Rams Head The Blog

Do you ever wonder who’s behind all the magic of booking the shows ( Bright eyes, The Beastie Boys, Arctic Monkeys, Social Distortion, The Airborne Toxic Event) for Rams Head live, Pier Six Pavilion or even the Silopanna music festival? Well, we have two Rams Head talent buyers, but today get to know a little more about Mark.

This week, meet Mark M. our Rams Head Live/Pier Six Pavilion Talent Buyer

What state were you born in? Pennsylvania

What is your job title at the Rams Head? Talent Buyer / lead singer of Ease Drop

How long have you worked for Rams Head? Eight years

Best concert you have been to at a Rams Head Venue? Avett Brothers, Todd Snider Rams Head On Stage; Gogol Bordello at Live

What was your first concert? Aerosmith w/ 4 Non Blondes

What artist do you LOVE but, no one else does? I want to hear the band that NO ONE loves

What is your favorite book? Anything by Haruki Murakami

What is your favorite movie? Back to School with Rodney Dangerfield

What’s your favorite adult beverage to drink? Jameson

Did you ever own a Barenaked Ladies Cd? ….”Another Postcard with chim-pan-zeeeeees…..” actually no.

T.V. show you secretly enjoy? Monday Night Football. Shhhh.

Movies or TV? Football.

What is your favorite word? F%*ko

What band do YOU think is most influential? Dr. Dre, N.W.A.

Your favorite song of all times and why? Would have to go with “You Are My Sunshine.” Because it makes me happy when skies are grey.

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark is back and the band is more eager than ever to play shows for their fans. And guess what folks, we have ‘em coming to Rams Head Live on September 19. We are very excited and we think you should be too! Their sound is best described as synthpop and it’ll take you back to the ’80s and make you wanna dance!

The original lineup reunited in 2007 to tour together and don’t you worry they’re still as great and entertaining as ever. The band released a new album last year entitled History of Modern which recieved some great reviews (of course!). Well the band is back this summer with a new live album that was released on August 22, OMD Live in Berlin, and take it from us, it’s awesome! Frontman Andy McClusky discussed the live album saying, “We see it as a way to share our life on the road with the people who have been there with us for the span of a career. It’s something we’re excited to experience with our fans.” Not only does the release include the live tunes but the deluxe package also contains “a hard back book from the tour, never before seen hand written notes, recent letters from the group to their fans and a selection of lyrics”. If that doesn’t show the type of love and respect they have for their fans then I don’t know what does!

Check out this old-school video of the song that you will most definitely remember from Pretty in Pink… kick back, listen, let it take you back in time and then get your tickets for the show on September 19!

Do you ever wonder who does the Marketing for Rams Head? Who puts together the shows, works with the bands,sends the press releases,  contacts the radio and does an awesome job at promoting the shows at Rams Head On Stage? Today, you can find out a little more about the Rams Head On Stage Marketing Director.

This week, meet Valerie W. our Rams Head On Stage Marketing Director.

• What state were you born in? Idaho
• What is your job title at the Rams Head? Marketing Director
• How long have you worked for Rams Head? A year and a half-ish

• Best concert you have been to at a Rams Head Venue? It’s a toss-up between The Civil Wars at RHOS and Beirut at RHL
• At a movie theater which arm rest is yours? I take both on the chair in front of me if I can. Long legs and all that.
• What is your favorite kind of drink? Coffee. No, Beer. No, wine. Nope. It’s coffee.
• What is your favorite book? David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. I love me some antiquated shit.
• What is your favorite midnight snack? Popcorn. With good stuff like thyme and garlic butter on it. I have a secret recipe that’s not so secret after a couple of beers.
• What is your favorite movie? The Princess and The Warrior. It’s a German film, so there’s an emergency tracheotomy in the first ten min. It’s better after that.
• Do you like soda or pop? Wait, isn’t soda pop? I mean pop soda? I guess it doesn’t matter because I don’t like either.
• What is your favorite word? What is your least favorite word? I feel like this is the question you knew I’d want to answer. Favorite word right now: piffle. Least favorite: doilies
• What cd is in your cd-player right now? Wait, people still use cds?
• Who’s your favorite singer or band? Louis Armstrong.

Do you ever wonder who does the Marketing for Rams Head? Who designs the posters, menus, table tents? Who books the shows at the clubs? Well, get to know some of the Marketing staff right here! Learn something new about us. Yes, we’re real people, just like you!

This week, meet Jason S. our Graphic Designer.

What state were you born in? Pennsylvania
What is your job title at the Rams Head? Graphic Designer/Awesome
How long have you worked for Rams Head? 3 months
Best concert you have been to at a Rams Head Venue? Social Distortion

What was your first concert? (Without supervision) Smashing Pumpkins at Beaver County Community College’s Golden Dome circa 1993

 What is your favorite book? Watership Down

What is your favorite midnight snack? Iced Tea Mix with a spoon

 What is your favorite movie? The Natural

 Do you like soda or pop? Pop is better than Soda. But they only serve Soda here.

 T.V. show you secretly enjoy? Clean House

 Movies or TV? Movies

 Where’s the coolest place you have gone on vacation? Zagreb, Croatia

 What cd is in your cd-player right now? What’s a CD?

Some examples of Jason’s awesome skills: