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FEATURED EVENTS
Walter Beasley
w. David Dyson Tuesday, February 7 8pm $30
Why They're Worth Watching: Over the past two decades, saxophonist Walter Beasley has artfully and dynamically redefined the phrase "musical Renaissance Man" for the modern generation. Considered by fans and critics alike as "the heir to Grover Washington Jr.'s throne," the Boston-based musician has long mastered an exhilarating high wire act of balancing a successful career as a contemporary jazz recording artist and performer with an equally thriving presence in the field of music education. Since 1998, Beasley has been one of the ten highest selling saxmen in the world while continuing his highly influential work as a full professor of music at his alma mater, The Berklee School of Music.
For Fans Of: Jazz Music, Grover Washington, Jr., Paul Taylor, Michael Brown
Todd Snider
w. Rosi Golan Wednesday, February 8 Thursday, February 9 $27.50 8pm *each night*
Why He's Worth Watching: Keith Richards said humor was rock and roll’s greatest weapon, Bob Dylan proved it and Snider takes it to heart. Snider is a vociferous musician whose fans know him to be quite the workhorse. His acclaimed 2006 release, The Devil You Know found the barefoot troubadour performing live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with David Letterman and the CD appeared on numerous year-end Top 10 lists including Spin, Blender and Rolling Stone. More recently, last year’s Peace Queer EP--a concept record featuring all the peace, love and anarchy Snider is known for--inspired Blender to say he "morphed from a wisecracking country-ish journeyman to the sharpest and funniest protest singer working today."
In many ways, Golan's songwriting can most closely be likened to a storm, or a weather system that has come and stayed for the last decade of her life. In the years since this weather system has entered her life, it's changed significantly - gaining elements and force as it travels across the topography of her emotional life. This weather system has reached its most lovely expression on Golan's sophomore album, Lead Balloon, the culmination of two years, organized around the pain and joy contained within that space.
For Fans Of: Roots Rock Music, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, John Prine
Todd Snider
w. Rosi Golan Wednesday, February 8 Thursday, February 9 $27.50 8pm *each night*
Why He's Worth Watching: Keith Richards said humor was rock and roll’s greatest weapon, Bob Dylan proved it and Snider takes it to heart. Snider is a vociferous musician whose fans know him to be quite the workhorse. His acclaimed 2006 release, The Devil You Know found the barefoot troubadour performing live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with David Letterman and the CD appeared on numerous year-end Top 10 lists including Spin, Blender and Rolling Stone. More recently, last year’s Peace Queer EP--a concept record featuring all the peace, love and anarchy Snider is known for--inspired Blender to say he "morphed from a wisecracking country-ish journeyman to the sharpest and funniest protest singer working today."
In many ways, Golan's songwriting can most closely be likened to a storm, or a weather system that has come and stayed for the last decade of her life. In the years since this weather system has entered her life, it's changed significantly - gaining elements and force as it travels across the topography of her emotional life. This weather system has reached its most lovely expression on Golan's sophomore album, Lead Balloon, the culmination of two years, organized around the pain and joy contained within that space.
For Fans Of: Roots Rock Music, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, John Prine
Why They're Worth Watching: The Dazz Band is standing the test of time with their music and live performances, still doing it as if it were brand new. The Grammy-award winning band makes their Rams Head debut featuring the musical displays of talent by veteran sax player-founder Bobby Harris, accompanied by the legendary guitar playing of Marlon the Magician McClain, the exciting smooth vocals and outstanding trumpet work of the versatile Skip Martin. It would be hard to find a show that is as eclectic as theirs from ballads to funk to cool smooth jazz the group lives up to the name Dazz Band by Dazzling you every step of the way, they play their discography through the eighties and nineties, right into the 21st century, with a twist to everything they do. Musical integrity is important to them and they try not to leave anyone unsatisfied. The band recently performed in Iraq & Kuwait for the troops and they continue to win new fans at home with their funky danceable melodic sound. Dazz it and you will dig it!
For Fans Of Funk Music, Kool & The Gang, Parliment, The Ohio Players
Why She's Worth Watching: With her deep, blues-soaked voice that poignantly captures the pain of the wronged and forgotten, Julie Roberts has quickly become a favorite of the fans and music critics alike. Spotting her talent early, CMT selected Roberts to be the first artist ever to appear in In the Moment, the music networks hour-long documentary on the making of a star. The album was certified gold and led to two Horizon Award nominations from the Country Music Association, Top New Artist and Top New Female Vocalist nominations from the Academy of Country Music, as well as a Breakthrough Artist nomination from the CMT Awards.
