These reviews are archived, they cannot be added to. Submit any new reviews HERE.

More Reviews: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Author Review DDavkd posted February 1, 2006 7:12 PM Hadn't been to the last few Pov's show and it was great to see the show again. Thanks for "Hear About It Later" and proclaiming it for "me"...Thought we might have some announcement as to the Russ leaving story...that was the main reason I main an effort to attend this time, I didn't want to miss Russ' final Minnesota performance. Webmasters, can we please get details on why he's leaving? Thanks for the great time guys, hope to see you again soon!!! Show Date: 1/28/06 | Venue: Pov's Beth posted January 31, 2006 12:08 AM TOTAL BLAST as usual. D.O.A. was unfuggin believable, you had the entire place in the palm of your hand. It was a perfect moment. I never knew I could like that song so much... WOW...I mean WOW Show Date: January 28th 2006 | Venue: POV's Andover MN Darlene posted January 16, 2006 1:40 AM This was the first time seeing the band play....Although I am not a Van Halen fan per se...I had a BRILLIANT time!!!! The singer was a riot!!! "good show" and " good job"!!!! ((hugs)) ~* D *~ Show Date: 01/13/06 | Venue: Normandie Casino John Beier posted January 6, 2006 4:46 PM Note for note greatest tribute band i've ever seen!!! Come back to Cleveland soon!!! Show Date: summer 2005 | Venue: House of Blues Cleveland Brody posted January 5, 2006 11:23 PM Hey guys, Figured it was time to give you some long overdue props. You guys are the best at what you do. Keep going. As a fellow musician/cover band guy, I can appreciate the attention to detail and showmanship. I hold your band to the highest honor when it comes to tributes. Keep rocking! Brody (singer of Yellow Brick Road in Las Vegas) Show Date: A few times | Venue: Las Vegas Skillet posted December 28, 2005 5:36 PM When are you coming back to the Central Valley. My band opened for you in Visalia a while back. You guys kicked some major ass. I had a blast singing with you guys! Keep real ROCK alive!!! Show Date: 7/03 | Venue: BLITZ Webmaster posted December 24, 2005 1:27 PM See how easy this is for me. I see a post from RR and hit the delete button. Keep spending your precious time posting, and I'll spend one second deleting your bs. Show Date: * | Venue: * Punks posted December 21, 2005 2:12 PM You think we don't know who's doing it?? It's amazing how much time some idiot will spend typing all of this stuff out, when our webmaster deletes it with one key....keep it up. Show Date: * | Venue: * cutie pie posted December 12, 2005 2:36 PM awesome show. i would have been at the front but my boyfriend wouldnt let me cause i have a big crush on someone in the band and he knows it. <3 Show Date: 12-10-05 | Venue: whiskey Rachel W. posted December 11, 2005 3:00 PM You guys were *on fire* last night. Great show, killer energy - and we got a huge laugh out of the "Hot for Teacher" shenanigans. Thanks for another awesome night of rock n f*ing roll. \mm/ Show Date: 12/10/05 | Venue: The Whisky on Sunset Chris posted December 7, 2005 10:28 AM Outstanding performance once again! My Navy buddies saw your show for the first time and it blew their minds. It's still all there talking about. Thanks! Show Date: 03 Dec 2005 | Venue: House of Blues S.D. Paul Stanley posted December 6, 2005 7:19 PM Have always heard about the atomic punks and how good you guys are. If you are interested in opening some of our west coast shows for our upcoming tour, please contact our management and tour producton group. Your management should know how to contact us. Keep rocking and hope to see you opening for us for an extensive west coast and maybe beyond tour. Paul Show Date: last week | Venue: House of Blues Alex V. posted November 21, 2005 10:09 AM Thanks for the tribute. Brings back memories good and bad. Show Date: na | Venue: na Darren Robinson posted November 13, 2005 8:07 AM Saw the show last night and it was awesome. It was a bit loud in there, but the place is sort of small. These guys play Van Halen as good or maybe better that the real VH. With so much talent and natural music ability, I wonder why they would rather spend a decade imitating a certain bands sound and recreating the past, as oppossed to creating thier very own music, but with that classic Van Halen type of sound. I am puzzled over this???? If they were to have taken this natural talent and started putting out albums 5 years ago, of new music but with a classic Van Halen sound to thier own music, they would all be multi-millionares by now, and would be playing arena's instead of Paladinos. I mean doesn't this make sense what I am saying ?? Why waste years , not to mention so much talent just being imitators of a great band that has long been finsihed. I am a big fan of the Punk's but I know that 98% of you all must agree with me. I would like and hope that the band read this remark and hope that Ralph or Russ would give some feed back on this . You guys should be working on your 4th album by now, and touring the world, maybe having Iron Maiden as an opening act for you by now. I have seen the Punks about 8 times over the years, and I have always scratched my head over this. This would be great if they were all 20 year olds. But they are not anymore. They have let a great chance and opportunity slip away with time, by not taking in to the highest level and letting the talent and creativity (with a 1981 Van Halen sound) that could have made the current generation of rockers think that these guys were the next Led Zeppelin of the modern era. Sure hope the band sees this. Show Date: Nov. 12th | Venue: Paladinos bill posted November 6, 2005 1:22 PM everytime i see one of your tribute to VH shows i am just amazed! you guys bring an era of vh back to us that we will never see again, THANKS!! but i was having a hard time hearing the lead guitar over the bass, i was sitting center of the venue. Show Date: 11-5-05 | Venue: sunset,club madrid Jana posted November 1, 2005 3:13 PM I never had the pleasure of seeing the original Van Halen "Dave Days" in concert but after seeing the Punks I've feel I have. They were AWESOME! I couldn't stop smiling I was having such a great time. Long live rock n roll!!!! It's great the way you have guest appearances ....keep it up. Loved the Axle.... Show Date: All the time | Venue: HOB in Anahem Sixx posted October 30, 2005 11:05 PM Anybody get any pics or have any insight on what the hell was going on at the Punk's Boo Ball performance in San Diego? I want evidence, damnit!! Drove down from LA and went to the show but that's about as much as my memory serves. Booze, hot broads, and Van Halen, what more can you ask for?? Keep rockin! Show Date: 10-28 Boo Ball San Diego | Venue: Scottish Rite Center RAH posted October 21, 2005 7:59 PM Awesome- however the 'fan' who jumped up on stage and didn't know the words to 'Ice Cream Man' was pathetic- know your VH when you're at these shows. Show Date: 10.14 | Venue: Fandangos Red Sweater Girl posted October 20, 2005 9:25 PM Great fan review Jeremy. I am going to pretend that I am the Teacher and Ralph is the kid in the glasses at his desk... beckening him yet closer. Show Date: Sept. 12, 2005 | Venue: the curb Jeremy posted October 17, 2005 6:31 PM I stumbled in to your gig at the Whisky around 1 am. I had just finished a gig in Bakersfield, and after getting to the LAX Hampton $50 later cabbed me to the Viper which sucked then some bar down the street where Bam Margera and Gene Simmons were doing shots. It was like some f'd up nightmare. Then some old huss (I think it was Heidi Fleiss?) was biting my arm asking for a white russian. I bought one - pushed it her way then bolted to get some Marlboro's (valid excuse, right?) Well after chasing down my watery shite vodka tonic, struggling out the door through the outlaw crowd... I