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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 posted February 8, 2005 10:19 AM this show was awesome... one of the best times ive ever had and one of the best performances ive seen the punks put on.... raplh you are the shit.. russ you shred that guitar like no one ive ever senn. russ your riffs are so killer ans so on target... scott you drumming skills are incredible... your up there with the best ( peter criss, neil peart, rick allen). you guys rule and keep on rockin.. its great to here u guys do cover songs over other bands during the show too. thanks duke Show Date: 11/27 | Venue: whisky a go go Brea posted February 6, 2005 1:44 AM I have never seen these guys play before and I must say they kick ass!! Ive always like Van Halen and these guys keep it going! Cant wait to see them again-- Hopefully I will get the chance to! Show Date: February 5, 2005 | Venue: Pov's in Andover, MN John posted February 2, 2005 12:39 PM Once again the Punks blew me away with my favorite Van Halen songs! I've seen them 4 times before, but there's something about Las Vegas that makes it go off! It was by far the best performance I've seen so far. The only thing that bummed me out was that they didn't play "Unchained" my favoriye song!! To anyone who hasn't seen these guys, get off your ass and go wherever you have to to see em', you wont be disapointed, Atomic Punks Rule, cant wait till the next show! Show Date: 1-29-05 | Venue: Sunset Station, Las Vegas Terry L posted January 27, 2005 12:10 PM Not a review of this show necessarily... just a shout out to the band, and those that have never seen them. I live in a little town in Arizona, right between Phoenix and Las Vegas. The Punks played here at a small bar a couple years ago, and I was fortunate enough to be able to get up on stage to sing some "Sweet Home Alabama". Totally insane... I've been playing for years, and even with a minimal crowd, the energy was great. One of the biggest thrills for me to be on stage with the guys. Anyway... going to try to get out for the show/s in Vegas this weekend. I never really said thanks to the band.... I know it's been awhile, but sincerely... Thanks. What a kick in the ass. Every time you come to Vegas, it seems I'm out of town, but this time around, all looks good. Everyone in Vegas... go see these guys. They're the Real Deal. Show Date: 1/28-29 | Venue: Sunset Station - Vegas Beth & Julie posted January 26, 2005 10:46 PM Very tight, if you are looking for a fun night & party atmosphere ~ this is it, good humor, top notch intensity. Chances of dancing along uncontrolably 98%. If you are a VanHalen fan you will luuuuuuuuv it! When Ralph wants to share his energy with you, all is right with the world for one rocking evening. The guitar solo can be down right blistering, has everybody riveted. These guys are always good, but when they are great, they are AWESOME. Bring your friends, this is all about good times. We try to catch every show we can when they are here. It's not a one time gig, this is something you will want to make a tradition out of. It's an interactive life ~ they come to play, you go see them. And girls, dress up ~ it's a sexy night. Show Date: several | Venue: POV's Andover MN Alex posted January 25, 2005 4:48 PM Damn! ANd i say DAMN! THANK YOUUUU! Thank you guys for the best show I ever saw! I'm currently in Moscow, Russia, live and work here, and a short stay in US and seeing you was...wow, amazing? No. More. Thanx! If ya ever come here, lemme know. If not, I'll book you for sure, just wait! keep on rockin Alex Show Date: December 10 | Venue: 14 Below BILLY posted January 22, 2005 8:13 AM LISTEN YOU GUYS NEED TO COME TO NY, YOU GUYS ARE FUCKIN AMAZING. IM 22 AND NEVER GOT TO SEE THE REAL VAN HALEN IN ACTION. YOU GUYS ARE UNREAL KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK. Show Date: NO WHERE | Venue: NO WHERE joe posted January 17, 2005 11:53 AM hey guys. thanks 4 playing this show. i got to see you guys three times this year (whisky and this one). you guys put together the best setlist and do the best covers of any band that is around. thanks for rockin and keep on it. try to play more all ages shows so my two teenagers can go to more shows. thanks you guys rule. Show Date: 12/30.2004 | Venue: universal DJ posted January 17, 2005 11:49 AM awesome show guys. you guys totally rocked the place. what a great setlist and a awesome cover of the crues 'shout at the devil ' cant wait to see you guys at the whisky in february. do u guys think u can play more all ages events so i can go. im only 16 and it blows that i cant go to paladinos, canes, the roxy,or hob. thanks for rockin. you guys are the best band to go see. Show Date: 11/27/2004 | Venue: whisky Greg posted January 11, 2005 12:51 PM F'in awesome show !!! balls to the wall classic VH to the T !!!! Can't wait for them to come back to town. Better than the real band at the moment. Theres no better way to spend a saturday night than rockin with the Punks !!!! Show Date: 1/8/2005 | Venue: marquee theatre - Tempe gonzo posted January 9, 2005 1:51 PM WOW!! This was my time at a Punks' show and iI had a few doubts before the show....but just let me say...YOU GUYS FUCKIN" ROCK. Ralph and the boys took me on a trip down memory lane hearing those old classics. This may have been my first Punks show but not my last. Good luck boys. Gonzo Show Date: 01/08/05 | Venue: Marquee Theatre-Tempe,AZ stu fultz posted January 8, 2005 10:19 PM Dude, Russ you totally rocked my face off!!! That has got to be the closest that I have ever heard anyone play like Eddie. I was the short drunk dude that helped you load your cab into your suv. My b-day is feb 19, the same date as the show at the whiskey, I want to have a total fucking rager up there in tribute to the greatest tribute band I have ever heard. Keep rock'n hard. Show Date: 07jan2005 | Venue: canes JOHNNY GEETAR posted January 4, 2005 4:22 PM What an awesome two sets by these Punks(Atomic that is).And the show was free!The sound was so right on,as was the performance.I will go see them everytime they play there,not only cuz it's free,but the sound really kicks ass!Thanks guys for taking a picture with my young friends(your newest fans) and me.We really enjoyed the performance,thanks again guys! Show Date: 12/30/04 | Venue: UNIVERSAL CITY WALK paul vitale posted January 4, 2005 3:41 PM Hey Guys, thought I would report to my fellow Van Halen brothers out there, the David Lee Roth show I saw on New Years Eve at Universal Studios in Orlando Florida. I flew in from Santa Monica to visit relatives and paid the $109.00 for the tickets. Roth performed 2 shows the same night. I must say to my Van Halen comrades in arms, it was a very disapointing show. We all know that we are not going to see this legendary original band perform again, but Roth is nowhere he was, even 3 years ago when I last saw him. His stage presence was not at all DLR. Sure he is 50 years old now, but his band did not sound that tight, his vocals did not seem to be singing the same song that the band was playing. It truly was a sad affair to see this rock legend almost get booed off stage for the $109.00 bucks people paid. I think that Dave himself could see that the crowd was not really into his show and he reverted to his famous jerk off the bottle of Jack Daniels all over the people in the front rows. Well, he did this 4 times in the first 50 minutes of the 115 minute show. I felt sorry for Dave actually. Many people were bitching about a refund. My fellow Van Halen fans , it appears that it is coming to an end soon. You know that when DLR has to do 2 shows in the same night, that things must be bad all over, but now we know why he is studying to be a paramedic in NYC. I always liked DLR, but maybe he should retire after this not so good show, while he can still keep his greatest frontman ever status. I love the atomic punks and see alot of their shows. Trust me, I would have paid $40 bucks to see the punks on this night, rather than pay $15 bucks to see Daves New Years Bash. It was that bad. I am only telling it like it was, from only about 15 feet away from stage. Show Date: New Years w/DLR | Venue: Orlando, Florida Eric posted December 31, 2004 9:05 AM simply AWESOME!!!!!! Those guys have there shit together. Hey Ralph, thanks for letting me sing guaranteeeeee eee eeee eeeeee....on Ice Cream Man!!!! That was my 15 minutes!! See you guys on the next show!!!!! Show Date: 12-30-04 | Venue: Universal City "The Diver" posted December 30, 2004 3:49 PM This was my very first Punk show, and I obivioulsy loved it. Until the next day when I woke up and wondered why my knees and hand hurt. Thanks for the memories? Next time I'll stay planted when you come back to AZ, but it will be hard to resist. Keep rockin' in those spandex and mullets! Show Date: 8/28/04 | Venue: The Venue, Scottsdale, AZ bobo posted December 25, 2004 1:07 PM Has anybody figured out what in the hell jame tobe is saying or talking about below?? This is what to many drugs will do to a person Show Date: x-mas in L.A. | Venue: madames titty bar jamie tobe posted December 25, 2004 7:33 AM i am the biggest vh fan i know i mean id fight for vh but it kills me to see people (take over) for a lack of better words but at least u dont ruine the sh*t keep it up guys.....dont let vh down Show Date: ?? | Venue: ?? Chad Hogan posted December 13, 2004 12:02 PM Holy shit! This was my 4th time seeing the Punks. There are no words to describe how happy I am for the hour that the Punks are playing. Van Halen is my favorite band on the planet and since they haven't played small clubs since the late 70's, the Atomic Punks are a phenomenal substitute. I don't need to go on about how much they look and sound like Van Halen, because once you see the show, you'll see for yourself. I just want to thank the guys for doing what they are doing. There is a whole generation that never got to see the Classic Van Halen line-up and you guys are doing a tremendous service for all those people. Thank you so much and keep fucking rocking! Bottoms up!!! Show Date: December 10th | Venue: 14 Below ALex posted December 12, 2004 12:51 AM When are you guys coming to South Florida? Show Date: 1 | Venue: ??? Steve Pearcy posted December 11, 2004 8:45 AM Hey guys, it was a pleasure to drop by and see some of your show. After 16 years of touring in Ratt, I must say that you guys are truly a carbon copy of the Halen band. I do not think that we (Ratt) played Van Halen as well as you do, even going back to our very early days of playing bar gigs all over Southern Cal. I was trying to stay a bit undercover by wearing a ball cap and Pink Floyd shirt. I was able to catch about 1 hour of your show and it was great. Keep it up. Show Date: Santa Monica | Venue: 14 Below Joe posted December 10, 2004 12:02 AM hey guys,when the punks played at the whisky.they played shout at the devil by motley crue and it sounded fuckin awesome.and now the crue is playing at the fourm in march.its a sighn.anyways keep on rockin punks you guys are the real deal.and nobody can take that away from you guys. Show Date: 11/27/04 | Venue: The Whisky a Go Go Lisa posted December 5, 2004 6:08 PM Another super fabulous show!!! I did not want it to end. These guys put so much energy into every show and it really shows. Ralph was f****n amazing as usual and Russ, you are the best guitar player on the planet!!!If you have not ever seen the AP's, go by land or by sea to see these guys!!!! Thanks again! Show Date: 12/4/04 | Venue: Roadhouse Kim posted December 5, 2004 4:52 PM A month ago my ex-boyfriend went to see AP at a nightclub in Las Vegas and afterward called to tell me how kick ass they were. Being a raging VH fan, I had to check out the website and find out the closest venue to San Jose. Sure enough, one was in Sacramento. Needless to say, I made it my mission to attend this concert. It was literally "Sacramento or bust." Despite repeated sound checks and AP not coming on stage until and hour and a half later than scheduled, it was well worth the drive and worth the wait. From the band's stage presence, their impressive ability to sound like VH themselves, and Ralph's amazing voice (so close to DLR ad well as hitting the DLR screech dead on) and Ralph's hysterical between song comedy, it truly made for an awesome night. Show Date: December 4 | Venue: The Roadhouse josh posted December 2, 2004 8:43 AM Was an awesome show. The sound was incredibly loud and hot for teacher is an awesome opening song. The motley crue cover you guys did was incredible. This show was awesome and i hope you guys keep playing at this venue. thanks josh Show Date: 11/27 | Venue: whisky Joe posted November 28, 2004 11:08 AM it was my 2nd punks concert and it was awesome.the sound last night was mind blowing.they started with hot for teacher and ended with unchained.thank you guys for a awesome show.i look forward to your next. Show Date: 11/27/04 | Venue: whisky a go go Scott Drews posted November 12, 2004 11:03 AM I had a freind come to me and say "you gotta see this band called the Atomic Punks." He explained the atmosphere of the show to me and could not stop raving about it. Needless to say the next time the AP's were in Phoenix I went to the show. The only way to describe it was like seeing VH at there prime in a 1000 seat bar atmosphere. The performance and music was a 10! Totally shocking. Nearly every woman in the audience was invited up on stage for the last three songs. By the last song 80% of the women on stage had there tops off. It was, seeing 1984 VH in a bar in 2002....When the hell are you coming back to Phoenix guys? I have a line of people that want to see you guys. I cannot stop raving about you. Get your asses back to Phoenix!!!!!! Show Date: November of 2002 | Venue: Cajun House Scottsdale,AZ DARRIN posted November 11, 2004 12:11 AM So less than a week before I saw Van Hagar and the Scorpions...then made it down south to LA to catch this tribute band I'd heard of called The Atomic Punks. Having had one of the best times of my life seeing Van Halen on their Diver Down tour, I was hoping I'd be able to relive them old days. And, to my disbelief...these guys brought it back damn near perfect. From the lead singer's look and amazing Roth vocals (even the classic screams and cockiness of DLR), to the sound of Eddie and the rest of the band...this was a great flashback to those great high school days. And, from professionalism to just a great night...these guys lived up to the level of the 2 previous hard rock shows I had seen less than a week before. To bad I live in Hawaii...or I'd go see these guys more often. All I can say is, for those of us who love to re-live those carefree days of VH, saving up for a tank of gas for the 69 camaro, and hoping you might tag the cheerleader on a Fri. night...I say "THANKS ATOMIC PUNKS"... Show Date: Oct 23 | Venue: House of Blues Anaheim CA bobbo posted November 5, 2004 9:17 AM Holy crack pipes! Very good show as usual, but what a frickin' sausage party. Need more babies at da shows! You guys are a riot. Hot wives need spankings! Show Date: 11/4/04 | Venue: Normandie Casino JEFF posted November 5, 2004 12:11 AM YOU SOUNDED F**KIN' AWESOME.YOUR STAGE PRESENCE WAS RIGHT ON AND THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE WAS THE BEST I'VE SEEN SINCE I SAW LED ZEPAGAIN(FEAT.SWAN) I GAVE RUSS AN EDDIE VAN HALEN T-SHIRT CAUSE HE WAS THE MAN. BIG THANK YOU TO RALPH FOR HAVING ME SING(guaranted)ON ICE CREAM MAN. TAKE IT EASY AND KEEP (VAN HALEN) ALIVE AND WELL. JEFF Show Date: 11-4-04 | Venue: NORMANDIE CASINO Dan posted October 25, 2004 2:14 PM It was a pretty good "Tribute" night. Precious Time (Pat Benatar), Blackout (Scorpions), Bonfire (AC/DC) all did their thing. Pretty good over all, but as usual I was there for one thing. THE ATOMIC PUNKS! It was again a great show. I think what made it most memorable were the "RARE" songs they desided to bring out including "Take your Whiskey Home". I don't think even VH ever played that live. Just so damn cool. That's keeping it Classic! They brought a guy up during "Ice Cream Man" who sang "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour. Just crazy. Joe's Bass seemed to have some problems (or it seemed like it), but hardly noticable. Did Russ get a new wig? Ralph seemed a bit more punchy than usual, The crowd was a bit more drunk than usual too...which always makes for possible problems. However Ralph and the boys never dissapoint during a show or song. Overall, another great night of VH! Thanks again guys for keeping us fans rockin' Show Date: Oct 23 | Venue: HOB Downtown Disney Tim posted October 25, 2004 9:24 AM This was my first time seeing The Atomic Punks and all I can say is WOW!!!! I had heard many great things about the band, but I have to say I was completely blown away! When you guys opened with "Hot for Teacher" I was totally shocked. I recently saw Van Halen for the first time a few months back at Staples center, and I have to say that the Punks