years of success is as remarkable as the accomplishments they honor: he is a member of the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, and, according to BMI, his “By The Time I Get To Phoenix,” has been the third most performed song from the 60s until 1990, with “Up, Up and Away” on the same list in the top thirty.

(Erin is the 2nd person in from the left side)

• What state were you born in? Michigan
• What is your job title at the Rams Head? VP of Things/Ideas/ToDo’s
• How long have you worked for Rams Head? 10 years in April. I’m hoping for some tin or aluminum for my Anniversary
• Best concert you have been to at a Rams Head Venue? My first concert at Rams Head: Gaelic Storm, December 1999.  I had just turned 21.
• What was your first concert? Whitney Houston, Louisville KY 1986 with my Mom
• What artist do you LOVE but, no one else does? Most.  My family does not appreciate my iPod
• What is your favorite kind of drink? I’m trying to convince myself that the answer is water with lemon juice, but really its red wine or coffee.
• What is your favorite book? Steinbeck’s East of Eden
• What is your favorite midnight snack? I’m asleep at midnight.
• What is your favorite movie? Toss up between Sweet Home Alabama & Good Will Hunting
•  Do you like soda or pop? Coke in a can.
• Did you ever own a Barenaked Ladies Cd? no
• T.V. show you secretly enjoy? It’s no secret, but I’m a reality tv junkie.
• Where’s the coolest place you have gone on vacation? Anywhere that’s named vacation
• When was the first time that you had beer? Um, my Mom reads this stuff
• What is your favorite word? What is your least favorite word? Favorite word: home. I’m not a fan of the word dude.
• What was your favorite poster on your wall growing up? I think I remember Debbie Gibson and Corey Haim.
• What cd is in your cd-player right now? My cd player has been broken for the last 2 years.  They’re 5 cds stuck in there.  I think they are Dave Matthews Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, Coldplay Viva La Vida, Keith Urban Defying Gravity, a mix cd from my 2008 Wedding and a mix from my college friend Kelly.

If U2 is Ireland’s King of Rock Music (and really, who in their right mind is going to dispute that), then Bell X1 is the Crown Prince. With that in mind, guess who’s coming to Rams Head On Stage on November 21? Also get ready for these four ladies to prove to you that the phrase “Hilarious Canadians” doesn’t land on the mythical creature chart between Jackalope and Yeti. Throw in a little blues,  bluegrass, boys, klezmer a bunch more and that is this week’s announcement.

Here’s everything that was announced and went on sale at noon today:

Wednesday, November 9 | Women Fully Clothed

Take an all-star cast of four renowned Canadian comedy artists, give them today’s challenges of careers and family dynamics and you get Women Fully Clothed. Eugene Levy calls them “…funniest women in Canada.” This hilarious sketch show captures life as they see it. Starring Kathryn Greenwood from Whose Line Is It Anyway, Robin Duke from Saturday Night Live and SCTV, Jayne Eastwood from My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Chicago and Billable Hours, and Teresa Pavlinek from History Bites and The Jane Show.

Monday, November 21 | Bell X1

Second only to U2 as Ireland’s most popular rock band, Bell X1 crafts a tight, melodic pop sound that calls to mind pre-electronic Radiohead and the more sedate side of Coldplay. Hailed by the likes of Vanity Fair who heralded their US arrival as an international phenomenon and the New York Daily News who said, “Paul Noonan has sweated out enough smart work to make him one of pop’s most promising writers,” the band showed no signs of stopping.

Tuesday, November 22 | Tower Of Power

While they have long been considered one of the greatest horn sections in the business, and although they have (collectively and individually) recorded as sidemen for Elton John, Santana, Bonnie Raitt, David Sanborn, Michelle Shocked and Aaron Neville amongst many others, Tower Of Power’s sum is truly greater than its parts. Their brassy-reedy-rich grooves, their tight-and-right turns, their bleeding ballads and orchestral funk are monuments to the enduring stature of soul.

Friday, November 25 | Thunder From Down Under

Australia’s Thunder From Down Under, the internationally acclaimed male revue, is sizzling these days and nights and has become one of the hottest tickets in Las Vegas, the “Entertainment Capital of the World”. The sexy Australian imports crackle with high energy as they show off their buffed bodies to adoring fans who can’t seem to get enough of them. That’s fine with the handsome blokes. They love to perform and interact with the ladies who scream with anticipation from the moment the show begins.