stumbled to the Whisky front door. Lo and behold kick ass 5150 riffs were oozing out of the door onto Sunset - and I inquired to the likes of you. As my foot crosses the threshold, the lick begins... daaaaaa da dap dap daaaaaaa... da dap dada daaa dap dada daaa dap dada -- do be do wahhh... visions of the kid in the glasses at his desk, sweat dripping down his forehead -- the teacher's swelled breasts staring him in his four-eyes - beckoning him yet closer, as David Lee Roth jumps through the television set like the ultimate rock god he was. I had arrived. My virgin 'Whisky'. Taken by the 'Punks. I was pleased, albeit one of the security was an ass - but it was cool. The sound was spectacular - kudos to the engineer. Yours or theirs? The only shite thing about LA was that last call is 1:30. Bars in Nashvegas don't close 'til three so I hadn't even got my buzz on. Damn. The tribute spectacle made it all worth while. Oh and the guest guitarist you guys had up there was stellar. What was his name? -Jeremy- Nashville, TN Show Date: 10/15/2005 | Venue: The Whisky in Los Angeles Duane Cravy posted October 17, 2005 2:19 PM Atomic Punks ROCK!!!! Can't wait for the next NorCal Show! Show Date: 10/8/05 | Venue: Folsom/Rancho Cordova atomicpunk5151 posted October 11, 2005 1:36 PM Another great show buy the Atomicpunks in Northern California. Great OUTDOOR show, something very different then the usual club show. Probably close to 1000 people in the crowd for the outdoor festival. They played 2 sets, one at dusk & one after sunset under the stars. Great set list (not in order) On Fire I'm the one Jamies Cryin RWD Ice Cream Feel your love tonight Little Dreamer SGMAD Bottoms up DOA Your No Good EWSome Unchained Pretty Woman Panama Drop Dead Legs I was front row, in front of Ralph. Thanks to Russ for the picks. Again, Great show Jeff Show Date: 10/8/2005 | Venue: Folsom, CA - Railroad Stg Thomas posted October 5, 2005 12:01 PM What a show! True classsic Van Halen at its best. Please don't be such strangers to St. Louis, come back soon, come back often Show Date: 10-1-05 | Venue: BottleneckBluesBar Brad posted October 3, 2005 11:57 AM Hope to see you guys again in the St.Louis area real soon. Absolutley awesome, I had a great time! Show Date: 09/30/05 | Venue: Bottleneck Blues Bar Erin Kincy posted October 3, 2005 8:58 AM My husband and I went to both shows. They were great. We are big Van Halen fans. We love this band. Ralph acts to much like David Lee Roth, actually he is better than Dave. He is great. I hoping they will be coming back to St. Louis. We really enjoyed them. We have told all of our friends, and we had a pretty big group ov people there on Friday. I just want to say thanks for a great show. We love it Show Date: September 30, Octomer 1 | Venue: Bottleneck Blues Bar Scott posted October 2, 2005 4:55 PM I have seen the Atomic Punks twice. They are the very best tribute band out there!!! Show Date: Sept.30 | Venue: Bottleneck Blues Bar Gabe C. posted October 2, 2005 10:54 AM Thanks John S. for the invite. What a show ! This band is a real class act! Ralph is in a league of his own and the band is top notch. Great energy, crowd interaction, and an exciting set list ! I even took a stab at the Ice Cream Man closer ! HOPE TO SEE THIS BAND BACK IN ST. LOUIS SOON !!!!! Show Date: 09/30/05 | Venue: Bottleneck Blues Bar John Sadl posted October 1, 2005 11:13 PM This is the second time I've seen AP and I still can't get over how much they sound like the Real Van Halen. Ralph sounds exactly like DLR! I brought about 10 friends with me this time, some VH fans some not really, but everyone had a blast and agreed they put on a hell of a show! Please come back to St. Louis again! Show Date: 9/30/05 | Venue: Bottleneck Blues Bar Mike posted September 23, 2005 8:45 PM You guys GET IT! If you are a VH fan, you gotta check these guys out! You WILL have a GREAT time!!! They play great, sound great and get you involved ...Plus they have FUN and mix it up! Long live... THE ATOMIC PUNKS!!! Show Date: 8/26/05 | Venue: Anaheim HOB Jeff posted September 13, 2005 2:46 PM I have seen these guys about 6 times and have yet to be disappointed! "And the cradle will rock....." How cool was that? These guys totally have it down! Best $10 I ever spent!!!! Show Date: Sept. 10th 2005 | Venue: POV'S Tony posted September 13, 2005 10:17 AM you guys totally rocked!! and your guest Gee-Tar player rocked to!! Show Date: Sept. 10 2005 | Venue: POV's hammerpro posted September 12, 2005 3:34 PM The show was awesome......i am bringing a bunch of friends to the next shows in November......its amazing how much like David Lee Roth the singer sounded.......3hr show what a bargin......The show kicked ass....the sound amazing.....close your eyes and your back in Van Halens glory days......best tribute band i ever saw..... Show Date: Labor day | Venue: Sunset Station DJ posted September 12, 2005 1:46 PM COME BACK TO ALGONQUIN,IL TO PLAY.REMEMBER COACH THE GUY YOU CALLED UP ON THE STAGE.....THATS MY DAD AND WE WANT TO SEE YOU OUT HERE AGAIN.PLEASEPLEASE IF YOU CAN TRY AND GET YOUR SHOW ON JANUARY 6,2006.THAT MY BIRTHDAY AND IT WOULD BE SO COOL TO SEE YOU GUYS PLAY ON MY 14TH BIRTHDAY. Show Date: JULY 30,2005 | Venue: COME BACK DJ posted September 12, 2005 1:45 PM COME BACK TO ALGONQUIN,IL TO PLAY.REMEMBER COACH THE GUYS YOU CALLED UP ON THE STAGE.....THATS MY DAD AND WE WANT TO SEE YOU OUT HERE AGAIN.PLEASEPLEASE IF YOU CAN TRY AND GET YOUR SHOW ON JANUARY 6,2006.THAT MY BIRTHDAY AND IT WOULD BE SO COOL TO SEE YOU GUYS PLAY ON MY 14TH BIRTHDAY. Show Date: JULY 30,2005 | Venue: COME BACK stacy posted September 11, 2005 4:47 PM The show just kicked ass!! you were all wonderfull!! and that guest guitarist that got up there with you guys was cool too he sounded HOT!! Hurry back!!! Show Date: Sept. 10th 2005 | Venue: POV's Greg posted September 11, 2005 12:50 AM The Show KICKED ASS!!! The hot for teacher was hot too! That chick wanted Russ BAD!!!!! The guest guitarist was cool too! BUT don't get rid of Russ!! He's the best! I need to hear some "Sinners Swing" next time. What is with all the dudes next to the stage??? Show Date: September 10th | Venue: POV'S Andover, MN rob L. posted September 10, 2005 9:33 AM Ive seen about 50 tribute bands. the atomic punks are in the top 3 with the fab4 and wild child. they could be #1 Ralph sounds so much like Dave,it's scary. and doesn't talk through a lot of the verses (like dave did) I think it would be really cool if Ralph would take some of the sammy songs and rewrite the lyrics and melodies in a way that Dave might have. or just keep them the same and sing them like Dave would. I hope you play " In A Simple Rhyme" and "Women in Love next time. Show Date: i think in april | Venue: paladinos Bob Williams posted September 7, 2005 3:22 PM This show was your all time best! I've seen you 4 times now, but I think you top yourselfs in Vegas! Keep up the awesome work. I really liked when you did DLR solo Yankee Rose, could you guy's do some other DLR solo stuff? Show Date: September 3, 2005 | Venue: Sunset Station APRIL posted September 6, 2005 4:21 AM this is the 1st time I have seen them! THEY rocked Vegas:) they were entertaining to the maxxxxx... funny, talented and i would def check them out again! Show Date: sept 3rd | Venue: sunset statiom Steve posted September 5, 2005 9:06 AM What a smokin, killer show this was!!! Unbelievable!!! A double set and best of all the band went on at ten (instead of seven)!!! Next time I'm going BOTH nights!!! Insane!!! Play Vegas more often!!! Show Date: Sept 3 2005 | Venue: Sunset Station Mike posted September 4, 2005 1:39 PM All I can say is WOW! I had heard the AP show was well put together and a lot of fun, but the show last night exceeded everything I had been told. The band as a whole is extremely talented and great showmen. You guys do a great job of playng off of