Out with the old, and in with the new! 2011 has been a great year for the Rams Head. But, move over… its time to celebrate 2012. The Rams Head spices up the night with a huge New Year’s Eve Bash! And, since New Year’s Eve is only 22 days away, it’s time to start thinking of what you will do to celebrate this year. Will it be a meal at a local restaurant with some close friends or perhaps make a big night of it and go wild. Well, the Rams Head has you covered. Here’s a list of fun things you DON’T want to miss.

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis

No Cover- Just a Party |21+                                   
Free Party Favors, while supplies last
Drink Specials 9pm-1:30am
$2.00 Natty Boh, $4.00 Champagne Cocktails, & $5.00 Red Bull & Vodka drinks
Beer toast at midnight, Complimentary at the stroke of midnight* Must be 21 or older to participate
Live Music from 10pm-1:30am

33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 | P: 410.268.4545

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Rams Head Roadhouse

No Cover- Just a Party | 21+

Free Party Favors, while supplies last
Drink Specials 9pm-1:30am
$4 Champagne Cocktails, $5 Ball Drops( bombs), $5 Redbull & Vodka drinks
Beer toast at midnight, Complimentary at the stroke of midnight* Must be 21 or older to participate
Live Music by the Tom Larsen Band from 10pm-1:30am

1773 General Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401 P: 410.849.8058

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Rams Head Shore House

No Cover- Just a Party | 21+
Free Party Favors, while supplies last
Drink Specials 9pm-1:30am
$3 Midnight Kiss, $4 Champagne Punch, $5 Ball Drop ( bombs)
Beer toast at midnight, Complimentary at the stroke of midnight* Must be 21 or older to participate
Live Music by the Usual Suspects (9pm-1am)

800 Main Street, Stevensville, MD 21666 P: 410.643.2466

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Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill

No Cover- Just a Party | 21+
Free Party Favors, while supplies last
Drink Specials 9pm-1:30am
$3 Fordham drafts, $3 Domestic Bottles, $6 Grape, Cherry or Jager bombs
Beer toast at midnight, Complimentary at the stroke of midnight* Must be 21 or older to participate
Live DJ 10pm-1am

8600 Foundry St, Savage MD 20763 P:301.604.3454

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Rams Head On Stage

New Year’s Eve feat. Deanna Bogart

6:45pm Doors Open
$114 plus tax, fees and gratuity
Tickets available via charge-by-phone at 410.268.4545, or by visiting the box office at 33 West Street in Downtown Annapolis! Get ready to celebrate the past and welcome the future when Deanna and the boys usher us into the New Year with an evening honoring the legends of blues.Tickets to the show include appetizers, a gourmet buffet dinner, dessert and a bubbly champagne toast at the stroke of midnight! More info visit www.ramsheadonstage.com

33 West Street, Annapolis MD 21401 | P: 410.268.4545

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Rams Head Live

Get The Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin w/ High Voltage
Presented by Bud Light
Doors 8pm |$35 Advance/$45 Day of plus tax
ALL AGES
INCLUDES A FREE FORDHAM TOAST AT MIDNIGHT (21 or order)

20 Market Place Baltimore MD P:410.244.1131

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Q: You guys have played in Baltimore and specifically at Rams Head Live quite a few times. Do you have any particular Baltimore or Rams Head memories? A: (AARON B)  We love playing in Baltimore, especially at Rams Head Live! the venue is amazing and has a luxurious backstage and an awesome sound system and the audience is always incredibly energetic and loud! We were amazed last time to see that the whole crowd knew the words to EVERY song, even the weird, obscure ones! Monday is going to be a great night!                              

Q: Your band has been around, in one shape or another, for the past 15 or so years. How do you keep it new for yourself and for your fans? A: (AARON B) We just love what we do, we love to play music in front of people and i think the crowd sees how much fun we’re having and can’t help but join in the fun! We also always try to play all the songs of ours that we know people love and that’s something that’s always puzzled us about a lot of bands, once a song of theirs gets popular or they find out that people really like a certain song they will stop playing it! i figure If you do happen to get popular in one way or another and are able to actually get people to pay to come see you play then respect those people and give them something they can enjoy too. Don’t be an asshole and refuse to play the songs they like, you’re lucky those people are there to see you!

Q: The last couple Reel Big Fish releases have been covers, re-recordings  or live releases. Are there any plans for new music? A: (AARON B)  Yes, definitely! I’ve been working on some new songs and hopefully we can get into the studio this coming January before we leave for our Europe tour.

Q: What would “Reel Big Fish: The Movie” be like? Who would play you guys? A: (AARON B) I would hope that it would be a wacky comedy like “Three Amigos” or “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure“and i would hope that the cast would include Will Ferrel, John C Reilley, Alec Baldwin and Russel Brand

Q: You have great hair and sideburns. Any tips for our readers? A: (AARON B) It takes years and years of practice and experimenting to perfect such hair styles. good luck!

Q: Who takes the brunt of the jokes: the rhythm section or the horn section? A: (AARON B) We direct all of our mean spirited, humiliating, degrading jokes at our drummer Ryland

Q: What is your favorite bad joke? A: (AARON B) Wanna hear the joke about the broken pencil? Never mind, it has no point.

Q: What are some of the worst band names you’ve ever heard? A:(AARON B) I think “Reel Big Fish” is a terrible band name, but it sounded good when we were 16. at least it’s better than “Maroon 5″. haha There was a band that was playing in all the same clubs as us on our first full US tour in 1996 that was called “the Impotent Sea Snakes” , i never saw them play but i always though it was a pretty amazing/ terrible band name.

Q: Have you ever heard any phrase more than “Play “Beer” “ ? A:(AARON B)  Yes, on Facebook we hear the phrase “You guys are assholes because you’re not playing MY town on THIS tour…”much, much more often. people just don’t understand that we can only play EVERYWHERE in the world maybe ONCE a year!! We try! but yes, we do hear “PLAY BEER” at EVERY show and it must be very annoying to whoever is around the person that’s yelling. especially since most of our fans know that we ALWAYS play the song “Beer” at EVERY show!

Q: What can fans that have never been to a Reel Big Fish show expect? A: (AARON B) A non-stop roller-coaster ride of thrills, excitement, entertainment, great music and fun fun fun! 

So, with all these juicy questions and answers…. you DON’T want to miss this show.  The Reel Big Fish is like a non-stop roller-coaster ride of thrills, excitement, entertainment, great music and fun fun fun!! So, grab a ticket or 10 , put on your silly hat and head to Rams Head Live before the show Sells Outs!!

Click here to purchase tickets!

We dusted off our flip camera as well as our digital, and bring you the following sound & images:

 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 “

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

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

The vice president of a company is a top executive that plans specific strategies and formulates polices so that company goals and objectives are met. And, you know that in every business, you need a strong leader. She handles a lot of the marketing including doing a great job with the Silopanna Music Festival, she’s the boss lady in our office , and is always coming up with new and fun ideas for the Rams Head. So, today, get to know more about Erin, the Rams Head Vice President.

This week, meet Erin M. our Rams Head Group VP

(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.

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

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.

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!