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It's a little-known bit of punk lore that when Bruce Springsteen wrote, "everything that dies someday comes back," he was supposedly referring to the New England band Orchid. Maybe that’s a myth, or maybe Orchid’s themes—black jeans, roller rinks, mixtape nostalgia, and a finely-tuned local pain—are more universal than niche adoration implies. Orchid’s story was always one of chaotic ambition, blending staunch integrity with a proto-electroclash energy....
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Please note, when selecting the Print at Home or Mobile Delivery method, you will not have access to view your tickets until 14 days prior to the performance.General Admission & All Ages. 21+ Standing Room Only Floor / All Ages Fully Seated Balcony (Subject to Change).* GA 21+ FLOOR tickets gain general admission access to the standing room floor ONLY** GA All Ages BALCONY tickets gain general admission access to the fully seated balcony ONLY*
It's a little-known bit of punk lore that when Bruce Springsteen wrote, "everything that dies someday comes back," he was supposedly referring to the New England band Orchid. Maybe that’s a myth, or maybe Orchid’s themes—black jeans, roller rinks, mixtape nostalgia, and a finely-tuned local pain—are more universal than niche adoration implies. Orchid’s story was always one of chaotic ambition, blending staunch integrity with a proto-electroclash energy.
Orchid formed at Hampshire College when Jayson Green, Will Killingsworth, and Brad Wallace met through mixtape swaps, eventually recruiting Jeff Salane and recording a demo. The band became a chaotic monument to hardcore, taking on the scene with a blend of wit and frenetic aggression. Orchid bridged hardcore and “screamo,” but their sound was distinct, pulling together jagged melodies and self-lacerating lyrics over blast beats.
While some associate them with the San Diego or Pacific Northwest scene, Orchid drew from a variety of influences. “Salane, our drummer, was like an indie guy, while Will and Brad came from a crust grind background. Garlock was classic hardcore,” Green reflects, likening their aesthetics to old Black Flag photos where the members’ styles seemed at odds. Orchid’s sound captured punk's aggression without the genre's typical “bully-barking” vocals, creating something jaggedly melodic and uniquely theirs.
After Orchid disbanded, the members stayed connected, though they continually turned down reunion offers. The shift came when Green spoke with Damien Abraham from Fucked Up, who simply asked, “Do you like the guys? Do you like the songs?” This straightforward advice finally led the band to say yes. Brad later remarked, “When we’re on our deathbeds, we’re not going to be glad we didn’t reunite Orchid!”
Two decades later, the band’s reunion is a testament to their bond and enduring message. Their blend of revolutionary love, caustic rhythms, and sloganeering is a welcome voice in today’s scene. Orchid—anti-fash futurists and anti-trad traditionalists—have returned, ready to revel in the punk confusion they’ve always embraced.
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