The Ataris

The Ataris story reads like a punk-rock fairy tale: Teenager lives in boring mid-western town (Anderson, Indiana); goes to a Vandals show and gives the band a tape; weeks later gets a call from Vandals bassist (and owner of Kung Fu Records) Joe Escalante asking him to record for his label; moves to California and puts band together with drummer Derrick Plourde (ex-Lagwagon); makes record Anywhere But Here (produced by Vandals’ guitarist, Warren Fitzgerald); gets invited to tour with some of his favorite bands (see below); puts together solid new line-up; becomes Fat Mike’s (NOFX) favorite new band, who then releases their EP, Look Forward to Failure (Fat Wreck Chords), produced by members of the Descendents. The saga continues with Blue Skies, Broken Hearts…Next 12 Exits (produced by Lagwagon singer/producer, Joey Cape), for Kung Fu Records and End is Forever. "Teenage Riot" is the first single off the album, followed up by "Summer Wind Was Always Our Song," both of which you can see videos for at the Kung Fu website. Their Latest Release is a rerelease of Anywhere But Here which is remastered and enhanced for your computer.

Based in Santa Barbara, California and together just over three years, their unbelievably catchy songs, tireless work ethic, and non-stop touring have made them the fastest growing band in recent punk history.