Band Bios

Eric Klein
Lead Vocals

After studying Opera/Musical Theatre at Carnegie-Mellon and Composition at The Manhattan School of Music, Eric has been a full-time touring musician and recording artist.

In 1992, Eric performed for over 100,000 people at World Cup and then between 1993 and 2000 with regional act, UUU, Eric played over 2400 live shows including sharing the stage with Joan Jett, Ace Frehley (Kiss), Cheap Trick, and Foreigner to name a few.

Eric also has played and recorded with LiQuid A, and Space Junk Planet among others.

Favorite artists: Porcupine Tree, Marillion, The Beatles, Death Cab for Cutie, Frank Zappa, Genesis, U2, King's X, Pink Floyd, Leonard Bernstein, Styx, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Sufjan Stevens, TV On The Radio, Yes, Queensryche, Depeche Mode, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and hundreds more....

Musical influences: Too many to list.

Favorite Gear: Shure beta series mics, Shure in-ear monitor systems

Scott Kahn
Guitars, backing vocals

Scott has recorded CDs with numerous indie bands in CA and NJ, and produced for others. When not in the studio or on stage, Scott spends his days working as the editor in chief  of MusicPlayers.com, the popular online magazine for serious musicians.

Favorite artists: Marillion, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Simple Minds, Pink Floyd, Rush, U2, Tears for Fears, Yes (their '80s period), Gary Numan

Musical influences: Steve Rothery, The Edge, Alex Lifeson, Roland Orzabal, Trevor Rabin, Andy Summers, Dave Gillmore

Endorsements: ENGL amps, RJM Music Technology, Gary Kramer Guitars, Taylor Guitars, Mesa/Boogie amps


Derek Davodowich
Guitars, backing vocals

Berklee College of Music graduate Derek has been a touring and recording guitarist for film, television, and more. Besides teaching guitar, he's also an editor at MusicPlayers.com (Scott and Derek are gearheads, you might say).

Favorite artists: Porcupine Tree, Rush, Yes, Dream Theater, Steve Morse Band, Rascal Flats, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban

Musical influences: Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather, Robben Ford, Steve Morse, Dan Huff, Al Di Meola

Endorsements: Mesa/Boogie amps, RJM Music Technology, Taylor Guitars

Favorite Guitars: Music Man

Paul O'Keeffe
Bass, backing vocals

Paul just relocated to the USA from Europe, where he's been a pro bassist for many years. It was our great fortune to meet him at just the right time.

Favorite artists: Muse, Pink Floyd, Queen, Mike Oldfield, Radiohead, Metallica, Death cab for cutie, Michael Andrews, Kasabian

Musical influences: Pino Palladino, Guy Pratt, John Deacon, Chris Wolstenholm

Endorsements: Lightwave Basses

Favorite Gear: Lightwave Saber, Cort A5, Fender Precision , Markbass amps

Jason Gianni
Drums and Percussion, backing vocals

Jason Gianni is the former drummer from the pop rock band, MiGGs. As an in-demand session drummer, Jason played on the CD Impossible Figures from prog rock band, Magellan, and he has numerous credits with other established musical artists (as well as on TV shows ranging from Spongebob Squarepants [the theme song] to Hannah Montana). He is a full-time staff member at Manhattan's prestigious Drummers Collective school where he specializes in teaching the concepts of progressive rock drumming.

Favorite artists: Rush, Yes, Kansas, Spock's Beard, Marillion, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Fates Warning, King's X

Musical influences: Too damn many to mention!

Endorsements: Remo, VIc Firth, Paiste

Favorite Drums: Yamaha

Damon Fibraio
Keyboards

Damon Fibraio is the latest addition to the Days Before Tomorrow lineup. A veteran of the NY/NJ area music scene, his formidable chops and love of all things prog made him a great fit for the band. In fact, we recently discovered him playing in a Dream Theater and Queensryche cover band!

Favorite artists: Dream Theater, Rush, Yes, Genesis, ELP, Styx, Spock’s Beard, Billy Joel, Van Halen, Journey, way too many more to list.

Musical influences: Jordan Rudess, Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson, Tony Banks, Dennis DeYoung, Kevin More, Derek Sherinian, Billy Joel

Endorsements: Kurzweil, Nord