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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‘Tis the season to be jolly! The Rams Head Restaurants kick off December with a beer release party! And, this popular brew will be sure to get you in the holiday sprit. This Thursday, December 1st, 2011 you can join the party and try the popular Fordham Brewing Company’s Doppelbock from 4pm-6pm. During the release you can purchase a $4 glass and receive an additional pour for $2.50 each. But….. right now, you can win a FREE Doppelbock glass and a $10 Rams Head gift certificate -OR- win a pair of ticket to see totally wicked, Legwarmers show at Rams Head Live on January 7^th, 2012 How? Ok, ill fill you in…..

Rules of the Contest:

1- Must be 21+ to enter the contest

How to enter the contest:

Jump onto your Twitter page and repost this info: @RamsHeadGroup celebrates Doppelbock  #Beer Release this Thurs, Dec 1 fr:4-6pm. $4 glass w.$2.50 each pour #RHBeerRelease

We will pick a random winner re-tweet, but just remember, the more you tweet it, the more times you get entered in the contest. Contest starts right now and will end Thursday (Dec 1) at 2pm

What can you win?

You will receive 1 Doppelbock Beer Release Glass to add to your collection

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A $10 Rams Head Gift Certificate that can be used for the Doppelbock Beer release party!

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How can you win a pair of tickets to see The Legwamers at Rams Head Live on January 7th, 2012…

 Attend the Doppelbock beer release party on Thursday, December 1st at your local Rams Head restaurant. Bring a camera OR use your phone, but take pictures of  everyone, including yourself enjoying the new brew!

Email your photos to nparsons@ramsheadtavern.com no later than Friday, December 2nd by Noon. Name the email: Doppelbock rocked! Include in the email your name, and the Rams Head location.(Remember these pictures will be posted online, so please keep it clean!)

Prize:

A random winner will be selected, so take lots of pictures.  The winner will receive a pair of tickets to the Legwamers show at Rams Head Live

Doppelbock: Our interpretation of one of the most celebrated brews of all time is here just in time for winter. This full-bodied lager has all the character you crave in a Doppelbock with a deep, complex flavor, and a rich smoothness. Enjoy this around the fireplace with friends and family or accompanying your favorite holiday meals.

Adults can get in on the fun this Halloween at the Rams Head. On Thursday, October 27th you can show off your pumpkin carving skills, enjoy drink specials, and a chance to win some pretty sweet tickets to Rams Head Live, located in Baltimore, MD.Join us at one of the following Rams Head restaurants; Rams Head Tavern Annapolis, Rams Head Roadhouse or Rams Head Shore House for a night of spooky fun!

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis

Rams Head Roadhouse

Rams Head Shore House

“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

Raise your beer mugs! Rams Head celebrates Octoberfest beer release. The Rams Head restaurants are kicking off September with the release of Old Dominion’s Brewing Companies, Octoberfest, on Thursday, September 1^st, 2011 from 4pm-6pm. I just love autumn! The crisp days and golden leaves enhance all of the senses, especially our appetites. 

Octoberfest will be tapped at 4pm. “Nothing marks the change of seasons better than the Rams Heads release of Octoberfest beer. The crisp and spicy flavor and deep reddish golden color perfectly compliment the cooling weather and the changing leaves. Its no wonder it’s on everyone’s list of favorite beer” says Rams Head Shore House General Manager, Kathryn Singer.

The event, which will be held at your local Rams Head restaurant, will feature special souvenir glassware, designed just for the Octoberfest release and will be available for $4 at 4pm on release day.  Patrons who purchase the glass also receive a fill-up of the Octoberfest and $1 refills during the 4-6pm release party. The restaurants chefs have created dinner specials that pairs well with the German lager. And, the staff will be dressed up for the occasion.

According to Walter Trifari, Head Brewmaster at Old Dominion Brewing Company, The recipe for “Octoberfest was created to be an autumn seasonal beer and a traditional Maerzen style lager. We use eight types of imported German malts and four hop varieties to create this amber-colored fest beer. This beer also pairs well with spicy cuisine, hearty stews & bratwurst. And now, as summer wanes, it’s a perfect beer to enjoy on a nice fall day”.

