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Zikr
Alternative / Rock / Acousmatic / Tape music

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Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  12/27/2009
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Member Since8/1/2006
Band Websitewww.zikrmusic.com
Band MembersJoseph George : guitar(s), piano, vocal cords, organ(s), electric cables

Jimmy Steyskal : trap set, percussion, computer programming, organ

Bill Connors : bass, visualities, html

Matthew Shaw : guitar, vocal cords

Reid Garrison : magnetic tape strips, allsorts

Backing Musiciansstring ensemble:
Leah A'Hearn: viola
Mike Frigo: cello
Tina Carr: upright bass/backup vocals
Influencescoffee, sleep deprivation, time, support; Mary Laura, Reid Garrison, Lachlan Angus, Ryan Jedlicka, Tony Munoz; anyone willing to stop. and listen.
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Record Labelmanaged by: QUAN Recordings, LLC


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 9 2010 9:00P
Subterranean Chicago
Jan 23 2010 5:00P
The Korova Morris, Illinois
Feb 4 2010 9:00P
Depaul University Student Center (Brownstones Annex) Chicago, Illinois

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Algren (2006-2009)

Algren (2006-2009)



Oct 8 2009 12:59 AM

Algren's debut album and its accompanying graphic novel are available now on iTunes, CD Baby, and others. Visit www.waywardsound.com for songs and images from the project!
Young Sun

Young Sun



Sep 8 2009 5:58 PM

The new stuff sounds really tight.
Rabble Rabble

Rabble Rabble



Aug 2 2009 9:10 PM

Thanks, brothers.

We're in Louisville now, gettin' ready to rock the fuck out.


Good luck at Sub-T.



Best,
-Matt
TuNNeL

TuNNeL



Aug 2 2009 9:44 AM

TOWERS is a towering accomplishment....excellent new songs guys!
Matthew Golombisky

Matthew Golombisky



Jul 4 2009 3:19 PM

music. sound. good.
TuNNeL

TuNNeL



May 28 2009 6:29 AM

Love the new song!!! Finally a guitar solo..hah..excellent!
Kєησßii

Kєησßii



May 25 2009 1:26 PM


All the wonders you seek are within yourself.

Best
///////Kenobii
Eat This City

Eat This City



May 20 2009 5:16 PM

Why not come drink with us @ The Lager House on Friday? It's no cover, and we will be drunk!

Stripped down acoustic type performances from:

Nick & Derek of Millions Of Brazilians // Tim & Jamie of Great Lakes Myth Society // Corey of Sugarcoats/LMCA // Marcie & Deleano of Silverghost // Brad & Scott of Arranged Marriage

Lager House • 1254 Michigan Ave • Detroit
8pm • Zero Dollars • 18+
Algren (2006-2009)

Algren (2006-2009)



Apr 13 2009 1:40 PM

New album and graphic novel coming May 9, 2009:
www.waywardsound.com
Eat This City

Eat This City



Apr 1 2009 12:33 PM

If you're not busy, we would love to have you this Saturday (4/4) at The Pike Room in Pontiac...

Deastro // Terrible Twos // F'ke Blood // Lightning Love //

Pike Room • 1 S. Saginaw • Pontiac
8pm • Zero Dollars • All Ages!
White/Light

White/Light



Mar 24 2009 6:08 AM

nice to meet you guys, hope we can work this out!
TuNNeL

TuNNeL



Mar 13 2009 2:09 AM

i am quite digging the new layout!
The Dyes

The Dyes



Mar 11 2009 10:55 PM

Hey guys, awesome tunes! Let's do a show together sometime.

Joe- Congrats on winning President for DMBO, I'm so excited for you :)

-Jill
craigery.

Craig Panozzo



Feb 11 2009 6:05 AM

you guys are ridiculous.

"believe in ghost" is phenomenal. i wanna hear you guys live soon! i really miss all of you!

AND i agree with heather..."red makes violet" is so beautiful

keep making amazing music!!!
Eat This City

Eat This City



Feb 5 2009 12:41 AM

If you're not busy, or a little short on cash this Saturday stop up to Detroit Unplugged II

Lo-Fi Bri of Carjack // Mick Bassett of Mick Bassett & The Marthas // Randy & Mark of Deastro //
Ryan & Liz of Friendly Foes // Augie & Korin of The Hard Lessons

Lager House • 1254 Michigan
9pm • Zero Dollars • 18+
Color Bars

Color Bars



Jan 28 2009 9:00 PM

Thanks for the add and thanks for your music
Ryan the Lion

Ryan the Lion



Jan 2 2009 4:17 AM

Thank-you ZiKRs.
Algren (2006-2009)

Algren (2006-2009)



Dec 19 2008 3:54 AM

Thanks for the add!
TuNNeL

TuNNeL



Dec 10 2008 4:14 AM

CAN'T WAIT FOR THE 28th!!!!!
Heather

Heather



Nov 16 2008 7:43 PM

i can't get over red makes white violet... its seriously beautiful
Matthew Golombisky

Matthew Golombisky



Oct 28 2008 2:55 PM

digging these tunes. very much.
TuNNeL

TuNNeL



Oct 16 2008 2:35 AM

"it doesn't matter what i say" is extremely delicious. KUDOS!
Can't wait for the next show!
PASTRY fetish

PASTRY fetish



Oct 13 2008 4:54 AM

I heart COLUMNAR EPITHELIAL CELLS.
Ryan the Lion

Ryan the Lion



Sep 29 2008 5:07 AM

The Denver Police
Six Ways From Sunday

Six Ways From Sunday



Sep 17 2008 2:27 AM

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