played Van Halen better than Van Halen. I have always been a Van HALEN fan...not Van HAGAR, so it was a great surprise to see and hear Russ duplicate one of the greatest front men ever. Great show guys and I will definitely be seeing you again soon! Show Date: 10/23/04 | Venue: HOB Anaheim Rich Mason posted October 22, 2004 10:10 PM FIRST SHOW IV'E SEEN AND DEFINATELY NOT THE LAST! SAW EVERY OLD SCHOOL VAN HALEN SHOW AT THE ROXY AND FORUM... THESE GUYS SHOULD BE IN THE ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME! IF I WIN THE LOTTERY I'M HIRING THEM FOR MY BIRTHDAY PARTY! Show Date: 2003 | Venue: Canyon Club, Agoura Joe posted October 21, 2004 8:09 PM it was the first time i saw the atomic punks and i was AMAZED.i felt like i was in 84.i was blown away.i wish i could thank ralph,russ,joe and,scott in person for putting on a awesome show.i look forward to seeing another show. Thanks! Show Date: 10/16/04 | Venue: The Whisky a Go Go Christine posted October 18, 2004 6:26 PM Wow!! Great show. You guys through in a few that only the diehard VH fans would know. Kudos for that! Non-kudos for playing Kiss! Boooooooooo! Guys, I love you, I loved the show, but enough of Rock and Roll all Night. It been too predictable lately and it's boring, and it takes the place of other great Van Halen songs. This might have been the first Punks show that I didn't hear Panama. Just the opinion of a dedicated Atomic Punks fans. You guys rule! Show Date: Oct. 15th, 2004 | Venue: Canes Brian posted October 12, 2004 11:03 AM Saw the Punks for the first time and it was a blast!! Great vibe and lots of energy even playing a small venue that Ibiza. If you people haven't seen these guys play, then make some kind of plan to be southern cali and go see them! This is as close to getting a time machine and going back to 1978 :P Look forward to seeing them again! Show Date: 10/10/04 | Venue: Ibiza in Whittier shane "the groom" posted October 11, 2004 5:16 AM i would like to say thanks to the atomic punks for making our wedding day unforgettable. I know it was a long day of traveling and we wanted to let you guys know we had a great time. THANKS ALOT YOU GUYS RULE. VAN HALEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Show Date: oct 9 2004 | Venue: my wedding reception Chris posted September 27, 2004 5:45 PM The sound quality was great. You guys nailed that "brown sound." I have seen you guys many times but this might have been the finest performance I've seen. Great job! Show Date: Sept. 25th | Venue: Paladino's Ashley posted September 20, 2004 11:00 PM Thankyou so much for that show. It was last minute and I didn't tell anyone because I wanted to make sure I had a good seat. Could not believe how intimate and small it was. Really special. Ralph, you were right, it was like playing in our living room. AWESOME show. Everyone was so entertaining. It is one of the best and most fun times I have ever had. This includes concerts of anyone and I've been to alot. My boyfriend use to do that in another band and always said you guys were the Best. What commercial was that you guys were on? and how can I see that again? I'd like a copy....God Bless.... From church straight to the venue. What a Great Night. Still smiling! Show Date: Sept. 19, 2004 | Venue: Carlos O'Brians in SanBdo mike posted September 20, 2004 8:57 AM Talk about intimate. A happy crowd of about 30 people. Everyone had a chance to sing or perform. Great show that lasted about 2 + hours. I know it must have been hard to get up for a small crowd, but the Atomic Punks gave it their all. Thanks again for a great show. Show Date: 09/19/04 | Venue: san bernardino Debbie posted September 19, 2004 9:39 PM Thanks for the great show (Metal Skool)! I wasn't planning on flying threw the air by my ex-boyfriend. Anyway... the most beautiful and talented group of musicians I have ever seen! Thanks for the great time. Show Date: Sept. 18, 2004 | Venue: Paladino's MARKO posted September 13, 2004 8:08 PM ROCK N ROLL TO PERFECTION!!! Thanks so much for bringing back some great memories !!! See ya @ The Whisky with the 1st Cabin Crew.... Show Date: 7-09 | Venue: Paladinos Bucktail posted September 13, 2004 10:14 AM These guys are the real deal. The band was tight and very entertaining. Show Date: 9/10/04 | Venue: Menomonie Vicky posted September 3, 2004 10:07 PM It was a great show. I don't understand why Ralph is not singing for the real VanHalen right now. When they got rid of Dave they should have hired Ralph. Show Date: July 3rd | Venue: Sunset Station, Nevada Kindy posted August 31, 2004 10:43 AM My friends and I enjoy the show so much.I e-mailed everyone and we had 12 people close friends and had an awesome time. We love the atomic punks they rock. We were in the VIP section which is great you can see the whole band close up. Thanks for a great show. Show Date: 08/28/04 | Venue: The Venue-Scottsdale, AZ Andy posted August 30, 2004 7:19 PM I saw you guys (and SANG with you guys-I did Highway to Hell) on Saturday and then saw Van Hagar on Monday. I'll tell you, you guys totally ruined the Van Hagar show for me. Although I knew that would happen after seeing you guys blow up that neighborhood on Saturday. What a show, what a night. Thanks, guys. I can't wait to see you play again...play some REAL music, and not trying to tell us over and over again exactly where eagles really do fly. Show Date: 8/14/04 | Venue: KLOS Backyard Party 1984U posted August 30, 2004 5:14 PM The Punks kicked Scottsdales ass once again!!. One crazy show with an amazing bikini contest right dab in the middle of the madness. Great Halen set list with some Metal Skool stuff! Loved "Eye of the tiger" after some dumb ass jump off the stage and into the ground. ATOMIC PUNKS RULE! Show Date: 8/28/04 | Venue: The Venue/Arizona Heavy Music posted August 29, 2004 12:55 PM My eighth time seeing the Punks.. and it gets better and better. I met some dudes that saw them in San Diego Friday Night and they drove to Arizona just to see them again. They had the current VH tour shirt on and I asked them how they liked VH. They said, " VH sucks, Atomic Punks are the real deal". It was great to hear the Punks jam to "Brick House", Motley Crue's "Shout at the Devil", Dokken "Into the Fire" and Def Leppard "Photograph". Once again, I am not dissapointed. Show Date: August 28, 2004 | Venue: The Venue- Arizona Dan posted August 22, 2004 2:23 PM Another fantastic show from the boys! Got some great pictures, and great memories. As always they worked and ROCKED the crowd. Thanks again For keepin' Rock and Roll Alive! \m/ Show Date: 8/21/04 | Venue: Universal City Walk Bad Ad posted August 18, 2004 9:46 PM You guys fucking rocked.....up until the LAPD started flying their shitty COPter overhead and the entire crowd was giving them the finger...then we all got kicked out....but I didn't care cause I got to rock out with my c*ck out! I'm going to your next show! Show Date: 8-14-04 | Venue: Private Party Dan posted August 18, 2004 3:04 PM Like an ASS I posted this in the News Comments (Sorry Brett) I forgot how SMALL 14 Below really is. When the Punks hit the stage it was pretty clear the sound guy wasn't ready for them. They sounded like they were playing out of a tin can. Joe's monitors weren't right, Ralph was having all kinds of volume problems. Did that stop them from rockin' HELL NO! They kept it going dispite the frequent cherps of feedback, and poor sound quality. I was bummed cause I had brought a bunch of friends for the first time, and this just wasn't the venue to truly appreaciate the Punks. So we are going to Universal Citywalk this Saturday to lend our support. See YA! Dan Show Date: 8/13/04 | Venue: 14 Below petesasauce posted August 17, 2004 12:46 PM Dude, you guys suck! It was one of the worst shows I'd ever seen. I want my money back...NOT! You guys fucking RULE! Ralph and the boy's got it down like nobody's business. Keep up the good work! Show Date: 08/14 | Venue: KLOS Gary Christofi posted August 16, 2004 7:43 PM You guys kicked butt....too bad the cops showed up with the helicopter spot light...Hey Russ, I used to take lessons from Brian Young, but lost touch once he started playing with David Lee Roth. Do you give lessons? Let me know man! Keep on rocking...... Gary Show Date: August 14, 2004 | Venue: KLOS-backyard party Chris posted August 15, 2004 4:53 PM Once again, totally awesome! Much better than the Van Hagar show I shelled out $150.00 for in Vegas last week. I would keep the tramps off the stage though. Except for that cute black chick, all the rest looked chewed up and spit out. Show Date: 13 Aug 04 | Venue: 14 Below Jeff posted August 10, 2004 11:50 AM As always a great show by the Punks in Sac. They broke out plenty of old tunes like Little Guitars, DOA, On Fire, Unchained, Mean Street, H4T, Panama, ATBL, Everybody WS. The guys from Hot 4 Teacher played a few old tunes with the band which was cool. The drummer was wild. A local band singer got up and they did some Crue - Live Wire, Red Hot, Shout at the Devil & they teased Dr FG. They also played some Judas Preist. It was cool, but I would rather hear more VH/DLR and save the other stuff for the Metal Skool show. They didn't do Ice Cream man which had been a staple at most Punk shows. Also NO Yankee Rose. Overall Great show. Show Date: 08/07/2004 | Venue: Roadhouse, Sacramento, CA Randy Monroe posted August 9, 2004 4:34 PM The ATOMIC PUNKS are a classy and killer rendition of the DLR era VH. It was not only great to finally see 'em, but to get up on-stage and exchange lines and licks, too! Ralph has DLR down better than DLR himself. Russ plays the Eddie stuff killer and Joe and Scott hold down that rhythm section tight. You gentlemen are not only hella cool, but unpretentious also and I and the others from HOT FOR TEACHER are glad to know ya! Keep up the wonderful work and maybe we can do it again and return the favor and good ole time! Show Date: Saturday August 7, 2004 | Venue: The Roadhouse Sacto, CA Scott posted August 2, 2004 9:58 PM This was my first Atomic Punks show. Eventhough I was too young to enjoy the original Van Halen back in the early 80's, I could imagine that it was probably exactly like this. This is the closest that I and anyone else will ever get to the original Van Halen. THE PUNKS ARE VAN HALEN AND RALPH IS DAVID LEE ROTH!!! Show Date: 7-31-04 | Venue: H.O.B. Anaheim Sam posted August 2, 2004 6:34 PM This probably my 5th or 6th show and it was hands down the BEST performance i have seen from the band. Excellent setlist.. Mean Streets sounded awesome. I hope to hear more songs from Fair Warning at the next show. Good job guys! Show Date: 7-31-04 | Venue: H.O.B. Anaheim Dan posted August 2, 2004 8:53 AM What an amazing show! The boys hit the stage with the usual powerhouse energy. Apart from some asshat drunks throwing beer and ice on stage. Then around the middle of the show broke into Dokken, KISS, Ozzy and of course picking on Ralph by playing RUSH. These guys are the tightest, hardest working band I've seen in a long time. I am so glad to be a fan of this awesome band! ATOMIC PUNKS KICK ASS!!! Show Date: July 31st | Venue: HOUSE OF BLUES, Disney Bob Williams posted August 2, 2004 8:50 AM This was the best TAP show ever! I will see you guy's every time you come to HOB ANA! I really like how you played with the audience on this show, you guy's are awesome! With DLR out of music altogether, it is great that you are keeping the best era of all time going! From a fan forever! Show Date: 07-31-04 | Venue: H.O.B. Anaheim manny posted August 1, 2004 1:43 PM Enjoyed the show, Whole lotta Rosies were good too. was hoping Ralph would have the girl pull her top up, since she could not sing. she looked good though!! As always, you guys kicked ass and i am glad you did not really finish the sammy song you started....see you all soon!! Show Date: 7-31-04 | Venue: H.O.B Anahiem Calif Chad posted July 30, 2004 6:35 PM Loved your show, guys. Dead on Van Halen. First time fan here. Great job, and at one point you brought up a smokin' hot blond onstage. Got her number by chance? Show Date: July 17 | Venue: Povs in Minnesota Matt posted July 20, 2004 12:27 PM Funny story - I Saw Van Halen w/Sammy in Indiana just days before this So Ho show. We had VIP/ Backstage - 7th row seats - I had my wife, my son, and my great friend with me... It was a blast and a great show too. But... I gotta admit I couldnt wait to get back home to see the Punks at So Ho again after witnessing their very first show at this venue a few months back. I was not let down either. Ralph, you have absolutely got Roth down to a "T". The entire band is so entertaining to watch. Thanks for a Superior show guys - if you know what I mean Were all anxiously awaiting your next show here in Santa Barbara! Show Date: 07/10/2004 | Venue: SoHo jesse garcia posted July 15, 2004 1:57 AM Great show for an 8 'clocker and free too with fair admission. That's for all you p/whipped squareheads who say they come on to late and Ii got go to work at 5 :00 in the morning you had your f**king chance.Srong set leaning more to tried and true .ON FIRE is always a killer opener{79',80,81. VH world tour].BEAUTIFUL GIRLS and DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY the women shaking their thangs.The standard ICE CREAM MAN routine alwalys works ,I think even better with more than half the crowd who have never seen a PUNKS GIG put off those fried shrooms and brisket sandwiches and hanging to hear their favorite VH tune..ALL FOUR OF YOU looked like you really wanted to pull this one off and you did.-Editors side note - When you brought those two little girls on stage after JAMIE'S CRYIN sporting a RALPH IS ROTH banner and the other wearing the ATOMIC PUNKS official T-shirt that was really very very cool that moment not only made those girls heavy metal/ rock'roll fans forever.It made their father's 700th gig started at 14 and 39 for another two months a real special one .you guys are a class act that kicks ass from all directions.THANKS AGAIN! and I told might be able to get them an autograph. How f**ken cool do I look! Show Date: o.c.fair 7/13/04 | Venue: grandstand arena melissa ciminesi posted July 14, 2004 9:34 PM YOU GUYS WERE GREAT ! NEW FAN , I FELT LIKE I WAS BACK AT HB HIGH SCHOOL. THANKS FOR THE AWSOME EVENING . SEE YA AT HOUSE OF BLUES Show Date: 7/13/2004 | Venue: OC FAIR 6spd posted July 14, 2004 6:57 PM What a great time, just wish there wasn't a sound limit. You guys rock'd, even Rob and the young girl could sing. Too bad Lyle ah SUCKED! I'll be at another show for sure. Oh yeah! the sign lady ROCK'D Show Date: 7-13-2004 | Venue: OC fair Jack Hadjinian posted July 14, 2004 3:24 PM It was awsome to see the Punks perform on a real rock show like stage as opposed to the usual small club stages. The crowd was so receptive to the band as if Van Halen were on stage. The sound was great, the set was good and lengthy with all the Diamond Dave antics and moves. Unfortunately Mean Street and Take your Whiskey were not in the setlist, but I must say after attending 15 shows I look forward to the next show. Rock on Punks! Show Date: 7-13-04 | Venue: Orange County Fair Rockin Mama posted July 14, 2004 2:33 PM You guys ROCK! This is the second time I've seen the Atomic Punks rock out. I cant wait to see them again at the House of Blues! The fan frenzy is crazy. DLR that singing! Russ that hair,ha and guitar playing, awesome. Joe you're great and really cute. Scott bang those drums! I solemnly swear not to miss a show when you're in town! Wished I would've heard of you years ago! Thanks for a great time! Show Date: July 13, 2004 | Venue: O.C. Fair Jessika posted July 14, 2004 9:49 AM FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC!!! It's just too bad that the venue sucked. It was my first show last night and I can't wait to see them again in Anaheim - House of Blues. Show Date: 7-13-04 | Venue: Orange County Fair Chad posted July 12, 2004 11:30 AM Holy shit....where do i begin? Van Halen (with DLR) is my favorite band of all time. I have listened to the records (and CD's) since birth. I try to get in at least one album a day. So trust me when I say I know the songs front to back. And The Atomic Punks are flawless at recreating those songs. Every guitar solo, every DLR scream, every little nuance. The show was incredible. Absolutely stellar. I'm only 24 years old so I didn't get a chance to see Van Halen in their prime, only old footage like US Festival and Oakland '81. These guys are the real deal. This was one of the best shows I have ever seen in my life. Maybe it's because I'm so obsessed with VH that I'm a little biased, but God damn if they don't play so good that the roof fell in (and they didn't even stop the show!). Keep it up guys please! Ok now i don't remember the order that they played the songs but here's what they played: Van Halen You Really Got Me Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love I'm the One Jamie's Cryin' Little Dreamer Ice Cream Man (they teased me with the beginning of Fools before