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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.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.Jr.

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”.

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Enjoy a video clip here:
St. Vincent WRNR Private Artist Showcase Rams Head On Stage

This is a rocking’ week at the Rams Head On Stage! Day two of the WRNR 103.1 private artist showcase (presented by Mini of Annapolis) we welcomed the psychedelic rock band, Portugal. The Man. The lunchtime performance was a stop before they head over to their sold out show at the 930 club in D.C.

The band walked around before the show and talked to their fans, and once the show started the audience was glued to their unique sound and funny jokes. The band rocked out for an hour, performing songs from their new album, “In the Mountain in the Cloud” along with random request from the audience, like “1989″ from the “Censored Colors” album. Portugal. The Man also made their second appearance at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 10th year anniversary in June 2011, as well as Lollapalooza in August. So, it was a great afternoon treat for them to perform here in Annapolis. And, if you haven’t check them out before, take a listen from the video and go see them in concert next time in town!

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Photos by Erin McNaboe

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”.

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 Today in Annapolis a small group of folks got to enjoy a WRNR private artist showcase at Rams Head On Stage featuring The Jayhawks (and presented by Mini of Annapolis).    This lunchtime performance was a daytime stop en route to their live concert gig at sister-site, Rams Head Live.  Tickets are still available for tonight’s show, purchase them here: http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/.

We dusted off our flip camera as well as our digital, and bring you the following sound & images:

Okay. Just so you know… and because I don’t want you to miss out on some of my favorite shows ever (I’ll let you guess just which ones)… here’s what went on sale at noon today at Rams Head On Stage.

Saturday, November 26 | Amel Larrieux

An urban chanteuse by birth, the bi-coastal Amel Larrieux grew up in a West Village “artists building” in New York, her parents exposing her early to bohemian characters and experiences that would mold her eclectic sensibilities. Amel has contributed to film soundtracks, writing and singing in such films as Barbershop, Love Jones, Down To Earth, and Sunset Park, as well a Mercedes Benz commercial. She has also collaborated with hip-hop supergroup The Roots on several songs and tours and was also recently recognized with a Grammy nomination for her contribution to “Where is the Love” by Stanley Clarke, on which she joined Glenn Lewis as a featured vocalist.

Saturday, December 10 | Ximena Sariñana w. graffiti6 | ALL AGES
presented by 103.1 WRNR

When Mexican vocalist Ximena Sariñana (hi-MEN-a sa-rin-YAH-na) released her debut solo album, Mediocre, in 2008, Rolling Stone gave it four stars and praised it as “one of the strongest debuts from a female singer-songwriter since Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me.” Recording the Spanish-language album was a natural step for Sariñana, who had risen to fame in her homeland as a child actress and had fronted a successful indie band for four years.

December 26 & 27 | Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers w. Madi Diaz

Stephen Kellogg and his bandmates bring the rich legacy of American rock & roll into the present tense. This is thrilling music; muscular, immediate and life-embracing, steeped in tradition but addressing the present moment boldly and eloquently. There’s nothing hidden or tentative about Kellogg’s music or the values he stands for. If you’ve been itching to crank up some bracing, timeless rock & roll that speaks to these values loudly and proudly, then this is exactly what youve been waiting for.

Sunday, January 1 | Maggie Sansone & Friends feat. Al Petteway & Amy White

Start off the New Year with maggie Sansone & Friends/ Al Petteway & Amy White. Award winning musicians welcome in the New Year with stunning instrumentals, Celtic grooves and evocative vocals featuring Maggie Sansone with Andrea Hoag, Pat Egan, Matt Bell and with Al Petteway & Amy White. A festive gathering that blends tradition and innovation praised as, “…spellbinding!” (Dirty Linen World Magazine), “Elegant and soulful” (the Washington Post) and “A great variety of acoustic delights.” (Fiona Ritchie, The Thistle & Shamrock).

Monday, January 23 | Aimee Mann

From her work in the 80′s with MTV favorite Til Tuesday through her acclaimed solo discs “Whatever” and “I’m With Stupid” in the 90s, Aimee Mann has always been at the forefront of contemporary songwriters. The close of the millennium brought her greatest success, with the simultaneous releases of Bachelor No. 2 and the soundtrack to the film Magnolia, which garnered nominations for an Oscar, a Golden Globe and three Grammys. After a decade in which her music often took a backseat to corporate mergers and contractual obligations, the message was clear: Aimee Mann is here to stay.

Monday, February 27 | Hot Tuna (Acoustic)

The name Hot Tuna invokes as many different moods and reactions as there are Hot Tuna fans — millions of them. To some, Hot Tuna is a reminder of some wild and happy times. To others, that name will forever be linked to their own discovery of the power and depth of American blues and roots music. To newer fans, Hot Tuna is a tight, masterful group that is on the cutting edge of great music.