each other and making the show fun. And Russ...thank you for your take on the classic EVH solo. That was the solo I was expecting to see when I finally was able to see VH live on the recent reunion tour. Thanks to all the Punks for a great show! See you when you return to the Station in November! Show Date: Sept 3 2005 | Venue: Sunset Station deborah moore posted September 4, 2005 6:14 AM hello guys; we absolutly loved your show last night. you guys were awsome and we wouldn't mind seeing you guys again. thanks again for a wonderful show. michael & debbie Show Date: saturday 3 2005 | Venue: sunset station Ryan posted August 23, 2005 8:06 PM u guyz are awesome just like van halen. ur guitarrist, russ, is spectacular. ur lead singer ralph puts on a great show, and ur bassist and drummer are both awesome. u guyz give a great show. Show Date: 8/20/05 | Venue: Valencia Donna posted August 22, 2005 10:26 AM I'm an ol' time fan of Van Halen. I used to check them out at the Whiskey-A-GoGo back in 1975-76. This was the first time I saw the Atomic Punks. They rocked Santa Clarita Valley -- for sure! Ralph is a doll, he has an excellent voice and dances just like Dave. The one thing that's missing is Dave's ego. And to tell you the truth, that was one of the biggest turn offs for me when I used see them at the Whiskey. The missing ego was refreshing for me. As far as I'm concerned, Ralph kicked ass minus the huge ego...made him sexier than Dave. The one and only turn off about last Saturday's gig was Russ wearing a wig. I saw the guys warming up...I was way impressed. But when it came time to start the actual concert, Russ came out sporting a wig -- I had to laugh! Dude, you play killer guitar and you're sexy just they way you are....you don't need that silly wig. My vote: This band rocks and the guys are sexy as hell....just get rid of the wig(s). Thanks for the memories, Donna :o) Show Date: 8/20/2005 | Venue: Central Park/Santa Clarit Colin Chomuk posted August 21, 2005 4:54 PM already wrote a review earlier, but forgot to leave adress. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!!!! Show Date: August 20 2005 | Venue: Concerts in the park barenakedfamily.com posted August 21, 2005 3:30 PM Hey there amigos, great show once again. We were happy to bring a few more barenaked comrades with us and they were floored! It's nice to see fellow rockers shaking up Family life with a good ol' dose of rock n roll...Russ great talking with you and good luck with your Family. You guys get across an inspirational message of good times, great loves, wild youth, and pure passion. Ya'll are great at what you do and you will be forever rewared by the kind words that follow. Take care and maybe we'll rock together soon. barenakedfamily ~ Greg, Jenn, Austin, Kesley, Sunny Show Date: 8-20-05 | Venue: central park Jim Wagner posted August 21, 2005 8:08 AM Thank you so much for your performance in Valencia last night........My wife, kids and all our friends we invited had a GREAT time listening to you. The band was awesome and will absolutely come to see you again when you are back in Southern California. What a honor to see you play and best of luck with touring. You guys rock................ Jim Show Date: Sat, Aug. 20 | Venue: Central Park Colin Chomuk posted August 20, 2005 10:43 PM I'm a sophmore in high school, and met up with some people I saw that I knew, and was blown away. Ralph was awesome, he gave me several high fives, and called me Guns N' Roses boy (I was wearing a Guns N' Roses shirt). About 2/3rds of the way into the show, I tried to climb on stage, and some people I knew boosted me up onto the stage. Ralph was so cool about it. All he said was "How'd you get up here bro?" and grabbed me and put his arm around my shoulder. While the song was finishing, myself and some others that Ralph brought up, rocked out. When the song was over, they had the others leave the stage, and Ralph high fived me and asked my name. I told him, and he asked how many people liked Guns N' Roses. Ralph then asked if we knew Mr. Brownstone, and said "We do." They then began playing the song, and Ralph had me yell into the microphone, and then told me not to be nervous. Ralph and me then sang the verse about "That old man he's a real..." when we were singing it, Ralph looked at me and I looked at him. When the song went into the solo, Ralph told me to air guitar with him. After this, he helped me back down off the stage. It was seriously the coolest thing in the world. YOUGUYS ARE SO COOL!!!!!!! Show Date: August 20 2005 | Venue: Concerts in the Park rick posted August 17, 2005 1:29 PM the only review i have is of the Mark&Brian appearance. WOW! i have to see you guys live. i will be attending the show on 8/26/05 and will try my best to request you guys to come over to my city of alhambra and perform at next summers jumbilee 06. TO ALL FROM THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA, CA. LETS GET THESE GUYS TO PLAY OUR CITY MAN. WE HAVE TO SHOW OUR CITY WHAT A REAL TRIBUTE BANDS SOUNDS LIKE! Show Date: 8/26/05 | Venue: house of blues (anaheim) barenakedfamily.com posted August 16, 2005 2:29 PM Hell yeah, what a great show! Our Families rocked the side stage for hours while you guys did your thing and we loved it! The kids freaked out being invited to rock the first song Jump with ya'll and couldn't sit still the rest of the night. Thanks for the best high energy show on the strip! We will see you again, oh yes we will see you again...Barenakedfamilies ~ Greg, Jenn, Austin, Kesley, Sunny, Jim, Cindy, Maddie, Matt Show Date: 8-13-05 | Venue: Whisky A Go Go John posted August 16, 2005 1:30 PM Fan Friggin' Tastic!! You guys rock again. I just wish you guys would get back to Chicago more often. Although I am making a special trip to LA this fall to see you guys and Metal Skool. Looking forward to it. Show Date: 7/30/05 | Venue: Algonquin Founders Jay Johnson posted August 14, 2005 6:03 PM Awesome to see the Punks back again close to home. A killer show and a great time, I only wish it would have gone a couple hours longer! What a blast it was to be up onstage with you guys singing "Nothin' But A Good Time", it was a total kick in the ass... Well up until that big boned husky chick with the enormous cans got up and let em fly. WHOA! Jim, my guitar player, is crazy thankful and blown away by the band and Russ' graciousness with having him jam a few tunes as well. Anyway, I know it was a long way from home for you guys, but MUCH appreciated! You guys are all way cool dudes and really cool to talk to. Thanks for doing what you do for early Halen. Show Date: 8/12/2005 | Venue: Angel's Roadhouse/Yucaipa craig jacobson posted August 9, 2005 11:56 PM The show was really great. Everyone sounded fantastic. I thought it was funny when Ralph said to the fan on stage "Hey quit high-fiving the band, it ain't gonna get you in the band"-------that was hilarious! I liked when the 3 frontmen all did that little dance in synchrony together during the song. Scott's solo was kick ass too! And saying hello to Joe, Russ, and Ralph before the show in the audience was really fun! Show Date: august 5 | Venue: marquee theatre John posted August 6, 2005 6:51 PM WOW! - How cool it was to see Van Halen last night - I mean the Atomic Punks. My son and I went - exactly a year after seeing Van Hagar at AWA. Obviously - other than we got to see Eddie for perhaps the last time - this was waaay better. I agree with those who say this band sounds better than VH sounded back in the day - I saw them every year, at least once, and while it was the ultimate party and thrill - the quality of the song-playing was not as consistently good as the Punks (and "Diamond Dave" could NEVER sound that good for an entire concert - but he WAS the ULTIMATE front man)... btw I vote for "Take your whisky home" or "Romeo Delight" - since I can't think of any WACF