Atavan was started by Josh Goff and Christian Skirmont in January of 2007. Fueled by the energy and desire to make music their life, they broke out acoustic guitars, blocked their outside lives away and wrote close to 12 songs. After writing 6 songs they felt the need to have a drummer and bass player included to make their songs complete. Teddy Amsbaugh joined the band in June 2007 for the drums and in October of 2007, Joe Marks completed the band at bass. Feeling that finally the time was right to record and start playing shows, Atavan, booked recording time for early February at Nada Stu... (+) expand

Atavan was started by Josh Goff and Christian Skirmont in January of 2007. Fueled by the energy and desire to make music their life, they broke out acoustic guitars, blocked their outside lives away and wrote close to 12 songs. After writing 6 songs they felt the need to have a drummer and bass player included to make their songs complete. Teddy Amsbaugh joined the band in June 2007 for the drums and in October of 2007, Joe Marks completed the band at bass. Feeling that finally the time was right to record and start playing shows, Atavan, booked recording time for early February at Nada Studios with John Naclerio (Brand New, Armor For Sleep, theAUDITION, My Chemical Romance, etc.) and scheduled a series of shows starting December 15th, 2007. Atavan is a Pop/Rock band based out of Pontiac, Michigan. With every member of the band influenced by a wide variety of music, Atavan made sure to stay unique but be able to play shows with any band out there. Touring for them will start for them in May of 2008 as soon as their much anticipated cd, …With the World Asleep, releases in April of 2008. Look for them in your town soon! (-) collapse