ripping into this song. during this song they pull up people from the audience to sing "guarantee--eee---eee" at the end) On Fire (they opened with this) Van Halen II Dance the Night Away Somebody Get Me a Doctor (i'm not positive but i'm 99% sure they played this) Woman And Children First Everybody Wants Some Fair Warning Hear About It Later Unchained So This is Love? (i got to go up on stage and sing part of this song! it was like i was fronting Van Halen for about 10 seconds. huge thrill) Diver Down Where Have All the Good Times Gone! (Oh) Pretty Woman 1984 Panama Hot For Teacher I hope I'm not forgetting anything. Oh yeah they played "Yankee Rose" from Eat 'Em And Smile. They brought this guy up on stage who called himself the big red machine. He was just hammered. He was making up some pretty funny shit that was supposed to be lyrics. It was hilarious. And of course Russ played an unreal guitar solo. He's a shredder, no if and's or but's. Genius. Sorry if this review is too long. These guys made my weekend. Don't miss 'em. P.S. I got a chance to talk to Russ and Ralph before and after the show. They were really nice guys. No rock star bullshit, just down to earth peeps. You guys fucking rock!!!! Show Date: July 10th, 2004 | Venue: SoHo's vegas vince posted July 4, 2004 2:58 PM well, ANOTHER fantastic weekend of VAN HALEN! friday night's show was fantastic, a lot of the older and more rare stuff, opening with "loss of control"! had a GREAT drummer (teehee, if you were there, you know why i say that- hint: it was me) join them for "panama", as usual, the crowd was LOVING it... on to saturday night when the crowd was bigger AND better, the vibe was REALLY flowing that night. a few more guest appearances, a friend joined them on guitar for "ain't talking 'bout love", and on the usual "ice cream man" bit, ralph found a great singer and pulled him up on stage, the band was playing "sweet home alabama" and the guy did such a great job they played the whole song! THEN, the guy let's his hair down and he looks like ozzy, so naturally: "crazy train"! it was AWESOME, EVERYBODY, including the band was having a BLAST!! the VAN HALEN was blistering through the rest of the night... finishing up with "unchained" (my personal favorite), it was one of the better shows ever, and i have seen over 20! can't wait 'til september... EVERYBODY WANTS SOME MORE! HAVE FUN! Show Date: july 2 & 3 | Venue: sunset station, las vegas dont want to give it away posted June 29, 2004 12:31 PM u guys r awesome what an honor it mustve been 2 perform w/michael anthony. if u guys ever come to cincinnati my band well open for you. were a ramones tribute band Show Date: 5/18/02 | Venue: st.louis ESE posted June 20, 2004 6:13 PM in-freekin-credible! i've seen you guys 4 times and eachtime you just rock better than the last time. imitators, whatever, you guys are unbelievable muscicians/entertainers in your own right. even if you didn't do tribute to the "real" VH, i'd still see you! come back to hawaii man, and bring buddist priest back with you too! those guys were fricken awesome playing all that metal sh*t no one plays anymore. the singer was unreal! mahalos! Show Date: 6-18-04 | Venue: pipeline hawaii Mammoth posted June 20, 2004 2:43 PM Un-f**king-believable! The place was packed with MY KIND OF PEOPLE!! I wanna thank that hippie guy for being the promotor with the balls to ROCK HONOLULU!!! No one can touch the Punks - not even VH themselves. That guy on bass even played with his teeth! The drummer kicked royal ass! (he oughtta wear some shades and a kamakazi headband though!) The singer and guitar player wer DEAD ON! You guys rock - and yeah, I'm STILL deaf! Show Date: June 18 2004 | Venue: Pipeline Cafe Chris C. posted June 20, 2004 2:44 AM Jeez these guys are awsome and frickin rock now I am in to Van Halen and the Atomic Punks. I couldn't really see but the music was great. I really want to thank the Atomic Punks for getting me intrested in Van Halen, well David Lee Roth's Van Halen. Thank you very much guys. You rock. Show Date: 6/18/04 | Venue: Pipeline Cafe-Honolulu Big VH fan posted June 19, 2004 7:42 PM Wow! I've seen the Punks everytime they've come to Honolulu and each time they put on an awesome show. One good thing about this year was the promotion that led up to the show which resulted in a pretty good crowd. Last year when they played in Haleiwa, there was very little promotion and as a result the turn out was small. But no matter how big or small the crowd, the band always plays with an intensity that needs to be seen and heard! (What?, What?, What?...sorry can't hear yet, ears are still ringing!) Hope to see you guys next year!!! Show Date: June 18, 2004 | Venue: Pipeline Cafe-Honolulu Latka posted June 19, 2004 3:34 PM Incredible show. All the classic VH from the good 'ole DLR days. Even got to hear the AP version of "Crazy Train"...which also kicked some butt. My ears are still ringing today. Muy loud. Very good show. Can't wait for them to come back to Hawaii so I can see 'em again! Show Date: 18 June 2004 | Venue: Pipeline Cafe, Honolulu ZACK M> posted June 19, 2004 4:57 AM SHIT...where do i begin. Realting with others my ears are still ringing!! But really ATOMIC PUNKS you guys need to change the name to VAN HALEN allready...they are going back on tour with "Sammy Fag-ar" so the name is dead. AP brings back the true meaning of VH. I was born when VAN HALEN ruled the world, so i kind of take that as a sign to kick ass at guitar. And growing up with VH was a plus. If you live hawaii and did not go...you are so gonna kick your own ass tomorrow, am i right? Show Date: Friday JUNE 18th | Venue: PIPELINE CAFE K K posted June 19, 2004 3:44 AM Just came back from the show and like the guy before me said, my ears are still ringing too! Some friends of mine said that I shouldn't go to the show because they were a "cover" band and that it was hair metal and all, but I was like fuck that. How many times can you see 80's metal in Hawaii? When I got there, I was truely blown away. The opening act Buddhist Priest opened with my favorite metal song of all time, The Hellion and Electric Eye. (The Hellion is the intro to Electric Eye.) Then when Priest were done, the Punks came up and I was suprised because Ralph Saenz really looked like DLR. The guitarist also had the Van Halen I album EVH tone dead on. Which was suprising because he was using a EVH 5150 head through a marshall cab even though eddie used a plexi on the VH 1 album. He also did a very cool version of eruption. In fact, I doubt that even Van Halen themselves could put on a better show even when they still had Roth. Especially now that they have Hagar back, (who cares about Hagar, we want Dave! Honestly, who actually listens to Van Hagar? 5 people?) Sure Hagar can also play guitar well, but that's Eddie's job, and Hagar just doesn't have Dave's moves. The fact that Eddie is trying to look cool and recent with his new horrible hobo hairstyle doesn't help either. When you watch the Atomic Punks, you realize exactly why Roth was so important to the band. He compliments Eddie perfectly. He makes people smile through his moves and singing style, while Eddie amazes with his guitar playing. Ralph and Russ have the exact same thing going on between them. It was simply the best damn show, Tribute or no Tribute, that I have EVER seen. Thanks to the Atomic Punks, you guys have to come back next year or so. It was just too good. Don't come back too soon though, So I can torture my friends through telling them how they missed out on the best damn show that this island will ever see for the next year or so. Show Date: 6/18 | Venue: pipeline D posted June 19, 2004 2:57 AM Just came back from the show...my ears are still ringing!!!!! Fricken awesome show...i was born in 1983, so i was too young to expirience Van Halen in it's prime. My mom loves Van Halen...so thats how i came to love Van Halen as well as other classic rock.....The Atomic Punks let me expirience what it would have been like first hand....i had so much fun! I cant imagine Van Halen being very much different than the amazing Atomic Punks! Awesome show guys! Come back! Ps. Thanks for the pick Joe! Show Date: 06/18/04 | Venue: Pipeline Cafe-Honolulu HI greg young posted June 19, 2004 1:46 AM Excellent show, guys. Keep on rocking. Please come back to Hawaii soon. Show Date: 6/18/2004 | Venue: Pipeline Elwood posted June 9, 2004 4:52 AM Great show as always. Little Guitars was a treat. How come no hot broads dancing on the stage at the end though? See ya'll next time thru. Also, Moving Pictures Rocked! Especially Temples . . . Show Date: 6/4/04 | Venue: Canes, San Diego Larry posted May 31, 2004 9:26 AM Again, these guys rock! If you want to see a class act, hard rockin' band this is it. Got to meet Ralph and Russ and they are very cool. If you want to hear some of Russ' guitar work check out Spacewalk--A tribute to Ace Frehley and of couse Raplh in Rock Star. I hope they play up here again cause if they are I'm goin! Show Date: May 30 2004 | Venue: the blitz, Visalia Ca Derrick MacDougall posted May 30, 2004 1:26 PM My wife and I were on our honeymoon and had flown from New Brunswick, Canada to California. Having met Brian Young of DLR's band last year, Brian told me that if I was ever in California to go check out the Atomic Punks. He said they were the best! Man, was he right! The venue was nice and small, not a bad spot in the house. Everyone there was extremely friendly. I liked how Ralph said they didn't think they were Van Halen, they were simply playing tribute to the best rock band in the world. The guys rocked and we had a great time. If you haven't seen the Atomic Punks, go see them, you won't be disappointed!!! Thanks for the great time! Show Date: May 21, 2004 | Venue: Kozmos mr fun posted May 25, 2004 2:44 PM Wow, what more can I friggin say. Total energy, total rock and friggin roll. The purpose of the punks on Saturday night was to blow the crowd away with some classic van halen, and they did just that. By far , the best show I have seen yet. Russ, you and Eddie should get together cause if he is ever not feeling up to playing this summer, he has a replacement. Your solo was phenomenal, thanks again punks for makin your way to chilly Minnesota, you warmed the place up. I brought three Atomic Punks virgins, they are comin back, with three more virgins. See ya in July... front row ! Show Date: May 22, 2004 | Venue: povs in Minnesota Penny posted May 25, 2004 1:33 PM I must say boys....by far the best Punks show I have been to. All the other shows I have seen have been at HOB, Anaheim and I do not know if it is the "Venue" or what but for me personally the energy and enthusiam was rocking. The band seemed more relaxed and into the crowd. Also probably the best for me because I got Ralphs sweat all over me. I am moving to Arizona soon so come to Scottsdale more I see you have one coming up. I will be there. Show Date: 05/21/04 | Venue: kozmos Craig Jacobson posted May 17, 2004 5:56 PM Superb concert with an extra special solo by Russ (he even added more to it this time). Scott plays the drums faster than the human eye can keep up when watching him. I liked seeing the gorgeous "Christie Brinkley look alike" woman in the front row smiling at the band the whole concert too. What a pleasure it is to hear these guys play classic V.H. Show Date: may 15 | Venue: the venue Van posted May 16, 2004 11:44 PM Marvelous music and superb showmanship! I had never seen a tribute band of any kind before (and neither had the people I was with) so we didn't really know what to expect. What we got was unbelievable! We were awestruck and had a marvelous time. Thanks for keeping original Van Halen alive and kicking! We will see your show again! Show Date: May 15, 2004 | Venue: The Venue, Scottsdale, AZ Danny Quick posted May 16, 2004 8:10 PM I flew all the way from Palm Beach Florida to see these guys. I would fly to Europe to experience this again long before I would give the time of day to a half ass show with Sammy Hagar in Van Halen. Keep supporting these guys because this is as good as it gets. Ralph is the best entertainer in the biz right now. Saty loose brother. Q Show Date: 5-16-04 | Venue: Paladinos in the valley NewHalen5150 posted May 16, 2004 2:46 AM OMG! As always you guys blew the fricken roof off the cajun house last night..i was in front row right in front of russ and russ was just SMOKIN tonight..good show guys...can't wait for august..did you see that chick with the pierced nipples who flashed towards the end..good god! Show Date: may 15th | Venue: Cajun House Vato Loco/Big O posted May 7, 2004 4:03 PM Great Who? I came to see the greatest early "Van Halen" tribute band. Even though the show was cut short for who knows what reason Ralphie and the boys still kick-ass. Thanks for the show however short it was.See next time in so cal and who knows maybe you"ll have enough time to play"Little Guitars" Vato Loco Show Date: 04-25-2004 | Venue: ibiza whittier Chris posted May 4, 2004 4:10 PM Great show in Chico, as always. You guys really do VH justice. Also, I gotta say AC/DShe was kick ass too!! Those chicks really know how to rock. Two killer bands in one night! Show Date: 4/30/04 | Venue: LaSalles Scott M. posted May 4, 2004 2:02 AM What a complete ass-kicking performance Sat. I brought some Atomic Punk "virgins" and they were all completely satisfied wanting more. You guys rocked as usual. Hope you had a good time in Austin and will come back soon! Show Date: May 1st | Venue: Antones, Austin Tx. Brian Scott posted May 3, 2004 9:47 AM Nick Sterling opened and the Punks frosted the cake. I hope you guys enjoyed your visit to Austin. We always have lots of music here to sample, but never enough classic rock sounds like your band offers. A great show! Come again to Austin and bring another great tribute band with you! We'll be watching your schedule. Did anyone get to meet the attractive auburn-haired, taller 'Nicole Kidman' that gazed at Ralph (instead of me) during the latter half of the show? Nice! Show Date: May 1 | Venue: Antone's- Home of Blues Joe posted May 2, 2004 8:01 PM You guys kicked all kinds of Ass on Saturday! I felt like it was 1984 all over again. I'll take you guys over a reunited VH with Sammy any day. Hot for Teacher was a great choice to close the show. Easily one of the best shows I have ever seen!!! ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!! Show Date: May 1st | Venue: Antones Joey B.oe posted May 2, 2004 11:52 AM You guys did it again!!! What a nice surprise to see Brian Young from the David Lee Roth Band sit in with you guys. That kicked ass. Russ who? Just Kidding. Ralph, you nailed the vocals, but what's new? Anyway you guys are one of the best bands touring right now! If you have not seen the Atomic Punks, you are missing the boat. How bout AC/DShe... wow. Nice bonus. Great show!!!!!!! Keep on coming back to No. Cal. You guys kick Ass!!Bottoms UP! Joey B. Show Date: 4/30/04 | Venue: La Salle's PROWLER VOCALIST PETE posted April 27, 2004 10:45 PM hi ralph this is pete the vocalist from prowler. i didnt get a chance to talk to you at the show, i was told we had 45 minute set, we just barly got 5 songs done and promoter was tellin us to stop after next song, i was like wtf, so we shut it down. im not sure who was the one that had time slots fugured out as i was shocked to see you guys get i think 3 songs down before having to shut down. i think what happened was great white played as long of a set without realizing it would affect the rest of the bands. it just dint seem fair to you guys and i was feeling riped off by not gettin our 45 minute set either. anyway i am deeply sorry and didnt want you to think that any of the prowler members were responcible yours truly pete the voice of prowler. http://prowler.homestead.com Show Date: 4, 25.04 | Venue: ibiza Ted from Tarzana posted April 26, 2004 2:01 PM Club Ibiza was hot!! Watching you guys rock was just like watching Halen, now lets see if Halen can perform as well as the Punks! From my 5 Star seat at Staples I will be sure to let you know!! Show Date: 4-25-04 | Venue: Club Ibiza Discouraged posted April 19, 2004 3:36 PM Hey Ralph(A.P. fans)....I'm sure most of you heard by now, but if not, looks like Van Halen are getting back together touring again this year. What I don't get is why Sammy? Talk about reaching back into the scrap bin! When are these guys going to learn that the next best damn thing to Roth is head'n up the Atomic Punk? Not to mention the second coming of Eddie in the wings with Russ......Sorry bro, Eddie is still kick'n, but you wail just the same!!!! Show Date: 00-00-0000 | Venue: Just curious? JEFF posted April 10, 2004 9:55 AM What can I say? they were so kick ass. I seriously counld not tell the difference between them and the real Van Halen. Im pretty much speechless!!...put on a great show and i hope to see them again!!! Show Date: 4/9/04 | Venue: House Of Blues Anaheim Scott posted April 7, 2004 7:18 PM I was very impressed with how much work they put into the show. I really hope they come back to St.Louis Mo. Show Date: Summer | Venue: UMB Bank Pavallion mr fun posted March 31, 2004 2:05 PM SORRY, I still thought it was february, you came to Minnesota in Marck too.... Show Date: MARCH27 | Venue: POVS mr fun posted March 31, 2004 2:02 PM hey , another great show in Minnesota. I don't know how you guys do it, its a lot of miles to fly in one day and continously put on a great show, the people of Minnesota always appreciate it. I was looking forward to the extended ice cream man song, but you guys did not do it. Can you do that next time, I want to get on stage and make an ass out of myself again. Thanks, keep rockin! Show Date: FEB 28 | Venue: POVS IN ANDOVER ,MN dc posted March 30, 2004 9:32 AM round two and twice as many people. the show rocked again. see you for round three. Show Date: 3/26/04 | Venue: soho in sb Dino posted March 29, 2004 4:55 PM You guys rocked!! Nothing like stretch pants and cheetah prints to go along with the mullets. I was very impressed note for note re-production of vh. Ralph does an awesome DLR! The drummer was good, but he should go along with the spirit of fun and either grow his hair out or put a wig on.