material; of course "Cradle" would be great if it can be done - I only saw it live during that year's tour, never after that. Thank you for showing the kids what the magic looked like back in 78-84 - and for the memories! Come back soon so I don't have to take all my son's kids on a road trip to LA! - Stay Safe! [also, why couldn't Eddie have taken Ralph back in '98? - even though Gary C. was ok live, and he got Eddie to play the old stuff like "Mean Streets" - sure wish he'd do it now, before it's too late!] Show Date: August 5th, 2005 | Venue: Marquee Theatre, Tempe Rich Brewer posted August 6, 2005 12:53 PM YOU GUYS ROCK! I thought you guys put on an absolutely awesome show! From the music to the costumes to the stage show--it was all fantastic. I felt like I was at a VH show in my backyard! It was amazing how you hit every Diamond Dave scream and every Eddie riff! You guys were great with the crowd, too. That was one of the best concerts I have seen! Keep rockin"!!!!!! Show Date: July 30, 2005 | Venue: Algonquin Founder's Days Paul Chapman (DAD) posted August 3, 2005 8:15 AM Glad you are doing another shoe at the Marquee hope to see you all Tracy is in Fla. should be back thurs. Show Date: 8-5 | Venue: marquee Winona posted August 3, 2005 7:11 AM Fantastic, high-energy show...glad to see you guys on my turf--come back to Chicagoland soon! The interaction with the kids was fabulous, too. Thanks to whoever Kent Miller is for getting the Punks to Algonquin. Show Date: July 30, 2005 | Venue: Algonquin Founders Day stoph posted August 2, 2005 8:32 PM Heard the show was insane...sorry i missed it. Look forward to seeing you guys soon in LA. FYI -- the guy in Algonquin who had the sense to book the Punks was Kent Miller. He faught hard for them...and it sounds like it paid off for all those who love to rock!! Show Date: July 30 | Venue: Algonquin Founders Days Dean DeSantis posted August 1, 2005 5:28 PM You four gentlemen are truly talented. The music was the best and the sound was crisp, clear and rock'in. I saw VH live and this was better. The jumps, kicks, and working the crowd were assume. I brought my 17 year old son and his group of friends and we all agreed that it was the best live show we have ever seen. I just want to reiterate - it takes a lot of talent and energy to put on that kind of show. I'm glad that someone in Algonquin had the sense to book you guys. In the words of Jack Black , "Let's Get Rock'in". Show Date: July 30, 2005 | Venue: Algonquin Founders Day Ron posted August 1, 2005 9:09 AM Some comments about the show in the local news: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/city/e01founders.htm Show Date: July 30, 2005 | Venue: Algonquin Founders Day Jeff posted August 1, 2005 8:29 AM You guys ROCKED! The best VH tribute band I have ever seen. The songs were killer, and I liked that you tried to look a bit like them. I think it only adds to the "show". My only critique is that I didn't feel that you should need to explain that you don't "think" you are VH. Everyone knows that and just do your thing and rock the place. Again - excellent show and excellent sound. Props to Russ - man you blew me away with your chops... Best of luck and hope to catch you again soon! JC Show Date: July 30 2005 | Venue: Algonquin Founders Day Jeff C. posted July 31, 2005 7:40 PM Like always, it was an awesome friggin' show. It was also very cool bumping into Ralph, Scott, and Joe just walking around the festival beforehand. You guys are the coolest. The show was spectacular. I've seen you guys 50+ times, and I'm always impressed. Liked "Mr. Brownstone" too. Never been to one of your shows where there was that much crowd participation on stage. Unbelievable and extremely entertaining as all hell. My friends and I had a blast. Highlight for me..."DROP DEAD LEGS". Never heard you guys do that one before. AWESOME!!! Hope you guys come back to Illinois real soon. Show Date: 7/31/05 | Venue: Algonquin Founders Day Ron posted July 31, 2005 4:54 PM Great show last night. Here are my pics: http://www.ronhiggins.com/20050730_AlgonquinFoundersDay/index.html This was the first time I've seen so many different people on stage. A bit of a free-for-all at times. (grin) I had good fun though and it looked like most everyone else did too. Show Date: July 30, 2005 | Venue: Algonquin Founders Day Charlie posted July 31, 2005 2:36 PM The show last night was great! You guys sound just like the real Van Halen. I like how you play as David Lee Roth and not Hagar. It was fun especially when that guy wanted to pick a fight with you because you wouldn't play Hot for Teacher right away. I was the guy with the white backwards hat in the front if you remeber me. Anyways great show keep up the awesome work. Show Date: July 30, 2005 | Venue: Algonquin Founders Day Chas posted July 31, 2005 12:21 PM Great show last night guys! I am a huge VH fan that never had the opportunity to see them before "Van Hagar". Well now I feel like I have seen the "real" VH!! You guys were awesome, very entertaining. Hope to see you guys next year or sooner. Show Date: 07/31/05 | Venue: Algonquin Founders Day Trevor Riley posted July 31, 2005 12:46 AM YOU GUYS ROCKED THE HOUSE!! Drove three hours from indiana just to see the show! Ive got to say felt like a real van halen show, so much energy up on stage. Im from san diego so my dad has followed you guys for years and we finally can say we saw a kick ass band do a kick ass show! Show Date: July 30 2005 | Venue: Algonquin Tony J. Swetlik posted July 31, 2005 12:25 AM Great Show! You guys cranked, man. You really have the sound and the feel of Van Halen down cold. I don't know how Ralph could keep singing for almost 2 hours with all the Roth driven screams, but he nailed 'em all. Folks, the guy screams as good as Roth did on the LPs. And he's got the whole Roth act perfected, too. And Russ plays Eddie note for note, no change ups. You guys cranked man. I hope you will be back next year. Keep Rockin' Show Date: July 30 2005 | Venue: Algonquin Founders Day Tanya posted July 30, 2005 10:29 PM You guys were awesome. I honestly have to say, usually heavy metal isnt my thing, but seeing you on stage was incredible. The way you interacted with the crowd, just the music in general...My father just passed away less than a month ago, and almost all the songs that you played, were played to me as a young girl. My sister came with me, but was a little too young to remember. The one she did know was "Panama", and that brought back really awesome memories. Thanks...it realy means alot, because I miss my dad like crazy, and growing up with Van Halen I can understand and appreciate what you guys do. I wish you guys were out here more often! Keep up the good work. Rock On. =) Show Date: July 30th 2005 | Venue: Founders Day Kyle posted July 30, 2005 9:36 PM This band is THE best Van Halen and other band cover band. I don't even know how to explain how sweet it was to go on stage and sing al ittle bit with Atomic Punks. Anyone out there that likes rock and roll, see this band ROCK OUT!!!! Show Date: 7/30/05 | Venue: Algonquin, Illinois Scooter posted July 19, 2005 9:30 PM Great show at Paladino's. I e-mailed your "Little Dreamer" video to my sister Dawn, and she Loved it. Who's that beautiful singer? Thumbs up Atomic Punks! Show Date: July 16, 2005 | Venue: Paladino's thebazile posted July 17, 2005 10:14 PM I had you on my flight.I have never had such a fun ond polite group of ROCKERS before.It was great having you on board.I'm anxious to see you preform SOMEWHERE---OUT THERE! I really liked the 'BIG GUY".You know who i'm talkin' about.You were all so very plesant to serve.Liz Show Date: no show | Venue: flight 307 from Mpls Mark posted July 15, 2005 12:40 PM you guys are the best!!!!! you are one of my favorites of all time!! every show is great!!! you put on a great show for me and my friends and