Sherman Fest: Remembrance Benefit for Dave Sherman Lineup Announced
All kidding aside, if Maryland Doom Fest wanted to rebrand as Sherman Fest, I feel like event-organizer JB Matson (also of Bloodshot, War Injun, Outside Truth, etc.) would be well within rights. There is no overstating the impact Dave Sherman — generally “Sherm” if you were saying hey at a show — of Earthride, Spirit Caravan, Weed is Weed and so many others had on Maryland’s ever-vital doom underground, and the tributes continue to come through in the wake of his passing on Sept. 4.
A benefit has been expected. This is what Maryland doom does. In the long tradition of the American working class looking out for its own because, well, it’s not like anyone else is stepping up to help, the underground based around Frederick — now with a home at Cafe 611 where the aforementioned Maryland Doom Fest is held; formerly centered at Krug’s Place down across the way from the 7-Eleven, where Stoner Hands of Doom resided for a few editions — a benefit festival for Sherman‘s family is well in character for that scene. They’ve done a ton of them over the years, from Evil Fanny to Rev. Jim Forrester to Adam Heinzmann of Foghound — who’ll play Sherman Fest — to any number of others. It’s part of the mourning process, and like the poster says in this case, part of celebrating the life and music of Dave Sherman.
And in the last week, having seen some of Sherm-stories these bands have told — Borracho, Thousand Vision Mist, even Place of Skulls — it’s clear this lineup is hand-picked for the purpose. I don’t know how you could play a benefit in this dude’s honor and not have the show of your life. Emotion and volume will flow in kind.
Poster and info follow. Doom bless Dave Sherman:
Sherman Fest – Live at Cafe 611
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022
611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD
This is a unique music scene and this get together is a tribute to Dave Sherman’s legacy.
All proceeds are in Dave’s name to support his mother through this tragedy.
Lineup:
Place of Skulls
Foghound
Mangog
Alex Wickham & Johnny Wretched
Bloodshot
Pimmit Hills
Bonded by Darkness
Borracho
Thousand Vision Mist
The Crows Eye
Faith in Jane
Born of Plagues
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1019802608697365
Poster by Bill Kole.
https://www.facebook.com/MdDoomFest/
https://www.instagram.com/marylanddoomfest/
www.marylanddoomfest.com
Hey man,
do you know how to get there from elsewhere (Germany)? And how does it work? Tickets at the door? How can I support the whole thing if I dont get there?
Kind regards
Those things are usually tickets at the door. I’m not sure if there’s a fund or anything otherwise, but check the Maryland Doom group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/177293899126548
If you’re flying in, the best bet is to go to Baltimore and probably rent a car to drive to Frederick. Or again, if you hit up that group on FB, there might be someone heading from Baltimore who could give you a ride. The doom community there is pretty cool like that.
Thank you very much for that kind response! I’ll try to make it and celebrate Sherms life there.