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

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. Their debut album Circus Court was released in 2009. Their sophomore album Exporter was released in 2010. Their third album, titled Get Well was released in 2012 and was met with critical praise. 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. "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. 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)

References

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  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. 16 November 2010. 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 (6 November 2012). "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. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  9. Yoder, Michael. "Lancaster Rockers Ton-Taun Prepare To Release 'You're Not Doing It Right'". flymagazine.net. Fly Magazine. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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