I CANT WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR!!!!! and joe...thanks for the pick!!! you guys are great and i cant wait for the next show!! rock on!!! -mark Show Date: 7-12-05 | Venue: o.c. fair patrick posted July 14, 2005 9:35 AM you guys friggen awesome i couldnt even talk after the show i was screamin too much. hell at times i actually thaught it was actually van halen up there. hell ya i will come watch you guys again Show Date: 7/12/05 | Venue: OC fair Justin posted July 13, 2005 10:41 PM I was just about to go home from my job at the fair, when I thought I heard a familiar song. It was "Runnin' With the Devil". I got to the stadium fast as I could, and was surprised to find David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen up ontage!!! Obviously, it wasn't REALLY them, but one look gave me visions of Van Halen in their prime. Look and sound was authentic, light show was cool, crowd interaction was great, especially during "Ice Cream Man"... I will DEFINITELY come watch you guys again! Show Date: 7/12/05 | Venue: OC Fair KEVIN posted July 13, 2005 9:50 PM Great show. Not quite the same as the HOB shows, but understandable given the venue. You guys need to stop avoiding the Women and Children First album. A little Take Your Whiskey Home or Fools wouldn't kill you. Keep it up! Show Date: 7/12/05 | Venue: OC Fair JOSH posted July 13, 2005 7:10 PM THANKS FOR PLAYING THE FAIR GUYS...IT WAS NICE TO SEE YOU GUYS OUT THERE... GREAT SHOW BUT THE CROUD IS JUST NOTHING LIKE THE WHISKY A GO GO CROUD... SEE YA NEXT TIME AT THE WHISKY Show Date: FAIR | Venue: OC FAIR Gregg Tomchick posted July 13, 2005 11:51 AM TEN OUT OF A POSSIBLE TEN!! Never seen em before...just stumbled upon the gig while cruising the Fair. Very entertaining! Looked and sounded just like them! Band members come across very genuine and humble...that gets an A+ in my book. Thanks for making my evening so fun. ps. The "ice cream man" audience participation thing was CLASSIC!! Laughed heartiliy!! Show Date: 7/12/2005 | Venue: OC Fair atomicpunk5151 posted July 11, 2005 8:57 AM Great show by the Punks. As mentioned earlier, the Punks set was cut short by the Club. You could tell Ralph & the guys would have played all night, but the Bar manager wasn't going for that. The did get a pretty late start around midnight. The 2nd band played a LONG time, several good Zeppelin covers, but I was there to see the Punks. The Punks opened with SGMAD and then into Bottoms Up. They also played Jamie's Cryin, FYLT, Mean Street, Good times gone, YRGM, Pretty Women & Panama. Some local guy also got up and did JP-Breakin the Law. Pretty dissapointing that they didn't have time for Unchained or Hot for Teacher. Maybe next time. Jeff Show Date: July 8, 2005 | Venue: Powerhouse Pub, Folsom,CA BR posted July 9, 2005 5:17 PM OHMMYGOD! YOU GUYS BLEEPING KICK ASS!The show was KILLER, but it started too late (about 12:10 a.m.). This was my first time seeing the band, and I was blown away. Russ, dude, you ARE Eddie! You got the sound down and the licks note for note! I play guitar myself and know how much work it is to learn solos; YOU KICK ASS! Ralph, killer job, dude. I'm sure DLR would be proud, if not jealous! Atomic Punks rule! Show Date: July 8, 2005 | Venue: Powerhouse Pub, Folsom jm posted July 9, 2005 1:36 PM the punks rocked as always but their set was cut short by the club. i will never go back to that place again to see a show. Show Date: 7-8-05 | Venue: powerhouse pub aj posted July 9, 2005 1:16 PM As always, the boys put on a great show. Unfortunately, they had 2 warm up bands and the Punks had to cut their set short. It was a joke! I will never go back to that venue again. I want the Punks to play their N Cali gigs at Pepperbelly's in Fairfield. It is a great place and it is halfway between Sac and SF. They have national bands and it is a good setup with very professional lights and sound. Keep on rockin and hope to see you in Fairfield next time. Show Date: 070805 | Venue: Powerhouse Pub in Folsom Robyn D Cradle posted July 2, 2005 8:45 AM Im a HUGE fan of DLRoth era VH and have seen the "punks" a few times now,coincidently the show here last 4th of July weekned as well.Anway AP just keeps getting better and better.Like last yrs show more people on stage singin or trying while getting smashed to the hilt and Ralph just eggin 'em on lmao. :) You guys RULE.Russ,great as always,Joe the perfect bass tone,Scott,hard core energetic drumming,note i'm a former drummer meself and Ralph OMFG,the DL Roth energy and showmanship that i had seen many times as a younger man in the 70's and 80's.Will I be back Sat night for another Go round?You bet your F****ing Ass i will.And The Cradle Will Rock.See ya,Robyn D Cradle Internet DJ. :) Show Date: July 1st 2005 | Venue: Sunset Station Las Vegas Wayne M G posted June 27, 2005 6:00 AM Being under a spotlight on stage myself i know how cool it is to be there BUT the nite i walked in there ralph saw me and had his guy shine me up the stairwell as i found a spot to watch from cause the place was packed, and holy shit can he do a job and a half , as far as im concerened you couldnt tell the difference and his voice was amazing and showmanship plus , this guy should be a star , thanks man 4 the chat afterwards and if u eva hear about my posting here remember what i said GET TO AUSTRALIA with the a punks , sorry this is late coming but hey i never forgot ya mate. if u get the chance im at www.wretchidfchild.ontheinter.net or myspace.com thats my band see ya again hopefully soon wayne Show Date: 2002 MAY | Venue: WHISKY LA THE MADNESS LIVES posted June 27, 2005 2:19 AM I also seen that van halen wanna be band -UNCHAINED- all the singer did was grab himself all night it was gross!! They got this fat guy playin guitar -the guy came out in sweatpants--IVE NEVER seen EDDIE wear sweatpants! People were leaving left and right--im not kidding!! BUT THE ATOMIC PUNKS JUST RULE! I was skeptical at 1st i admit--i mean--calling urself a vh tribute band -I had my doubts--But once u guys hitthe stage--i was in shock!!!! i just stood there in awe all night! Just awesome! U guys are really cool 2 talk to !! RUSS u are DLR--U SOUND JUST LIKE HIM-NOTE 4 NOTE and RUSS--i dont know what 2 say--im still blown away-are u sure youre not eddies brother?? U HAVE HIS EXACT SOUND and STYLE! al i can say is you guys rule!!!! Show Date: may 2nd | Venue: POVS STORMCHASERR posted June 25, 2005 12:47 AM MESSED THE LAST POST UP---LOL---RUSS IS THE AWESOMEST GUITARIST IN THE WORLD---NEXT 2 EDDIE!!!!!!!!!!!! Show Date: MAY 5TH | Venue: POVS stormchaserr posted June 24, 2005 9:49 PM i gotta say you guys rule!!!! I saw u guys at povs in minnesota and i was totally blown away!! Theres this other wannabe van halen band they came right after u guys-theyre called UNCHAINED out of new jersey --omg they are pathetic!!! The singer was such an ass and disgusting me and my gf at the time left 2 songs in2 the set---he cant sing either!! BUT YOU GUYS ---WOW!! JUST AWESOME!!! YOU GUYS GOTTA PUT OUT AN ALBUM!! YOU GUYS NEED TO START PLAYING IN FLORIDA--LIKE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!!! RUSS IS THE AWESOMEST IN THE WORLD --GUITARIST NEXT 2 EDDIE!!!!!!! Show Date: MAY 5TH 2005 | Venue: POVS--andover ,minnesota Joe posted June 19, 2005 2:56 AM Man what a great show.3rd time ive seen you guys.The show was amaizing all the songs were great but Russ stole the show with Eruption.the only complaint was when that dork,Dave i think was his name, got on stage and attempted to play the guitar.overall amaizing performance .cant wait till your next show at the Whisky.Keep on Rockin Punks Show Date: 6/18/05 | Venue: The Whisky A Go Go Cooper posted June 14, 2005 7:01 PM Man, that was the best show these guys have put on in San Diego ever. You could tell they were happy to be playing at a new venue. I'm glad they got away