Dorian Taj.......
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 Next release "Giant"(2015) features Anthony Rubino-guitar, Justin Loftus-bass and Danny Severson-drums and Josh Hudson and produced by Alex Moore at Lunch Room Audio in Austin TX and Pieholden Studio(RIP] in Chicago They are currently released the new album titled On the Loose(2022). You can check it out at link below. also recently released are the "All the Way" and Livin' in a Jelly Roll" singles.
https://doriantaj.hearnow.com
Present members are:
Anthony Rubino-lead guitar
Danny Severson-Bass
Ryan Farnham-drums
Josh Hudson-piano, organ, guitar
Dorian Anthony Alexander Tajbakhsh-vocals, guitar,piano