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Black Season Witch

Jeff, Lucy, and Robert

Black Season Witch is a Chicago-based band/art collective known for their industrial goth sound, often incorporating cinematic elements and goth film backdrops during live performances. They are a local fixture in the Chicago alternative scene, and tour extensively throughout the US.

Robert

Vocals/Cello/Bass

Robert is a founding member of the project. In addition to his musical duties, he is the visual artist responsible for creating the videos you watch in the back of every Black Season Witch live set. He has played with multiple other bands in the Chicago music scene. 

He listens to all kinds of music, from Bach cello suites to black metal. Vocal influences, Trent Reznor and Peter Steele. Bass influences, Geezer Butler, Gayle Greenwood, Jennifer Finch. Cello influences, J.S. Bach and Yo Yo Ma. On stage, he plays a Romanian made Vituoso cello, and a Gibson Thunderbird bass.

Jeff

Lead Guitar

Jeff is a self-taught musician who grew up in Detroit and was playing both viola and guitar by age 9.  While he earned a viola scholarship, he turned it down and was playing guitar in bars at age 14. By 19, he was into the Detroit metal scene, playing the largest local clubs.

Jeff moved to Chicago in the late 90's. He always mentions his roots in classical music. Influences include Andres Segovia, Tony Iommi, Randy Rhodes, Dave Navarro, and John Frusciante.

LUCY

Guitar

Originally from Scotland, Lucy is a bassist and guitarist now based in the USA. Lucy joins Black Season Witch bringing with her an extensive touring and session background. Known for her dependable playing and electrifying stage presence, she takes every opportunity to create memorable live shows. Her favorite stage guitar is a black Gibson Les Paul

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