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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

MAWRCREST Performs at Taj Lounge at Lincoln Tap Room Tuesday April 2nd

Posted on March 31, 2013 by doriantaj

<<<<<<<<<<Taj lounge Presents>>>>>>>>>> **************MAWRCREST****************** Tuesday April 2nd at Lincoln Tap Room. 3010 n. Lincoln ave. chgo, IL. 9:30pm Taj Lounge at Lincoln Tap Room featuring MAWRCREST. MAWRCREST          

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Opening night of new Taj Lounge Artist Showcase night Feb. 26th 2013

Posted on February 25, 2013 by doriantaj

Conrad Richards Will be starting off the new format of Taj Lounge along with Dorian Taj. Located at Lincoln Tap Room 3010 n. Lincoln in Chicago IL.  9:30pm                          … Continue reading →

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Dorian Taj opens for Black Angus friday January 25th 2013 at Live Wire Lounge

Posted on January 22, 2013 by doriantaj

We will be opening for the Coolest AC/DC cover band around at the most likely Place, Live Wire Lounge at 3394 n. Milwaukee, Chicago IL.   9pm  

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New Year’s Eve Dec. 31st 2012 at The Flat Iron in Chicago with **PEG BOY and DORIAN TAJ**

Posted on December 28, 2012 by doriantaj

Monday,  December 31st we celebrate the coming of 13 at The Flat Iron. 1564 n. Milwaukee in Chicago, IL.  Show link below NEW YEARS EVE 2013 @ THE FLAT IRON  

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Coldcock Jones and the Shithawks perform at Taj Lounge at Lincoln Tap Room

Posted on November 18, 2012 by doriantaj

Tuesday Nov. 20.   at Lincoln Tap Room 3010 n. Lincoln chgo, IL. Coldcock Jones and the Shithawks will play 1 night only. Info at Link   Taj Lounge at Lincoln Tap Room presents **COLDCOCK JONES and the SHITHAWKS**

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Dorian Taj Performs at Urban Pig Roast Saturday Oct 6th

Posted on September 28, 2012 by doriantaj

All day long music and food fest  Saturday Oct 6th at 44o n. Aberdeen in Chicago…..Dorian Taj performs at 6:00pm   Festival of Pork, Live Music, BBQ, Parties, Good Time, Reverly, and most important… Great Friends!) ****2012 Line up******* 1pm: … Continue reading →

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Taj Lounge Live Tonight featuring “That Golden Fringe” and “Kiser:.

Posted on July 2, 2012 by doriantaj

Monday June 2nd at Lincoln Tap Room. 3010 n Lincoln chgo, IL. 9:30 till Close photo.php

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Back To The Hideout Saturday June 29th 10pm

Posted on June 28, 2012 by doriantaj

Yep……..All I Can Say………Also performing is Mawcrest and Rock Falls 1354 w. Wabansia in chicago………10pm

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Last Honey and Buffalo show for some time tonight

Posted on June 22, 2012 by doriantaj

the Band consisting of Kennedy Greenrod, Maggie Shultz, Jason Labrosse, Lennie Dietsch and Dorian taj will be performing tonight at the Hideout in Chicago.  1354 w. Wabansia. Show starts at 10pm With the Jim Becker Group opening Hideout Chicago | … Continue reading →

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June Birthdays

Posted on June 8, 2012 by doriantaj

This Saturday at Stage Bar…..We will Be Performing on my Birthday www.stagebarchicago.com

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