The Ataris are a pop punk band originally hailing from Anderson, Indiana. Formed in 1996, they gradually increased in popularity in the underground punk scene, producing the well-acclaimed EP, “Look Forward to Failure,” where they collaborated with Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus on one of the tracks. However, it wasn’t until the release of “Blue Skies, Broken Hearts…Next 12 Exits” in the year 1999 that they started to be much more reputable. This album, along with “Look Forward to Failure”, is responsible for the well-known punk rock anthem, “San Dimas High School Football Rules”.

The Ataris released five studio albums between 1997 and 2007. Their best-selling album, “So Long, Astoria” (2003), sold over 700,000 copies in the US and is certified gold by the RIAA. This album was responsible for giving them their break into the mainstream audience and generated many successful singles, including “In This Diary” and their cover of Don Henley’s “The Boys of Summer.”

The Ataris continue to tour around the globe with founder and original member Kris Roe including a 2023 20th anniversary “So, Long Astoria” reunion and a spot in the 2023 When We Were Young festival lineup.

After years of writing, working and refining his craft, Smith first hit it big in 2015 with “Love You Like That,” the lead single off The critically acclaimed album “BRONCO”. The PLATINUM-selling song skyrocketed to #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and announced Smith as one of country’s hottest young artists – one with serious musical chops and the kind of unique sound that could stand out in an increasingly crowded field. The BRONCO album spawned a second top 40 hit when “Hole In A Bottle” landed at #20. Smith’s high octane show quickly earned his spot on some of country music’s biggest tours, including an opening slot on Dierks Bentley’s 2015 Sounds of Summer Tour and direct support for Brantley Gilbert’s 2018 Blackout Tour. Recently, Canaan seized on the opportunity to sign a new record deal with his college buddies Tyler Hubbard & Brian Kelly of FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE and has been touring extensively with the superstar duo. In addition to putting out his own music, Canaan has been getting a TON of outside cuts lately- on top of multiple cuts on the latest Florida Georgia Line record and SEVEN songs on Brian Kelley’s solo record on Warner Nashville. Canaan is a writer on 2 songs on HARDY’s Hixtape Vol. II including the Morgan Wallen collaboration “Goin’ Nowhere” and has pending cuts with Jake Owen & Tyler Hubbard. Smith has earned a solid reputation for well crafted songs and one of country music’s most dynamic live shows. 

“Quite frankly, this is THE best cover band and one of the best concerts we have ever seen. They are incredible. They travel all over playing large venues to high end special events. Do not miss this band.” – Liquid Blue Events.