TAKILMA is an American rock n' roll band that takes classic rock n' roll vibes, mixes a touch of modern hard rock elements and a west coast blues based jam band vibe which equals a very original classic sound. In an era filled with modern technology based music, Takilma maintains its true rock roots.  Each live show is mixture of many original songs and a mix of classic rock jams by bands and songwriters who have influenced the band but with a very unique Takilma twist which makes each jam the bands own. 

 

(The band in its LIVE SETS has been known to jam on songs by artists who influenced them such as: Cream, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers, Bob Marley, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers,  The Black Crowes and many more…)

 

Takilma got its start in 1996 in Northern California with founding members BK (Rhythm Guitar) & Nate (Bass Guitar) and Justin (vocals, guitar, harmonica). Nate suggested the band name in 1996 at a rehearsal, from a road sign he had seen near his family’s home in Southern Oregon. He only knew it lead to a beautiful river spot, filled with friendly folks and an inspiring outdoor scene unlike any he had found in California. The band decided it was a good fit as in their young minds it did not associate with any type of music or band.

 

Although the original lineup gained some notoriety in the Northern California music scene with its electrified jam rock shows in 1996, 97, & 98. The internal conflicts of a young band caused them to burn out, being done with live performances by late 1998.  The band was on indefinite hiatus for over 6 years.

 

By 2005 the original three founders and songwriters BK, Nate & Justin decided to begin writing new music together and having jam sessions and some initial recording sessions began.  The music was flowing and they decided to start up a new live band and all three felt it only right to continue with the original name they performed under, TAKILMA was reborn.

 

Although various other musicians have helped Takilma as a live performing band it has remained BK & Nate at its spiritual & songwriting core.

 

By 2007 the band independently released their first CD "Shoddy Craftsmanship", with a more acoustic jam based feel it only showed the potential of the band’s rebirth.  Songs like "Going to Tijuana" laid the ground work for the direction the band was heading in. 

2008 saw the independent release of their "sophomore" CD "Keeping Her Honest" which had a fare more advanced rock n' roll vibe and the quality songwriting of BK and Nate in songs such as “Yes I Do” (the single most played radio/internet song in the band’s history) and “The Smoke Hour” (a counter culture underground phenomenon) propelled the bands popularity and truly marked Takilma’s return to its more electrified rock roots.

But both CD’s saw limited release even as the band performed many live shows year in and out.  By end of summer 2009 original member and lead singer Justin decided to retire from music.  BK and Nate briefly considered hanging it up as Takilma.  But something inside them told them to give it one last go. 

 

In the fall of 2009 they conducted a very brief search (one internet post) and the very first person to audition was a man with a soul full rock voice who had recently moved to Takilma, Oregon by the name of Mike B. The first time BK & Nate heard his voice on an audition CD they knew he was the voice and had the sound they needed for the new original material they had been writing.  With Nate having recently relocated to Southern Oregon to base the band and music out of, and a new local singer living in Takilma the community, the band was returning itself to the true roots of the Takilma name and the wonderful community and once native tribe from where the name originates. A true twist of pure fate had occurred and strengthened the bands sound and music beyond its member’s wildest imaginations.  With the growing support of the community of Takilma, Oregon, Southern Oregon in general, and the bands roots and support in Northern California the band found itself with quite a following which enabled the band to tour to many new markets and expand its fan base with more live shows.

 

In 2010 Takilma self - released “Raising the Frequency” and blew up the internet music community with “One Bullet” the first single.  A new sound emerged from the band that effortlessly blended their classic and modern hard rock sounds.  The new CD of music was a vast experiment in musical creativity marked by such classic songs as “One Bullet”, “Veil of My Shame”, “How Many More?” and “Bong Water Blues” all becoming permanent live fixtures in the bands nightly set list.  By the time the band hit the road for over 25 live shows in 2010 the band consisted of Mike B. on Vocals, BK on Rhythm Guitar, Adam on Lead Guitar, Nate on Bass Guitar, Robert on Keyboards and Brandon on drums. 

 

The band went into 2011 writing some new material with this line up and dropped their first new song “Slow Burn” on 4/20/2011 on their official website (http://www.takilma.net).  The band continued the live shows with over 30 live dates performed in 2011 on the “Slow Burn 2011 Tour” with highlights as main stage performers at The Jefferson State Music Festival & Hemp Expo (2nd year running), The Hope Mountain Barter Faire (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011), The Emerald Empire Hempfest (2nd year running) and The Radio ACTive Music Festival.

