Houston: Live from House of Blues, Featuring the TonTons

May 26th, 2010 | by admin |

Check out the coolest video of H-town…maybe the coolest video of any city…featuring local band The TonTons.

The TonTons are Asli Omar, Tom Nguyen, Adam Martinez and Justin Martinez.

The song “Leon” is from the TonTons new record “Kraken” recorded at SugarHill Recording Studios. Produced by John Griffin. Used with permission from Esthetic Noise Records.

Video Production:

Produced by The Greater Houston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.
Executive Producers: Holly Clapham-Rosenow, Lindsey Brown.
Production Company: Zenfilm
Senior Producer: Jarrod Gullett
Producer: Tracy Jemison
Director: W. Ross Wells
Director of Photography: Wayne Forster
Director of Photgraphy: Raul Casares
First Assistant Camera: Justin Deguire
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Production Designer & Editor: Travis Johns
Colorist: Tracy Jemison
Camera and Lens Systems: Panavision Houston
Grip and Lighting: The Lighting Zone Houston
Location Services: House of Blues Houston

Special Thanks to the Houston Film Commission and Mark C. Austin for their assistance in the production of this video.

Duration : 0:2:24


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  1. 21 Responses to “Houston: Live from House of Blues, Featuring the TonTons”

  2. By Phuckyooo on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    @dizrokwel Petty …
    @dizrokwel Petty misunderstandings, although I see your point now

  3. By dizrokwel on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    @Phuckyooo tosh …
    @Phuckyooo tosh cool, marley? an obvious safe bet for the whole family, the other two im not familiar with. as far as punk goes? the dead boys, new york dolls, descendents….. new punk? look up titus andronicus they slay, although not completely punk but the attitude is punk. have fun!!!!!! u seem ok to me, not that im the end all of judegment, but whatever.

  4. By Phuckyooo on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    @dizrokwel Yea that …
    @dizrokwel Yea that kinda sucks about the faggotry, I just go to the few bars that are left around there. If I cant get in with my normal attire, Im not interested. btw, since ur so concerned about my taste in music, I like Tosh, Marley, expendables, rebelution. I hate slightly stoopid. Also punk, and not new old shit

  5. By Phuckyooo on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    Justin Beiber? Yeah …
    Justin Beiber? Yeah in like 20 yrs

  6. By Phuckyooo on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    @dizrokwel Its …
    @dizrokwel Its called the waterwall. Wat about midtown, and washington. You should get out more

  7. By jennynaruto on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    i cant wait to go …
    i cant wait to go to the house of blues looks awsome i love living in houston

  8. By dizrokwel on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    house of blues is …
    house of blues is lame, the galleria sux, maxs is bougee, the aquariums for rich folks, transco waterfall?? please, pearl bar is for chodes, the only thing in this vid that makes me proud to be from houston is the ton tons.

  9. By JHF7217 on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    I will be seeing …
    I will be seeing Julian Casablancas tonight, where do I go to meet him?:0.

  10. By joeythehamster77 on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    Love the TonTons! …
    Love the TonTons! Keep it fresh, Keep it rockin, Keep it Houston!

  11. By coolcat713 on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    Houston rawks!
    Houston rawks!

  12. By daydrinker on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    that logo whatever …
    that logo whatever at the end kills the vid =/

  13. By jaxmyers on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    Go H-Town! This …
    Go H-Town! This video shows some of the best places in the city. Most people who hate Houston have never been outside the suburbs and seen any of these places.

  14. By contracthitter1986 on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    i was here.front …
    i was here.front row baby! and houston doesnt suck.you suck.try living in a country lil town see how you like dumbass

  15. By mansfieldbp on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    I love the Tontons, …
    I love the Tontons, I like their energy and their groovy sounds. I have to admit that I hate houston but the tontons make it less sucky.

  16. By SixthTreeAtNoon on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    This almost makes …
    This almost makes Houston seem much cooler.
    I’ve been to most of these places where the video shows.
    Also, like the band :D

  17. By VisitHoustonTexas on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    Keepin’ it real. …
    Keepin’ it real. And rich! :)

  18. By VisitHoustonTexas on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    It really shows how …
    It really shows how diverse Houston is!

  19. By VisitHoustonTexas on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    THANK YOU! We love …
    THANK YOU! We love this video.

  20. By PostModernSounds on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    Fantastic Job on …
    Fantastic Job on this Vid!

  21. By keephoustonrich on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    Keeping it rich. …
    Keeping it rich. Keep Houston Rich.

  22. By oscarinhouston on May 26, 2010 | Reply

    Awesome video!!!! …
    Awesome video!!!! for such a nice city!

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