Mike Davenport of The Ataris Opens Up About His Rise, Fall & Return | Warped Tour 2026
Kanan talks one-on-one with Mike Davenport, bassist and founding member of The Ataris, at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach 2026 for one of the most honest conversations yet from the Never A Phase Network. Mike doesn't shy away from the highs and lows of his life, including the mistakes that ultimately led to his arrest for fraud and time in federal prison camp. Mike talks openly about moving forward and finding ways to make a positive impact on the world. That includes returning to school to study psychology and using the experiences of his past to help shape what comes next. He also discusses his upcoming autobiography, The Hero Dies in This One, which promises to hold nothing back about the rise, fall, and return of one of the most beloved bands to come out of the Warped Tour era. NEVER A PHASE NETWORK Never A Phase Network covers emo, pop-punk, punk, alternative music, and the culture surrounding the scene by celebrating the music that shaped us while giving a platform to the people who continue to shape it. http://www.neveraphasenetwork.com Follow NeverAPhaseNetwork on social media for exclusive interviews, festival coverage, concert photography, behind-the-scenes content, and more. If you enjoyed this conversation, like, subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with someone who grew up on The Ataris and the Warped Tour scene. #MikeDavenport #TheAtaris #WarpedTour #WarpedTour2026 #LongBeach #PopPunk #Emo #NeverAPhase #NAPNET #WarpedTourScene #MusicInterview #BandInterview #Autobiography
About The Ataris
The Ataris are an American punk rock band from Anderson, Indiana. Formed in 1996, they released five studio albums between 1997 and 2007. Their best-selling album is So Long, Astoria (2003), which was certified gold. Their high-charting single is their cover of Don Henley's "The Boys of Summer" from So Long, Astoria. The only constant member throughout their history has been singer/songwriter/guitarist Kristopher "Kris" Roe.
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