Side Projects
In 2003, Takac joined with Brian Schulmeister to form the dance music collective Amungus. That same year, Takac started his own record label "Good Charamel Records" in Buffalo, New York. After seeing numerous local acts, the first three bands signed to the label were Klear, The Juliet Dagger, and Last Conservative, the label now releases Japanese Rock Music in North America by Female Fronted J-Rock Bands such as Shonen Knife, Tsushimamire, Lazy Guns Brisky and MOLICE.
In 2004, Takac founded the Music is Art Festival, a not-for-profit organization, and operates as their President. MiA seeks to explore and reshape music’s cultural, social, and educational impact on the community. Active throughout the year, MiA is supported by a multitude of programs, concerts, and events, ranging from collecting and donating instruments to local schools, mental health awareness tours, music industry education, among others.
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