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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!!

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Put on your party pants and get ready to celebrate with us at the Rams Head Shore House on Saturday, October 22nd.We’re pleased to announce the celebration of their 5 year Anniversary . To commemorate the milestone, the restaurant will open its doors at 7 a.m. for the Rams Head company tradition of “Kegs n’ Eggs”.

Rams Head Shore House owners Kyle Muehlhauser and Erin McNaboe purchased the previously named Island Inn from the Rosenberry family in October of 2006.  Over the course of 5 years the business has continued to evolve, adding breakfast to their business plan in 2010.   Open 365 days a year, the business is pleased to offer breakfast, lunch and dinner and has received recognition for “Best Breakfast”, “Best Beer Selection”, “Best Bar Games” and “Best Happy Hour” by the local clientele.

General Manager, Kathryn Singer, has been the General Manager of the facility for the past 2 years while Chef Jason White joined the team in the spring of 2011. “An anniversary is a time to celebrate what we have achieved in the past, what we have in the present, and to acknowledge the future.  We couldn’t have done any of it without our loyal customers and the local community. So let’s get together and celebrate 5 years of Food, Fun, and Beer!” says Rams Head Shore House, General Manager Kathryn Singer.

To celebrate, patrons are invited to spend the morning at Rams Head Shore House on Saturday, October 22^nd to enjoy reduced drink pricing, breakfast specials, prizes every half hour, and live music from local musicians. This is Rams Head’s small way to say “thank you” for years of loyalty from both their customers and the community.

 Food Specials

Anniversary Breakfast: Two eggs any style, served with brunch spuds, choice of meat, choice of toast and fruit served from 7am-11am for only $7

Rams Head Shore House will offer its breakfast menu from 7am-11am on the restaurant side and regular menu starting at 11am

 Music

7am-9am: Doug Day

9am-11am: Joe Singer and Keri Glorioso  

11am-1pm: Curbside Manner

 Prizes

1^st 50 people through the door get a ticket to a show at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, choosing from Mat Kearny, Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph and the family band, Reel Big Fish, and Badfish.*

Prizes given every ½ hour (7am-1pm), including a pair of tickets to the following concerts: Airborne Toxic Event, Halestorm, or Little River Band at Rams Head On Stage, Rams Head gift certificates, and more!

www.ramsheadshorehouse.com  | P:410.643.2466

Friday night is going to be one huge ska Battle Royal – the main event? Reel Big Fish vs. The Aquabats. On the undercard (maybe special guest referees if you will?) are Koo Koo Kanga Roo and Suburban Legends. Soooo….who’s the odds on favorite to win grand champion of one of the year’s biggest ska bills? Let’s meet the contestants….

REEL BIG FISH

Reel Big Fish were one of the legions of Southern California ska-punk bands to edge into the mainstream following the commercial success of No Doubt and Sublime. Like most of their peers, the band was distinguished by their hyperkinetic stage shows, juvenile humor, ironic covers of new wave pop songs, and metallic shards of ska. The group cultivated an underground following that broke into the mainstream in the summer of 1997, when their single “Sell Out” became a modern rock radio and MTV favorite.

Since then, they have continued to build their cult following and have become known for frantic live shows that leave audiences buzzed and buzzing.

THE AQUABATS

A zany eight-piece (at least) ska unit from the bleached-out California coast, the Aquabats have earned respect for an energized new wave of ska punk from figures ranging from Courtney Love to the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Squirrel Nut Zippers. Led by vocalist Bat Commander, the group appears to impersonate a different horde of thugs from the ’60s Batman series on each LP cover . Calling themselves the first all-crime fighting all-surfing rock supergroup in history, the Aquabats travel the highways and by-ways of the land in their trusty super customized Winnebego tour vehicle!

Definitely a contender.

KOO KOO KANGA ROO

Koo Koo Kanga Roo is a live show unlike anything you have ever experienced. With the carefree simplicity of your kindergarten days, a Koo Koo Kanga Roo party is a dance extravaganza! The undeniable urge to move your body will lead you to the dance floor as you hear their catchy pop melodies and infectious dance beats.

SUBURBAN LEGENDS

And finally, in this corner. From the self-described ”cultural wasteland” of Orange County comes the superhero-like brilliance of Suburban Legends. Six recklessly handsome boys who have devoted their lives to creating a glorious variety pack of ska music, all for your enjoyment. They encourage you to put down your antidepressants and forget what’s waiting on TIVO and come enjoy a rocking good adrenaline rush-inspiring live set.

Who are you coming to see?