Amythyst Kiah is set to take the stage at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis on January 25 at 8 p.m., according to the venue's own event listing. The singer-songwriter, known for her genre-blending Americana and roots music, arrives with a catalog that includes her latest record, Still + Bright, and a résumé that stretches from Grammy-nominated songwriting to an all-star folk supergroup.
Kiah's newest album was produced by Butch Walker, whose credits include work with Taylor Swift, Green Day, and Weezer, and was recorded at his Nashville studio, per the Rams Head On Stage event page. The venue's listing also notes that Kiah worked with a notable group of co-writers on the record, including punk veteran Tim Armstrong, Jason Isbell's 400 Unit guitarist Sadler Vaden, and former Pentatonix member Avi Kaplan.
Before Still + Bright, Kiah earned national attention for her 2021 album Wary + Strange, which landed on Rolling Stone's list of the 25 Best Country and Americana Albums of that year, the venue page states. She's also known for joining Our Native Daughters, an all-women-of-color supergroup that also features Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell.
An Intimate Room With No Bad Seats
Part of the appeal for Annapolis audiences is the venue itself. As Eye On Annapolis reports, Rams Head On Stage is built so that no seat is more than 48 feet from the stage, making for a close-quarters experience regardless of where ticketholders end up sitting.
The January date slots into a packed run of fall and winter programming at the venue. Eye On Annapolis's calendar roundup lists DMTB: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band on November 19, Nicole Atkins performing with John Gallagher Jr. and Callum on November 28, Marc Roberge of O.A.R. on December 16, and Peter Mayer's holiday show, A Stars & Promises Christmas, dubbed This Town, on December 22.
Conflicting Counts on Kiah's Tour Schedule
Just how busy Kiah's broader touring schedule is depends on which tracker you check. JamBase lists 13 upcoming Amythyst Kiah concerts, while Songkick puts the number at nine and describes her as currently touring across two countries. Songkick's calendar also notes her next scheduled stops were at Shank Hall in Milwaukee, followed by a date at The Argo in Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee — though neither tracker's figures are presented as a definitive total of her tour.
For now, the Annapolis date stands as one entry in a lineup the venue bills as bringing top national acts to the city nearly year-round. Fans hoping to catch Kiah's blend of Americana songcraft and roots storytelling will have their shot when she takes the Rams Head On Stage floor on January 25.
