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TAKOTA
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Anaheim, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   TAKOTA: General Info
Member Since7/8/2005
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Record LabelIsland Records
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Jul 30 2008 8:00P
The Glasshouse Pomona, California

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New shows, coming soon. 03-08-08  (view more)

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   About TAKOTA
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Once upon a time, rocknroll was limitless, passionate, and beautiful. It wasn't distracted with the battles of style vs. substance or form vs. function. It was honest, and borne of dreams, passion, and hard work. Do you remember rocknroll? Can you recall the days of back-patches and band logos? Fists raised in unison, pounding beats into the air? Afternoons in parking lots and record stores, with radio stations spinning endless memories? It's been a while, hasn't it?

Formed in Anaheim, California, in 2005, Takota was built with the simple notion that memorable melodies, and explosive performances make for the best bands. Grant Arnow, a classically trained singer, was introduced to drummer Justin Ferreira at Chain Reaction, Orange County's legendary music venue. The two quickly found that they shared a common taste in music, and both having been recently liberated from signed bands, they immediately enacted a plan to build something massive. Through Myspace, Grant and Justin discovered bassist Danny Roddy and guitarist/vocalist Brett Anderson, all of whom shared the same perspective, passion and drive. The group of individuals instantaneously gelled into a band, and before long, they began captivating a massive local following with legendary performances. This spirit expanded quickly into other communities, eventually crossing oceans and energizing other parts of the world.

In Spring of 2006, Takota recorded and released their debut album, 'The Ivory Tower', Produced by Brandon Saller (of Atreyu); an album of powerhouse hooks, energy and staggering ambition. A few of the tracks managed to catch the attention of Bruce Dickinson (of Iron Maiden), who featured Takota on his BBC radio program. Not bad for an unsigned band, right? Equally humbling was the response the album received from the world's press, as illustrated by reviews in such major music magazines as Kerrang, Rock Sound, Classic Rock, AP and Metal Hammer. All of the above encourage this particular band towards greatness. In their short year together, Takota has played with Fall Out Boy, Silverchair, Head Automatica, Further Seems Forever, Bullets and Octane, Zebrahead, Young Love and Bleed the Dream, and this past summer completed a third tour of Europe as they toured with Plain White T's and All Time Low. The UK's Scuzz TV placed Takota's first music video (for 'Carpark Conversation') in main rotation, while Sean Stiegemeier (Atreyu, Haste The Day) recently directed another for 'Satellite'. They've done all of this with the help of their ever expanding fanbase, a few key friendships, and a lot of hard work. Grant, Justin, Danny and Brett have been working hard and digging deep for most of 2007 with producer Bob Marlette on their debut album "Just Before Morning" for Island Records. In March of 2008 Takota welcomed Sergio Ruelas as their lead guitarist. Takota isn't interested in reinventing the wheel, yet they're obviously keen on improving it. And why not bring the once massive sounds of rocknroll out of hibernation, and back onto the stage, one unstoppable melody at a time?

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Alicia!





Jul 3 2008 6:14 PM

You need to come back to Indiana soon
R0





Jul 3 2008 11:32 PM

hey grant it's RO! man it's been a while, i see you guys are doing good =) hope all is well! have an awesome 4th of july!!
KDuB





Jun 25 2008 12:13 AM

play at chain... please:D
Kize





Jun 25 2008 10:11 AM

You guys rock, Grants voice is amazing!
I can't wait to see you in the Phoenix area...
V413r!4-[Puddin' Pop]





Jun 21 2008 10:39 PM

Oh how i miss thee :[
I want to see you guys again...
When does the new cd come out?
♪ s.a.m.M.i Love [[♥]] ♪





Jun 22 2008 11:55 AM

miss you guys a ton!
★Cassy★





Jun 19 2008 7:30 AM

hey
i havnt talked to any of you in a while
how are you?
i hope all is well.
=)
Su-Su





Jun 16 2008 1:25 PM

i miss you guys. <3 batgirlsusu
IDJ Nor Cal





Jun 11 2008 3:19 PM

takota! hurry back up to nor cal! the last time we saw ya'll was with the colour ;)
Lakotablue™ "LB"


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Jun 10 2008 8:50 AM

G'Day Takota!
Better late than never, but I did see you at The Bamboozle in NJ! I missed meeting you after your set at The Aquarian Stage. Perhaps another time! I just rec'd the "Hot Sounds of Summer" sampler from Def Jam Prod/Island Records. Gald to hear Takota again. Keep me posted esp. if you head back to NJ/NY/PA area! Cheers - LB
sinking my heart turns to stone





Jun 9 2008 8:55 PM

i love the vid with brandon's guest vocals.
he has an amazing voice, and he is a kick-ass drummer.
.:.Stephanie Lynn.:.