Sunday, March 18 | Lee Ritenour

Growing up in L.A. in the 60′s, Grammy award winning guitarist Lee Ritenour received a rich cross section of exposure to jazz, rock and Brazilian music. From one of his first sessions at 16 with the Mamas and Papas to accompanying Lena Horne and Tony Bennett at 18, his forty year eclectic and storied career is highlighted by a Grammy Award win for his 1986 collaboration with Dave Grusin, Harlequin; 17 Grammy nominations; numerous #1 spots in guitar polls and the prestigious “Alumnus of the Year” award from USC. Ritenour is also noteably a founding member of Fourplay, the most successful band in contemporary jazz, with keyboardist Bob James, bassist Nathan East and drummer Harvey Mason.

Thursday, March 22 | Marrakesh Express A Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Experience

A band dedicated to tributing CSNY is virtually unheard of due to the difficulty in replicating the 3- and 4-part vocal harmonies that made the group international superstars. Marrakesh Express upholds the integrity of that music with their vivid and realistic performance of CSNY’s most recognizable songs. Featuring four harmonizing vocalists backed by a top-flight band, they deliver a unique and energetic concert performing the classic CSNY hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites.

All the gear is rolling in! Bring the little ones and they can curl up on the lawn with a lemonade, some crayons and color in their very own Sunday Funday original poster! And we’ve got Frisbees! We’ve got T-Shirts! Snag an adult T for $15, kids are $10.

And for those very lucky others, do you notice anything different about this poster below? We will have 10 of these autographed at the show by Amos Lee, Josh Ritter, Eric Hutchinson, Mason Jennings, Bobby Long and Justin Jones. The gang’s all here! Meet us at the Rams Head Live tent for trivia to win one. If you’ve got mad skills we might even let you hula hoop to win. Trust these showdowns get silly.

Check out this snippet of today’s Rams Head On Stage hosted WRNR Private Artist Showcase with Anjulie…

Aaaaaah, yes. The first long weekend of the summer.

It’s only Thursday and I find myself wandering through daydreams of frosty Margaritas and orange accompanied Hefeweizens. I can almost smell the coconut sun block and juicy burgers on the grill. Being an Annapolis local, I just solidified an afternoon ‘on the boat’ with a fine crew of both party lovers and sailors (someone’s gotta steer the thing). And although that makes the holiday weekend official in my mind, that’s just one afternoon – What in the world am I going to do with the rest of the three day mini-vacay?

For locals and tourists alike, on ‘staycations’ or weekend get-aways in our port-side province, Rams Head’s working to keep you fat, happy and entertained.

Friday, May 22nd
Start the weekend with a big, sloppy Happy Hour.
Avoid bridge traffic – you know it’s gonna be a mess – and join us (or the Rams Head nearest you) for $2.50 drafts, house wines and liquors from 4pm to 7pm. If you’ve got to pinch those pennies for the long weekend ahead, Rams Head happy hour is a good place to start. We’re serving complimentary wings to all attendees from 5-7pm.

Saturday, May 23rd
Rocknoceros, all ages kiddie matinee.
11am at Rams Head On Stage.
Attention families: Hannah Nebraska who? Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Bennie are the hot new rock stars for the under eight set. All the cool kids are in the know.

Willie Nile, w. Vandaveer
8.30pm at Rams Head On Stage
Perhaps you’ve heard WRNR‘s Carrie featuring a couple of Willie’s new tracks via Carrie’s Catch of the Day. The enthralling new Streets of New York finds the artist in his mid-fifties, his youthful energy unflagging, and never having sounded more committed to the themes he’s tackled.

Sunday, May 24th
Brunch before Boats
10am – 2pm at a Rams Head near you.
Hold on sailor! Before you head out on the seas, you’d better fill that belly. The Annapolis Benedict accompanied by a lump crab cake and the Baja Breakfast Burrito are two of our biggest sellers. These hearty feasts are sure to please, but if you’re known to suffer from sea sickness and the high seas aren’t for you, The Geckos will be providing the rythms of the carribean via steal drums and bongos all morning and into the afternoon.

Monday, May 25th
Memorial Day
First, remember to remember why we’re celebrating – why we’re remembering. It is on this day that we commemorates U.S. men and women who fought and died for our country while in military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action. So whether over a ‘cheers’ at the Rams Head, on the beach or in your back yard, surround yourself with the friends and family that you love most. And remember that today we honor the lives of those fallen.

Cheers! And on with Monday Funday!