Song Premiere: Ha Ha Tonka - "Made Example Of"
Ha Ha Tonka’s latest album was recorded in a 200-year-old barn, and it only takes a quick listen of “Made Example Of” through headphones to hear the mark the location put on the recording. Produced by Kevin McMahon (Titus Andronicus, The Walkmen), the song features huge, reverb-heavy drums and a surprisingly driving mandolin, which all take on the character of their open-barn surroundings. read more
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Found in: Music, ReviewsAvett Brothers headline Chicago's CBGB Festival
It's not quite the resuscitation of that famous Manhattan venue, but a different CBGB is coming this fall to satisfy musical needs.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsHa Ha Tonka - "Caney Mountain"
Click above to watch "Caney Mountain" from Ha Ha Tonka's new album Buckle in the Bible Belt, out now on Bloodshot Records. Related Links:Myspace Page ... read more
Found in: Video of the DayHa Ha Tonka - "St. Nick On The Fourth in a Fervor"
Click above to watch "St. Nick On The Fourth in a Fervor" from Ha Ha Tonka's 2007 album Buckle In The Bible Belt, out now on Bloodshot Records. Related Links: Band of the Week: Ha Ha Tonka ... read more
Found in: Video of the DayBand of the Week: Ha Ha Tonka
Like many a band, Ha Ha Tonka started out as a couple of friends sharing a cheap apartment and the love of music. “I don’t think we were really that serious about music at the beginning, seeing as how we were full-time college students,” says Brian Roberts, who sings and plays guitar. “Plus, our songs were terrible...” read more
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