(Gene Simmons does) METAL LIVES!!! Show Date: March 26, 2004 | Venue: Soho Santa Barbara Chanel posted March 25, 2004 12:08 PM Ok. what can I say.....You guys rock!YOu show is always so professional, no modern shitheads can even hold a candle to you guys...you play your instruments like its your last day to rock and I love you guys for it!! My boyfriend and I own a recording studio here in San Diego, and we wish a band like yours would grace us with your presence......this grunge, depression, crap now a days makes me wanna defy it all, pull out my leather, fringe-leopard skin duds and rock on ! You guys are what we need! I wish the best of luck and success to you guys!!!!! From some old rockers to you.....you Rule! Show Date: 3-24-04 | Venue: Typhoon Saloon, San Diego Russell posted March 23, 2004 3:46 PM First off I want to say that the Atomic Punks Rule.Saw their show on March 5th and it was awsome. I got the best Birthday present ever that night,I got to sing on stage with the band . I want to thank Ralph,Russ,Joe and Scott for being so cool and gracious in allowwing me to be part of the show (if not taking it over for about five minuets) and to the crowd rockin' right along with me. My best friend Mike was there with me and got to see it happen and that ruled. Once again much thanks to the Atomic Punks for a great show and a memory that will last a life time. Keep on rockin,Russell. Show Date: 03/05/04 | Venue: canyon club JOHNNY GEETAR posted March 17, 2004 8:38 AM What a great show by the Punkz that night.The obscure Halen songs were the bomb!"out of love again" and "hear about it later" that was a first for me.Anyway they never dissapoint and the shows are always a great time.Good job guys and a shout out to Metal 101,they also tore it up. See ya next time.Oh yeah thanks Tracy for the Metal Shop cd it's too cool! Show Date: 3/12/04 | Venue: KOSMOS H.B. bulldog posted March 16, 2004 4:34 PM Another fantastic show, my 4th now,i`m going to drive the 50 miles up to Santa Barbara to catch to SoHo show on the 26th and bring my 12 year old boy(future rock star) for his first show.He plays a Les Paul and this is the musical direction I have shoved him,Long live rock and roll,shred is not dead! Show Date: 3-5-04 | Venue: canyon club Dawn McGroarty posted March 16, 2004 3:54 PM I really loved the Atomic Punks. I am from Pennsylvania and was visiting my friend in CA he knows I love old VH and knew I would love this show. He was right I really did love the show . You guys were right on with the songs, music, and the live preformance. I am moving to CA in June I will definatly see another show. Thank you Dawn McGroarty Show Date: 3-13-04 | Venue: Kosmos Ray Usel posted March 15, 2004 1:13 PM One of the best most amazing shows I have ever seen. I loved the old VH songs with DLR. You guys sounded just like the VH I use to love.I hope you guys come back to Pittsburgh. Me and my friends will be there and I will bring 100 more people with me this time. KEEP ON ROCKIN!!!!!! Show Date: Last Summer Fake Feast | Venue: Pittsburgh IC Light Tent Ryan Amstutz posted March 10, 2004 10:07 PM These guys are so good I paid for my best friend to fly in from Houston, Texas to prove to him that the look, sound and feel are authentic to the REAL Van Halen of old. Killer show last Sat. night boys and my best bud was not at all dissapointed!! I enjoy each and every show you guys do here and as long as you do what you do, I will always be here to party with you. Show Date: 3-6-04 | Venue: The Venue--Scottsdale,Az. Elwin posted March 6, 2004 6:13 PM This is the best tribute-band EVER!! ;) I found out 'bout this site...downloaded the video's and mp3's, and was simply stunned. The band is great and especially Ralph's voice. I dont know how many hours he trained on that, but its better than DLR himself!!! Even the high notes sound exactely the same. He should be the new Van Halen singer!! ;) I think Van Halen is the best rockband ever....and you guys really keep alive the old Van Halen spirit. Good job!!!! Unfortunately, I will never be able to see the Punks live....becouse I live in fuckin' Holland!! But believe me: you guys also have fans in the Netherlands! YOU ROCK!!!! Show Date: 03-07-2004 | Venue: Amsterdam, Holland Robert posted March 6, 2004 11:18 AM There are awesome. I brought my camera and they let me up on stage to film them, that made the experience even more memorable. They have excellent stage pressons, and very much more. They guitar player rules too! Show Date: March 5 | Venue: Canyon Club Stephanie posted March 2, 2004 1:38 AM I am yet to see The Atomic Punks but I am loyal fan of Metal Shop. I saw your last :( show at the sun coast and ralph and the guys signed my rack at the end of the show It was GREAT. Metal Shop needs to know your all missed and I cant wait to see The Atomic Punks when they come back to vegas Show Date: every tuesday | Venue: Suncoast Brian posted February 29, 2004 11:27 PM Another incredible performance! When I ask people if they're fans of old VH and would like to see them play again, they all give me that same stupid look and say, what do you mean? I get them to go to one of your shows here at Pov's and they're hooked! For as many times as I've seen you guys perform there, it still amazes me as to how so damn close to the original thing you guys really are. Because of you guys, I now have my 22 year old son hooked on all of the old VH stuff, which is really cool to see how he is understanding what the power was like in the early days of the "mighty VH." You guys are awesome. Keep up the good work and we'll see you next time you roll into town! Show Date: 02/28/04 | Venue: Pov's in Andover, MN Dan posted February 29, 2004 7:43 PM Saw them the first time they came to MN. Never missed a show since. Great Crowd, Great Set like usual. The fan interaction was great. Dave Marshall from Vince Neil fame was in attendance and jammed on Panama and aint talking about love. Russ Parrish nails every note. Ralph was on his game. Can't wait till next month. Thanks for rockin in Minnesota Show Date: 2/28.04 | Venue: Pov's Rich posted February 28, 2004 11:30 PM Again, an xcellent show put on by the Punks, they never let you down.....Place was xtremely packed for the show.....sound started off alittle rough, but was quickly straightend out Rock on! Show Date: 2/28/04 | Venue: Povs Debbie Mail posted February 28, 2004 12:46 AM YOU'RE WELCOME!! Gald you dug the fan reviews. Show Date: all of them | Venue: in general Ralph posted February 27, 2004 9:52 PM Thank you everyone who has posted a review. Man we really appreciate all your support and excitement for the band. The Punks love Van Halen and are so grateful you love them as much as we do. I never thought that this band would go on for as long as it has. To all our friends out there from me: THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Show Date: all of them | Venue: In general robert posted February 23, 2004 11:44 AM as usaual the punks kicked butt!! my brother and i drove down from riverside california just to see the punks! weve seen them before @ the house of blues in anaheim and they were worth the drive to las vegas!!im glad to see that the band lets the fans get involed like when someone in the audience played"you really got me" with them!!!the atomis punks are keeping thier feet on the ground.you guys are great! Show Date: feb 21 2004 | Venue: sunset station JAKENLOU posted February 23, 2004 1:22 AM SHOW WAS AWESOME@ SUNSET! I EVEN SEEND MIKE FROM "ON FIRE" IN THE CROWD! Show Date: 2-20-04 | Venue: SUNSET ex101 posted February 22, 2004 12:53 PM The punks kicked ass as usual,but was an early show.I brought some friends who were impressed and would like to see them again. Show Date: 2/21/04 | Venue: sunset station DC posted February 11, 2004 10:56 AM First time in SB and not much promotion. Place was half full but there was a big buzz around town after that show. It really rocked. Hope you come back again. They won't need much promotion next time. The Bark at The Moon cover jammed. Show Date: jan. 23 | Venue: SOHO in Santa Barbara Elwood posted February 8, 2004 11:03 PM Well the Dance the Night Away set was awesome. That chick that flashed onstage had some of the best Hooters I've seen in a long time. More of those sets please. Musically, great show as always. Heavy on VHI and II. Awesome. See you guys next time thru. Show Date: 2/6/04 | Venue: Canes, San Diego Patrick posted February 6, 2004 6:38 PM Hey man, i havent seen any of your shows, cuz i live in fuckin Sweden!!! But u guys kick so much ass doin what u do, it just makes me so fuckin happy hearing that good ol`stuff played again, with all that energy!!! U rule man... Stay strong, and FUCK that mtv shit!!! Show Date: --- | Venue: --- Silky posted February 2, 2004 5:05 PM First time seeing these guys, and the only thing I have to say is...AWESOME. Band was tight, great venue. If you like early Halen, you WILL love their show. A+. I'll be back. Show Date: 1/31/04 | Venue: House of Blues-Sunset gerardo posted January 27, 2004 10:00 PM los vi en el house of blues de anaheim y la verdad son una gran banda, los musicos son verdaderamente exelentes, le hacen un gran tributo a van halen, creo que es uno d elos shows que eh visto que mas me han gustado, el sonido muy claro, gran concierto!! Show Date: 01-24-o4 | Venue: gran concierto Dan Rutherford posted January 26, 2004 4:28 PM FANTASTIC SHOW! Cool to see Scott and Russ in "Moving Pictures", pretty funny that their RUSH stuff came out during "Ice Cream Man" Great energy. Totaly loved when the guy was pulled on stage and began singing "Smoke on the water". Pretty cool stuff. ATOMIC PUNKS KICKS ASS! Looking forward to the Sunset show! Show Date: Jan 24th 2004 | Venue: House of Blues, Anahiem Steve Daily posted January 25, 2004 5:35 PM My wife and I loved the show last night! We're 42 and 40 years old and you guys transported us back 20 years. Thanks so much for the great time and we will definitely be seeing you again and bringing friends! Show Date: January 24, 2004 | Venue: H.O.B. Anaheim, CA Graham Gibson posted January 24, 2004 4:14 PM I'm too young to of enjoyed early Van Halen when they were originally performing. I've seen Van Hagar a few times though. Thank you for the experience! Russ, you played Eddie's guitar parts better than Eddie himself! I closed my eyes and I thought I was listening to Van Halen live. From one of the biggest Van Halen fans and an avid guitar player, you guys made my month. Thank you again - GG Show Date: 01/23/2004 | Venue: Soho in Santa Barbara tim ashcraft posted January 22, 2004 1:32 PM excellent show,my second time seeing them.I went to school in Pasadena in the late 70`s and saw VH when they were a 3 piece band named Mammoth and when DLR joined many times at the Pasadena Civic auditorium, all thru the 80`s,let me tell you these guys are BETTER than VH ever was.DLR was always wasted,forgetting lyrics,and generally being a smug arrogant asshole.The Atomic Pun ks are very tight and very professional..They ought to raise the admission price,I`d pay it. Show Date: 1/09/04 | Venue: canyon club ROCKIN REALTOR posted January 18, 2004 4:57 PM THX. RALPH FOR HAVING ME GET ON STAGE AT BOULDER STAION IN VEGAS! MY RADIO SPONSER THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT! ROCKINTHEHOUSE.COM VEGAS' ROCKIN REALTOR. Show Date: IN VEGAS | Venue: BOULDER STATION Rick Barbour posted January 13, 2004 6:41 PM I received an "Eruption" CD for Christmas from my girlfriend, whi I turned on to the "Punks". At first, I thought that a dance mix of Van Halen Songs would absolutely blow. But with Ralph belting out the lead vocals on this CD, it absolutely rocks! If interested in purchasing this CD, go to "vanhalenstore.com"...Also, looking forward to seeing the "Punks" at H.O.B. Anaheim AGAIN!!!!!!! "MAKE SOME FUCKIN NOISE!!!" Show Date: n/a | Venue: n/a Matt posted January 10, 2004 10:13 PM A.P. at Agoura Hills fucking RULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD. - The Kid in the front row with the Misfits Shirt who kept Screaminng PLAY ERUPTION Show Date: 1-9-04 | Venue: Canyon Cllub Cinderella posted January 9, 2004 10:59 PM I wanted to congradulate the band after the show and say superb performance, a job well done. Unfortunately, the Clock struck Midnight and my stagecoach came to get me after prying me from the pavement. Did anyone find my rented dress and glass slippers last seen in the vacinity of charming cute guy, with sparkling brown eyes, hair of spun gold, and the voice of an angel? If so, please return them to me before I turn into a Pumpkin. Show Date: 12/13/03 | Venue: Paladino's Tommy Kocsis posted January 8, 2004 12:49 PM Saw Metalshop in Vegas for 2 sets. You guys kicked ass. Should have bought the cd. Looking for it in record stores. Ralph & Russ were on fire. Looking forward to Punks shows in LA. The last one at 14 below rocked. Show Date: 12-30-03 | Venue: Suncoast fritz posted January 3, 2004 12:33 PM u guys rocked ass are u coming back to indiana in 2004 or is FakeFest Show Date: may 2003 | Venue: deer creek amphatheater Peter Buzay posted December 28, 2003 6:59 PM Last nights show was awesome!!! As soon as I heard the first few notes I got goosebumps. Old Van Halen will always be the best band there ever was. Thanks to the Atomic Punks, Van Halen is still ALIVE. Show Date: Dec.27th 03 | Venue: Povs Steven Miniard posted December 27, 2003 12:10 PM Great show guys I know it takes alot to put yourself outthere like that on stage. Of course some people are going to critisize but you guys play great and it was a real treat to see such a great act. Keep rockin and I'll see you guys at the next show. Show Date: December 26, 2003 | Venue: POV's in handover minneso J P posted December 19, 2003 12:55 AM You Just Kick f#@in ASS Van Halen Lives on, as the ATOMIC PUNKS ! I Never miss a Vegas Show Show Date: All Vegas | Venue: VEGAS Bill posted December 18, 2003 9:40 PM The PUNKS..WOW! Ralph is better at doing DLR than DLR himself. I mean Ralph sounds like Dave from the first albums, but live. And, Russ, well Russ is flawless as Eddie..The rest of the Band is great..They seem like good guys too.. The show was lots of fun! Really good interaction from the band to the crowd.. Thanks guys! Show Date: 11/21/03 | Venue: House of Blues Greg White posted December 12, 2003 10:49 PM I was in vegas to see a friend tie the knot. On Friday Night I watched the first set, and the punks rocked the house, never seen them do Women in Love. "Just ask the guy who was dancing back and forth in front of the stage the entire show. (Mr Krokus was his name)." On Saturday Night the second set was the best I've ever seen.........Hang-em High was cool, but Eddie (Russ) solo was to a "T". I had a friend with me and he couldnt believe is eyes. Atomic Punks Rock.....California and Vegas... Show Date: Dec. 5-6, 2003 | Venue: Boulder Station Las Vegas Roland posted December 8, 2003 1:23 AM Thanks to the Metal Shop guys for me playing 'Talk dirty to me' with them in Las Vegas. It was a pleasure! Metal Shop rules! Unfortunally I couldn't see an AP-show. Hope to see you again. Roland / Germany Show Date: 11/25/2003 | Venue: Suncoast Wes posted December 4, 2003 5:20 PM Another great show! I liked the opening with Russ alone at center stage and tearing into Unchained as the curtains opened. I don't know how the band could be any tighter but it seems like it gets better every time. I'm likin' the choreography. (That doesn't make me gay does it?) I missed Moving Pictures though. I'll be back next month for more! Show Date: 11/28/2003 | Venue: HOB Wes posted December 4, 2003 5:18 PM Another great show! I liked the opening with Russ alone at center stage and tearing into Unchained as the curtains opened. I don't know how the band could be any tighter but it seems like it gets better every