Ha Ha Tonka is an American folk-rock band formed in 2004 in Springfield, Missouri. The band's name is derived from the Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Missouri, a place of natural beauty and historical significance. Ha Ha Tonka's music is characterized by its blend of folk, rock, and Americana influences, with introspective lyrics and soaring melodies. The band has released several critically acclaimed albums, including "Novel Sounds of the Nouveau South" and "Death Of A Decade," and has toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe.