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Saturday August 27, 2011  Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds www.silopannafest.com

The 4th of July means time with friends and family, the red white and the blue, music, crabs, giving thanks to our troops… it all goes hand-in-hand.  So in case you need some 4th of July music inspiration, we suggest checking out some of the bands of Silopanna Fest 2011.

Here is the 4th of July round-up as to the what, when & where’s of the Silopanna 2011 bands:

The Grilled Lincolns & PASADENA:
7/1 8×10 in Baltimore

Sweet Leda:
7/1 Nick’s Fish House Baltimore

Pressing Strings:
7/1 The Bridges in Grasonville
7/2 Sly Fox Annapolis

Sam Grow:
7/1 Popes Creek Waterfront Newburg, MD

Bond & Bentley:
6/30 Shuckers Baltimore

And in case you are a jet-setter and looking for some travel for your 4th of July weekend, you can join up with these guys:

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings:
6/30 with Prince in Paris

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue:
7/2 London Bluesfest

Fitz & the Tantrums:
7/4 Louisville, KY

Matt & Kim:
6/30 Boston House of Blues

Harper Blynn, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, All Mighty Senators, Deep River, Jarflys, Mike McHenry Tribe, Cris Jacobs of the Bridge, Tobias Russell and LAZERlibby are resting their vocal chords in celebration of the 4th of July (or they have secretly encrypted their tour schedule on the world wide web).

Speaking of the 4th – be sure to sign up for our email blast to get an extra FREEdom special next week. Click here to join the Silopanna email blast.

Happy 4th of July to you and yours. Give thanks for the red, white & blue.
Erin

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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

In eager anticipation of this monster bill for Sunday Funday on May 15th, we are offering up the chance to win tickets to catch all the action of Sunday Funday in the palm of your hand. Answer the two questions below for a chance to win. All eligible answers must be written in the comments section below.  We will select a winner and they will be able to check out all the boys of Sunday Funday for free! Hang out with WRNR! Enjoy the cornhole tournament on the lawn. Bring the kids for hula hooping, facepainting and Dippin Dots! Join in the open air yoga session. Dance the day away at the side stage featuring Kentavius Jones, Taylor Carson and Sweet Leda. Oh and it will be for FREE!!! Good Luck!

1. Name this famous actress with a famous daughter that graduated from the same Maryland high school that Eric Hutchinson attended.

2. Name this notable singer-songwriter that was in Amos Lee’s graduating high school class?

St. Patrick’s day celebration is only 6 days from today. And, ”Rams Head bars are known for their fantastic celebration” says the Capital Entertainment.  The Rams Head Restaurants will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with drink and food specials on Thursday, March 17^th, 2011 starting at 2pm.          

The Rams Head restaurants are serving a special St. Patrick’s day themed menu along with the regular menu to make it a true St. Patrick’s Day event. The Rams Head restaurants chefs came up with unique dishes, making this celebration simple, tasty and affordable. I mean… who doesn’t love corn beef and cabbage?

All Rams Head restaurant locations will start the St. Patrick’s Celebration with $.50 Guinness draft beers from 2pm-3pm, reduced drink specials, green beer, St. Patrick’s Day decorations and giveaways, featuring live music from Maryland’s favorite local bands.

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis and Rams Head Roadhouse will both feature a tent party opening at 2pm with music and beer.

“Rams Head invites everyone to rally up their friends to celebrate the biggest party of the year.” says Rams Head Tavern Annapolis General Manager, Corky Fertitta. Follow the party by following us on twitter @RamsHeadGroup using the hashtag #RamsHeadStPaddys.

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

Cost: No Cover

Drink Specials: All Specials start @2pm

$.50 Guinness Draft Beer from 2pm-3pm

$ 3 Green Beer (while supplies last)

$ 5 Jameson Drinks

$ 5 Car Bombs

Music Schedule:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis (Tent)

2pm-4:30pm: Swamp Candy

5pm-7:30pm: Mixed Business

8pm-10:30pm: Sweet Leda

Rams Head Roadhouse (Tent)

2pm-:Peterbuilt

5pm: Dave DeMarco Band

10pm: Kajun Kelley Band

Rams Head Shore House

4pm-6pm: Sean Pelan

7 pm-11pm: Bling

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill

2pm-4pm: Corey Jenkins

4:30pm-6:30pm: Van Meter

7pm-10pm: Captain Jack Duo

10:30pm- Close: Just a Thought

More info check out www.ramsheadtavern.com

The St. Patty’s Day debauchery begins at 2pm on Tuesday, March 17 and our live music line-ups are officially ready! Check below for the live music roster at the Rams Head nearest you:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis, 33 West Street, Annapolis MD | 410.268.4545
2-4pm | Jeremy Rossbach
4.30 – 6.30pm | Dan Haas
7 – 9pm | Sweet Leda

Rams Head Roadhouse, 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis MD | 410.849.8058
2-4pm | Dean Rosenthal
4.30 – 6.30pm | Bushmaster Trio
7 – 9pm | Tommy Lepson Band

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St, Savage MD | 301.604.3454
2-4pm | Corey Jenkins
4.30 – 6.30pm | Danger Barbie
7 – 9pm | Live DJ, spinning all your favorites!

Rams Head Shore House, 800 Main Street, Stevensville MD | 410.643.2466
2-4pm | Dave Hawkins
4.30 – 6.30pm | Remnants
7 – 9pm | High Test

Join us for $2 Green Beer, $4 Fordhams, & $5 Car Bombs ALL DAY & 50¢ Guinness from 2-3pm! At Rams Head we never charge a cover for live music or for bein’ Irish.

The countdown begins….!