from that hole called Canes. It was a decent place, nothing against it but the HOB has a rep for bringing in top quality acts and this is exactly why the punks played here. Thanks guys, I don't mind paying a bit more for a better bar, a more friendly staff, and an awesome sound system...the light show kicks ass too. Russ, you are the most underrated player in the band. Amazing what you can do with Rush and Van Halen in the same night..impressive...same for the drummer (Scott?). See ya there next time with two more friends. Show Date: 6-11-05 | Venue: House of Blues-San Diego BRi posted June 13, 2005 11:20 PM Canes was fine and all. It was major step up from the Bitter End. However, the House of Blues is a GREAT venue in terms of sound quality, crowd quality and girl quality. I still feel it took a while to dial in the sound but with "You Really Got Me" the band/sound board was firing on all cylinders. I wish though you would invite the girls onstage for the last song like you have done in the past. Me and the guys felt that was the master stroke to a fine evening. Show Date: 6-11 | Venue: House of Blues-San Diego Lisa posted June 13, 2005 1:33 PM By far, the Atomic Punks were at their highest point ever at this gig. It was the best performance I've seen yet but... Go back to Cane's!! $19 for a ticket, $5 for a can of beer not to mention parking $10-25 is a bit steep. AND to end the show at 12:30 was highly disappointing for everyone there. We'd get at least 45 more minutes of music and antics at Cane's for a lot less $. Yes, the lighting was great (I guess that's what we all paid for) and the sound wasn't all that great, mainly the fault of the HOB hall. I'll have to really limit my times to see the Punks if they continue to go to HOB. I can't afford it. Show Date: Sat. 6/11/05 | Venue: HOB San Diego wes posted June 5, 2005 8:55 AM Great show as always. I hope you keep The Blue Cafe in your rotation. I could use another show between the Anaheim HoB shows. See you at the Fair! Show Date: 6/4 | Venue: Blue Cafe John Gotti posted June 3, 2005 5:36 AM You guys sound a thousand times better than anything I've heard on your website. I'm still talking about how great the show was. The only flaw of the night was when I got on stage and attempted to play drums and completly blew it...sorry guys...I was so embarrassed. I really can play. I guess I should have #1 Not been completly trashed before going to the show #2 Maybe mentioned to you guys which song I wanted to play before I started to play anything. Either way it was a hell of a bachelor party! See ya in October. Maybe you'll give me a chance to redeem myself.....stone sober! Show Date: May 28, 2005 | Venue: Cleveland HOB Chaz posted June 1, 2005 10:10 PM The show was so good, my naked eyes are still steaming. The Punks aren't tribute, they are Van Halen. Ralph I was the dude in the front row with the 1984 tatoo. Show Date: 5/28/05 | Venue: Cleveland House of Blues nick salvatore posted June 1, 2005 6:22 PM a group of fifteen of us went to the show and had a great time. The band sounded great and everyone had the best time. I have been a VH fan for every but was too young to see the band with Diamond Dave. This was truly a great experience. We also loved the Mr Brownstone song that night. I already let the group know about the Oct. 8, 2005 show and we will all return. Looking forward to another great time. Thanks guys. Show Date: 05/28/2005 | Venue: house of blues cleveland dj posted June 1, 2005 8:58 AM ive said it before and i will say it again you guys rule... your the best group of guys around since motley.. i want to thanks you guys 4 all the years and let u know ill b there at the whisky on june 18th. you guys rule Show Date: feb 19th | Venue: whisky a go go Jodi posted May 31, 2005 12:44 PM KICKASS show!! Fun, Energetic, plus FUNNY! You guys have a great sense of humor! Ralph, you are amazing as DLR!! I'm sure he's proud! And, Russ, you are, too, as Eddie!! I honestly would rather see you guys than the real thing, anytime!! It was DEFINITELY worth the trip to Cleveland!! I just ask that you guys PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEEEEEEEEEASE consider another trip to Pittsburgh, Pa where I'm from! I saw you there twice, but it's been too long! Perhaps you can play our Hard Rock...think about it. In the meantime, I'm already planning to be back at Clevelands HOB in Oct! Can't wait to see you guys again! Rock on!! :0) Show Date: May 28th, 2005 | Venue: HOB- Cleveland Jo-bu posted May 31, 2005 10:59 AM Fan-fucking-tastic SHOW! The Atomic Punks remind you of what was so great about original Van Halen. This was a real rock-n-roll show like they used to be. Love it! Show Date: 5-28-05 | Venue: Cleveland-House of Blues Fuq-E-Nutz posted May 31, 2005 10:53 AM The Punks rock the house. Great show! Thanks for coming to Cleveland. Ralph is better than DLR. Please come back soon. I will never miss a show. Show Date: 5-28-05 | Venue: HOB Cleveland RichieRoth posted May 29, 2005 5:46 AM The show was Awesome! Once again the guys were tight and no flaws! Van Halen should hire Ralph and tour! Glad to see you in Cleveland, saves me airfare to LA to see you guys! The Punks rule! Show Date: 5-28-05 | Venue: HOB Cleveland Debbie posted May 17, 2005 7:41 PM I can't believe how lucky I was to get in. Great show, great songs, great smokin' feel. Thanks for sharing my evening with a bunch of beautiful and talented musicians. Happy Birthday!! Show Date: May 16, 2005, 12:30 pm. | Venue: Roxy, Hollywood ~Lisa Marie~ posted May 14, 2005 2:22 PM FUCKIN AWESOME SHOW DUDES! Show Date: may 13th, 2005 | Venue: House of Blues, AnaheimCA mo posted May 13, 2005 7:45 PM why am i here i dont know rock on.... YAY VAN HALEN!!! Show Date: 5/13/05 | Venue: ? tracy posted April 26, 2005 11:32 PM EXCELLENT SHOWS!! All the anticipation of hearing about you guys over the years did not dissapoint my friends.. They were blown away!! Even the hardcore guys I brought Sat. night were blown away.. Especially with Russ playing Eruption!! UNBIELIEVABLE!! As they are saying... Thanks for the pics and autographs.. They are all waiting for your next STL shows... Joe.. if I can get Tammy on a plane, we will see you in L.A... Ralph scared her to death with "GUARANTEEEEEEEDD!!!" Otherwise.. VEGAS BABY.... some BlackJack and Texas Hold 'Em.... Im learning.... You guys ROCK!!!!! thanks for everything!! THE BEST DLR VH BAND EVER!! Show Date: 4/8-4/9 | Venue: St. Louis, MO Aerockr posted April 26, 2005 12:57 PM As always the show "ROCKED!!!" Would spend more than what they charge to go see such a high intensity rock - n - roll presence. Ralph has DLR to the T, Russ is the quintessential guitar man and the rhythm section holds it all together. Every one who has VH running thru their soul needs to SEE this band play their asses off !!!!! Show Date: 4/23/2005 | Venue: Marquee theatre - Tempe Josh (sneaky on the forums) posted April 24, 2005 12:50 PM WOOOOOOOOOOOO This show rocked the HOUSE!!! Ok I'll start off with... I heard about this concert a couple of weeks before it actually took place, so I wanted to see if my friend would go with me. (his first and only concert was Hilary Duff, lol) So we showed up at the Marquee at around 6:40... that was interesting. We were about the only people there besides the bartenders..so we waited around until about 7:50 and went to go get a spot for the first band.. We were on the left-ish side of the stage, up against the fence, and the first band came on.. These guys were here when I saw the Peacemakers, so I was used to their music. Still standing in the same spot, sometimes staying in both spots so one of us could go to the bathroom, the second band came on, which we thought was the best out of the 3 opening acts. Blah blah blah, after the 3rd band left, we saw them setting up the drums for the punks.. Some people to the right of us had