time. I'm likin' the choreography. (That doesn't make me gay does it?) I missed Moving Pictures though. I'll be back next month for more! Show Date: 11/28/2003 | Venue: HOB the atomic punk posted December 3, 2003 2:02 AM creeping death was a great opening act. in jan we'd like to see Moving Pictures, Creeping Death and then the Punks!! Covina's favorite Trio Show Date: 11-28-03 | Venue: hob anaheim Rick Barbour posted November 29, 2003 4:38 PM Once again, you guys kicked some major ass!! Your opening acts were top caliber, as usual. This was my 4th Punks show, and my second at the House Of Blues. I've said it once, and I'll say it again,,,,,"MAKE SOME FUCKIN NOISE!" Show Date: 11-28-03 | Venue: House Of Blues-Anaheim Lisa posted November 24, 2003 1:30 PM Thr punks definitely rocked the house!! I had the best time!!! Their energy is very contagious and the crowd was sooooooo loving them, especially me!!!! Now, they just need to come to San Francisco.... Show Date: November 22, 2003 | Venue: The Roadhouse, Sacramento Marcus posted November 22, 2003 12:26 PM I've been waiting 2 years and drove an hour to see the Punks last night. I was in Van Halen heaven!!! Great freakin show!!! I was blown away!!! Met and talked guitars with Russ before the show. He couldn't have been a more gracious and cool dude putting up with my dumb questions. The Punks recreate everything that was great about DLR vintage VH and more!!! Russ you're a bad MOFO, I'm a fan for life bro! The Punks rule, but play Seattle next time. Driving to Bellingham sucks! Show Date: 11/21/2003 | Venue: Fairhaven Pub Jodi posted November 21, 2003 1:56 PM Great show, so on the money! I love that the band involves the audience. Wish the show could have been longer and wish the show would have started a bit earlier. I forgot how much I loved old Van Hallen (especially songs from Van Hallen II). Looking forward to seeing another performance shortly! Show Date: 11/14/03 | Venue: Kozmo's Jodi posted November 21, 2003 1:55 PM Great show, so on the money! I love that the band involves the audience. Wish the show could have been longer. I forgot how much I loved old Van Hallen (especially songs from Van Hallen II). Looking forward to seeing another performance shortly! Show Date: 11/14/03 | Venue: Kozmo's Brian-aka Thong Boy posted November 20, 2003 12:18 PM Great show as always guys. Kind of late though. I hate when other bands go overtime or don't start on time and it screws the closer. Still, great energy and an AWESOME solo. Wished you could have played longer....but LOVED the Hot For Teacher intro and performance. Those girls were HOT!!! Show Date: 11/14/2003 | Venue: Kozmo's darlene posted November 15, 2003 10:41 AM Amazing show! There were times I didn't believe they weren't playing a tape, they were so close to the original Van Halen with guitars, vocals, everything. Can't wait to see them again at the Anaheim House of Blues 11/28. Really glad they put this band together, I misseed a good chance to see the original Van Halen years ago and was always bummed about it. Now I feel like I didn't really miss out after all! Thanks guys! Show Date: 11/14/03 | Venue: Kozmo's Huntington Beach, mark totino posted November 11, 2003 2:09 PM The Atomic Punks did it again, what a show, awesome energy, keep coming back ... Show Date: 11-10-03 | Venue: povs in andover Ray From Texas posted November 8, 2003 3:14 AM FUCKING AWESOME!!! I came to Paladino's to see my friends in Prophecy, the QR trib band. They convinced me to stick around to see The Atomic Punks, and man am I glad I did! I swear I was back at the Cow Palace watching Dave and company go thru the Diver Down show. The drummer has it down, the bass player can lay down a badass beat, the guitar player is simply amazing, and Diamond Dave himself could not have looked any better. Man do you know how to move it! Hey Ralph, thanks for letting me scream in yer mic too! My singing debut (you don't wanna hear any more tho trust me!). It was funny to throw in a Bon Jovi tune (was excellent btw), some old school Metallica - just goes to show that you guys have FUN up there. Plus the babes in the place were hot!!! And the waitresses were all in lingere. I gotta come here on Friday nights more often! If you have never seen these guys before then head to Kozmo's in HB next Friday. They play with Metal 101 and Empyre. It's gonna be a fucking rocking time. Thanks for rocking my balls off guys. KEEP DOING IT!!! Show Date: Nov 7 2003 | Venue: Paladino's Tarzana AL TAPIA posted November 6, 2003 9:15 PM The best!!!!! show I seen in Vegas by far, you guys did a great job, I saw V/H and David Lee in the 80's What a flash back. Looking forward to have you back in town. Fan for life. Show Date: OCT /25TH 2003 | Venue: LAS VEGAS Gary Johnson posted November 6, 2003 4:21 PM I saw the Atomic Punks play at Lake Tahoe last weekend and they kicked serious ass! They played two 45 min. sets, and after the first, I was blown away. I stayed for the second set hoping it would be a different song list. It would not have mattered, I would have stayed anyway. The second set was even better! They even threw in Sweet Child O'Mine, Crazy Train, and Good Times Bad Times! They played songs that I hadn't heard in a long time. Songs that the mighty VH didn't play in the old day's. I saw Van Halen on the 1984 tour. It was Alex's birthday and everyone was wasted. It was a great event, don't get me wrong, but the Atomic Punks out Van Halened, Van Halen. I'll never forget that show in 1984, but just the same, I'll never forget the Atomic Punks rendition of this Classic Rockin Band. Look forward to catching the Sacramento show in November. Keep on bringing it guys! Show Date: November 1st | Venue: Harrah's Lake Tahoe Kathy Beistel posted November 5, 2003 1:15 PM halloween night at a race track, how could things get any better???? well, i found out! i had never heard of the atomic punks before this night, but by the end, i was a complete fan. these guys were amazing!!! the nailed van halen (the good years) and did a little ozzy, gun & roses and even some skynard equally as great!!! i can't wait to see them again. i hope they come to the sf bay area sometime soon!!!! Show Date: 10/31/03 | Venue: PIR (Phoenix) craig jacobson posted October 31, 2003 10:52 PM Some people are born to Entertain; and that's what the Atomic Punks did tonight! From way out in the left field audience, I sat amongst fans of all ages and saw, heard, and danced to a class act show. I saw everything great with the help of an overhead video screen that showed everything with precision sight. The sound was crisp-n-clear and pretty women everywhere! The band members are super friendly and it was a Fantastic Freight-n-Spooky Friday night this Halloween! Show Date: HALLOWEEN 10-31-03 | Venue: Phx.International Raceway John H posted October 28, 2003 10:57 AM I've gotta thank you all. Saw your show on honeymoon in California. You blew me away and re-awakened my old obsession with VH. I'm gonna go to the Roth show in London next month. I just hope he does it as well as you guys. Best tribute band I've seen. Dammit, I should've bought the shirt. Come rock the UK sometime! Show Date: oct 10th 2003 | Venue: Canes San Diego Puck posted October 27, 2003 7:02 AM I went to Sunset Station to see the punks both fri and sat night. The guys put on great shows both nights. This was the third and fourth time I have seen the band and they were as good as ever. I was a little disappointed in the overall enthusiasm of the crowd. Certain people were rockin but overall to much sitting. First of all, get rid of the f**king tables in the middle of the dance floor. The only thing better in seeing the punks, is seeing the punks two nights in a row. Awesome band!!! Thanks for reproducing the best music of all time. Show Date: Oct 23 & 25 | Venue: SUNSET STATION kristin posted October 19, 2003 10:29 PM This was my first time seeing the Punks and I have to say, "not only does Ralph do a better Dave than Dave, but Ralph and the entire band are truly remarkable and generous men" Thanks guys I had a blast. Kristin..Aka (THROTTLE- lead singers ex wife) :) Show Date: Oct 17th,2003 | Venue: Cajun House HeavyMusic posted October 19, 2003 8:36 PM This had to be the best Punks show I have seen so far... Ralph's voice was so on ... Joe, Scott, and Russ just had so much fun up on the stage. I had so much fun rockin out. I sure needed it on a Friday after work.. Moving pictures were awsome. SCOTT!! GREAT DRUMMING!!! Thanks guys for keeping VH alive. Thanks for signing my METALSHOP CD. HM Show Date: 10/18/03 | Venue: Cajun House Scott Boehmke posted October 19, 2003 2:11 PM Unreal as always! The best part is seeing the people who have never been to a show. I talked to a few b4 you came out and told them they have NO IDEA what they are in for. Your backed those words up............ Show Date: 10/18/2003 | Venue: 14 below Nick posted October 18, 2003 10:05 PM Well where do I start? AWESOME AWESOME SHOW as usual..Joe Russ Ralph Scott, you guys fucking rock..and special thanks to the boys for letting me film them..Security wasn't going to let me go up in balcony with my girlfriend to film them but Joe the man made it happen...Thanks once again for bringing back the old vh days for me and Arizona..can't wait for next time..ROCK ON PUNKS! Show Date: OCt 17 2003 | Venue: Cajun House LEE KIRTLEY posted October 17, 2003 7:03 PM GREAT SHOW, PLEASANTLY SURPRISED LOTS OF FUN Show Date: 10/11 | Venue: ROADHOUSE Eddie Vargas posted October 13, 2003 9:22 AM Great tribute to VH, and better than the real thing was! I caught half your set after we (Bon/Ded, the Bon Scott AC/DC tribute - www.concussion1.com)opened for you. Took me back to thebeginning beginning 2nd tour - before Dave devolved into a drunken heap of obscenities and forgot the words to half the songs. Since I witnessed the debacle that was the US Festival, I had completely lost all interest in the band, but you guys have restored that love of their music! Hope to work with you guys again soon! Show Date: 10.11.03 | Venue: The Roadhouse, Sacramento manny v posted October 12, 2003 4:59 PM i just wanted to agree with the last two letters, you guy's do take me back to another time....and i usually do get a smile on my face when you start playing, it's cool ,hope to see you guy's for quite a long time to come. I am gonna stop before i get all mushy...Later dayz!!! Show Date: various calif and vegas | Venue: simi, 14 below,club madri Andy posted October 12, 2003 1:22 PM I must commend you guys on a great performance last night in Sac. All of you seemed to be having so much fun. The crowd was in to it also. I plan on seeing you guys whenever you play Sac. You always make me smile and remind me of a time when life was simple. Thanks for the memories! Andy Show Date: 10/11/03 | Venue: Roadhouse Pat posted October 12, 2003 3:52 AM I listened to a lot of van halen back in the 70's and 80's, and I was VERY Impressed with Atomic Punk's sound. They were RIGHT ON! and I commend Ralph and his "Diamond Dave" persona ... He has Dave's arrogant mannerisms dialed. fluffing the hair, hips swinging, quite the ladies's man...I had to laugh at the memories. Thanks! Ladies, if you haven't seen Atomic Punks, let me tell you that all four of the band members are oh so easy on the eye! Nice to see a good looking man jammin' on stage and having lotsa fun doing it. The band will be at Sacramento's Roadhouse in mid November. I'm looking forward to seening them again, and taking some of the old high school friends along. Everyone Must See this Tribute Band! They Are Good! Pat Show Date: October 11, 2003 | Venue: Roadhouse, Sacramento paul aguilar posted October 6, 2003 9:01 PM wow! where to start this group of guys kick ass man and theres no band better than the atomic punks to play music from the best rock n roll group alive! VAN HALEN!!! they dont play sammy hagar crap that the best part, and there attire is sick!! you guys kick ass and see ya next show at the whiskey, long live rock n roll!!! Show Date: 10/4/03 | Venue: the whiskey and go go Paul posted October 6, 2003 6:00 PM I've seen you guys at least a dozen times, but I took my son this time because it is an all ages club. He was blown away. He said it was the best concert he has ever seen. I think Eddie should get Ralph as their new singer. No offense to the other guys, but Roth took 2 of your guitar players! Show Date: 10/4/03 | Venue: Whiskey Jill posted October 5, 2003 7:55 PM Wow! that was the 2nd time I saw you guys and it has alway been a blast. You guys put on such a great show. I especially love the outfits! I heart you!! Don't ever go away Show Date: October 4th, Saturday | Venue: Whisky Troyster posted October 5, 2003 3:41 AM KICKIN' ASS.... That's What you guys do best!!! Just came back from my first AP Show. and I was Fuckin' Blown away. You Guys Rock!!! I have been waiting to hear the old shit, the good shit' the real shit for 19 years. I guess the wait is over! You played the old stuff better than VH (that is Van Hagar) the last time I saw them in concert. That's NO Bullshit!!! KEEP ROCKIN!!! Show Date: 10-4-03 | Venue: The Wiskey LA Gabe posted September 28, 2003 11:23 PM this was my 3rd show and everytime i see the punks it gets better and crazier!all it takes is a scissor kick from russ and theres a a bunch of women dancing on stage. too cool for words. see you guys friday in simi valley Show Date: 9-26-03 | Venue: Paladinos Rick Barbour posted September 28, 2003 1:50 PM Small, intimate club. Small crowd. You guys put on the best show, whether it's a small venue, or a large one! My girlfriend and I stood about 5 feet from the stage, and it was totally awesome! "MAKE SOME FUCKIN NOISE!" Show Date: 9/27/02 | Venue: Barrel's Raging Sushi manny villegas posted September 25, 2003 3:54 PM F--- Dave!!?? What kind of shit? Dude!! No disrespect to Dave? Take a deep breath and regroup!!! The Atomic Punks are allway's pretty damn good,(or better) but take it easy vato! Yo soy un Roth fan first and definitely foremost! Rock on Atomic punks!! you are entitled to your opinion though, but come on dude....give me a break!!! Show Date: 2003 | Venue: So. Cal and Vegas shows Ken Fowler posted September 24, 2003 4:28 AM Awsome show! Not only did Russ do a hell of a job, but Ralph sounds better than Dave in concert! Ralph, you need to give Eddie a call. Fuck Dave. No offense to him, but dude, you blew me away! Keep rockin'! Show Date: 30 August 2003 | Venue: Club Madrid, Las Vegas JOHNNY GEETAR!!!! posted September 15, 2003 8:40 AM Well this show was a special one.Why? Cuz they opened up with 1984.That was really cool and the keyboard player hit it note for note then the band went into "On fire"!Later on in the show they played "Jump" which was pretty cool.I'll tell,these guys are so fucking awesome and entertaining. The way Ralph interacts with the audience is hilarious especially when there's drunk girls up front by the stage.