Jun 6 2008 10:36 AM

I neeeed your new album... Like it's a must... when is it coming out?
sunny_LDN


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Jun 6 2008 4:32 PM

Is it nearly morning? I'm starving!
Olivia! {RIP Russ} Ophelia





Jun 5 2008 4:11 AM

Hey!

I haven't stopped by in a looooong time. lol
You guys are still one of the best bandsd I listen to :^)
Stephanie





Jun 2 2008 11:52 PM

Stopping by to show you some luv. Hope you have a good week!
brittany♥





May 30 2008 8:52 AM

heyy.. i havent seen you guys in awhile. hopefully youll be playing somewhere near me this summer, but i still listen to your cd all the time. literally. i love it. can't wait for another one =]
It's me! Cyndi!





May 26 2008 8:03 PM

Hey, Grant! Long time! Tasha's getting married this October, we should totally try to go, especially if you're in this area anytime soon! Miss you, and thanks for the great sound! Keep in contact!
★Cassy★





May 26 2008 6:27 PM

hello boys.
hope all is good.
<3
[crash]





May 26 2008 1:49 PM

i was at the show at Eastern Conn, you guys were absolutely amazing!!!
halie♥dan™





May 25 2008 11:17 PM

your music = GOD!!!!!!!!
★Cassy★





May 24 2008 1:12 PM

are you guys coming back to PA sometimes soon?
caitlin





May 18 2008 10:35 PM

Sergio is hot :)
Laura <3 Summer 08





May 18 2008 8:13 AM

helooo lads :)
well it was nearly a year ago you visited us here in the uk (liverpool)
and we miss you all loads
so when are you returning ?

xxx
Piper Saint





May 17 2008 8:00 AM

hello guys, do you remember us? it's been a long time, how are you? planning to come to london anytime soon?
Ted Bruner





May 17 2008 1:31 PM

What's the news, boys!? The music sounds amazing! Drop that bomb!!!

Cheers!!

Ted
In Love With A Satellite





May 14 2008 8:03 PM

What's up guys
Been a looooooong time since I've been to one of your shows but I'ma try to get out to one nice n' soon-like.
But for serious, put up all of "A Little Honesty". I've been listening to it on the three track CD you guys had before Ivory Tower and I lurve it good.

Can't wait for the new CD. :)
HeavensDust (Working On Remix Album)





May 8 2008 5:25 AM

Hey from Japan

Just stopin by to say whats up

Keep up the great work!

Shin
obby





May 14 2008 1:25 AM

youve come so long since the ivory tower. give me some carpark conversation!
Woodward





May 13 2008 7:31 PM

hey guys it was great meeting you the other night in the pike room. you should give us a shout next time your in detroit and we'll set something up. safe travels.

steve'o/Woodward
!LEM!





May 13 2008 6:13 AM

So the concert last night was amazing! Meeting you guys was even better! The drive was defiantly worth it. I can not wait for you guys to come back to Michigan and for the new CD to come out. Next time you come to Michigan I will be there! Thanks for an awesome night guys!
<3 *Zoe* <3





May 12 2008 11:07 AM

hey guys, you planning on coming back to the UK anytime soon?
hope you're okay, love to hear back from you if you have the time.
xXx
HOBBITS MUSIC VENUE





May 9 2008 5:05 PM

WHEN ARE YOU COMMING BACK TO THE UK

HOBBITS(JOHNNYS BAR OF THE UK)
♪ s.a.m.M.i Love [[♥]] ♪





May 9 2008 5:37 PM

hey guys,
hope you are enjoying the tour
best wishes and still waiting til you guys come back to cali
hugs n kisses!
calvinhydro





May 9 2008 12:13 PM

Put up more full tracks of new tunes! Shit is bad ass.
.:*across.the.universe*:.





May 8 2008 9:01 PM

awesome opening for third eye blind at mulcahys. play on long island more often! ;)
Mystra





May 8 2008 9:30 PM

You guys were the highlight of tonites show. thanks much for the pic!
Ali$$a [Effervescent]™





May 7 2008 4:36 PM

You guys did amazingly last night. I was up front in font of the gate, cheering you guys on the whole time. I was also chilling by the van and bus after the show.

You guys are really cute too, especially the guitarist in the purple tank top. :]

♥ Alissa
jesus.





May 7 2008 7:52 PM

hey guys,
i was the kid at bamboozle who was singing the words to Turn Up the Radio
i was so stoked to see you guys being on the list
it was amazing for me
i have The Ivory Tower and was really hoping you'd play some more older songs
but the new jams are amazing too

much love
-jesus
Kal





May 5 2008 3:08 PM

You guys better come UK soon yeah. Got ivory tower, your demo and will be getting the new album. Keep up the great music - Kal
Lexi Lee ™