Takota
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Takota are an Orange County, California band formed in 2005.
The band consists of vocalist Grant Arnow, who is a classically trained singer, drummer Justin Ferreira (formerly of Reel Big Fish), guitarist Brett Anderson and bassist Danny Roddy. In 2006, the band recorded their debut album The Ivory Tower with Atreyu drummer/singer Brandon Saller producing. Sergio Ruelas joined the band in mid 2008.
In 2006 they joined Atreyu's World Championship Tour replacing From First to Last who left under controversial circumstances. They opened for Every Time I Die and Chiodos who were already on the tour.
The band was direct support for Bullets And Octane on their tour of the United Kingdom in early 2007. The band signed with Island Records upon returning from that tour.
Guitarist Andy Lara left the band in spring 2007.
The band are currently recording the follow up to The Ivory Tower with producer Bob Marlette. The album, titled Just Before Morning, will be released in Fall 2008.
Takota are managed by Will Langolf and Gary Gersh for The Artists Organization. They are booked by CAA.