(whoops dont fall ladies!)and when Russ his turned his wig sideways,that shit had me rolling! Hey guys thanks so much for finally playing"Women in love" that was awesome.I cant wait to see all the pictures by Tracey,Albert and Jeff.It was a cool night. Once again,"THE ATOMIC PUNKS FOREVER!!" Show Date: 09/12/03 | Venue: KOSMOS Rich posted September 14, 2003 12:13 AM EXCELLENT SHOW AS USUAL. PUNKS ALWAYS ROCK OUT POVS.......CROWD ALWAYS GOES WILD FOR THE PUNKS......AS USUAL THEY DO THE ROTH ERA VAN HALEN JUSTICE!! ROCK ON!! Show Date: 9/13/03 | Venue: POV'S SPORTS BAR/GRILL Paul posted September 12, 2003 4:35 PM I just wanted to take a moment and give my take on the Atomic Punks. I have been an avid Van Halen fan for over 20 years, but never had the opportunity to see the band live. When Roth got back together to do the greatest hits album, I thought there might be slim chance of the band getting back together for a last tour or something; but to no avail. Well, as everyone knows, Roth fucked it up again and what happens, we get Mr. "More Than Words" attemting to fill the void. Sammy was ok, but what the hell was Eddie thinking in bringing in this clown? In any event, I thought all was lost, and then I hear about this band called the Atomic Punks doing VH orig songs. After numerous failed attempts getting out to see a show, I finally got the oppotunity to check these guys out at Club Point 705. I want to tell ya, they were flat out GREAT! If anyone is into VH music the way I am, they definitely need to check the Punks out! I really was thinking that it is was just going to be a mediocre show, but wound up being blown away by an awesome band. No knock on the other guys by any means, but the only thing that could probably top things at this point would to have Eddie, Alex, and Michael at the same time step on stage for a few sets with Ralph. Then again, who needs those guys, it's hard to tell the difference anyway; the Punks are that damn good! In all seriousness guys, thanks for keeping the greatest music alive! ROCK ON!!!! Show Date: 08/16/03 | Venue: Club Point 705 Tracy posted September 7, 2003 8:57 AM This was truly and awesome show. After opening with "Atomic Punk," Ralph told us they would be playing "a lot of obscure Van Halen tracks" and man, did they ever! Among the choice cuts we got to hear/sing along to, "Women in Love...," "Hang 'Em High," "Outta Love Again," and "Dancing in the Streets." Russ was absolutely superb, and Scott and Joe were also in top form and in a playful mode. I took a friend to his first ever Punks show, and he was blown away. He's already talking about going to the upcoming show at Paladino's. Keept it up! Show Date: 9/6/03 | Venue: 14 Below Manny Villegas posted September 3, 2003 5:24 PM Sometime's maybe i am too damn oversensative...I apologize for my last letter about race. Doh!! Really, i alway's enjoy the show and the band and will continue to do so, once again guy's "i am sorry ". Rock on Atomic Punks!! Show Date: 9-30-03 | Venue: club madrid, Vegas mannyVillegas posted September 1, 2003 9:50 AM The punks were really good, did the good nasty stuff we like from Classic Van Halen, which by the way is just about anything classic Van Halen did back in the day!!! D.O.A, Your no good, ETc, Etc, Only one critic, say hello to your few hispanic fans in the crowd, i always get the feeling you gravitate towards the caucaisan crowd a tad bit, which i know is the majority but we are there, we wear you shirts and love your band. That is the only and the last time i will be negative in here, take care see you guys soon!! Show Date: 8-30-03 | Venue: Club madrid. Las Vegas Mike Wadsworth posted August 30, 2003 9:56 PM Well...what can I say. The Atomic Punks come to Vegas every four months. And four months of work..stress...the wife...the kid..the family..is all I can take untill I can blow off all that steam at a weekend of classic Van Halen presented by the WORLDS BEST BAND! Thanks again for doing what you do and being my release valve.....I'm still waiting for "Hear About it Later"..but I can wait another four months...BTW if you live in Vegas and have not checked out Metal Shop at The Suncoast on Teusdays...DO SO!!!! Show Date: 8-29/30-03 | Venue: Sunset Station Las Vegas JOHNNY GEETAR posted August 26, 2003 5:48 PM I AM REALLY GLAD TO SEE THE PUNKS GETTING AROUND THE COUNTRY.EVERYONE DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE GREATEST VAN HALEN COVER BAND ON EARTH,YEAH I FUCKING SAID ON EARTH.I HAVE SEEN THE ORIGINAL VAN HALEN AND THESE DUDES CAPTURE THE SAME ESSENCE OF HALEN.THEY ARE UNBELEIVABLE,BUT EVERYBODY ALREADY KNOWS THIS.I CANT HELP MYSELF BUT WHEN I SEE THESE GUYS I JUST STICK MY FIST IN THE AIR AND SAY "FUCK YEAH THE GOODTIMES ARE BACK!!" SEE YA AT KOSMOS.THE ATOMIC PUNKS FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!! Show Date: N/A | Venue: ALL OF 'EM jblackened posted August 25, 2003 3:38 PM great show except for that asshole in the opening band who kept going on stage and kissings ralph's ass. cmon ralph keep the asshole's off the stage, his band sucked on top of it. loved the show otherwise. you guys need to hit the east coast. i was on vacation and caught you guys for the second time. been telling everybody in the philadelphia area about you guys. Show Date: aug 15 | Venue: palladinos Eric posted August 23, 2003 8:27 PM I'd never heard of the Atomic Punks, but I'm a big fan now. This show was AWESOME! There weren't a lot of people there but the show was great. Great music & great fan participation. Plus an impromptu Metallica lookalike singer. Best show I've seen. If they come anywhere near Bellingham WA again I'm going! Show Date: 8-27-03 | Venue: Fairhaven Pub Mark Scholten posted August 23, 2003 12:29 PM The Punks tore it up here in Bellingham last night. They did all the hits and sounded amazing. Wow. I've probably seen 20 shows at the Fairhaven Pub and nobody owned the crowd more than Ralph and the Punks, then all the guys posed for pictures and signed autographs afterwards. Thanks for coming to the Northwest guys - we love you. Come back soon! --Mark in Bellingham, WA. Show Date: Fri. Aug. 22nd | Venue: Fairhaven Pub in WA. Manuel Villegas posted August 18, 2003 9:03 PM My third show, you guy's were reallly good, the sound system did not seem up to snuff though. going to see you in vegas for the long weekend august 30. May be the only Chicano fan in the crowd other than my bother and my girlfriend, they both like your music and enjoy the show. keep it up, enjoyed meeting brian at the show also and his wife and sister in law. Later!! Show Date: july 31 | Venue: simi Valley Sports bar Tracy posted August 17, 2003 8:50 AM As usual, the Punks put on a stellar show. All of them were in top form, Ralph sounded great, Russ seemed particularly inspired, Joe and Scott provided the great backbone VH music needs to be properly paid tribute to. Prior to the show, the DJ made me smile as he was spinning what sounded like to me as a tribute to Metal Shop (Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Whitesnake, Warrant, etc.) Despite the silly rule of "no drinks on the floor in front of the stage," which kept quite a few people on the sides, where both Ralph and Russ made frequent visits to, the crowd was really into the show, and was even shouting requests (like "D.O.A", or my personal request, "Unchained.") I heard them do for the first time "(Oh) Pretty Woman," and it was just fabulous. Like the Romans, it was "vini, vidi, vici" all over again, and I was there to bear witness to it. Can't wait until next show. Rock on! Show Date: 8-16-03 | Venue: Point 705 - Hermosa Beach Jim Hodges posted August 11, 2003 12:27 PM Wow, I was blown away. The atomic punks sound very much like early VH. For the second set, they took requests from the audience. I was impressed by how nice the guys were when we talked to them during the break. I would recommend this band to any VH fans. If they come within 150 miles of Indy, I'm there. Show Date: 6-26-03 | Venue: Locomotions, Indianapolis shihoTNcom posted August 9, 2003 8:19 PM I am Japanese The Atomic Punks fan. The mail friend is looked for. Show Date: 8/7/03 | Venue: Gooooood! Marcus posted August 7, 2003 12:39 PM WHEN ARE YOU GUYS GONNA COME TO BOSTON AND KICK SOME ASS ? Show Date: 8/7/03 | Venue: BOSTON GARDEN Michelle posted August 5, 2003 1:13 PM WOW the show on friday was AWSOME. You guys put on such a great high energy performance. I had a great time and always do when you come to Phoenix. I think the line up this time was really good with you guys and TNT(AC/DC Tribute) You two bands together definitely ROCK THE HOUSE.....Cajun House that is. Cant wait for the next show. Show Date: 8/1/03 | Venue: Cajun House, AZ JOHNNY GEETAR posted August 4, 2003 10:42 AM WHAT A FUCKING GREAT BAND!! IM BLOWN AWAY EVERYTIME I SEE THESE GUYS PERFORM,BUT WHAT IS SO IMPRESSIVE ABOUT THESE PUNKS(ATOMIC THAT IS)IS THAT THERE IS ALWAYS SOME BAND BEFORE THEM HOGGIN THE STAGE AND USING UP ALL THERE TIME AND STILL THEY GET UP THERE IN NO TIME AT ALL,KICK FUCKING ASS ALL OVER THE CLUB AND MAKE YOU FORGET THAT YOU SAW SOME SHITTY BAND PREVIOUS TO THEM.THESE GUYS ARE TRUELY PROFESSIONALS AND OBVIOUSLY LOVE WHAT THEY DO CUZ IT COMES ACROSS ON STAGE AND WE LOVE 'EM FOR IT! HEY LIKE I HAVE SAID BEFORE ,THE ATOMIC PUNKS FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEE NEXT TIME! Show Date: 8/2/03 | Venue: THE WHISKEY A GO GO Greg posted August 3, 2003 9:41 PM I've been to every Atomics Punk show I could make in Arizona for the last 3 years, but have been dying to make it to one or their shows at The Whiskey, so I finally made the trip to LA! My 11 year old daughter has caught my passion for Van Halen music, but I couldn't get her into the 8/1/03 show at the Cajun House in Scottsdale, as it was 21 and over, so I kept her up WAY past her bedtime to go the last night's show. IT WAS WORTH IT! As always, it was a great time. We saw DLR (and Brian Young, who liked my AP t-shirt and kept throwing me picks) in Tucson 7/29/03, but Ralph does the VH tunes WAY BETTER than Dave does now! Russ was spectacular, and chatted with us before the show about Jackson Reilly's birth 8/1. Joe gave my daughter his pick after the show. The high point for her, though, was when Ralph patted her on the back and scolded me during the show for keeping her up, then acknowledged us for stoking her interest in Heavy Metal. She also enjoyed meeting the boys after the show and getting a signed picture! While it was hard on her staying up, it was a great night she'll never forget! As always, the music was awesome. All 4 musicians clearly share the fans' love of VH music, and convey this in their execution. We even got a little Smash Mouth and SH VH with Ralph singing "Why Can't This Be Love" as DLR would. (Ironically, midway through the verse, he trailed off and announced "I forgot the lyrics," which happened exactly that way with DLR 7/29 with one of his own VH songs!) I hope the guys will come to Tucson again soon, if we can find them a venue that won't screw them like BACKSTAGE apparently did! Show Date: 8/2/03 | Venue: The Whiskey A Go Go Heavy Music posted August 2, 2003 12:22 PM As Nick said below "WOW". Once again The Punks take control of the entire venue. For those who never seen the mighty VH, if you see the Punks, then you have seen VH.. hands down. It was a special treat to see Brian with AP. The first time I ever heard Brian was when he was playing for DLR on the "Dave & Sammy" tour. I had to find out who he was... and that is when I discovered AP. I have to say that Russ is a bad ass player, however, Last night, I got my wish of seeing Brian with AP. Not only do the punks play VH to a perfection, they have so much fun doing it. They do an excelent job of involving the entire menue to "come outside and play". Somebody give THEM a shot!! True Van Halen. Come on People, who the hell in this world other than DLR can soud like DLR other than Ralph? HOw about that 13 year old guitar player last night Nick? Wow! Thanks Punks!!! HM Show Date: August 1 | Venue: Cajun House- Phoenix Nick posted August 2, 2003 6:22 AM What can I say but , WOW!...Great show! Everyone is RIGHT ON with timing and licks..and Brian,, WOW..that guy can play..Don't get me wrong Russ can JAM but Brian For sure Can JAM..Only thing that got to me was all the girls that came up on stage for Hot 4 Teacher..some of them were kinda ugly..but oh well what can you do..Ralph who was the BIG dude sitting in the chair who passed out during TNT(another great band who opened for them)and you were right next to him watching the show..he was in the chair and dropped his beer...EVEN ANgus saw that guy when he came towards that side of the stage..anyways KEEP IT UP GUYS..Almost felt like Van Halen was back for a second..we just gotta get Ed off his chair and get him to jam with you guys..Laters , Nick(AZ) Show Date: 8-1-03 | Venue: Cajun House Phoenix AZ manny villegas posted August 1, 2003 5:50 PM As usual the punks were great, even better with Brian young ( His wife and her sister sat with me the whole show they were very nice) the sound system needs updating i think at the bar, other than that good show, see you next time Show Date: 7/31/03 | Venue: sports Arena bar and gril Mark Jacoby posted August 1, 2003 4:12 PM I just saw some of your footage on your website. I just stumbled on to your site. I have been a life long VH fan. You guys are doing an amazing job! I just want to tell you that I am throroughly impressed. Carlos Cavaso from Quiet Riot used to play at a club I managed. You guys blow away the real deal!!!! If you are ever in Denver, let me know! I would love to come see you! Great job! Very well put together band! Mark Show Date: 7-2002 | Venue: Pittsburg - saw on Video JOHNNY GEETAR posted July 28, 2003 5:23 PM I JUST WANTED TO SAY SOMETHING SINCE NOBODY HAS SAID ANYTHING FOR A WHILE.. THE ATOMIC PUNKS FUCKIN' RULE THE NEVERWORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I FUCKIN' LOVE YOU GUYS DON'T STOP ROCKIN' OUR WORLD WE DO APPRECIATE EVERY NOTE YOU GUYS PLAY!! ATOMIC PUNKS FOREVER!!!!!!!! Show Date: NONE | Venue: NONE MIKE WADSWORTH posted July 22, 2003 1:57 PM RALPH, YOU ARE WELCOME! P.S. YOU HAVE THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD! Show Date: N/A | Venue: N/A GLENN BERRY posted July 21, 2003 9:16 AM First off:UNBELIEVABLE!!!I have seen scads of concerts in my life,including Van Halen four times with Sammy,but I have never been so blown away by a band as I was with the Atomic Punks!!!It was like being transported back to the late 70's and seeing VH in a club setting.Russ was phenomenal,he completely exceeded my expectations as did the entire band!You guys are incredible and rest assured I,as well as tons of my friends,family,business associates,the mail man,the paper boy,my old 5th grade teacher,etc,etc,will be there to support what you guys do!Stay loud and proud!!!Come back soon! Glenn Berry Show Date: 07/19/03 | Venue: Liquid Joe's Ralph posted July 21, 2003 12:57 AM Thanks to everyone who has posted on our site. Thanks for all the reviews. Thanks for coming to our shows. Thanks for lolving Van Halen as much as we love playing it for you. Rock on! Show Date: N/A | Venue: N/A Debbie Mail posted July 18, 2003 12:01 AM If I can get lost in the evening well, that's what I'm looking for. And, I did. But, you have to be really good. They were! Of course the Millers didn't hurt either. Ralph Saenz carried the show. Take me back to a place that I love. Back to the Beach, a live band or... the Whiskey. Thanks. Outstanding musicians, outstanding show! Show Date: January 11, 2003 | Venue: The Whiskey rob"the monster"pohlman posted July 15, 2003 1:04 PM IM ON FFFIIIIRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!SUP GUYS,ROB FROM PARADISE CITY,U KNOW U GUYS RULE THE EARTH.C-YA NEXT TIME,OH BY THE WAY,YOU BETTER PRACTICE YOUR SHUFFEL BOARD SKILLZ:) PEACE!!!!!!! Show Date: july12,2003 | Venue: pov's,minn. Reggie Lozano posted July 15, 2003 10:25 AM You guys rocked my soul. Very good performance indeed. I got comped a couple of tics through a friend & took a date which I don't normaly do. We had a blast. I used to be such a big VH fan, but lost interest when the feuding began. I really enjoyed the show It reminded me of how it used to be & the fun that was shared with the audience. I would go see these guys again in a heart beat. Guitar work & vocals to a T. Tribute very well done. Same sound & same antics. Overall review is a 10 without a doubt. It's very refreshing to see these guys having fun. Show Date: June 28th | Venue: HOB Peter Cooper posted July 14, 2003 9:34 PM I have not seen you guys since the Whiskey show in April as I have been on the road, but I am glad to see you are still kicking ass and making fans. You are truly a rock and roll band. Your website is killer also. www.petercooper.biz Show Date: ??? | Venue: ??? robert posted July 5, 2003 11:39 AM ive been going to van halen concerts since 1981( fair warning tour) ive even seen them @ the 1983 us festival and ill tell you what ...the atomic punks are the bomb!!!i had so many flash backs from the old shows , it wasnt even funny!!! the sound is incredible!!the performance is awesome!!if you ever get the chance to see the atomic punks, please do so!!! you wont regret it!!they might just play your favorite song like they did for me when i yelled out for D.O.A. !!!the atomic punks rock!!!!!!!! Show Date: june 28, 2003 | Venue: house of blues , anheim larry posted July 4, 2003 2:31 PM The Atomic Pucks just kick ass! I never got to see the REAL Van Halen with Dave but this is just as good. I saw Dave out on tour with Sammy last year and he couldn't sing! Ralph is a bad ass singer and the band is awesome! I will see them every time I can Thanks, Larry Anderson. Show Date: 7-3-03 | Venue: the Blitz Visalia Ca Mike Fair posted July 3, 2003 11:08 AM The Atomic Punks are : "...Nuthin But A Super Sensation THANG ! BaaaaaBy! ..." Atomic Punks ? I call them the Saviors of BIG ROCK : "..In this Desparate PART OF TOWN.." I attended the show with 30+ Fellow Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers from Southern Orange County! Some of my friends had NEVER seen the PUNKS - * The last time some of my friends saw VAN HALEN was the Women & Children 1st Tour !! * They were BLOWN-AWAY into SPEECHLESS Euphoria by yet ANOTHER " STELLAR PERFORMANCE" by the ATOMIC PUNKS !!! Ralph,Russ, Scott, Joe - DEFINETLY did not let us down ! THEY NEVER DO ! YOU GUYS KICK FUCKIN ASS ! NEVER STOP The Atomic Punks just recruited another HUGE group of FANATICAL Fans ! SEE YA AT BARRELS !!!!! GOD BLESS the ATOMIC PUNKS !!! Sincerly Mike Fair Show Date: 6-28-2003 | Venue: H.O.B. Dave posted July 2, 2003 6:58 PM HOB Rocked!!! Another great show. Every show is outstanding but the HOB really brings out the best in the Punks. I thought Moving Pictures was great too and Pyromania. Scott is a moron. All the bands were fantastic that night! Show Date: 6/28/2003 | Venue: HOB Anaheim Scott posted July 1, 2003 8:41 PM As usual, the Atomic Punks were fantastic! They seem to get better everytime I see them. In addition to the Punks, Moving Pictures were incredible. Every drum beat, guitar lick, and keyboard stroke were dead on! I was blown away! Now, I do have one request....please do not ever, EVER play with Pyromania again!! They were one of the worst bands I have ever seen. They brought me and my friends down from the great high Moving Pictures gave us. Please, keep them away!! Show Date: 6/28/03 | Venue: HOB - Anaheim Missy Munson posted July 1, 2003 10:51 AM You guys are absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! Great show! Show Date: June 28, 2003 | Venue: House of Blues, Anaheim JOHNNY GEETAR posted July 1, 2003 10:14 AM HEY AS I RECALL JOE ,MICHAEL ANTHONY KINDA OF USED TO GET THE SAME TREATMENT FROM THE PRESS SO YOU'RE IN GOOD COMPANY.HEY WE ALL KNOW WHO THE BAD ASS ON BASS IS!KEEP ON ROCKIN' BRO!!!! Show Date: 06/28/03 | Venue: HOB ANAHEIM PunkPrincess posted June 30, 2003 8:27 PM Haven't you guys seen MetalShop? The bass player and the drummer are totally disposal. Unless of course they can do a hair solo. Totally kidding! You should just make a name patch to go with your jumpsuit, like a mechanic! That would be sweet. Show Date: 6/23/03 | Venue: Viper Room Atomic Bass posted June 30, 2003 7:17 PM that's a good idea. Seems like people always forget the Bass Players name. That's what I get for playing bass. Show Date: 0-00 | Venue: ?? JOHNNY GEETAR posted June 30, 2003 5:30 PM HEY JEFF YOU KICKED ASS SATURDAY NIGHT! FUCKING HEAVY BASS TONE!!BUT MAYBE YOU SHOULD WEAR A NAME TAG.(HI MY NAME IS JOE)HA HA HA!! Show Date: 06/28/03 | Venue: HOB ANAHEIM PlayTone22 posted June 30, 2003 12:18 PM Ralph, Russ, Scott and JOE, you guys rule!!!! Of course this was another BRILLIANT night!!! Love you guys!!! I'd like to say, HOB is where you guys belong....a real stage....great sound...great lighting....and only a couple of weeks after the real DLR performed on that very stage. It was beautiful! I wish all of your venues could be so incredible. You guys deserve it! Also, I brought along four of my friends who had never seen you guys and they're in love as well....they'll be back for sure!!! ~Christy Show Date: 06/28/03 | Venue: HOB Anaheim JOHNNY GEETAR posted June 30, 2003 11:25 AM ONCE AGAIN THE ATOMIC PUNKS PUT ON THE"GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH"I SWEAR TO GOD THESE GUYS ARE THE BEST TRIBUTE BAND AROUND.THE SECOND SONG THEY PLAYED WAS"THE ATOMIC PUNK"WHICH I NEVER HEARD THEM PLAY BEFORE!WOW!FUCKING RUSS HE NAILED THAT BITCH NOTE FOR NOTE,GOOD JOB BROTHA!AND OF COURSE THE REST OF THE BAND SOUNDED SO AWSOME! THE LIGHTING AND SOUND FUCKING RULED! JOE'S GOT THE BAD ASS BASSLINES AND BACKUP VOCALS LIKE MICHAEL ANTHONY DOWN TIGHT,AND SCOTT ALWAYS SOUNDS LIKE HE'S GONNA BRING THE ROOF DOWN!RUSS'S GEETAR SOUND WAS AMAZING AND OF COURSE THERES RALPH AND AS MY COUSIN PUT TO ME SUNDAY MORNING AS WE WERE SHAKING OFF ALL THE ALCOHOL FROM SATURDAY NIGHT,"HOW IN THE FUCK DID THAT GUY EVER SOUND SO MUCH LIKE ROTH?" YOU GUYS FUCKING RULE!!!!!!ATOMIC PUNKS FOREVER!!!!!!!!! Show Date: 06/28/03 | Venue: HOB ANAHEIM Atomic Bass posted June 30, 2003 10:40 AM Who's Jeff?? Show Date: 0-00 | Venue: ?? Craven Lynn posted June 29, 2003 11:41 PM I caught you guys at Fake Fest at the Verizon Wireless Music Center here in Indy last Fall, as well this past show in Indy/Beech Grove. You NEVER missed a beat!! TIGHT! TIGHT! TIGHT! Romeo Delight was fucking phenomenal! What a great ending to a superb show!! Ralph, Russ, Scott and Jeff.....you guys truly are Van Halen. My hat goes off to you gentlemen! Show Date: 6/26/03 | Venue: Beech Grove, IN Rick Barbour posted June 29, 2003 12:19 PM Once again, you guys totally blew me away! Show Date: 6-28-03 | Venue: H.O.B. Anaheim Layne posted June 28, 2003 9:39 AM Great show! I love the loose attitude matched with the tight music. Thanks for playing "Romeo's Delight" and for the Jack Daniels! Please come back to the midwest! Show Date: 6-26 | Venue: Locomotioc(Indy) Zach Blackwood posted June 25, 2003 6:36 PM All I have to say is that you guys fucking rock. You put on the best show in all the land. Keep on coming to Vegas Baby! Show Date: 6-21-03 | Venue: Sunset Station-Las Vegas StriprGirl posted June 24, 2003 4:37 PM P.S. The Atomic Punks KICK A$$ and the fact that beautiful women flock to the stage when invited makes the show all the better. I don't hear any men complaining, do you? I'm sure "Disappointed"'s husband enjoyed the view...just to afraid to admit it to his wife. ;) Keep on rockin'! Can't wait to see the Punks again! They rule!!! Show Date: May 16th | Venue: Arizona Takai posted June 24, 2003 4:37 PM Man what a show. You guys always kick ass. I have been to the last 3 FakeFests and this was the best yet, The Led Zepagain band was also incredible. Keep doing what you do. Show Date: June 24, 2003 | Venue: Sunset Station Sam Hawke posted June 24, 2003 4:24 PM This is the second fake fest I've seen here in Las Vegas, Nevada.The show was again a success. The punks kicked ass! I saw David Lee Roth at the Hard Rock Hotel a week earlier and it was a good show but I'm glad I saw him first and then the punks or I wouldn't have enjoyed Daves show. Show Date: June 21,2003 | Venue: Sunset Station Hotel StriprGirl posted June 24, 2003 2:26 PM This comment is for "Disappointed" in AZ..... JEALOUS MUCH??????? Show Date: May 16th | Venue: AZ Ernie Yoshida posted June 24, 2003 1:08 AM This was the third time that I had seen the Atomic Punks play out here in the Las Vegas area in the last three years, and I must say that they just keep getting better and better with each show. I had just seen The Main Man -Diamond Dave at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel on 6/14/03 exactly one week before the recent Atomic Punks show,and Man, BOTH SHOWS KICKED SOME SERIOUS ASS!! I guess what really blows me away about the Atomic Punks is how Ralph Saenz reminds me of a younger Dave when he is performing on stage, he has the (amazing) voice, mannerisms,attitude of Dave all rolled up in one. It also doesn't hurt that he looks a little like Dave too! So far as the guitar playing of former guitarist Brian Young what an awesome player he is! Russ Parrish who replaced him(Brian after Brian joined Dave) is also a phenonmenol guitarist in his own right. I am a little bit familiar with Russ's guitar prowess since I had heard him play in Rob Halford's band as the guitarist for the group Fight. Joe Lester is an amazing bass player who manages to hold the bottom end together, as Scott Patterson on drums keeps the beat and shows that he is more than capable of holding his own when he takes an awesome drum solo. I just wish that Joe Lester would have been given a chance to take a bass solo to show what he is made of! Maybe he'll get his chance in the near future! In conclusion what an awesome show put on by an equally awesome band!! I know that when the Atomic Punks come to Vegas again I will definitely be there too!! Til then ROCK ON!! Show Date: 6/21/03 | Venue: Fakefest 3 Sunset Station mike wadsworth posted June 23, 2003 9:22 AM WOW! The atomic punks do it again outdoors at the sunset station. Another kick ass show. (have these guys ever done a bad show?) What a perfect way to get rid of all that stress. Thanks again for keeping metal alive. I'll see you next time your in vegas. Show Date: june 21 2003 | Venue: sunset station, las vegas zane antonio posted June 20, 2003 4:18 PM the band came for a 2 night show and on the first night i was so amazed that couldnt miss the second night . plus this is by far about the only way you'll get to hear van halen live thanx guys Show Date: salt lake city ,utah | Venue: liquid joes Brett posted June 16, 2003 9:11 PM Cool I'm in the band! Where's my freaking cash then? :) Show Date: All of them I guess | Venue: All!! HAHA Atomic Bass posted June 15, 2003 9:17 PM Van Jay, who is Brett?? ha ha Show Date: ? | Venue: ? Robert A. Cabral posted June 15, 2003 7:34 PM I've seen the Atomic Punks about 9 times now in various clubs in the L.A. and San Bernardino area. Each show was a "kick-ass" expierience, not only for me, but for the whole crowd! For anybody who never got the chance to see David Lee Roth in Van Halen (live), this is your chance to see and hear what you missed.....and for those of us who did catch those "live" shows back then......it's an awesome trip to the past. Don't let this chance slip by you.......you'll regret it, for sure. Let the Atomic Punks show you how to "celebrate" the Mighty VAN HALEN!!! Show Date: multiple shows | Venue: various Christopher Jursa (VanJay2/VanJay011379) posted June 15, 2003 6:14 PM Incredible show. Many of the Van Halen characteristics are present here. Ralph sings (and more importantly screams) just like Diamond Dave. His onstage action is strikingly similar. Russ on leads leaves no note uncovered. Eruption was the best I've heard since EVH himself. Brett thumped away on the bass like the mighty Mikey. Again, missing no note. Scott on drums made the intro for Hot for Teacher" look easy. They really respected the audience as well. Signing autographs and talking with the fans directly from the stage after the show. The guys were really down to earth and I can't wait to see them again. Show Date: June 13, 2003 | Venue: Chevrolet Amplitheater Boni posted June 15, 2003 4:23 AM Oops! (no edit button)..Review should of read: Thank you!! for one hell of a show. Though it's been over a year since I saw the Punks last (Ralph the pictures I gave you would indicate that). This was the first show I've seen with Joe & Russ. One shouldn't try to type or think at 3:46 am Show Date: 6/14/03 | Venue: The Whisky Boni posted June 15, 2003 3:46 AM One Hell of a show as always. It's been over a year since I saw the Punks last. A few band member changes,.. Thank you! Show Date: 6/14/03 | Venue: The Whisky Rod posted June 14, 2003 5:03 PM We traveled 4 hours to Pittsburgh to see the Punks yesterday, they were awesome! I put that show up there with seeing Van Halen back in the day. You guys kicked ass and had the crowd into the show. What a great group of talented musicians. I spoke to Ralph before the show and he took the time to shake my hand and thank them for the support. I truly have to thank them for playing the music they do for all the fans out there. My only complaint, you have to get back out to the East Coast more often. Rock On. Show Date: June 13, 2003 | Venue: Pittsburgh Deren posted June 14, 2003 10:38 AM All I can say is WOW!!!! I grew up in the late 80's and never got to see the old Van Halen w/ DLR. After last night, I feel like I was in a time warp. It was very credible and awsome....you guys delivered the REAL DEAL! Please come back to the burgh and I'll be sure to be there Show Date: 6/13/03 | Venue: Pittsburgh, PA steve posted June 14, 2003 8:15 AM Thanks for coming to Pittsburgh again for another great show!!! Drop Dead Legs was a surprise - you guys rock. Please come back soon! Show Date: 6/13/03 | Venue: Pittsburgh, PA paul posted June 13, 2003 1:36 PM I have seen the punks about 7 times. They are incredible! Before they started doing' the Cajun House (bigger venue) i saw them at the Mason Jar which is about as big as my closet, that was probably mid 90's. Ralph is the man! The Atomic Punks baby !!! Show Date: many | Venue: Cajun House Kiersten Coleman posted June 9, 2003 5:16 PM Atomic Punks are amazing! I felt like I was in high school again! I loved Ralph because he sounds just like DLR, and for other reasons I probably shouldn't mention-in case my husband logs on! I loved the version of Eruption with bits of Cathedral and Spanish Fly! All of you are incredibly talented and convey such a true enjoyment of performing classic VH. Everyone in the audience had such a fun and frenzied vibe!I had such a great time,when I left, I felt like I was walking on air. Thanks guys! Show Date: 6/7/03 | Venue: Club 101 JOHNNY GEETAR posted June 9, 2003 10:28 AM WHERE DO I BEGIN?OF COURSE TELLING YOU THAT THE PUNKS FUCKING KICKED ASS IS A GIVEN!BUT THE THEY BLEW THE ROOF OFF THE PLACE IN THE SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME THEY HAD LEFT TO PERFORM.AND WHAT A BUNCH OF COOL GUYS THEY ARE.IT WAS MY B-DAY AND THAY LET ME WRITE OUT THEIR SET LIST!THANK YOU AGAIN GUYS !HEY ALBERT,YOU ARE ONE COOL MOTHERFUCKER SEE YOU NEXT TIME! OH YEAH AND TO ALL THE OTHER BANDS WHO HOGGED THE STAGE,GIVE ME THE ATOMIC PUNKS OR GIVE ME HEAD!!!! ATOMIC PUNKS FOREVER!!!!!! Show Date: 6/6/03 | Venue: KOSMOS H.B. Theresa posted June 8, 2003 10:23 AM The Atomic Punks Rocked EL Paso! Most locals didn't know what to expect but we did! We got a chance to see them rock Cajun House in Scottsdale, Az. So of course we weren't going to miss them come to our city. Had a blast please come back, believe me, word will spread in this small city. Those that missed out are kickin themselves! Show Date: June 7, 2003 | Venue: Empire Club, EL Paso, TX Mark S. posted June 8, 2003 12:54 AM The best! You guys help fulfill a dream of seeing, and hearing vintage Van Halen. Keep up the good work!!! You guys were also the friendliest musicians I've ever met. Look forward to seeing you again in El Paso!!! I'll post up pictures soon also! Thanks, and God Bless!!! Show Date: 06/07/03 | Venue: Club 101 Steve Allen posted May 28, 2003 10:01 PM The Atomic Punks kick ass! The only complaint I have is that Ralph broke my shades. I was rockin' in the front row when Ralph took my sunglasses off of my hat and wore them for a few minutes while he sang. When he threw them back to me I was too drunk to catch them and they fell on the floor, and some fat fuck stepped on them! Ha Ha! I'll be at the Sept. 5 show in Diego and I at least want a free T-shirt to make up for it, or a BJ from a hot Punks groupie. All kidding aside everytime I've seen the Punks I've had a great time. Keep on doin' what you do best Punks...ROCKIN AND A ROLLIN'! See you in San Diego, I'm Out! Show Date: Over a year ago | Venue: Canes Bar & Grill Jason Byrne posted May 28, 2003 5:07 PM Holy Shit! this band fucking rocks!! Eddie who? Parrish rips! I have seen them 3 times at Canes and every performance was better than the last! I heard they will be in Diego for July 4th, I cant make that show, and I am totally bummed about that! but I will be at the Sept. 5 show. The fun part was when Ralph handed me the mic on the "gauranteed to satisfy" part of Ice Cream Man, Then I was rippin' it up, he has my dream job! rock on brothers!! L8 Show Date: cant remember(2 many B's) | Venue: Canes Bar & Grill JOHNNY GEETAR posted May 27, 2003 1:46 PM WHAT A GREAT SHOW AND TIME IT WAS!THE PUNKS KICKED SUCH ASS AND THE CROWD WAS FUN. AND IM TALKIN' ABOUT THE WOMEN THEY WERE LOOKIN' SO FINE ESPECIALLY THE BLOND UP FRONT I WAS SINGING "YANKEE ROSE" WITH,YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.ONCE AGAIN,"THE ATOMIC PUNKS FOREVER"!!!!! Show Date: 5/24/03 | Venue: BARRELLS RAGING PUSSY rkw posted May 22, 2003 11:45 PM I drove up from modesto. This was the best time I've had in a long time. My face was sore from smiling. I find myself going to much slower, much more boring shows these days so this was very refreshing compared to the stale indie rock scene. plenty of great album songs from fair warning, etc. I'll go see you guys every time you come back. thanks for the great time. Great musicianship. even the skeptical girl I brought enjoyed it (thanks for playing panama). If I'm ever in southern CA, I'll find where you are playing! Show Date: may 17 | Venue: roadhouse - sacramento Kurt Wilkins posted May 21, 2003 2:22 PM I thought the show rocked even though the crowd should have been bigger. It was my first punks show and I was really impressed..they were right, just close your eyes, drink a beer and you've got VH live once again. What a great time, great interactions with the audience, and WOW I can't believe how dead on the voice was. Guitar was incredibly close too. Drop Dead Legs rocked along with the standards. What a fun time. Show Date: May 16, 2003 | Venue: LaSalles, Chico, Ca Robb posted May 20, 2003 1:05 PM I first saw you guys in LA @ 14 below, moved to washington and just happened to catch the show the weekend I moved up. You guys are the best tribute band out. I cannot believe how you all have nailed the energy and excitement of Van Halen. F***ing Awesome!! It was great meeting everyone (we have mutual friends). Just wondering when you'll be back up to the Seattle area? Show Date: sometime 7/02 | Venue: some hick dump in Wash. HeavyMusic posted May 19, 2003 12:52 PM Great fun rockin show on Ralph's Birthday. My first show to the punks and I can't wait to see them again! I flew in from Arizona for this gig since I miss them each time they are in my town. Good thing they go to Las Vegas often Show Date: May 17 2003 | Venue: Roadhouse-Sacramento LONGHAIR posted May 19, 2003 12:07 AM RALPH~~ YA WORE MY LEATHER ON STAGE~(QUEENSRYCHE DOWN THE SLEEVE)~~IM THE GUY FROM NJ~~~ YOU STILL KICK AS !!! WHENS THE NEXT EAST COAST GIG???MISS YAS ALL ON A DAILY BASIS....COME TO NJ !!!! Show Date: 2001-2002 | Venue: WHISKEY/SCRUFFYS Disappointed posted