 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: 301.604.345

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

 Music:

Rams Head Shore House: Joe Singer plays 4pm-7pm

Rams Head Roadhouse: Pete Best at 8pm

Rams Head Tavern Savage: Bobby Stevens at 7pm

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis: Local Listen Night starting at 10pm

If you’re looking for previews of the amazing music of the Silopanna Music Festival, this is where you can find them this weekend:

FRIDAY:
Sweet Leda at Wild Willy’s in Annapolis
Bond & Bentley at Greene Turtle Westminister
Sam Grow at Greene Turtle La Plata
Sharon Jones at Targhee Fest in Wyoming

SATURDAY:
Pressing Strings at Sly Fox in Annapolis
Deep River Rockwoodat Music Hall | New York, NY
Trombone Shorty at Umbria Music Festival in Italy

SUNDAY:
Cris Jacobs with The Bridge all All Good Festival Masontown, WV
All Mighty Senators at All Good Festival Masontown, WV
Sweet Leda at Annapolis City Dock

Matt and Kim will most likely be playing basketball with Wiz Khalifa in Brooklyn.  Jimmie’s Chicken Shack recently had their first “real practice in 10 years” – I think they’re still recovering.  Harper Blynn will be hanging with their Models/Dancers friends before their West Coast tour.  Grilled Lincolns & Pasadena are stocking up on dramamine before they board a boat next weekend.   Jarflys is still riding high after releasing this video for ‘balancing act.’  And Fitz and the Tantrums are preparing to be Aussie’s for a week.

And you can check out what the other guys are doing online:  LAZERlibby, Pandomonia,  Tobias Russell.  Mike McHenry you will have you find on the streets in Annapolis – I don’t think he does the online thing very well.

Regardless of where the bands are this weekend, you know you plan to see these guys, all in one beautiful day at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds on August 27, 2011.  http://tickets.silopannafest.com $39.50

And because every blog post needs a picture, here is one from Matt & Kim’s instagram yesterday:

Remember the first year of the Silopanna Music Festival?  When it was at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds?  When it was only a one day festival?  When they only had 20 bands?  Remember that first year and the eclectic mix of headliners that rocked the stage with their infectious energy?

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have come a long way since their humble beginnings nearly a decade ago. Steeped within the gilded and gritty sounds of gospel, soul and funk, this nine-piece Brooklyn collective has continued to electrify fans, disc jockeys, critics, record collectors, and bloggers the world-over with their authentic, heart-felt sound. As distinguished as their recordings may be, however, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have truly become renowned thanks to their incredible live show, not to mention their relentless touring.The band has appeared on CNN, MTV News, VH1, Conan OBrien, Craig Ferguson, David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon.   website Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue   Troy ‘Trombone Shorty’ Andrews’ new album, Backatown (Verve Forecast April 20), is the work of a rare artist who can draw both the unqualified respect of jazz legends and deliver a high-energy rock show capable of mesmerizing international rock stars and audiences alike. With such an unprecedented mix of rock, funk, jazz, hip-hop and soul, he had to create his own name to describe his signature sound: Supafunkrock! Andrews is the kind of player who comes along maybe once in a generation, and Backatown is the latest, clearest proof that his artistry is as singular as his raw talent. Shorty’s dream is now a musical reality of potentially game-changing significance, as he and his band prepare to shift the musical landscape in a thrilling new direction website Matt & Kim Matt & Kim are a two-piece: Matt plays keys and Kim plays drums. The two met at Pratt Institute. Despite Kim having never played drums before and Matt having never played keyboard, they started the band in 2004. Cameras, was released August 31, 2010 and jumped to the number 14 spot on the iTunes Alternative Chart within the first hour its release. The new album is the follow up to Grand, released in early 2009 via FADER Label. Grand achieved iTunes Top 10 single and album placements, as well as spots on both the Billboard Single and Album Charts. To date, Matt and Kim have been on the Billboard New Artist chart for 78 weeks and the single Daylight is certified gold, having sold over 500K. Their video for Lessons Learned, won an MTV VMA for Breakthrough Video and an mtvU Woodie award for Best Video.  website Fitz and The Tantrums Fitz and the Tantrums may be the breakout act of 2011. Their monster hit Moneygrabber may very well be the song of the year, and their live show is among the best going. Dont take our word for it, heres what the press is saying:  “Fitz and the Tantrums comes around with the chops to back up an L.A. swaggerboth a familiar yet rousing soul-pop sound that transports you back to nostaligic heartache and a live performance which involves the audiencesinging, dancing, clapping, screamingfrom start to finish.” Paste Magazine website Harper Blynn   Harper Blynn is classic pop reimagined. The band’s instantly hummable music is remarkable not only for its breadth but also its intimacy, ranging from four-on-the-floor dance stompers to near-whispered pleas for understanding. As inspiring as their recordings are, Harper Blynn effortlessly transcends them in concert, delivering three-part harmonies over a smartly-arranged blend of guitar, keyboards, bass and drums that is at once minimalistically modern and timelessly organic. In fact, the bands musical proficiency and on-stage chemistry raise an uncomfortable question: Where did all the real bands go? We may never know for sure, but at least theres one still standing: Harper Blynn. website

