National “First Timer” Show of the Year
Winner: The Righteous Brothers
Runner Up: Randy Bachman
National Show of the Year
Winner: Crack The Sky
Runner Up: Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
“Emerging Artist” of the Year
Winner: Pressing Strings
Runner Up: Jackson Dean
All Ages Matinee Show of the Year
Winner: School Of Rock: Tribute to Led Zeppelin & Indie Rock (3rd consecutive win!)
Runner Up: The Young Dubliners
Comedy Show of the Year
Winner: Bobcat Goldthwait & Dana Gould
Runner Up: Rob Schneider
Best Tribute Band
Winner: Foreplay: A Tribute to 70s Rock
Runner Up: Technicolor Motor Home: A Steely Dan Tribute
Dancin’ Shoes Show of the Year (Dance Floor!)
Winner: The Chuck Brown Band
Runner Up: BLUE MIRACLE’s St. Paddy’s Day Bash
Best Holiday-Themed Show
Winner: Motown & More: A Holiday Celebration
Runner Up: Squirrel Nut Zippers: Holiday Caravan Tour
Drag Show of the Year
Winner: 11/30/19 A Very Merry Drag Brunch – Shawnna Alexander, Victoria Bohmore, Krystal Nova, Angelica Lize, Victoria Blair, M’ara Diamond
Co-Bill Show of the Year
Winner: The Nighthawks & The Billy Price Charm City Rhythm Band
Runner Up: Dan Navarro & Beth Nielsen Chapman
Local Show of the Year
Winner: Swampcandy
Runner Up: Bob Sima
Best Opening Act
Winner: Alexander Peters (Opening Act for Cris Jacobs)
Runner Up: The Mastersons (Opening Act for Steve Earle)
By lauraprice
8th Annual Rammie Awards – Winners Announced!
The 8th Annual RAMMIE AWARDS – THE VOTES ARE IN!
RAMS HEAD ON STAGE
National “First Timer” Show of the Year
Winner: The Righteous Brothers
Runner Up: Randy Bachman
National Show of the Year
Winner: Crack The Sky
Runner Up: Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
“Emerging Artist” of the Year
Winner: Pressing Strings
Runner Up: Jackson Dean
All Ages Matinee Show of the Year
Winner: School Of Rock: Tribute to Led Zeppelin & Indie Rock (3rd consecutive win!)
Runner Up: The Young Dubliners
Comedy Show of the Year
Winner: Bobcat Goldthwait & Dana Gould
Runner Up: Rob Schneider
Best Tribute Band
Winner: Foreplay: A Tribute to 70s Rock
Runner Up: Technicolor Motor Home: A Steely Dan Tribute
Dancin’ Shoes Show of the Year (Dance Floor!)
Winner: The Chuck Brown Band
Runner Up: BLUE MIRACLE’s St. Paddy’s Day Bash
Best Holiday-Themed Show
Winner: Motown & More: A Holiday Celebration
Runner Up: Squirrel Nut Zippers: Holiday Caravan Tour
Drag Show of the Year
Winner: 11/30/19 A Very Merry Drag Brunch – Shawnna Alexander, Victoria Bohmore, Krystal Nova, Angelica Lize, Victoria Blair, M’ara Diamond
Co-Bill Show of the Year
Winner: The Nighthawks & The Billy Price Charm City Rhythm Band
Runner Up: Dan Navarro & Beth Nielsen Chapman
Local Show of the Year
Winner: Swampcandy
Runner Up: Bob Sima
Best Opening Act
Winner: Alexander Peters (Opening Act for Cris Jacobs)
Runner Up: The Mastersons (Opening Act for Steve Earle)
AMFM’s “In The Vane Of…” Show of the Year
Winner: In The Vane Of… Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (presented by Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians)
WRNR 103.1 Private Artist Showcase of the Year
Winner: The New Pornographers
Runner Up: Local Natives
MARYLAND HALL
Rams Head Presents Show of the Year at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Winner: Blue Oyster Cult
Runner Up: Melissa Etheridge
RAMS HEAD RESTAURANTS
Best Local Act – Rams Head Tavern Annapolis
Winner: Skribe
Best Local Act – Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill
Winner: Ginger Cats
Best Local Act – Rams Head Roadhouse
Winner: The Music Room
Best Local Act – Rams Head Shore House
Winner: PJ & Neal
Best Local Act – Rams Head Dockside
Winner: Kieran Lally (3rd consecutive win!)