the band

Rob semtek

Lead Vocals / Guitars

Born into a heavily music influenced family, Rob knew at a very young age that music would eventually be his destiny. At age 12, he started playing guitar, wanting to be a lead guitarist/shredder, until he discovered his vocal ability and passion for singing. He then started shaping his entire career around one of his biggest musical influences, Chris Cornell.

He has also had the honor of collaborating with his original material and was even briefly mentored by the late music icon. Chris even helped name his original band Signal The Sun.

Rob, sees it as not only an honor, but as a gift of gratitude, in return, for the legend that he now pays tribute to.

Rob has since, and continues, to record original material/albums with some very well-known, top-level producers. He has also supported many national acts in his career with his original bands, including, Skid Row, LA Guns, George Lynch, Dream Theater, Saving Abel, just to name a few.

In Black Days, Rob dedicates and performs each performance with true passion, channeling the one of a kind vocal tone and range of one of the greatest Rock singers of all time.

John Michael

Lead Guitars / Vocals

John has been studying music since he was 8 years old. A multi-instrumentalist at heart, John has played guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, and sung lead vocals in various bands throughout his musical career which spans over 30 years. His love for music led him to pursue it formally as a college major, eventually graduating with a Mus.B. in Performance and Education. John is heavily influenced by progressive rock and metal and has credited guitarists such as Kim Thayil, Tom Morello, Edward Van Halen, John Petrucci, Mark Tremonti and Joe Satriani for shaping his style. John’s blend of technical proficiency and musicality allow him to perform all styles of music with ease. John precisely replicates the intricate guitar work and tone of Kim Thayil, Tom Morello, and Mike McCready, and has the audience in awe when he takes the stage.

Jeff Dawson

Bass Guitar / Vocals

Jeff started playing viola in his elementary school orchestra and continued playing throughout high school. He began playing bass at the age of 18 as a college freshman living in the dorms of the university at Buffalo. He developed his craft by playing the local Buffalo music scene with several jam bands covering the likes of The Grateful Dead, Santana, Phish, and the Allman Brothers while also mixing in original music. Breaking into the Long Island music scene, he continued to hone his skills with various notable bands. Jeff’s dedication to Black Days and Chris Cornells repertoire are obvious with his thunderous tone and precise bass lines, that drives the rhythm section with no limitations.

Adam Lance

Drums

Adam Began his journey of music at the age of 8 years old. His parents were tired of him playing drums with knives and forks and ruining their kitchens tables and decided to purchase his first drum set. After studying under David Clive and Rob Mirabelli, of Five Towns College, Adam went on to become a drum instructor between the years of 2002 – 2009 during this time period, he was also a member of the notable original band Wired. The band, Wired, was signed to Gotham Records as well as Koch Records, under Sony red digits distribution. This included a U.S tour that was part of the legendary Warped tour. During the course of Wired’s success and touring schedule, Wired went on to play multiple festivals such as SXSW, NEMO fest, as well as recording a movie soundtrack and music for ESPN. Adams dedication and passion to his craft has made it possible to accurately emulate the power, fills, and nuances of all the grunge greats.

our repertoire

We are truly honored to be able to perform Chris’s entire catalog as we leave nothing untouched from Early Soundgarden to late, Temple of The Dog, Audioslave, Solo material, and even the Songbook album.