Battle of The Bands
Seven bands have been selected to compete for $2,000 in cash – First Prize $800, Second $450, Third $250, and $100 for each of the remaining four participants. The First Prize winner will also receive the potential for a headlining show in the Sherman Showcase and future consideration to open for a national performing artist at the Sherman Theater.
Goldenrod
Goldenrod is a collaboration of eccentric musicians building a funkadelic-jazz vibe for the ages. Our bluesy folk-rock sound will whisk you away to a new dimension: one of good vibes, love, and a vision of prosperity for the future and all our incredible fans.
The Blue Kush
The Blue Kush, founded and fronted by Guitar Slinger Johnny Huth, has been making waves with our energetic and vibrant performances, delivering familiar cover songs from Rockabilly, Surf, Old School Rock, and Blues to popular spots in NEPA.
Big Handsome
Big Handsome is a hard rock band formed in 2016 by Steve Seachrist and Adam Beigler in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. With the addition of guitarist Ziggy Bang in Summer 2017, the group began gigging locally and developing their own sound influenced by a wide variety of artists such as Black Sabbath, Frank Zappa, Hüsker Dü, and more. After making an appearance playing on a flatbed trailer in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, the band started to gain a considerable amount of credibility in their area. Big Handsome so far has self-released one album and one EP.
Black Horizion
Black Horizon is a four piece thrash metal band from Northeastern Pennsylvania. We’ve previously opened for acts like Soulfly and Chelsea Grin. We have an album and an ep available on all streaming platforms along with a music video for the song ‘ The Traitor’. For fans of Slayer, Pantera, and Metallica.
The Venom Assembly
PA’s Premier All Original Rock Band! The Venom Assembly is a great mix of a thunderous rhythm section, vocal harmonies, virtuoso playing and controlled chaos! Come check us out and judge for yourself!
Look Back Luna
Hailing from the vibrant musical landscape of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Area, Pennsylvania, Look Back Luna is an electrifying force in the realm of alternative rock and post-hardcore music. When the band takes the stage, audiences brace themselves for an energy-infused journey that resonates long after the final chord fades. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of musical influences, Look Back Luna weaves a tapestry of sound that reflects the tastes and backgrounds of its members.
ulTRAVIOlet
ulTRAVIOlet is an indie shoegaze band from Saylorsburg PA comprised of 4 young teenagers. Their sound includes influences of slowcore, punk rock, and indie rock.