Today a group of lucky WRNR radio winners enjoyed a special afternoon private artist showcase (presented by Mini of Annapolis) with the Detroit band, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr aka Josh Epstein and Daniel Zott at the Rams Head On Stage. Don’t get them confused with the race car driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. (so they joked about on stage). With only starting the band in 2009, they have already played large festivals aka Lollapalooza and have been touring none stop. So, it was great to catch a few songs before they get back onto the road and head north to Boston, MA.
On this Wednesday afternoon in Annapolis ,a group of lucky WRNR radio winners enjoyed a private artist showcase ( presented by Mini of Annapolis) by Canadian rock singer-songwriter, Sam Roberts and his band. The lunchtime performance was a stop before they head over to their show at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA tomorrow night. They performed a handful of songs from their new release, “Collider”, including the single,”The Last Crusade”.
Mama, Daddy, Baby Sis. Tell your cousins all about this! The popular ska punk band , Reel Big Fish is ready to party down this Monday, November 28th at the Rams Head Live. But, before they start party hardy hardy hardy hardy! We asked Aaron Barrett the singer of RBF a few questions.
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!!
On this Monday afternoon in Annapolis ,a group of lucky WRNR radio winners enjoyed a private artist showcase ( presented by Mini of Annapolis) by the Los Angeles, California band, Dawes. The lunchtime performance was a stop before they head over to their sold out show at the Black Cat in D.C. They performed a handful of songs from their new release, “Nothing Is Wrong”.
Last year, the feel good show of the summer for me at Pier Six was Daryl Hall and John Oates. It seemed like everyone came. Old fans of the band, new fans of the band…hipsters, hip city bands; you name it they came out in droves for a taste of the old (and good) and, well, presumably because Hall and Oates’ songs have stood the test of time. We’ll see, but if I had to guess which show this summer may strike that same nostalgia chord, I’d guess INXS. Yes, I know there is the one monster difference that INXS is not as we remember them given that singer Michael Hutchence is sadly no longer with us. That being said, there seems to be a groundswell around the band. Their new album, featuring a host of high profile guest spots re-making their biggest hits has already produced a #1 single; Rob Thomas’ take on Original Sin. “It” artist Adele has already announced her intentions to cover the ballad “Never Tear Us Apart” on her next record and, like Hall and Oates, there seems to be a new generation of fans who are returning to, or just discovering, the band. Here’s to hoping that this show is just as well attended and just as well received – either way, I bet it’s going to be fun.
A definite highlight amidst a run of fabulous shows, was a marriage proposal at Saturday night’s Michael Franti & Spearhead performance at Rams Head Live! Luckily, we were able to catch it on video – so if you know Brandon and Chelsea, please send them the link.
Rams Head wishes you all the luck in the world, and a life full of Franti-esque love and positivity.
To make sure everyone is prepared for “The Legwarmers” we at Rams Head have put together a little checklist…..
Obviously…Legwarmers. Available in any color imaginable.
Big hair….achieved with large quantities of Aquanet and teasing. For an extra kick you can even throw in a side pony tail and some crimping.
Anything Denim although acid washed is your best bet
NEON!NEON! NEON! NEON!…….Need I say more?
Other 80′s possibilities include: sweat bands, track short(anything that makes you looks like you should be doing aerobics ), bright make-up, fishnets, your favorite 80′s Tee (Back To The Future, Ghostbusters), tons of jewelry….ect. The possibilities are endless!
You might also want to go home and practice singing into inanimate objects such as cell phones, cameras and beer bottles.
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