The Black Dots
A4m student rock band
Drums & Vocals
Emerson
Emerson Templin is a straight A 6th grader who attends Farristown Middle School in Berea. He first became interested in learning the drums in 2019 and has been rocking ever since. In addition to performing with the Black Dots, Emerson enjoys playing at his church with his sister, Hadley, and fellow band mate, Lilly Cummings. Emerson enjoys all things entrepreneurial and started a pie business in 2023 called Pie Bros.
Keyboard
Graham
Graham Edwards is a 6th grader at Farristown Middle School in Berea. He’s on the academic team and mountain biking group.
Vocals & Ukulele
Lilly
Lilly Cummings is a 6th grader at EKU Model Laboratory School. When she is not rocking with the Black Dots, she is performing with Spotlight Acting School, where she has starred in several plays and musicals. She also enjoys basketball, volleyball and horseback riding. Her favorite musicians are Taylor Swift and Cimorelli.
Guitar
Caroline
Caroline is an 8th grader at Madison Middle school. She loves music and her favorite groups are The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Ramones, Nirvana, and Donovan. Caroline is the newest member of the group but you’ll see her rocking out behind the guitar in the group.
Bass & Vocals
John
John Allnutt is standing in as the bassist, but we are currently seeking a student bass player!
Past Members:
Hadley Templin - guitar and vocal 2021-2023
Maeven Owens - vocal 2021-2022
Abigail Morris - keyboard 2021-2022
Marley Hunt - vocal and ukulele 2022-2023
Josie Hunt - vocal and ukulele 2022-2023
Christmas Tunes at Purdy’s Coffee Co. in Richmond, KY - December 9, 2023
Level Up: Video Game Tunes from the Ages - October 23, 2023
Tasty Tuesdays @ Irvine McDowell Park in Richmond, KY - July 11, 2023
Back in Time: 1950’s Covers @ Rebel Rebel in Berea, KY - March 25, 2023
Village Fest in Paint Lick, KY - September 17, 2022
Stayin’ Alive - 1970’s - May 10, 2022 in Richmond, KY