The Ataris
Long-running American pop-punk act whose late-90s and early-2000s run made them fixtures of the skate-punk era, still touring on those hooks.
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About The Ataris
The Ataris formed in Anderson, Indiana in 1996 around singer and guitarist Kris Roe, who has remained the band's only constant member through many lineup changes. Early records on Kung Fu Records established them within the late-1990s American pop-punk scene, with fast, melodic songs and lyrics rooted in nostalgia, small towns and adolescence. Their widest exposure came with the 2003 album So Long, Astoria and its cover of Don Henley's "The Boys of Summer", which reached mainstream radio and television. Later work moved toward a slower, more indie-leaning sound, though live sets still draw heavily on the earlier material.
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What festivals is The Ataris playing in 2027?
The Ataris is booked at 1 festival we cover: Sonic Temple 2027.
Is The Ataris playing Sonic Temple 2027?
Yes, The Ataris is on the Sonic Temple 2027 lineup, May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH. They play Thursday, May 13.
What kind of music does The Ataris play?
The Ataris plays rock.
What festivals has The Ataris played before?
The Ataris has played Louder Than Life 2026, Welcome to Rockville 2026.
Who is in The Ataris?
The Ataris is Kristopher Roe, Mike Davenport, Chris Knapp, John Collura, Bob Hoag (keyboards, piano), Rob Felicetti, Sean Hansen and Thomas Holst. Former members include Derrick Plourde.
When did The Ataris form?
The Ataris formed in Anderson in 1996.
What was The Ataris's first album?
The Ataris's first album was …Anywhere but Here (1997). The latest is Bandcamp Friday Rare Unreleased Tracks (2022).