For Fans Of: Country Music, Jo Dee Messina, Shelby Lynne, Allison Moorer
Scars On 45
w. Anya Marina and Say Chance Saturday, February 11 12pm *Come early to catch Say Chance play at 11:45* $15 ALL AGES MATINEE
Why They're Worth Watching: Making music was the furthest thing from Danny Bemrose’s mind until the professional soccer player for England’s Huddersfield Town F.C. broke his foot at 21 and his world came crashing down. Putting down the soccer ball, Danny picked up his father’s guitar and co-founded Scars on 45. Making waves as they cross the pond, Scars on 45 roared onto the US music scene last year with their radio hit "Give Me Something" and toured with the likes of Matt Nathanson and Marc Broussard. Combining the gentle melodic intensity of Snow Patrol or Keane with the added allure of co-ed vocals, tension, often propelled by drummer Chris Durling’s insistent beat, builds throughout their songs as the emotional ante rises.
With the release of her 2005 debut, Anya Marina reinvented herself as a modern-day Renaissance woman: actress, comic, radio DJ, and quirky songwriter. Blurring the lines between pop, rock, electronica, and singer/songwriter, Anya's smoldering vocals and inventive songwriting are on full display in her latest "collection of misfit songs", Spirit School.
For Fans Of: Indie/Pop Music, Ingrid Michaelson, Belle & Sebastian, Keane
Why They're Worth Watching: With their roots in the same potent Sunset Strip folk revival that yielded the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield, the Association's music embodied a more formal, pop-conscious wedding of folkie influences and the same affinity for adventurous vocal harmonies that fueled many of Brian Wilson's legendary productions during that epoch.
For Fans Of: Pop music, Simon & Garfunkel, The Mamas & the Papas, The Buckinghams
Tab Benoit
Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14 8pm each night $29.50
Why He's Worth Watching: "Almost nobody can beat Tab Benoit for playing raw, dirty-sounding roadhouse blues. There is something about when he gets to rocking that gets everybody going in the way the best blues and rock 'n' roll should." -OffBeat
Since his debut in 1992 Tab has recorded with Junior Wells, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, James Cotton, Cyril Neville, Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Henry Gray, and Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie to name a few and now fifteen solo recordings, three Grammy nominations, and a budding movie career later it may be his work as a wetlands activist that he will most be remembered but until then it is his rich tone, soulful voice, and seeped with tradition song-writing that makes him Louisiana's #1 Roots music export.
For Fans Of: Louisiana Blues music, Tommy Castro, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Louis Walker
Tab Benoit
Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14 8pm each night $29.50
Why He's Worth Watching: "Almost nobody can beat Tab Benoit for playing raw, dirty-sounding roadhouse blues. There is something about when he gets to rocking that gets everybody going in the way the best blues and rock 'n' roll should." -OffBeat
Since his debut in 1992 Tab has recorded with Junior Wells, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, James Cotton, Cyril Neville, Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Henry Gray, and Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie to name a few and now fifteen solo recordings, three Grammy nominations, and a budding movie career later it may be his work as a wetlands activist that he will most be remembered but until then it is his rich tone, soulful voice, and seeped with tradition song-writing that makes him Louisiana's #1 Roots music export.
For Fans Of: Louisiana Blues music, Tommy Castro, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Louis Walker
Why They're Worth Watching: TWO-TIME GRAMMY® Award Winners, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are a formidable powerhouse of sound, with a repertoire of traditional and contemporary folk, old-time country and swing music. Their superb harmonies are backed by instrumental virtuosity on the acoustic & electric guitar, five-string banjo, mandolin, cello banjo, ukulele, percussion and many other instruments. Top it off with a witty stage presence and warm audience rapport and you've got a well loved music duo. Cathy & Marcy have performed at hundreds of bluegrass and folk festivals, appeared on the "Weekend Today Show", “CBS Early Show”, National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered”. In their 25+ years performing together, the Washington Area Music Association has recognized Cathy & Marcy with 50 WAMMY Awards for folk, bluegrass and children’s music.
Eclectic, upbeat and clever, Victoria Vox, has been warming the hearts of her audience with songs that are at once honest and moving, but also light-hearted. Vox earned a degree in songwriting from the Berklee College of Music and has become known among the ukulele community for her refreshingly modern and rhythmic ukulele technique. Since 2006, Vox has been a highlight at ukulele festivals around the world, where she both performs and gives workshops to the budding ukulele player. Her songs have been featured on NPR, television and in independent films.
For Fans Of: Ukulele, Folk, Swing, Pop, Original & Cool Old Songs
Why They're Worth Watching: Gary Puckett and the Union Gap was one of the most successful musical groups of the sixties. Gary's unmistakable signature voice garnered six consecutive gold records and top ten Billboard hits with the following titles: "YOUNG GIRL", "WOMAN WOMAN", "LADY WILLPOWER", "OVER YOU", "THIS GIRL IS A WOMAN NOW", "KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED", "DON'T GIVE IN TO HIM", and "HOME" Gary continues to tour extensively and in March 2002, Gary released "Live", a collection of hits recorded live and featuring the song " Home ", dedicated to the men and women defending our country with their lives.
