So Long, Astoria is the fourth studio album by American rock band The Ataris, released on March 4, 2003. The album's title song alludes to the 1985 film The Goonies, which is set in Astoria, Oregon.
So Long, Astoria
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.
The Ataris performing in 2012. Left to right: bassist Bryan Nelson, singer/guitarist Kris Roe, drummer Rob Felicetti, and guitarist Thomas Holst.
Kris Roe performing at an acoustic session at Groezrock 2013