Rams Head On Stage, now in its 26th year, is internationally known for bringing artists and genres of all type, from all over the globe to Annapolis, and produces more than 350 shows per year. Even though Rams Head’s acts may come from all over the world, some of our favorites hail from right here in the Annapolis area!
Here are some upcoming local artists coming to Rams Head On Stage:
1. Daphne Eckman Band | Friday, January 19
Annapolis-based Daphne Eckman describes herself as a “professional overfeeler” and wants to make you cry. She and her five piece band will be bringing an indie rock flavor to her acoustic folk songs. Daphne takes inspiration from Joni Mitchell, Phoebe Bridgers, Samia, Radiohead, and Big Thief, and you can feel this in her emotionally honest delivery.
2. Cris Jacobs Band | Thursday, January 25
From Baltimore comes Cris Jacobs — an unexpectedly gritty soul-blues singer and guitarist with outlaw country ethos. In his early days coming up in Baltimore, Jacobs spent 10 years as a member of eclectic rock band The Bridge before making his debut as a solo artist in 2012. He’ll be at Rams Head On Stage with a full band!
3. AMFM & The Songbird Collective Presents:
A Tribute to Joni Mitchell | Sunday, January 28 at 12 PM – All Ages Matinee
Bring the whole family to this special matinee tribute to Joni Mitchell, which will feature Naptown Girl Crush, Laura Brino, Danah Denice, Jeanette Lynn, Meg Murray, Angie Miller, L Rodgers, Jenn Byrne, Daphne Eckman, Carly Winter, Madisun Bailey, Bryan Ewald, Dan Haas, and more! Proceeds will benefit AMFM, a non-profit organization that was created to provide financial relief to professional Annapolis musicians who cannot work due to sickness, injury, or any other circumstance.
4. Maysa | Saturday, March 2 at 6 PM & 9 PM
Based in Washington, D.C., Maysa Leak is well known by fans of smooth jazz both for her solo work and her work with the British band Incognito. A phenomenal vocalist and songwriter with a multi-octave vocal range, Maysa has also collaborated with Rick Braun, Will Downing, Jonathan Butler, Pieces of a Dream, and many more. She just released her highly anticipated 14th studio album, Music For Your Soul.
5. Eric Hutchinson Band | Friday, March 29
Takoma Park native Eric Hutchinson will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of his debut album, Sounds Like This, and will be performing the album in its entirety. A seasoned musician who has released eight albums, Eric has performed in all 50 states and experimented with diverse genres like pop, folk, reggae, alternative rock, and jazz.
6. Sam Grow | Saturday, March 30 at 8 PM
Country singer Sam Grow is a small-town kid from St. Mary’s County who’s been fortunate enough to cash in on big dreams thanks to hard work. Recently crossing more than 125 million Spotify streams on his music, Grow is showing no signs of slowing down as he prepares to release his 4th studio album, Avalon Avenue, in January 2024.
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