 

The band heads into 2012 looking to book over 40 live dates for the new year, in support of  the band’s announcement of a mid - spring release date for a CD Collection of ALL NEW Original Songs (featuring Slow Burn) and 10 more tracks!  For the 3rd year running the bands line up remains the same and sound is ever more refined.  Look for 2012 to be THE BIGGEST year yet for TAKILMA as the band embarks on their musical journey of being one of the hardest working independent bands on the West Coast. 

 

Official Takilma releases:

 

Shoddy Craftmanship - 2007

 

Keep'n Her Honest - 2008

 

More Live Then You'll Ever Be...Vol. 1 - 2008

Raising the Frequency - 2010

 

 

TAKILMA has been honored to perform at these events:

 

The Jefferson State Music Festival & Hemp Expo (2010, 2011) - Selma, Oregon

 

Cougar Mountain Tayberry Jam (scheduled for 2012) - Cottage Grove, Oregon

 

The Hope Mountain Barter Faire (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011) - Cave Junction, Oregon

 

Last Band Standing Competition (2010, 2011) - Medford, Oregon

 

TakilmaFM.Com RadioACTive Music Festival (2011) - Selma, Oregon

 

The Emerald Empire Hempfest (2010, 2011) - Eugene, Oregon

 

Southern Oregon Rockfest (2010) - Provolt, Oregon

 

The Ashland Mind Music Festival (2010) - Ashland, Oregon

 

TakilmaFM.Com Radio Benefit Shows (2008, 2010, 2011) - Takilma, Oregon

 

Out N' About Treesort 4th of July Party  (2010) - Takilma, Oregon

 

WesFest (2007) - Folsom, California

 

Sacramento Port Festival (1997) - West Sacramento, California

 

 

Takilma has also been honored to perform at these live music venues:

 

 

The Freakin' Frog - Las Vegas, Nevada

 

Boomer's - Las Vegas, Nevada

 

El Corazon - Seattle, Washington

 

The Charleston Theater - Bremerton, Washington

 

The Venue Civic Center - Medford, Oregon

 

Shenanigan's - Medford, Oregon

 

The Zoo - Roseburg, Oregon

 

Maxwell's Downtown Eatery - Redding, California

 

Blue Moon Lounge & Restaurant - Coos Bay, Oregon

 

Ukiah Brewing Company - Ukiah, California

 

The Rellik Tavern - Benicia, California

 

Selma Community Center - Selma, Oregon

 

Cedarwood Saloon - Grants Pass, Oregon

 

Double R Pub - Rogue River, Oregon

 

Cattlemen's - Rogue River, Oregon


Cattle Club/Bo Jangles - Sacramento, California

 

The 300 Room - West Sacramento, California

 

Bay Street - Emeryville, California

 

The Satellite Lounge - Reno, Nevada

 

North Star Craft Brewery - Shasta Lake, California

 

Rustyland 13 & 14 - Stanislaus National Forest, California

 

Duke’s Coffee House - Davis, California (RIP!)

 

Cheers - Vacaville, California

 

The Redding Sports Bar - Redding, California

 

The Irish Pub - Ashland, Oregon

 

Swabbies on the River - Sacramento, California

 

The Distillery - Sacramento, California

 

The Trove - Grants Pass, Oregon

 

Evolv/Bisla's Sports Bar - Sacramento, California

 

R5 Records - Sacramento, California

 

Vega's Night Club - Old Sacramento, California

 

The Calapooia Brewing Company - Albany, Oregon

 

To join the Takilma Band Newsletter go to the home page at: www.takilma.net

To contact the band regarding music business email: takilmatheband@gmail.com

 

Takilma in the media:

 

- Takilma was selected as the "UNSIGNED BAND OF THE WEEK" on 4/13/2010 by HIGHTIMES.COM. The song "Bong Water Blues" was featured.

 

- Takilma has been featured or listed in the following print publications: Alive & Kicking (Sacramento, CA), The Illinois Valley News (Illinois Valley, Oregon), Sacramento News & Review (1996), The Mail Tribune & Daily Courier (Southern Oregon), The Hoboken Auto Trader (ranked #3 unsigned band to "cruise" to) & Chang's Take Out Menu (featured for the bands infamous chinese food fights).

 

- Takilma has received FM Radio Airplay via DJ Wendy King on 96.9 FM The Rogue (Off The Hook Radio Show) and formely on 106.3 KZZE FM both in Southern Oregon.

- Takilma has been a featured band on The Spaceman Radio Show many times on the internet radio station - www.takilmafm.com  - The band has also received internet radio airplay via BBSTalkRadio out of Los Angeles, California in 2008 for the single "Yes I Do".

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