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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 performs at MOTOBLOT 2014 Sunday June 15th

The band will be performing at this years MOTOBLOT located outside of Cobra Lounge in Chicago. 235 N. Ashland at Fulton. this is a 3 day festival and we will be performing at 4:45pm on Sunday June 15th  Dorian Taj … Continue reading

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Record Release Show For “GIANT” At The Hideout in Chicago

***************Dorian Taj Record Release Show For “Giant” at The Hideout************* Thursday May 15th at The Hideout located at 1354 w. Wabansia in Chicago at 9:00pm Find TicketsTickets Availablewww.ticketfly.com Time to put working on “Giant” to rest and work on getting it out. … Continue reading

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Dorian Taj new album “Giant” Moves On

Super big Thank You to everyone who helped make the “Giant” album kickstarter a success. It has paid off the studio bill that we had so far and now it is on the fast track to being mixed and ready … Continue reading

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Dorian Taj Kickstarter for new album “Giant” has Launched

Our kickstarter has been launched to help with the completion of the new album “Giant”. Pre-order and help us kickfinish.   Link below to pledge http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1431784030/dorian-taj-album-giant

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The 6TH annual Dorian Taj Thanksgiving night performance at Liar’s Club 11-28-2013

************THANKSGIVING NIGHT NOVEMBER 28th at LIAR’S ClUB************ We will be performing our 6th annual Thanksgiving night show at Liar’s Club located at 1665 w. Fullerton Ave in Chicago at 10:00pm.  Hope to see you there after your daytime festivities.   The … Continue reading

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Dorian Taj in Austin TX

****************Friday October 11th At The Local in Austin TX****************** Dorian Taj performs at the Local in Austin TX located at 2610 Guadalupe 10pm Dorian Taj w/ Coldcock Jones in Austin, TX  

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Dorian Taj and Pig

*********Saturday Sept. 7th at 3:00pm at the Urban Pig Roast******** We will be Kicking off the music portion of the The Urban Pig Roast which is an all day Food and Music Fest located on the street at the Aberdeen … Continue reading

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Friday July 19th 2013 at Double Door

**********Friday July 19th 2013 at Double Door*************** The band will be performing a set opening up for Alabama’s Kenneth Brian Band at Chicago’s Double Door located at 1572 n. Milwaukee. Show starts at 9pm. event post–Dorian Taj****Kenneth Brian Band at … Continue reading

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Dorian Taj at Township

*************Saturday May  4th 2013 at Township*************** Dorian Taj*Sunken Ships*Sweet Cobra perform at Township located at 2200 n. California in chgo. IL.  9:00pm. Details in linkPUNK4GOOD! Sweet Cobra, Sünken Ships & Dorian Taj

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Dorian Taj at Cobra Lounge Saturday April 13th

Dorian Taj Performs at Cobra Lounge Saturday April 13th 2013.                                Located at 235 n. Ashland  chgo, IL  With Whitey Morgan and the 78’s, Santified Grumblers … Continue reading

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