Pirate Invasion feat. The Hooligans, Madwitch, The Bards and The Adventurers

It's a Pirate Invasion!

In partnership with The Maryland Renaissance Festival Mark your treasure maps for Rams Head Onstage to celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day, September 19th . Join a piratical crew of the finest musicians ever to set sail on the seven seas. An evening of high-energy traditional music, Celtic tunes, songs of the pirate life and of course…sea shanties!

First Mate John Wakefield Hooligan will be your host for an evening of fun and fantastic music with opportunities for the audience to sing along. Attend as a landlubber or dress in your pirate best. Stuffed parrots are optional.

On watch: A staple at the Maryland Renaissance Festival over the past two decades, The Hooligans are an Irish band with a heavy emphasis on the "-ish". Known as much for their shenanigans and tomfoolery as they are for their tight harmonies and fast tempos, The Hooligans bring a very nontraditional feel to traditional Irish folk music, creating a show that makes you feel like you're partying with four of your closest friends.

The Bards , a progressive folk rock group from Annapolis, ferry audiences along on musical journeys featuring lyrical storytelling compositions, intoxicating vocal harmonies, and intricate instrumental performances. In addition to their original music, The Bards enjoy sharing their fresh, upbeat takes on Irish folk and drinking tunes. The band played the Renaissance Festival for the first time in 2023 and were an immediate hit! For the Invasion concert they will focus on drinking, carousing, and sailing songs. And of course, a shanty or two.

Haunting, high-energy tunes with lush two-fiddle harmony and a rocking rhythm section, Madwitch draws on Irish, Scottish, Scandinavian, and Eastern European traditions to present a blend of new and old music.

The Adventurers will transport you to a world of maritime folklore and seafaring tales. This dynamic sea shanty trio brings the spirit of the high seas to life through captivating harmonies and infectious rhythms.

Don’t miss this rollicking evening of pirate music and traditional tunes!