Ha Ha Tonka

Indie / Alt Country / Rock

Springfield, MO

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About

Roaring out of the Ozarks with a bottle in one hand and a bible in the other, Ha Ha Tonka mix sanctified four-part harmonies and blistering rock, carving out songs that evoke the dichotomies that define their home. The Springfield, Missouri natives dubbed their new album Buckle in the Bible Belt in homage to their hometown, so named for its position on the dividing line of the Ozark states. Their dark view of the realities of socio-economic hardship, backwoods prejudices and drug abuse is leavened by wry humor and a deep appreciation for regional storytelling traditions.

CMJ New Music Report (9/3/07) picks 'Buckle' as an Essential listen!
"These Ozark boys gracefully return with a precocious, stammering rock record that bridges sweet-water gospel folk with sweltering Southern rock. RIYL: Kings of Leon, Old 97s, Violent Femmes."

SPIN's "Buzzcatcher" (Oct 07) - On stands now!
"WHO: The four men who make up Ha Ha Tonka (named after a state park in Missouri) know a few fundamental facts. First, the Midwest can be a harsh and boring place. Second, it's also rich with personal stories and people eager to pound the floorboards to crunchy, sun-soaked roots rock. Third, the second fact has everything to do with the first. FOR FANS OF: Drive-By Truckers, Kings of Leon."