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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 “

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

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

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.

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.

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

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:

Slightly Stoopid returns back to Pier Six Pavilion on Wednesday, August 17th with special guest Don Carlos and Karl Denson, Rebelution, Shwayze & Cisco Adler. This will be the fourth time that Slightly Stoopid has been to Pier Six. And,why do they keep returning? Well, because they ROCK! For over a decade now, Slightly Stoopid has been supplying its fans with tunes that have served as the perfect summer soundtrack and ultimate live party. Sounds fun, right?

The band is from Cali and has been playing since 1995.  You can describe their music as “a fusion of acoustic rock and blues with reggae, hip-hop, and punk“.The band was originally signed by Bradley Nowell from the band Sublime to his label Skunk Records while still in high school. How many bands can you name that were signed when they were in High School? Pretty cool. They have toured with bands like Dave Matthews Band, Sublime, The Roots, G.Love & Special Sauce, Ozomatli, Pennywise and the Vans Warped Tour. 

So, gather your friends, grab a ticket and head down to Pier Six this Wednesday night (August 17th, 2011). Click here to purchase a ticket or Call P:410.244.1131 to order.

Do you want to see INXS rock Rams Head Live this Wednesday night? We do! Email ramsheadlive09@gmail.com with 3 songs you would be most EXCITED to hear and if your songs match the 3 songs we’re most excited to hear, you could win a pair of tickets to see them LIVE! Subject line for email: INXS Rules