Ton-Taun

Ton-Taun was an American indie rock band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Since 2007, they have released four albums.

Not to be confused with Tonton or Tauntaun.
Ton-Taun in 2015

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)

References
  1. "Sonicbids". sonicbids.com. sonicbids. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  2. "New Philly Music Review: Ton-Taun Circus Court". www.crackedmusic.wordpress.com. Cracked Music. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  3. "Exporter". ton-taun.bandcamp.com. 15 August 2010. Archived from the original on October 16, 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  4. "Ton-Taun's Exporter". blogs.dickinson.edu/wdcvfm/. WDCV-FM. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  5. Pontz, Maddy (September 12, 2013). "Philly band Ton-Taun delivers time after time". Lancaster Newspapers. Lancaster Newspapers. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  6. Latessa, Matt. "Album Review: Get Well". www.tristateindie.com. Tri-State Indie. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  7. "Ton-Taun-Get Well". badlypaintedapple.wordpress.com. Badly Painted Apple. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  8. McMonagle, Michael. "Ton-Taun's video countdown to new album release is amazing". flymagazine.net. Fly Magazine. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  9. Yoder, Michael. "Lancaster Rockers Ton-Taun Prepare To Release 'You're Not Doing It Right'". flymagazine.net. Fly Magazine. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
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