Do you remember the first time you heard the word Silopanna?  Did you stumble over how to say it [sill-o-pan-uh]?  Did you wonder where it came from or what it meant?

Remember when you actual wondered who would come to the event?  And how far they would be willing to drive?

Do you remember hearing your favorite band for the first time at Silopanna?

Jimmie’s Chicken Shack website	All Mighty Senators website	The Grilled Lincolns website
Pasadena website	Deep River website	jarflys
Sweet Leda website	LAZERlibby featuring Navid from the Data Frogs website	Bond & Bentley website
Mike McHenry Tribe website	Cris Jacobs (of The Bridge) website	Tobias Russell website
Pressing Strings website Sam Grow Band website

Do you remember Silopanna 2011?

http://tickets.silopannafest.com

Within the walls of this family run business are many wonderful employees who create the magic that is the Rams Head.  Our history together, and of our families, often finds its way into the business landscape … for the case of this blog entry,  in the form of our menu.

Thanks to our culinary roots with Chef Greg “Cowboy” Richardson (who now owns his own restaurant in Winston-Salem, NC) quirky names have been a part of the fun of the Rams Head menu.  I have heard tales of late night “brain storm” sessions that brought to the table unique names of past such as:

• STOP LIGHT TORTILLA – for the salsa (red), guacamole (green) & queso (yellow) sides that came w. the nachos
• PINK HOUSE DIP - in reference to a pink house on Pinkey Street where many employees lived (& partied)
• KINGSTON SHRIMP & CHICKEN – which I believe references the Kingston Trio band
• STEVINSON SALAD- names for Jodi Stevinson, longtime manager & training guru at the Rams Head
• ACADEMY CALAMARI - named after our close proximity to the Naval Academy of course
• CONSTRUCTION ZONE PORK TENDERLOIN – lovingly named for the year West St. was torn up to put down brick pavers
• COBBY TWISTER – named for our former Brewmaster Jim Sobczak
• SILOPANNA SALAD - that would be Annapolis spelled backwards.  Ever been to that street in Annapolis?
• OYSTERS WALDEN – named after Annapolis’ Head Chef, Doug Walden
• CLAIRE’S CRAB QUICHE: in honor of Cowboy’s daughter Claire
• MAC MELT: named after Chef Brian McElroy
• TERRAPIN TAPENADE: for the University of Maryland’s Terrapin and owner Kyle Muehlhauser’s alma mater
• THE TOBY chicken sandwich is named after the Muehlhauser pony sized yellow lab Toby.

Here’s a glossary to help you wade through our current menus items and their namesake:

TAVERN MENUS

• EL JEFE NACHOS… coined for the original “Boss” Bill Muehlhauser.  El Jefe is boss in Spanish.
• CHEESE LOUISE: a nod to my own middle name and according to HometownAnnapolis.com, “The Cheese Louise was not just cleverly named, but genuinely swoon-worthy.”
• CHURCH CIRCLE COBB: named after our neighboring street in Annapolis, Church Circle.   The circle goes around St. Anne’s Parish which dates back to 1692.
• TURBO’S TURKEY BURGER is named after Brent “Turbo” Shellem, head chef of the Rams Head restaurants.
• THE OL’ 96ER is a reference to the 1988 movie, The Great Outdoors staring Dan Akyroyd and John Candy.  John Candy is challenged to eat the entire Paul Bunyan 96 oz. roast at a family dinner.   This is the original Man v. Food.
• HOKIE MELT is a shout out to my alma mater and beloved Virginia Tech Hokies.
• DOT’S BEER BATTERED SHRIMP is fondly named after Dorothy Karr, longtime woman behind the scenes of Rams Head.
• PAULA’S PEANUT BUTTER PIE, yep that’s Paula, Mrs. Rams Head the woman behind the Muehlhauser men.  It’s her original recipe and it’s yummmmmm good!

