Julian Dorio

Julian Dorio is the drummer for the rock band The Whigs.

Biography

Julian started drumming at the age of 6, as an original member of the Flying Dorios. The band included his father and his older brother, Michael Dorio of Trances Arc. A high school graduate of The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, and a college graduate of the University of Georgia, Dorio currently resides in Georgia. The town of Athens has been home for both he and Gispert, the band's lead singer, since they were in school there. The band was signed to their current record label, Dave Matthews' ecclectic ATO, in 2006. Named Drummer of the Year for Esquire Magazine, his talents have not been unnoticed by the masses. He will be featured in the March issue of Drum Magazine and the May issue of Modern Drummer. The Whigs were also invited to perform on the Late Show with David Letterman on January 28, 2008 and Late Night with Conan O'Brien on Wednesday February 20.

Career

Julian is the drummer for, and a founding member of, The Whigs, a 2002 Garage Rock band out of Athens, Georgia. He handles the finances of the band.

In March 2007, Julian Dorio was awarded an Esky award for "Best Drummer" by Esquire magazine. [http://www.esquire.com/features/eskyawards0407-7 "The 2007 Esky Music Awards: Best Drummer"] , from Esquire Magazine, 26 June 2007.]

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