GENRE: Nouveau Rock MEMBERS: KHALED TABBARA- Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards MURAD G. SHORRAB- Vocals, Bass Guitar JAKE KAMAL SABEH- Drums, Digital Percussion BERNADETTE LIM- Keyboards, Vocals JESSE MARTIN - Lead Guitar RECORD LABEL: Unsigned HOMETOWN: Youngstown, Ohio BIOGRAPHY: Since 2007, The Zou has been marching across the country, gathering the support of music lovers and critics. They have been described as "Intelligent and electrifying Nouveau Rock", "A dark assemblage of snarky lyrics, gritty bass, and 2 colossal keyboardists" and "Indie rock to be proud of". Ohio based, nationally touring and regionally reigning - If you haven't heard of The Zou yet, you will soon. Born in a Midwestern scene dominated by affluent white youths, The Zou is a transnational ethnic musical collective of 2nd generation Americans. They are the sons and daughters of Lebanese revolutionaries, Palestinian refugees, and Filipino migrants. This unique background shows in the crafting of their indie rock. The Zou's music reflects a quality and creativity seldom found in mainstream music. The Zou is receiving rave reviews nationally for their unique approach to creating "non rock-inspired rock" drawing influences from such bizarre sources as Nintendo games and musical theater. Their latest album ARCHAEOPTERYX was awarded #2 Album of The Year (4.5/5), by Sawkick Media beating out rock heavy-hitters Muse, NIN, and Foo Fighters. The Zou has performed over 400 shows in over 28 states in such respected venues as: The Bitter End and The Hard Rock Cafe - New York, NY Crane's Tavern - Hollywood, CA Tasty World - Athens, GA The House of Blues - Cleveland, OH The Monte Vista Hotel - Flagstaff, AZ The New World Brewery - Tampa, FL Herman's Hideaway - Denver, CO Le Swimming - Montreal, QC Canada The Exit/In - Nashville, TN Drunken Unicorn - Atlanta, Ga Brillobox - Pittsburgh, PA