For Fans Of: Pop music, The Beach Boys, Gary Lewis, Jay & the Americans
Why They're Worth Watching: Gary Puckett and the Union Gap was one of the most successful musical groups of the sixties. Gary's unmistakable signature voice garnered six consecutive gold records and top ten Billboard hits with the following titles: "YOUNG GIRL", "WOMAN WOMAN", "LADY WILLPOWER", "OVER YOU", "THIS GIRL IS A WOMAN NOW", "KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED", "DON'T GIVE IN TO HIM", and "HOME" Gary continues to tour extensively and in March 2002, Gary released "Live", a collection of hits recorded live and featuring the song " Home ", dedicated to the men and women defending our country with their lives.
For Fans Of: Pop music, The Beach Boys, Gary Lewis, Jay & the Americans
America
Saturday, February 18 at 8pm Sunday, February 19 at 7pm $95
Why They're Worth Watching: The world discovered America in 1972 when a nameless horse began its gallop across the international airwaves. If this sounds like some sort of fairy tale, it seemed like one for the young musicians who harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song. "A Horse With No Name" made America a global household name, paving the way for an impressive string of hits following in its wake. Slightly more than a year after launching the group, Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek were bonafide superstars, thanks to a timeless sound that seamlessly assimilated strands of rock, pop and folk elements into a thrilling musical stew.
For Fans Of: Pop/Rock Music, Jim Croce, Chicago, Neil Young
***Special*** Start planning your Valentine's weekend getaway with America! Here's a taste of the desserts and drinks we've concoted for the evening. We have also partnered with Historic Inns Of Annapolis and Loews Hotels to bring you discounted rooms. Tell them Rams Head sent you when you book your room at Historic Inns Of Annapolis (Sat & Sun) and Loews Hotel (Sun only)
America
Saturday, February 18 at 8pm Sunday, February 19 at 7pm $95
Why They're Worth Watching: The world discovered America in 1972 when a nameless horse began its gallop across the international airwaves. If this sounds like some sort of fairy tale, it seemed like one for the young musicians who harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song. "A Horse With No Name" made America a global household name, paving the way for an impressive string of hits following in its wake. Slightly more than a year after launching the group, Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek were bonafide superstars, thanks to a timeless sound that seamlessly assimilated strands of rock, pop and folk elements into a thrilling musical stew.
For Fans Of: Pop/Rock Music, Jim Croce, Chicago, Neil Young
***Special*** Start planning your Valentine's weekend getaway with America! Here's a taste of the desserts and drinks we've concoted for the evening. We have also partnered with Historic Inns Of Annapolis and Loews Hotels to bring you discounted rooms. Tell them Rams Head sent you when you book your room at Historic Inns Of Annapolis (Sat & Sun) and Loews Hotel (Sun only)
Why He's Worth Watching: Having spent fully half of his 28 years crafting some of the catchiest tunes to be heard at discriminating radio everywhere, Lee is now poised to reap the same kind of mass appeal that he's already established in his native Australia - where he's taken home four ARIA Awards (Australia's version of the Grammys ®). In a music culture dominated by bands, Ben Lee turned heads by being one of the youngest singer/songwriters to make an impression on Australian music. Even before the launch of his solo career, Lee came to attention in his early teens as a member of the Sydney band Noise Addict. Following the band's demise in the mid-'90s, he began issuing a string of acclaimed solo albums while taking part in several side projects, including the Bens.
For Fans Of: Pop/Rock Music, Morrissey, The Smiths, Elliott Smith
Why She's Worth Watching: Her name is legendary. Her music is timeless. Her lyrics touch you at the core. Her voice possesses rich warmth that soothes your ears and holds you close. She is Lalah Hathaway.
Born to R&B/Soul music royalty, most people know her simply as the daughter of late Soul music legend, Donny Hathaway. But there is more to her than that. A trained pianist and vocalist, she is a graduate of the Berklee School of Music and her career has spanned two decades. 21 years after the release of her first LP, her career continues to thrive.
For Fans Of: R&B/Soul Music, Marsha Ambrosius, Chrisette Michele, Jill Scott
Why They're Worth Watching: Mention African song, and most Americans think of South African practicioners of the vocal arts and, perhaps more than any other artist in recent memory, the 10 member vocal ensemble, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. First brought to international attention on Paul Simon's Graceland, the group has won multiple Grammy awards, and serves as South Africa's cultural emissaries both at home and abroad. Time does not seem to be slowing LBM down at all as they continue to travel the world, meeting new friends, reaching new audiences, and spreading their message of, "Peace, Love and Harmony."
For Fans Of South African Music, The Soweto Gospel Choir, Paul Simon's Graceland, A'cappella Music
Why He's Worth Watching: With Otis Taylor, it's best to expect the unexpected. While his music, an amalgamation of roots styles in their rawest form, discusses heavyweight issues like murder, homelessness, tyranny and injustice, his personal style is lighthearted. "I'm good at dark, but I'm not a particularly unhappy person," he says.
For Fans Of: Blues Music, Chris Whitley, Guitar Shorty, Guy Davis
