Rockers Unite
for Tribute to Roadie Joe Scharf aka Meatcannon
Tribute and Benefit Show at the Token Lounge on
Saturday August 7, 2010
One
of Detroit’s most beloved rock’n roll roadies, Joe
Scharf aka Meatcannon died unexpectedly this past June, leaving an enormous
hole in the hearts of Michigan’s
music community. On Saturday, August 7, many
of the bands Joe worked with will gather to pay tribute to him with a benefit
show at the Token Lounge in Westland. The all-star line up includes performances by 60 Second
Crush, Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge/Crud/Orbitsuns), Send More Cops, Eliza Neals
(from Bravo’s Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style), Troubleman (who are reuniting for the
show), The Voltramps and Meridith Lorde. Former
Adlers Appetite lead singer, Colby Veil (also of Hollywood Roses and Dopesnake)
is flying in from Hollywood
for a special guest appearance.
Doors are at
7:00 p.m. and the show starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Ages
18 and over are welcome to attend. Admission is $10
with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Joseph Scharf Memorial Fund,
administered by Citizens Bank.
In addition
to the great live music, there will be a 50/50 raffle, and silent auction with
items from Lucky Monkey Tattoo, Zodiac Vodka, Rock N Roll Gangstar Apparel,
concert tickets, music memorabilia and more! Friends and family will also be on
hand, sharing and celebrating Meatcannon’s life with rock and roll road trip
stories and other humorous tales!
Joe Scharf
aka Meatcannon began roading for some of Detroit’s
most notorious rock bands in the early 80’s. Known
for his unshakeable dedication, strong work ethic, and raucous sense of humor,
Meatcannon led band tours to SXSW (Austin, Texas), the legendary CBGB’s (New
York), Cleveland’s Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame, and Hollywood’s
Viper Room, in addition to festivals all over the country. Joe
even served on a music industry panel discussing his roadie work at the 2005
Motor City Music Conference.
Tragically
passing away at the age of 42, Joe left behind wife Alyssa, and young son
Gavin. The Joseph Scharf Memorial Fund benefits Gavin’s college education.
Don’t miss
this celebration of Joe Scharf’s life. “His heart was into
the work and we can thank Meatcannon for all he did for rock and roll by
participating in this tribute”, explains Sponge’s Vinnie Dombroski.
The Token
Lounge is located at 28949 Joy Rd.
in Westland, Michigan, ph: 734-513-5030.