May 16, 2003 2:03 PM My husband and I are regulars at your shows in AZ. Unfortunately, this last show was very disappointing. We were not impressed when the strippers continued to crowd the stage! We come to your shows to watch you guys play. We understand that girls are a part of some of the songs, but for them to take over the stage was not what we came for. Show Date: May 9 | Venue: Cajun House Rob Bortolameolli posted May 15, 2003 2:55 PM You guys Rock! Show Date: classified | Venue: Caines Fred posted May 12, 2003 11:22 AM I just wanted to thank the Punks (Ralph, Russ, Scott and Joe) for a awesome time in AZ. I was there for my best friends sons 3rd birthday. And it just so happens that the Punks were there the same night I flew in. At the end of the show I had a poster signed by the band for Jake, (3 year old VH Fan) and they were more than happy to do so. They all personalized to Jake. What a great night!!! Moving Pictures, I missed the show at Canes. You all ROCK!!! See you guys at Canes next time... FRED Show Date: May 9, 2003 | Venue: Cajun House, AZ craig jacobson posted May 11, 2003 4:53 PM I've never seen so many talented musicians and singing as this band has. Ralph's singing and stage presence is so much fun to watch; he has not only been blessed with enormous singing talent but he also has one of the "funnest stage personalities" I've ever seen. Joe, Russ, and Scott all are great musicians and make the show wonderful with their perfect instrumentation. Ralph even said "hi" to me 3x during the show and I thought that was pretty cool! I'll definately be at the next show! Show Date: May 9 | Venue: cajun house Toad posted May 9, 2003 11:58 PM This was the first time I had got to see the band play. Man was I impressed!! Ralph and the band played the songs note for note and sounded as good as (or better than) the Mighty VH!!! I just wish they could have played longer!! I can't wait till they come back to Utah!! Thanks for coming out to Utah; you guys kick ass!! Show Date: May 2, 2003 | Venue: Liquid Joes, SLC Ut. Scott posted April 26, 2003 12:33 PM I attended my first Atomic Punks show last night. Outstanding! You had me smiling from ear to ear. My voice is horse from all the singing and cheering. I was only able to see Van Halen while Sammy was at the helm, but longed for the day I could see Dave. Thank you for bringing that to me and all the other David Lee fans out there. You can now definitely count me as another loyal Atomic Punks follower. Show Date: 4/25/03 | Venue: 14 Below Kevin posted April 26, 2003 12:00 PM Punks! Thanks for a great show last night. It was my first time. You nailed the look and the sound -- but I expected that. What really impressed is that you captured the elements of classic Van Halen that many people overlook: the humour, the generousity, the near vaudeville-ian level of performance, the "You worked hard all week, now let us do the work"-ness of it all. Your show made me appreciate the songs all over again and reminded me why I loved them in the first place -- now that's a great performance. (And I can't fucking believe you played "Loss of Control.") I'm really glad you are doing what you do. Show Date: 4/25 | Venue: 14 Below xavier regalado posted April 24, 2003 7:45 AM You guys were the best thing this town has seen in a long time. My only regret was that the word did not get out as to who you actually were and the fact that downtown was dead the night before Easter. Anyway, please come back and we will be in your debt. As formy brothers, friends and myself, you rocked our ass.I have never heard Van Halen played so well. Drums, guitar, vocals were dead on, drop-dead on. Next time we will guarentee a great turnout!!!! Xman. Show Date: 04/19/03 | Venue: The Blitz Vamp Slayer posted April 21, 2003 4:09 PM Hey Guys, Let me just say (as if you didn't know already) - you kick ASS! :-) Each show keeps getting better and better... Anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of seeing the Punks in Las Vegas is seriously missing out on a fantastic show and venue. This month marked our 4th time (both shows each time) going to Vegas from LA just to see the show. No offense to Scuffy O'Sheas (where I saw my first couple of shows a few years ago), or 14 Below... - but Club Madrid really is the best place to see them!! (Becuase you CAN actually SEE them!) It's even better than HOB - where we saw your first show there! :-) I love how tight you all are as a band - when Russ stepped in for Brian the first time, I couldn't help but sit with a dumbfounded look on my face. WoW! And Scott, you did wonders with the house drums on the 11th. ;-) Joe is a great addition, and a killer bassist! And Ralph... Quite the event going on in your pants at the last Madrid show. ;-) You, as always, stole the show. Anyway, long story short, we love seeing the Punks!!! We also give HIGH marks to the new songs that have been added to the set list!! It's great to hear some of the non-Top 40 ones... One Request - Play Mean Streets every night!!!! :) Take care and Rock On! Can't wait until the next concert! Show Date: April 11/12 | Venue: Club Madrid, Las Vegas Teresa posted April 20, 2003 1:28 PM I had sooo much fun! Thanks for adding Drop Dead Legs and one of my favs- Im The One!! The entire set was awesome! Us girls had a blast rockin and singing on stage. Thanks for that, Joe! Then of course. the "we are not worthy" move to our beloved Scott. I'll keep coming back. Show Date: Friday, April 18 | Venue: Canes- San Diego Lance Hobson posted April 16, 2003 9:24 PM These guys do better Van Halen than Van Halen ever could, and I've seen the real Van Halen within the past few years. The great thing is their stage prescence, they know who they are and know their audiance and make it a fun and humourous show as well as totally rockin'. The best part of the show occured when they allowed one of my fellow fighter pilot pals on stage to play guitar (Eddie wig and all) for "Pretty Woman." These guys are a class act, and I'll make sure I catch them next time they're in town. Show Date: 11 April 03 | Venue: Sunset Station, Las Vegas mike wadsworth posted April 14, 2003 11:36 AM The Atomic Punks ROCKED Sunset Station again! Thank you again for two kick ass shows! See you next time around. Show Date: 4/11-4/12 | Venue: sunset station-las vegas Trav posted April 11, 2003 6:44 PM I saw your show at the whisky on the 5th. totally kicked ass! So awsome. It was easy to forget your werent VH! ha Keep rockin! Show Date: April 5th | Venue: THE WHISKY Aimee posted April 9, 2003 11:58 AM Atomic punks are BAD-ASS! I have seen them so many times and they always put on a great show. But I do have to say that this show has been one ofthe best ones I have been to because I got to go up on stage and sing with them. I just wanted to thank you guys for letting my friends and I go up on stage for my birthday. I had the best time up there. Thanks a lot! You guys rock! Show Date: April 5, 2003 | Venue: The Whiskey Robert Mills posted April 7, 2003 11:16 AM This was my first time at a Punks show, and all I can say is I will now follow these guys everywhere! All I can say to these guys is thank you!! Ralph was so cool, these guys all just keep the whole place mesmerized. "1984" was the first tape I ever bought. I was too young to see the band in concert, I've seen Diamond Dave solo twice and Vah Halen w/ Sammy twice. Finally, I can say I saw Van Halen live with Dave. Thanks again guys! See you next show. Ralph thanks for signing the pic, and I love my new Atomic Punks t-shirt. Van Halen and Atomic Punks fans rock!!!!!!!! Show Date: April 5th, 2003 | Venue: Whiskey A Go-Go peter cooper posted April 6, 2003 1:36 PM It is fitting that a band like the Punks rock the mother f%#kin' roof off of a venue that the mighty VH cut thier teeth at. www.petercooper.biz Show Date: April 5th/03 | Venue: The Whiskey Kathy Cassidy posted March 30, 2003 8:35 AM First time I've ever seen the Punks live and I must say...the 80's are alive and well and causing a stir in the burbs of Mn...the guys got Van Halen down to a science and I thoroughly enjoyed myself as if I'd been at a Van Halen Reunion show for real...the crowd was full of my kind of people (long haired gorgeous rocker guys in leather, yummy) and my eyes took it all in as well as my ears...what a great escape from reality!!!Thanks guys for giving me a night I'll never forget (and I didn't even get laid) ha ha...Peace Show Date: Sat.March 29, 2003 | Venue: Pov's in Andover, MN JD posted March 26, 2003 10:39 AM What can I say, another awesome show.. way to bust out "so this is love" and "drop dead legs", those tunes sounded fuckin killer.. and Ralph, you were killing me with the one liner's, fuckin comedy.. can't wait to see you guys there again.. you guys kick ass!!!!!! Show Date: 3/22/03 | Venue: BARRELS SUSHI JOHNNY GEETAR!! posted March 17, 2003 1:42 PM WELL IT WAS ANOTHER AMAZING SHOW FROM LOS ATOMICO PUNKOS!HEY JOE THE MICHAEL ANTHONY SCREAMS ARE SOUNDING BAD ASS! AND YOU GUYS PULLED OFF "DANCING IN THE STREETS" AND "DROP DEAD LEGS" GREAT! I CANT SAY ENOUGH GREAT THINGS ABOUT YOU GUYS EXCEPT JUST KEEP ON ROCKIN' LIKE YOU ALWAYS DO AND TAKE US BACK TO A TIME WHEN LIFE WAS A LOT MORE TRUE AND SIMPLE. ATOMIC PUNKS FOREVER!!!!!!! Show Date: 3/14/2003 | Venue: KOSMOS H.B. Vince posted March 14, 2003 7:38 PM O Fuck. Thats what I muttered when I first heard these guys live. I am truly a die hard vh fan, and I couldnt believe how awesome the atomic punks were. I saw a couple of shows with brian young on guitar, and I was amazed.It seemed louder than any vh concert I'd been to also. I cant wait to see you guys again. with the latest axe man. I wil definitely go to the next show @ the whiskey or in S.M. Fuck N A.......... Show Date: 2 years or so ago | Venue: I forget JR posted March 13, 2003 7:25 PM you guys fucking rock!! Show Date: last week | Venue: awesome Greg Robertson posted March 10, 2003 4:06 PM Another awesome show. As alway, Ralph did a totally convincing DLR, complete with groping "Crown Royal" gal! Russ was superb with both bands (Moving Pictures and Atomic Punks). His "Eruption" solo was more like the extended solo from the 2-disc live VH Right Here, Right Now versus the VH1 version Brian used to play. It was EXCELLENT! How about adding some "Cathedral" volume swell/delay arpeggios? Scott and Joe were right on, as well. One of the best moments was when the stage was filled with dancing women as the boys played "Hot for Teacher" and Ralph kept looking back at them in disbelief. Don't women throw themselves at you like that everywhere you play? Hope you'll make it back to Tucson soon, but if not, I'll be driving back to Phoenix again for your next visit (and Russ, I'll bring my flashlight again...) Show Date: 7 March 2003 | Venue: The Cajun House of Blues JOHNNY GEETAR posted March 10, 2003 11:23 AM WELL THE ATOMIC PUNKS KICKED ASS IN THE SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME ON STAGE.THANK GOD FOR THIS AWSOME BAND! 10 BUCKS FOR ABOUT 7 SONGS AND 3 BEAUTIFUL WOMEN IN FRONT OF THE STAGE WITH NICE BREASTS! ONLY IN AMERICA.HEY GUYS YOU ARE GETTING TOO BIG FOR THESE SMALL JOINTS.HEY IT WAS STILL ALL WORTH IT. THANKS AGAIN GUYS FOR KICKING YOUR USUAL ASS!!! ATOMIC PUNKS FOREVER!! Show Date: 3/8/03 | Venue: 14 BELOW Michelle posted March 10, 2003 9:13 AM I totally loved the show!!! I thought that I would never hear hear Van Halen live again, but just close your eyes and let the music rock you and it all comes back!Awesome show, can't wait till you come back.Good Luck on your sucess! Show Date: mar 9th | Venue: San Manual Casino craig jacobson posted March 10, 2003 12:24 AM I really enjoyed hearing these guys music. Every band member is a talented musician. When driving home that night I said to my friend "I think the Atomic Punks' drummer is one of the best drummers I've ever seen"! All the band members have great, nice personalities too. I look forward to their next show at the Cajun House in May. Show Date: March 7, 2003 | Venue: Cajun House Fire Marshal Bill posted March 9, 2003 7:14 AM It had to have been 100+ degrees on stage, Ralph had a full sweat on the first song!!! Enjoyed the show........until the Santa Monica Fire Marshal and friends showed up to close the place down 5 songs into the show for a host of infractions!!!!!!! Last words of one the bartenders........"great, now what are we going to do"!!! BIGGER VENUES GUYS....PLEASE. Show Date: 3-8-03 | Venue: 14 Below steve posted March 5, 2003 8:59 PM amazing my fucking jaw hit the floor Show Date: none | Venue: none PunkPrincess posted March 4, 2003 5:12 PM Such a great time in Sacramento! I really like the choreography, especially on D.O.A. Although, what I enjoyed most about the show is that you guys genuinely seem to be having a good time and the crowd really gets into it. It makes the show that much better. Can’t wait to see another one! Show Date: 3/1/03 | Venue: Roadhouse bill santamaria posted March 2, 2003 2:15 PM Truly an amazing show; the next best thing to being there (a real dianmond dave era VH show). but then again maybe better; a much more intimate venue, I was easily able to stand front and center. Thanks for playing numerous album cuts! Your passion and prowess demonstrate what a great band Van Halen was. You filll the void, Ileft the show satisfied , not longing for the genuine article, only wishing that I had appreciated them more the first time around. Come back soon! Show Date: can't remember | Venue: fabulous furwood in fife Teresa M. posted February 28, 2003 2:27 PM Yes, It did rock! What a suprise to see Michael. He seemed so humble and gracious. Russ, Ralf and Scott really dug it and totally grooved! They were very happy and having a ball! I was front row, in the center and was sooo in the moment!!! Just awesome!! Before I knew it, this man was playing bass with his teeth to RUNNING WITH... and I just said RIGHT ON!! Show Date: 1/31/03 | Venue: HOB- An Justin posted February 25, 2003 8:35 PM Hey Guys I have been a lifelong Van HAlen fan and I never ever thought I would find a band that would play Van Halen and do it well....but you guys take the cake....you guys do it flawlessly........what a job well done......I have not been able to see you guys play live......but as soon as I can I'll be there.......keep on rocking and keeping the Van Halen spirit alive Van Halen Fan For Life Justin Show Date: N/A | Venue: N/A twoballsfloating posted February 25, 2003 4:04 PM This is the most ass kickenest tribute band Van Halen or otherwise. I've watched Dave Sammy and Yes even Gary and I have to say this band captures the badassedness of all three(more so the first one not the gay gary crap!) ROOOCCCKKKKK!!!!!!!!! Show Date: 2/2803 | Venue: chico lasalles 3times Chips O Toole posted February 19, 2003 3:32 PM Saw the last Chico, Ca show and Im going to catch the 28th show.........Its like sex .......good good sex.....like 6 orgasams in a row sex........Lot of fun...A Russ? is that a Wayne Guitar you are playing? Ass kicking..........when he comes around with the mic Im gonna yell "IM GAY" Im not really gay I just want to yell it............ Show Date: up comin | Venue: Chico JD posted February 17, 2003 7:01 AM Awesome, absolutely fuckin awesome. that was one of the funnest Punks shows i have been too. you guys rocked that place big time, and what a great place to see a show. Ralph, being an ex- San Clemente local, you had to have dug that!. hope to see you guys there again. Show Date: Feb.15th | Venue: Barrels Sushi Rock star posted February 16, 2003 7:35 PM This was my first time seeing the atomic punks and I LOVED them! You guys are awesome, I havent had that much fun in awhile! Please come back to Utah and sing for us SOON! Ive told everyone about you! Show Date: Feb. 7 & 8th | Venue: Liquid Joes kimberly list posted February 16, 2003 6:48 PM its been 1 very long year since we (daryl and I) seen the awesome Atomic Punks in las vegas. alas, we are driving down from Oregon on the april 11, 12 shows, can't wait to see you again ralph and the crew. we love you guys and miss seeing your shows. wish you guys could play here in Oregon. think about it, ok? Show Date: 2-12-02 | Venue: sunset station las vegas scooter posted February 16, 2003 8:00 AM What a great show...at a great intimate venue!!! How bout that stage too......might have been a lick bigger than the Schmuckler Bar Mitzvah stage!! Keep on rocking out those Halen tunes and thanks for coming to San Clemente. I really enjoyed my 5 minute drive home last night!! Show Date: 2-15-03 | Venue: San Sushi dave posted February 13, 2003 5:14 PM Please play dance the night away at this gig. I will be there !! Show Date: coming soon | Venue: chico, lasales JOHNNY GEETAR posted February 13, 2003 12:07 PM YEAH SHWEEET!! ATOMIC PUNKS AND SUSHI!! I CANT WAIT FOR A KILLER SHOW ON SATURDAY.PLEASE PLAY "WOMEN IN LOVE"."ALL THIS CRAZY SUSHI,ONE MORE CRAZY NIGHT" YOU GUYS FUCKING ROCK!!!!!!!! Show Date: 2/15/03 | Venue: BARRELS RAGING SUSHI

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