Agent Orange

I saw Agent Orange for the first time in 1985. They were absolutely FANTASTIC over 30 years later, never sounded better! The supporting act, Psycho DeVilles, were tremendously entertaining, I was so surprised how responsive the kids were to the rockabilly sound, fantastic! These Tuesday night shows are killing me, but the fun I had cannot be forgotten.

MY ONLY COMPLAINT WITH THE SHOW IS IT WAS TOO SHORT. ENDED AT 8:30PM!

Normally I'm not a big fan of wading through a bunch of openers to get to the headlining act, but the venue--small, intimate and, unfortunately, very smoky--kept things moving. The 2 1/2 hours from the first opener to Agent Orange passed quickly, so kudos to whoever kept things on schedule. Agent Orange? They rocked. Lots of old favorites and just as fast as ever. These guys don't get a ton of press, but if they're coming through your town, check them out. It's an inexpensive, fun show. You'll leave sweaty yet happy.

Agent Orange performed outstandingly! By far their best show in years, Agent Orange kept the pit moving throughout the show. A skinhead fight broke out 2 or three songs in to the show. Some nameless dork lept off stage onto the back of a bouncer, adding himself to the group of guys thrown out. Mike blew out his amp half way through his set, and scrambled to fix it. Eventually he borrowed one from the earlier band. The band kept rolling with surf riffs as the crowd waited.

Guitarist Mike Palm, bassist Perry Gx, and a new drummer tear through an hour plus set of that smokin' punk rock surf hybrid that never fails to put a big, dumb grin on your face. Palm flashed his usual 6-string brilliance while the rythym section anchored the 3-piece to the tiny stage. Unfortunately, no encore to be had. But the set list covered their entire career.

Three of us had a great time at the Agent Orange show. A perfect blend of surf guitar and punk rock. We loved every minute. Mercury lounge was great too. PBR on draught for $4. I have never had so much entertainment in this city for under $40. I would gladly do it again right now.

Agent Orange were great!! They played melodically hard and fast with a great dick dale inspired surf punk sound exactly the thing i needed in the midst of the nyc 25 degree weather i have been recently enjoying. I heard "bloodstains" at a newbury comics a few weks ago and was reminded how great the song is and how great Agent Orange sound so when I saw they were playing at one of my favorite evnues, the mercury lounge, i had to go even if it was on a sunday night. I was not disappointed in any way by Agent Orange's show and and I had a great time listening to their extremely well played songs. I had forgoten how many great songs they really have and they played them all to everyone's dlight and amazement: from Mr Moto, to Secret Agent Man, to Everything Turns Grey, to No Such Thing, To Cry for Help ina World Gone Mad; from the opening song Miserlou to Bloodstains at the end of the show it was a totally great modern punk rock SoCal surf punk poerpop night for sure!! I am old I have seen hundreds of shows these guys rock they were not just an oldies act milking the name for money. They played hard fast and acurately with enthusiasim and enjoyment and I ahd a lot of fun at this show.

Even though the only original member is the singer they played a great set but the pa operator on the place sucked...plus all the opening act bands sucked....