Sunday, December 18 | Metropolitan Klezmer All Ages Matinne

Metropolitan Klezmer, founded in 1994, is the collaborative adventure of eight exceptional New York musicians creating inspired interpretations and original compositions around a panorama of traditionally eclectic Yiddish repertoire. Since their debut at John Zorn’s New Jewish Music Fest, the group has expanded to include vocalist Deborah Karpel and a dynamic horn section: Debra Kreisberg (clarinet/alto sax), Pam Fleming (trumpet/fluegelhorn), and Rick Faulkner (trombone). Collectively, their experiences span genres from Albanian to Zydeco as well as jazz, Latin, classical, funk, ska and many other styles.

Friday, December 30 | Seldom Scene

“We try to find material that’s a little bit different, and approach the music in a little bit broader way than most bluegrass bands do,” said the Seldom Scene’s Dudley Connell to the Baltimore Sun in 1998. Since its inception in 1971, the Seldom Scene has thrived on playing bluegrass a little differently than everyone else. If other bands used a fiddler, the Seldom Scene used a Dobro; if others relied on old standards, the Seldom Scene played rock classics like J.J. Cale’s “After Midnight.” Through skilled musicianship and an urban approach to bluegrass, the Seldom Scene has become one of the most influential — if not the most influential — bluegrass band of their time.

Friday, January 13 | The Smithereens

For anybody with a deep appreciation of New Jersey’s rock ‘n’ roll history, and for anybody who cherishes the American underground rock scene that emerged in the 1980s, a Smithereens/Dixon project is a big deal. Much like Sylvester Stallone’s iconic Rocky Balboa character, The Smithereens went from underdogs to champions through hard work, determination, talent and a bit of good fortune. Dixon, a South Carolina-born musician and studio ace, became a devoted audio ally about five years into the blue-collar band’s career, and there’s no denying that his involvement had a lot to do with The Smithereens’ success and acclaim.

Sunday, January 29 | Tinsley Ellis

Hard-rocking blues-soaked guitarist/vocalist/song-writer Tinsley Ellis sings and plays with the energy and soul of all the great Southern musicians who have come before him. Ellis attacks his music with rock power and blues feeling, following in the tradition of Deep South musical heroes Duane Allman, Freddie King, Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes. His live shows feature extended fretwork filled with melodic and rhythmic experimentation, in the spirit of jam bands like his friends Widespread Panic and The Allman Brothers. Atlanta Magazine declared Ellis “the most significant blues artist to emerge from Atlanta since Blind Willie McTell.”

Its that time again to party…Rams Head Tavern Annapolis , located in Historic Annapolis, is pleased to announce the celebration of twenty two years of bringing you food, fun and beer.In celebration, Rams Head will open its doors at 7am on Saturday, September 17^th, for a company tradition of “Kegs n’ Eggs”.

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis was opened in 1989 by the Muehlhauser family and is the first location for the Rams Head. The Muehlhauser family currently owns and operates four restaurant locations in the region and operates three national entertainment venues.

The first fifty guests that enter the event will receive a free ticket to an upcoming show at Rams Head Live . And, if that isn’t enough for you, every half hour during the event, prizes will be given out, including a pair of tickets to the Arctic Monkeys on October 15th at Rams Head Live.

 During the celebration, Rams Head Tavern will have reduced drink specials and an “egg” cellent breakfast while enjoying the tunes of local musicians. This is Rams Head’s small way to say “Thank You” for years of loyalty from their customers and the community.

 Celebration schedule of events are as follow:

Drink Specials: 7am-1pm

Food Specials :Anniversary Breakfast: Two eggs any style, served with brunch spuds, choice of meat, choice oftoast and fruit served from 7am-11am for only $7

 Music:7am-9am: Kieran Lally| 9am-11am: Matt McConville |11am-1pm: The Cheaters Band ( Unplugged)

 Prizes:1^st 50 people through the door get a ticket to a show at Rams Head Live in Baltimore.Prizes given every ½ hour (7am-1pm).Prizes include:A pair of tickets to the Arctic Monkeys, Mat Kearney, or Robert Randolph and the Family Band ,Rams Head gift certificate,  and tons more!

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis |33 West Street |Annapolis, Maryland 21401 |P: 410.268.4545