Ton-Taun Explained
Ton-Taun was an American indie rock band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Since 2007, they have released five albums.
History
The band, whose founding members Jordan Capizzi and Doug Hynes met while attending high school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania was formed in 2007.[1] Their debut album Circus Court was released in 2009.[2] Their sophomore album Exporter was released in 2010.[3] [4] Their third album, titled Get Well was released in 2012 and was met with critical praise.[5] [6] [7] This was followed by several lineup changes. In August 2015 Ton-Taun released their fourth album, a double LP titled "You're Not Doing It Right". A series of music videos preceded the release of the album.[8] "You're Not Doing It Right" was made available on August 22, 2015 on iTunes, CD and limited edition colored vinyl and was lauded for its ambition.[9] They have shared the stage with Future Islands, Why?, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Ra Ra Riot, Rubblebucket, Lavender Diamond, Kopecky and Built To Spill.
Current members
- Jordan Capizzi-Vocals, Keys, Guitar
- Doug Hynes-Guitar
- Aaron Binder-Guitar, Keys
- Brian Trump-Drums
- Rob Nye-Bass
- John Spurlock-Keys, Guitar
- Kate Seifarth-Percussion, Vocals
Former members
- Mario Borgatta
- Louis Borgatta
- Josh Wood
- Alex Ocko
Discography
- Circus Court (2009)
- Exporter (2010)
- Get Well (2012)
- You're Not Doing It Right (2015)
- Ton-Taun Vs. The Volcano (2018)
Notes and References
- Web site: Sonicbids. sonicbids.com. sonicbids. 18 November 2014.
- Web site: New Philly Music Review: Ton-Taun Circus Court. www.crackedmusic.wordpress.com. Cracked Music. 18 November 2014.
- Web site: Exporter . ton-taun.bandcamp.com . 23 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111016035331/http://ton-taun.bandcamp.com/ . October 16, 2011 . en . 15 August 2010.
- Web site: Ton-Taun's Exporter. blogs.dickinson.edu/wdcvfm/. 16 November 2010 . WDCV-FM. 18 November 2014.
- News: Pontz. Maddy. Philly band Ton-Taun delivers time after time. 18 November 2014. Lancaster Newspapers. Lancaster Newspapers. September 12, 2013.
- Web site: Latessa. Matt. Album Review: Get Well. www.tristateindie.com. 6 November 2012 . Tri-State Indie. 18 November 2014.
- Web site: Ton-Taun-Get Well. badlypaintedapple.wordpress.com. 6 January 2013. Badly Painted Apple. 18 November 2014.
- Web site: McMonagle. Michael. Ton-Taun's video countdown to new album release is amazing. flymagazine.net. Fly Magazine. 23 September 2015.
- Web site: Yoder. Michael. Lancaster Rockers Ton-Taun Prepare To Release 'You're Not Doing It Right'. flymagazine.net. Fly Magazine. 23 September 2015.