ROADHOUSE  & SHOREHOUSE MENU

• CINDY’S ROADHOUSE CHILI, our Kitchen Manager Extradordinare Cindy at the Roadhouse
• ATWELL’S ACCIDENT named after the former owner of Rudy’s Tavern, Don Atwell
• SALMON SOPHIA named after our Excutive Chef Brent Shellem’s daughter.
• ELINORE’S BISCUITS & GRAVY that’s Eli, our prep cook at the Shore House
• MAIN STREET POT ROAST name of the street where the Rams Head Shore House resides
• RT. 178 CHEESESTEAK that’s the street address for the Rams Head Roadhouse

I am sure that I have missed many of the more eloquent names of years past; after all, my tenure only covers half of Rams Head’s lifespan.  But, I can assure you that you can stop by and check out the specials of the day, which are sure to pertain to someone or something going on within the Rams Head’s four walls.   And you never know when a special might be a hint as to our next location and/or project on the horizon.

Until then… enjoy some food, fun & beer!
Erin

Rams Head Roadhouse is pleased to announce the celebration of seven successful years in Annapolis, Maryland. In celebration, Rams Head will open its doors at 7am on Saturday, April 9^th for a company tradition of “Kegs n’ Eggs”.

 “The party starts at 7am sharp. Music starts playing, the beers start flowing. And, the first fifty people through the door will receive a free ticket to a hot show at Rams Head Live” says Rams Head Roadhouse General Manager Michael Conroy.

Rams Head Roadhouse is on the border of Annapolis and Crownsville, Maryland. The Roadhouse opened in April 2004. The roadhouse features over 30 types of sandwiches, pizza and over 100 kinds of beer. “It’s hard to believe that seven years have already passed. We’re thrilled to continue to be part of the community and looking forward to celebrating our Anniversary with the Rams Head tradition of Kegs & Eggs” says, Rams Head Roadhouse General Manager Michael Conroy.

Patrons are invited to spend the day at Rams Head Roadhouse with reduced drink pricing and an “egg” cellent breakfast special while enjoying the tunes of the local musicians and prizes given away every half hour. This is Rams Head’s small way to say “Thank You” for years of loyalty from both their customers and the community.

Rams Head Roadhouse

1773 Generals Hwy 

Annapolis, MD 21401 

P: 410.849.8058

Saturday, April 9^th, 2011

Celebration schedule of events are as follows:

Drink Specials

50 cent Fordham drafts (7-8am)

$1 Fordham (8-9am)

$3 Fordham (9-1pm)

$2 Stoli’s Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers, Cape Cods and Mimosas (7-1pm)

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Food Specials

Anniversary Breakfast menu served from 7am-11am only $7

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Music

7am-9:00am: The Geckos

9am-11:00am: Damien Wolfe

11am-1:00pm: Dan Haas

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Prizes

1^st 50 people through the door get tickets to a show at Rams Head Live in Baltimore

Prizes given every ½ hour (7am-11am)

Well, we haven’t been able to make it an official holiday with national recognition … yet.   This Thursday, July 2nd 2009, is hereby declared, Fordham Day at all at Rams Head restaurants!

By the power vested in me, as set forth by the WordPress Blog association and Rams Head Marketing & Promotions, I hereby declare the first Thursday in July Fordham Day. Though shalt obey the law, by arriving promptly at 4pm, finding a comfortable seat, and order up the Fordham brewskie of your choice for just a buck*.

*Rams Head celebrates Fordham Day
Thursday, July 2nd
4-6pm
$1 Fordham Drafts, in commemorative glassware ($4, includes a fill-up)
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