Genres: Alternative / Indie, Pop
Sound description: Melodic tunes presented in the spirit of Rubber Soul
RIYL: Sondre Lerche, Goldenboy, Rufus Wainwright
Formed: 2003
City: Dallas, TX
Web site: http://www.rahimtheband.com
Rahim Quazi is a singer/songwriter who is backed up by an amazing band. Rahim writes folk/rock/pop/ songs that hit you on many levels. Shows can be expolsive and always fun.
Rahim has finished his debut album, which is called The Big Black Box. He started his solo career in 2004. His gig highlights include playing The Granada in Dallas and The Bend Studio and co-organizing The Benefit for Cory. Rahim has shared the stage with Bob Schneider, Billy Harvey and Salim Nourallah.
Rahim's band features an assortment of local musicians.
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Musicians
- Rahim Quazi: guitar, keyboards, lead vocals, piano, vocals
- Chris Holt: keyboards
- Annie Benjamin: flute
- Dennis Davidson: guitar
- Rick Nelson: bass, viola, violin
- Ray Tamez: guitar
- Josh Hoover: drums
- Cory Helms: bass
- Dave Carnes: drums
Influences
The Beatles, Beck, Cole Porter, Elvis Costello, ELO, The Polyphonic Spree, Rufus Wainright, Aimee Mann, Salim and Faris Nourallah, Jack Johnson, Ray Montagne, Ben Harper, The Verve, Grandaddy, Sigur Ros, Neil Finn, Wilco, Jayhawks, The Jackson 5, Dave Matthews, Patrick Bruel, Louis Armstrong, Goldenboy, Elliot Smith, Duncan Sheik, Dean Martin, David Bowie, Air
Albums
Big Black Box
Released 2004
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