Ha Ha Tonka

It no longer seems all that necessary to have a label if you are a good enough band - just get yourself on myspace, play some kick ass shows, and then release an album. Sure, you may not become a millionaire but don’t most musicians make albums for the glory of the music and not the money anyhow....right? Ha Ha Tonka is no exception. In 2006 they self-released “Buckle in the Bible Belt” and got some good opening slots and a little love but it ended up with them getting a deal with Bloodshot Records in 2007 which has brought them to a point where they have landed a spot at this years Lollapalooza. No trucks of money or critical acclaim yet but now they will have an audience large enough that they can’t be ignored.