The Ataris playing live at In The Venue.

The Ataris playing live at In The Venue.

Photo: Talyn Sherer

The Ataris @ In The Venue 03.14 with Authority Zero, Drag The River, Versus The...

By Talyn Sherer
March 18, 2014

Concert

The Ataris came to Salt Lake’s In the Venue as part of their So Long, Astoria reunion tour, where they performed their 2003 album in full alongside opening acts Authority Zero, Drag The River and Versus The World.

Versus the World give each other a cheers before they begin their set. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Drummer Bryan Charlson of Versus the World gets down on Authority Zero's drumset. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Donald Spence of Versus the World performed vocals and guitar for nearly every band at Friday nights show. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Versus the World's lead singer/guitarist Donald Spence gets lost in the moment. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Mike Davenport is both the bassist for Versus the World and The Ataris. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Red Solo cup, check. Flask of whiskey, check. Small alligator head to hold wallet, check. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Donald Spence of Versus the World asks the crowd to get a little closer to the stage to help fill in the gaps. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Jon Snodgrass of Drag the River plays through his entire set solo since his band members had to leave early. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Drag the River singer Jon Snodgrass gives the crowd a taste of his folk punk style. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Jon Snodgrass of Drag the River is dimly lit by the pink and blue ambient lights as was standard for most bands on Friday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Tyler and Chantelle Nelson pose for a quick photo on the stairs while they wait for the band to take the stage. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Authority Zero patches adorn the merch table waiting to find their way onto their punk rock human hosts. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Chad Abrams and Josh North came out to rock alongside The Ataris. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Jon Snodgrass of Drag the River is joined by Versus the World singer Donald Spence. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Donald Spence of Versus the World poses for a picture with Authority Zero's drummer Sean Sellars. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Jason DeVore of Authority Zero commands the fans to join him in the punk madness he is about to create. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Guitarist Brandon Landelius of Authority Zero is a monster on vocals as well. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Jason DeVore of Authority Zero truly has one of the greatest energies you will ever see on stage. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Jason DeVore is drenched in sweat while headbanging on stage with his band Authority Zero. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Authority Zero's bassist Mike Spero gives the fans the show they have been waiting for. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Mike Spero really gets into his stage performance while playing with his band, Authority Zero. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Jason DeVore of Authority Zero proves that his band is not one that should be missed, whether you're a punk aficionado or not. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Authority Zero's drummer Sean Sellars prepares to smash some cymbals. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The fans were just as energetic as they moshed around the pole inside the venue. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Des Fountain and her husband Tim were overjoyed to be at Friday night's show, being friends of the band and looking to relive some nostalgia from their high school days. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Andrew Chappell and Landon DeGarmo came out to support The Ataris. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Donald Spence grabs a guitar and takes the stage with The Ataris. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Kris Roe has kept The Ataris name in the media over the past few years, waiting for this moment when the band would be reunited to make their cross country tour. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Kris Roe of The Ataris gives every song his all. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The Ataris lead singer/guitarist Kris Roe tunes up his guitar before performing "In This Diary." Photo: Talyn Sherer

Mike Davenport takes to the stage once again to play with his original band, The Ataris. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Chris Knapp of The Ataris makes his triumphant return to the stage. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Mike Davenport sparks some side conversation with his band, The Ataris. Photo: Talyn Sherer

John Collurahas provides The Ataris with amazing performances time and time again. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Kris Roe of The Ataris has remained the one constant member of the band throughout its existence. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Kris Roe of The Ataris is one of the legends in the pop punk industry. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Donning the outfit seen on all their posters, Kris Roe makes a glorious comeback with the original members from The Ataris' So Long, Astoria album. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The Ataris wind down the night as the crowd pushes closer and closer to the stage, demanding their encore. Photo: Talyn Sherer

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