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Ram’s Head and BMI Offer Free and Paid Shows and Concerts of Local and Nationally-Known Artists at Local Venues and City Dock
Annapolis, MD: The 3rd Annapolis Songwriters Festival will be held September 12 to 15, 2024 at venues around Annapolis, including historic City Dock. The four-day event will feature nationally-known and acclaimed singers and songwriters at ticketed events as well as free music showcases. The event is modeled after the renowned Key West Songwriters Festival, in its 29th year in 2025.
Over the course of four days, concerts will be held at locations including Maryland Hall, Rams Head OnStage and, with the amazing views over Spa Creek, at City Dock. Performers will include the following headliners:
- Johnnyswim at Maryland Hall, Thursday, September 12
- Avery Sunshine at Maryland Hall, Friday, September 13
- Bob Scneider & Steve Poltz at Rams Head OnStage on Friday, September 13
- Citizen Cope, JJ Grey & Mofro at City Dock, Friday, September 13
- David Holcomb & The Neighbors at Maryland Hall, Saturday, September 14
- Natalie Hemby at Rams Head OnStage, Saturday, September 14
- Free show with Joint Operation, Jah Works, and Troll Tribe at City Dock, Saturday, September 14
- Marc Cohn at Maryland Hall, Sunday, September 15
- Kimberly Perry at Rams Head OnStage, Sunday, September 15, and
- Lee Brice with Will Jones at City Dock, Sunday, September 15
"Annapolis as a backdrop for a songwriter’s music festival is just about perfect," said Mayor Gavin Buckley. "I want to thank the organizers for bringing this amazing talent to our town and making the most of it, from the beautiful backdrop of City Dock to musicians performing for free in City parks, it’s a treat for locals and visitors alike."
The event is presented by Rams Head, in conjunction with BMI, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, and the City of Annapolis. The four days of music will include concerts featuring national headliners and many free showcases and concerts on docks and in hotels, parks, and bars. Tickets are on sale now through the official website: www.annapolissongwritersfestival.com.
There will be parking restrictions in the area of City Dock for the festival. Parking restrictions will be in place on Dock Street from the Harbormaster’s office to Susan Campbell Park. There will be additional parking restrictions on Prince George Street from Craig Street to the water. Closest parking to downtown is the new Hillman Garage (0.2 mi to City Dock), with entrances from either Duke of Gloucester or Gorman Street.
The free showcases are scheduled to take place in a walkable area, with unique stops along the way to feature all the extraordinary hidden gems of Annapolis. Concertgoers can plan to experience restaurants, shops, and landmarks while they make their way along “songwriters trail” from Maryland Hall to City Dock in downtown Annapolis.
The hugely successful Key West Songwriters Festival, which the Annapolis festival is modeled after, continues to be the largest festival of its kind in the world. Highlighting the specialized craft that is the essence of music, the Annapolis festival aims to give music lovers a chance to get to know the names and faces behind the songs in an up-close and personal setting while showcasing Annapolis as a destination for music lovers.
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ABOUT RAMS HEAD: Rams Head Group is a family owned & operated restaurant and entertainment company since 1989. Rams Head Group currently owns and operates four restaurant locations in Maryland: Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis, MD; Rams Head Roadhouse in Crownsville, MD; Rams Head Shore House in Stevensville, MD; Rams Head Dockside in Glen Burnie, MD and a fifth location in Florida: Rams Head Southernmost in Key West, FL.
Additionally, Rams Head Presents owns and operates Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, Maryland which has been recognized as the Top Club under 500 seats in the world by Pollstar Magazine. Rams Head also provides programming for Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, Maryland and Key West Theater and The Key West Amphitheater in Key West, Florida.
Rams Head Presents purchased the Key West Songwriters Festival in 2021. For additional information visit ramsheadgroup.com / ramsheadpresents.com
ABOUT BMI: BMI was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music. Additional information at BMI.com.
