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ENDORSEMENTS

About

Alma College graduate and Michigan native, Cyrus Zerbe, has quickly made his impact on the Seattle music scene. Since relocating, Cyrus has dived into what the city has to offer. In addition to establishing himself as a go to studio and session player, Cyrus plays in numerous highly acclaimed groups, including the award winning Brian James and the Great Unknown and rising alt-rock group Monitor

Performing their top rated album, Journey of a Thousand Miles and new single “Brand New, Cyrus and his group, Brian James and the Great Unknown, have begun their rise in the Pacific Northwest. Selling out multiple performances at the highly acclaimed Bake’s Place in Bellevue, WA, as well as both the Woodinville and Kirkland Summer Concert Series amongst others, the group is riding its momentum with its freshman album as “…Brian James and the Great Unknown makes their mark on the northwest music scene and takes those next big steps on its journey.” -Rick Bowen, Northwest Music SceneWith 

2021 also brings along Cyrus’ and Monitor‘s Sophomore album, Morning Song, recently recorded at the highly acclaimed Earwig Studios in Seattle, WA. The band has seen recent success including reaching its one millionth stream on its top hit “Memorand”, which has had huge success both locally and internationally.

In addition to his two main projects, Cyrus has proven himself as a multidimensional artist by providing studio and session work for multiple groups spanning a vast set of genres including the Raphael Tranquilino Band (Blues)Space Owl (Jam Band/Improvisational)DB Stewart (Experimental Rock), and Damon Medek (Punk/Pop). 

While constantly growing and developing his knowledge and understanding of music, music production, music booking, and music performance, he actively strives to help others with his musical services and in their own personal growth. With over 20 years of percussion and musical experience, Cyrus will help you in whatever musical realm you need! 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Music, Alma College

AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Album of the Year (Journey of a Thousand Miles), Inside Musicast 
Outstanding Soloist, 2014 Notre Dame Collegiate Jazz Festival
Most Outstanding Drummer, 2010 Alma College Jazz Festival
Most Outstanding Drummer, 2009 Alma College Jazz Festival
Most Outstanding Soloist, 2009 Central Michigan University Jazz Festival
Most Outstanding Drummer, 2008 Alma College Jazz Festival
2nd Runner Up for Outstanding Soloist, 2007 Central Michigan Jazz Festival