New Jersey-native and GRAMMY-winning drummer, Evan Sherman returns to the Back Deck after three years of sold-out performances. In 2025, Evan spent another year touring and performing internationally at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Paris Philharmonie, and Royal Albert Hall playing drums and writing arrangements for vocal sensation, Samara Joy who was a surprise guest at last year’s Back Deck concert. Only in his 30’s, Evan has already made a name for himself as a highly sought after sideman and bandleader of many configurations including big bands and small groups. Join us for another one-of-a-kind evening with Evan Sherman & Friends.
About Evan Sherman
GRAMMY-winning drummer Evan Sherman began playing professionally as a teenager. In 2011, Evan attended Manhattan School of Music with a Presidential Scholarship and before graduating in 2015, had already been hired personally to play in the bands of Ron Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Heath, John Lee, and Branford & Wynton Marsalis. Sherman has been credited “who, though in his mid-20s plays here like an old master” for his work on the 2017 release, Masters Legacy featuring Ron Carter. In 2022, Evan began touring and recording with multi GRAMMYwinning vocalist, Samara Joy performing on five continents at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Paris Philarmonie, main stages at top jazz festivals including North Sea, Newport, Montreux, Monterey, and TV appearances on the GRAMMYs, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Today Show, 60 Minutes, Jennifer Hudson’s & Kelly Clarkson’s shows, to name a few. Sherman has recorded on 10+ albums as a sideman, and in 2021 released his debut quintet album, Sidewalkin’. He can also be heard on Samara Joy’s GRAMMY-winning 2023 recording of “Tight” and 2024, release Portrait as drummer and arranger. Evan is grateful for the support of Paiste Cymbals, Vic Firth Drum Sticks, and Prologix Drum Pads.
Thank you for your support!
Leadership Support for the Lot of Strings Concert Series is provided by Will and Mary Leland and Lot of Strings founding donor, F. Gary Knapp.
Support for the Back Deck Concert Series is provided by Gary’s Wine & Marketplace and Morris County Tourism Bureau, a Division of the Morris County Economic Development Alliance.
Back Deck Visitor Information and Guidelines
Attendees must bring their own chairs and are welcome to bring refreshments. Tickets are $63 for an 8’x8’ block that accommodates up to two patrons or $33 for a block that accommodates one. There is a $3 handling fee per block included in the price. Concerts begin at 7:30 PM. Patrons are welcome to arrive as early as 6:30 PM to enjoy their picnics. In the event of inclement weather, outdoor performances will be held in the Museum’s Bickford Theatre, general admission. For assistance and to make purchases by phone, call the box office at 973-971-3706.
About the Back Deck
Since launching in July 2020, The Back Deck has presented over 72 performances of critically acclaimed artists, welcomed more than 11,000 patrons, and received critical praise from local and national media. The series has presented established artists and rising stars with several ensembles going on to receive national acclaim. Now an established part of the regional cultural landscape, the Museum’s elevated parking deck has become known for elegant tailgates and world-class music each summer.