left, so we were very close to center stage.. The show opened with Romeo Delight (correct me if I'm wrong), and it just got better from there. About halfway into the show, my friend got really into the music (just as I had been for the whole show), and we were sweatin and jumpin, just enjoying the hell out of some awesome classic VH. After the show was over, I bought 2 of the red XL shirts from Scott.. pretty funny shop setup, though =p.. Hold up your money and we'll get you a shirt.. All in all we stood for a solid about 5 hours, but it was worth it once the Punks came on. Excellent show, and good work! Peace, Sneaky. Show Date: 4/23/05 | Venue: Marquee Theater Craig Jacobson posted April 24, 2005 3:09 AM Boy was this place ever packed tonight. Great show, excellent stage presence by all. I thought it was funny when Ralph said "Ok, stop the show" to get the instruments tuned correctly. Everything seemed "perfect" to me :) Fun to hear the song "Jump".......first time I've heard you guys play it. When Ralph yelled out "I see you" and gave me the hello sign I think he was talking to me. I waved back with a smile and shaking my head since my arms are paralyzed, otherwise I'd wave back. I didn't know Joe is from Alaska, as Ralph indicated. Cool, we'll have to go climb Mt. Denali sometime. All the best, Craig Show Date: 4/23/05 | Venue: Marquee Theater Yamakazi posted April 12, 2005 1:41 PM I heard about The Atomic Punks while I was living in CA and had been wanting to catch their show. I finally caught it here in Las Vegas. I can't wait to see them again! I was a huge Van Halen fan in high school, and being a guitarist, Eddie was my hero (actually my God) . The show was just incredible! The whole group has a great report with the audience and a fun attitude. A must see for all Van Halen fans! These guys are second only to the real deal. Outstandingc job on the guitar by Russ! He really nailed some difficult solos! And Ralph actually sounds better than DLR (sorry DLR fans). Russ inspired me to get my guitar back out of the closet and rock again. Great performance all the way around! Show Date: March 11, 2005 | Venue: Sunset Station chad cross posted April 12, 2005 7:36 AM This is the closest thing you will ever see to the real Van Halen!! Abso-fucking-lutely phenomenal! Ralph really interacts with the crowd and lets people sing parts of thre songs. They play some real gems, so much fun! Show Date: April 8 & 9 | Venue: Bottleneck Blues Bar Jeff "Simon" posted April 10, 2005 9:08 PM I wasn't sure what to expect, but I must say you guys kicked ass! As a true DLR era Van Halen fan, you guys took me back in time 20-25 years ago. Ralph had David lee's screams down and Russ' guitar work was exceptional. Hopefully, you will make it back to Missouri soon because I will definitely be back to jam with you guys. We had a great time at the show! Show Date: April 9, 2005 | Venue: Bottleneck Blues Bar Brad posted April 10, 2005 4:11 PM I drove 160 miles one way to see the show. The bit where Russ intentionally pauses and adjusts his wig at the brow with both hands,,,, had me cracking up and I wasn't even drinking!!! Sound wasn't that great and I sat right behind the console. At times Ralph's vocals were buried too much in the mix and it was a bit loud....and not in a good way either. My ears were ringing on the long drive home last night. I had earplugs but at first it didn't seem bad so i never put them in. I wanted a t-shirt but all they had was large. :( You guys did a great job connecting with the audience. Show Date: April 10 2005 | Venue: Bottleneck Blues Bar Vicki posted April 10, 2005 7:57 AM Great Show this weekend. We happened to catch you all when we were leaving the casino on Friday night and only caught a couple of songs so we came back on Saturday for the whole show. You all really ROCK! Hope you make it out to Missouri again. Thanks for the great time Show Date: April 8th and 9th | Venue: Bottleneck blues bar J.D. Overton posted April 9, 2005 7:53 AM An absolute MUST see for any DLR era VH fan. Ralph signs the DLR songs the way Dave should have (he remembers the words)! As a guitar player myself, Russ' recreation of Ed's sound and lightning fast solos is beyond description. He has Ed's tone dialed in perfectly to match each of the DLR albums. The guitar solo spot was jaw dropping and there wasn't 1 note he missed when recreating "Eruption", "Mean Streets into", "Cathedral", and "Little Guitars". Don't miss them if you have the chance, especially if you grew up on DLR Van Halen playing air guitar in the mirror... You will have such a good time watching them. Show Date: 4/8/2005 | Venue: Ameristar Casino Ben posted April 5, 2005 1:03 AM Saw The Punks at a wedding reception and they were AWESOME! The music was great and the lead singer sounds more like DLR than DLR sounds today....And pretty much identical to prime DLR. They did a tremendous job of getting the audience involved and were just great performers. I highly reccomend seeing them if you get the chance. Oh, they also played songs by other groups, including Poision and Motley Crue. "Shout at the Devil" sounded much better than when Vince Neil did it at the Crue concert I went to last week. Great singer, great band. Great performers! Show Date: 4/3 | Venue: Ballroom (or something) Elwood posted April 4, 2005 12:19 AM Maybe the best setlist I've ever heard from the Punks! Hear About It Later, DOA, On Fire, Unchained, Light Up the Sky, Everybody Wants Some. Awesome! Thanks! Show Date: April 2 | Venue: Canes Me posted March 31, 2005 6:39 PM Talk to Rob, the sound guy. He's in charge of the volume. FWIW the last few shows Rob has had half the number of mains in the PA, so it sounds a bit harsh trying to fill the room. Show Date: March 26th | Venue: POVs Beth posted March 30, 2005 8:43 AM I know, if it's too loud, you're too old BUT even the hard cores with me said their ears were ringing for two days after the show. You know I would do anything for you, but don't hurt me Baby. Bring down the volume just a tad and increase the pleasure. I had to practice safe rock and plug my ears a few times, and I prefer it raw. Drop it a notch and give it to me hard. I like it slappin off me, but I do't want to bleed. Don't stop, keep it comin', just change postion a touch. Show Date: March 26, 2005 | Venue: POV's Andover MN Beth posted March 30, 2005 8:13 AM What a blast AGAIN! I got to dance on stage TWICE! Ralph turned and held my face so SEXY before putting his mike to my mouth. Of course I couldn't breath a word, I could only open up and say AH! Ralph, ypu are so MMMMMMM, couldn't I just wrap you up and bring you everywhere with me? XXXOOO Show Date: March 26, 2005 | Venue: POV's Andover MN Kimo Maiwela posted March 16, 2005 12:38 PM Ever since seeing the Punks last year in Hawaii, I have been hooked. I always catch one of their shows here in Vegas. This past show I brought friends with me who got hooked too and vowed to come to the next shows. We even asured the people in line behind us that since this is their first time too that they will be returning fans too. After the show they were cheering and bought shirts and said they will see them again in an instant. You guys rock!!!!! Show Date: March 11 and 12 | Venue: Sunset Station,Las Vegas Marc posted March 14, 2005 7:17 PM I am from outside Boston and have always wanted to check out the Atomic Punks. I was able to catch a show while in San Deigo. Simply awesome! Ralph you are a dead on Diamond Dave. Christ, Ralph you even duplicated Daves mistakes and side show antics. Russ simply amazing, I dont even think Eddie could do it better. Hope that you guys can make it to the Boston area someday. Until then I will be sure to organise my next west coast trip around one of your concerts. EVERYBODY WANT SOME MORE! - Marc Show Date: Feb 25th or 26th | Venue: Canes UncleKG posted March 14, 2005 2:13 PM