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About doriantaj

Dorian Anthony Alexander Tajbakhsh, better known as Dorian Taj, is a guitarist and singer/songwriter from Chicago, IL. He made his first records with the hardcore punk band Articles of Faith, whom he joined just prior to the recording of their first album, "Give Thanks" produced by Bob Mould. Afterwards, he played in the local noise band, End Result, appearing on their lone release, a 12" EP called "Ward" released on Steve Albini's Ruthless label.. He later formed a rock band called "Wait For Light". After living in Los Angeles for a time, the band returned to Chicago to record the debut Album at Phil Bonnet's Solid Sound.After a European tour Wait For Light disbanded. D.T. eventually began performing with a band under his own name, the longest being the the Aaron Bakker, Tom Atteberry, Alex Moore/Danny Severson incarnation. Releasing the Puppet Record(Joe Irizarry, John Hiler sessions), The Tobacco Record(The Dave Trumfio sessions) , and The Hating Game(Dan Dietrick, Ed Tinley, Jeff Boyd sessions).The current band which features Anthony Rubino-guitar, justin Loftus-bass and Danny Severson-drums are finishing the new album “Giant” which will be released in early 2014. You can check it out at www.doriantaj.com and hear some work in progress mixes of “between Angels” , “No Future”, and ” S&H Green Stamps below”. http://soundcloud.com/doriantaj/between-angels/s-BL4je http://soundcloud.com/doriantaj/no-future-kevin-jr-doriantaj/s-UcgPO http://soundcloud.com/doriantaj/s-h-greenstamps/s-vYCG1 Present members are: Anthony Rubino-guitar Justin Loftus-Bass Danny Severson-drums

Dorian Taj At Reggies’ Rock Room in Chicago Saturday July 25th

Posted on July 21, 2015 by doriantaj

*************Saturday July 25th at Reggies’ Rock Club in Chicago IL.***************** SweetWater Brewing Company and Swizzle Steve will host The band performing at Reggies Rock Room for the first time. We Have played the small room a few times and as our … Continue reading →

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Dorian Taj at Hemingway Block Party Fest Saturday July 18th 8pm

Posted on July 11, 2015 by doriantaj

***************Saturday July 18th at Hemingway Fest in Oak Park IL .********* OakWe are excited to be Headlining the Hemingway block party Festival in Oak Park IL. this year. We will be doing an extended set and playing songs we don’t normally fit … Continue reading →

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Dorian Taj at MotoBlot Fest 2015 Friday June 26th at 5:30pm

Posted on June 24, 2015 by doriantaj

*************Friday June 26th at MotoBlot Fest 20015*********** We will be performing at this years MotoBlot Fest at Cobra Lounge’s outside stage. Our set will begin at 5:3pm. Cobra Lounge is Located at 235 n Ashland in Chicago. Full Fest Details … Continue reading →

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Dorian Taj plays Milwaukee’s Shank Hall

Posted on April 14, 2015 by doriantaj

Friday April 17th Dorian Taj opens for The Steepwater Band at Shank  Milwaukee** We will be Heading to Shank Hall which is Located at 1434 N. Farwell Ave in Downtown Milwaukee. We will Be opening for The Steepwater Band.   8pm.  The Event … Continue reading →

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Dorian Taj at Wire in Berwyn IL. Friday April 3rd 2015

Posted on March 21, 2015 by doriantaj

**********Friday April 3rd at WIRE in Berwyn IL************ We will be performing at Wire in Berwyn Friday April 3rd opening for the Tom Fuller Band. Wire is located at 8815 Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn IL. This is new club with … Continue reading →

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Dorian Taj performs at Martyrs in Chicago monday March 9th 2015

Posted on March 4, 2015 by doriantaj

We will be at Martyrs’ in Chicago located at 3855 N Lincoln Ave. Playing songs of the new album “Giant” and a Few from past releases. Also on the bill is”Curio” and “Teach the fire”.  Show starts at 8pm Dorian … Continue reading →

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“Rocket” Live at Chicago’s Double Door 11/19/2014

Posted on December 4, 2014 by doriantaj
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Back to The Hideout

Posted on November 11, 2014 by doriantaj

********Friday November 21st at The Hideout with Prichard and Honda Pavarotti****** The band returns to The Hideout stage supporting the 10 song new record “Giant”. Also performing will be Prichard and Honda Pavarotti. You can pick up a vinyl copy … Continue reading →

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Dorian Taj interview About “Giant” on WLUW

Posted on October 18, 2014 by doriantaj

Here is the link to hear the “Razor and Die” Show from Friday Oct. 10th  were we talk about “Giant” and do a live in studio version of S&H Greenstamps .          

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Dorian Taj New Record Now Available

Posted on August 13, 2014 by doriantaj

For the backers who got the download from the Kickstarter site let me know how that’s working out(all backers should have got it) and your other stuff will be arriving soon. For all new folks you can ca get the … Continue reading →

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