I'm from North Carolina and work in the sport of NASCAR, so I've been lucky enough to be out west when the Punks have played near NASCAR tracks. First time was in Phoenix at the track a couple of years ago, then at Sunset Station last weekend. Great show, Ralph has the David Lee "screams" down cold. Russ is a very talented guitarist, but the wig needs a little work. The drummer and bass player are great, but I'd love to see the drummer use an Alex-style kit (either one with the black and white stripes, or the one with the "tubes" in the bass drum like he used on the "Diver Down" tour), and the bassist to use either the Jack Daniel's bass or the Explorer Michael used that looked like it had a big blood stain right in the middle of it (old Van Halen fans may know what I'm talking about). I'd also love to hear them do "Romeo Delight" or "Hear About It Later." I really enjoyed the show both times, though. Ralph is hilarious! Oh, one other thing. Ralph, jump off the drum riser and do a mid-air split ala Roth one time. Show Date: March 12 | Venue: Club Madrid C MIKE posted March 14, 2005 2:02 PM Just got back from a long and grueling month long sales trip from Vegas. While I was staying at the Sunset Station, I saw a sign that was advertising the band. Gotta be honest here and say that I had never heard of the band before I saw the sign or actually saw them perform. Let me just say that I was totally blown away from the experience that I had in watching the band. You guys were seriously fricking awesome and even though it wasn't open mic night at the improv.....Ralph....you seriously have a second job in stand up my man. The entire band is truly a great tribute to the original Van Halen and I am glad that you guys just seem to have fun on stage and try not to be so serious about what you are doing. You guys have a fan in me and I will definitely check you guys out again here in LA! Happy Trails Fellas, Happy Trails! P.S. Russ.....nice playing my man, nice playing indeed!!!! C MIKE Show Date: Saturday March 12th, 2005 | Venue: Sunset Station, Las Vegas RICH posted March 11, 2005 7:52 PM JUST HEARD LIGHT UP THE SKY AND BOTTOMS UP OVER THE PHONE! WISH I WAS THERE! STILL SAD THEY DIDN'T MAKE THE IMPERIAL SHOW COME TRUE! RALPH IS AWESOME! Show Date: 3/11/05 | Venue: SUNSET Jason Carter posted March 5, 2005 8:45 PM Ralph's vocals on Tracy G's CD on the track "On Fire" were terrific ... http://rockreviews.f2g.net/reviews/tracygdevi.htm Show Date: n/a | Venue: Tracy G's "Deviating" CD Des posted March 1, 2005 2:26 PM First time seeing you guys.....you guys rocked! Show Date: 2/26/05 | Venue: Canes/San Diego Des posted March 1, 2005 2:26 PM First time seeing you guys.....you guys rocked! Show Date: 2/26/05 | Venue: Canes/San Diego Mike M posted February 28, 2005 4:09 PM Gents: Once again another stellar show. I took a few newbees and they were suitably blown away! The "Thrash Serenade" was especially hysterical. Please upload some new tune-age and videos when you can. You may not notice it, but you guys have continued to progress significantly and it would be cool to have you share the current state-of-the-Punks for the rest of the world to enjoy! Show Date: 02/25/05 | Venue: HOB 2/25 josh wolford posted February 28, 2005 10:14 AM awesome show guys... ralph you kicked some major ass along with all the other guys... thanks for noticing me in the club ralph... thanks for a great time....you guys should play sinners swing and some more shit off of diver down...thanks for rockin are faces off... Show Date: feb 19 | Venue: whisky Rocky(drummer for polaris) posted February 28, 2005 10:11 AM hey guys, the show was great, i thought it was funny how ralph was going to jump and then didn't do it in time, oh well, i took my girl for the first time and she really liked you guys. great show as always. Show Date: feb 25 | Venue: hob anaheim Jon S. posted February 28, 2005 9:51 AM Wow! Heard about the Punks for years. Checked out my first show at HoB Anaheim. BLOWN AWAY! Such high energy! Perfect execution of the songs (at least to me). Crowd was really into it. Especially those 2 chicks in the corner (wink, wink). ERUPTION (plus solos) RULED!!! Keep up the great shows. See you again in May!!! Show Date: 2/25/05 | Venue: HoB Anaheim Dan posted February 28, 2005 9:25 AM Thanks again Guys! I celebrated my birthday the best way I knew how...with THE ATOMIC PUNKS! Great show, great crowd (tho it was PACKED), you guys never let us down. Best birthday EVER! Show Date: 2/25/05 | Venue: Downtown Disney vin posted February 27, 2005 7:07 PM PLAY SOME SHOWS IN JERSEY IM A DI-HARD VAN HALEN FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROTH ROCKS Show Date: dont know | Venue: dont know Jon posted February 27, 2005 11:17 AM Totally awesome times 4. The band was excellent and very cool. I really enjoyed when they got people from the audience up on the stage. That dude that stood in for the guitar for one song was the best thing I seen at a show in 20 years. He was worth the ticket price in itself. It brought back some great memories of my VH days in 1980. Keep Rockin AP's! Show Date: 02/26/05 | Venue: Canes B ar and Grill Veronica posted February 27, 2005 11:14 AM This is my third time seeing you guys and you just keep kicking more ass every time! I think I may have to officially leave my current tribute band for you. You fucking rock! You need to start playing more shows in So Cal. Show Date: 2-25-05 | Venue: HoB Anaheim Hector posted February 24, 2005 1:13 PM I've seen these guy's so many times. They are f_cken awesome!!! Show Date: Many shows | Venue: Sunset Station, Las Vegas joe posted February 22, 2005 1:35 PM holy shit!!!! thats all i can say! f_cken unbelievabe. (that means good) COME TO DETROIT!!!!!! Show Date: BLANK | Venue: BLANK Chad posted February 17, 2005 9:09 AM Good Lord the Punks blew me away yet again! I think the quote from David Lee Roth on KLSX really fired the band up because they brought they're A game Friday night. They started off with Romeo Delight and just never let up. I don't understand how I can see these guys at least once a month, yet I'm constantly being blown away. The coolest part about it is that the guys in the band are really really cool, down to earth people. Russ especially. He frickin' gave my friend the shirt off his back!!!! And it was an old school Van Halen 1 shirt too. So thanks again guys for what you do. It means the world to John and I. Also thanks to the Punks for letting me get on stage and SING UNCHAINED!!!!! THE WHOLE SONG!!! That was one of the coolest things I've ever done in my life. I'll never forget it. Rest up and we'll see you in a few weeks. Show Date: 02-11-05 | Venue: Velvet Jones PAUL posted February 17, 2005 5:26 AM ARE YOU GUYS EVER COMMING TO THE EAST COAST PHILLY AREA ? Show Date: PHILLY | Venue: PHILLY AREA John posted February 15, 2005 5:23 PM WOW, thats all I have to say about the Punks at Velvet Jones!! It was by far the best performance ever that Ive seen by these guys. And to add to the amazing show was a sick AC/DC tribute band called Dirty Deeds. God Damn that girl is hot!! Ralph was on top of his game with a kick ass set list. Every time I've seen the Punks they suprise me with their set list. Once again Russ shredded the solo and left us all begging for more.....thanks for the shirt Russ!! Keep rockin and we'll see you in LA next week. Show Date: 2-11-05 | Venue: Velvet Jones, SB Rob Scarber posted February 10, 2005 10:56 PM BTW, Yo Punks- getcher asses back to Washington soon! also, Grandma's on the phone and wants you to leave- you're eating all the steaks and ruining people's lives! Show Date: 2002 | Venue: Jimmy Z's Rob Scarber posted February 10, 2005 10:52 PM Awesome! Authentic! Too bad some stage-diving diva ripped off 'Eddie's' wig, and spoiled the illusion! Much love to the Punks! Rob Show Date: 2002 | Venue: Jimmy Z's duke jones