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Alba, Merçé and Sara. wrote on Dec 14, 2009:
Where: Barcelona, BAM festival.
When: Sep 26th, 2009
Story:
Accomplished mission.
After “Paredes de Coura” and “A Coruña”; Sara, Merce and Alba had moved to Barcelona with the intention of seeing the Hives for the third time in the same summer. They visited the city during the day and later they came to “La Antigua Fábrica Damm” where, after inspecting the area, they noticed that the backstage was separated from the public by a simple fence– GODSEND! - xD.
They stayed there, outside the show of the support band, waiting for the moment that their five B&W men came out through the doors of their classical van.
Suddenly, the three were paralyzed. The first to react was Sara, who asked Pelle to sign her shirt, fearful that he didn’t pay attention to her.
What they didn't know, Sara and her friends, it's that they were faced the most educated, nicest swedish guys that they can get to know.
Meanwhile, Alba asked Nicholaus and Chris if they could sign the Galician flag with the Hives’ shield that had already been launched to Pelle in Coruña. And then, they timidly asked a photo to Nick, which he replied with an “after”.
They spent long time looking at their daily backstage: coffee, red bull, water, cigars…
Niklas passed by in front of them, looked at them… What can a fanatic like Sara do in a time like this? Yes, she said "hi!" to which he replied with a polite "Hello!" xD
They took photos of Pelle, Chris and Nicholaus (Matt and Vig were hiding behind some hedges, forcing us to ask Nick to carry the flag them for their signatures).
The best part was when Pelle came and greeted with a hearty "Heeeey!" jajaja
When the show was about to start, they decided to leave The Hives privacy and seek to reach the front of the stage, difficult task.
The show starts.
The opening song wasn’t the usual A Stroll Through Hive Manor Corridors... bad sound, awful lights… but they kicked ass! as usual. The two brothers threw to the audience… Words in Spanish, Swedish, English ...
Break for rest and re-shirtless, BLESSED THE MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE BEEN jajaja.
They played two more songs, closing with Tick Tick Boom, and they left looking forward to the “gran final” that they are used to, Return the favour. They sang, again in the front of the backstage, the refrain: OOOOOH OOOHOHOHOHOH!
Alba yelled-"RETURN THE FAVOUR!" Nick realized and laughed. They asked him the promised photo and also Sara received her "two kisses" on hand.
Another pic with Pelle, who fought against the horrible fence… XD
And a nice short conversation with Chris:
- Will you go out for Barcelona?
- I do not think so.
- We change you 5 cigarettes, one for each of us, for 3 beers, one for each?
- Ummh ... I think that there isn't more beer (laughs)
- Could you give us a ... "Shit! How do you say drumstick in English?! - Pick?” -NO! Anyway, he understand us- jaja
- No. .. I left them all on stage ...
- "Well, thank you very much."
Also with Vigilante:
- Mike, do you remember La Coruña? You and the mic stand ... "Very intoxicated that night" ...
- La Coruña ... yyies ... jajajajajaja
Before we go, one last phrase from Sara to her idol:
- "You're fucking awesome!"
Nicholaus, always so polite, answered:
- "Thank You!" (Swedish accent that was going to rest by then...)
And here ends the night that marked all of our next days.
Insurmountable, unbeatable...
The Hives, Thank you!
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Matt C. wrote on Oct 14, 2009:
Where: Saskatoon Satchewan Canada
When: May 21st, 2008
Story:
When I heard you guys were coming that cold March, me and my co-worker got tickets. Well turns out, he couldn't come so I sold his ticket for extra money. That money came in handy when it came to drinks as you guys tore the building down, with song after song, the crowd singing along with Howlin' Pete sang his lungs out to such classics as Die! Alright and Diabolic Schemes. There were only two songs I think the audience didn't remember and it was from your first album. If I could get the images off my phone, Id show you my old teacher, who also went, holding up the tie you guys threw to her.
You guys promised to come back to Saskatoon to rock out. In 2010, you need to honor that promise. You guys are like the only rock bands today that rock out like real rock bands.
m/
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Frederic wrote on Oct 10, 2009:
Where: In my dream
When: last night
Story:
I found an old poster from the 60's in my father's attic...
"The Hives, the Original soundtrack of my life"
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D.E.A. wrote on Sep 28, 2009:
Where: Edmonton, Canada
When: May 2008
Story:
The night The Hives descended in Edmonton was approximately my date of birth, and so I was thrilled to have such quality entertainment for my party. As if they arrived right on cue when they heard us shout their names, the concert started soon after we entered the building, the fans were screaming, the music was pumping, we were all partially going deaf, and it was well worth it! The bouncers had a hard time keeping anyone under the legal age out of the mosh pit (which was crammed) and those youngsters were being tossed left and right like dolls of rags--far too young to be that close to such awesomeness, someone had to protect them! Once the show ended, the crew and I waited outside to meet them, as we heard it was custom of Swedes in general to greet their fans.
We waited for an hour in the surprisingly cold night air, being kept warm only by the shirts the bared the faces of the band, and as we looked towards the back door of the venue, a figure appeared out of a puff of smoke. My sister (one of the youngsters mentioned above) ran towards it and leered, then shouted back "IT'S THE DRUMMER!" and before we knew it, twenty people had swarmed the area, begging for autographs. We were all indulged, and when Dr Destruction joined the party my group and I gave him advice on where to go kayaking in our fair country whilst he signed our ticket stubs, t-shirts, and possibly some body parts. Shortly after that, H.P.A. came to give us his blessings. The girls were smiling ear to ear, one man was as well, and everyone gathered for more pictures, more autographs, and more hugs. As I left, H.P.A. said they would be back in time for my next birthiest-of-days, but alas, I was crushed when the day came about and I had no band to perform for my gathering.
However, the night was awesome, the band was affable beyond a doubt, and the music was amazing. Edmonton needs them back. We shall be waiting excitedly! :)
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Sasha Gala wrote on Sep 26, 2009:
Where: @ Alte Börse, Zurich, Switzerland
When: 24.09.09
Story:
I know The Hives since I was a baby. My mother and I always rocked to their music in front of a big mirror in the living room.
And then, a few day ago, my wish came true: They were performing in Zurich! My good friend Timea freaked out, either did I. But we were too young (15 years old) to get in the club, so my father came with us.
It was a bit embrassing, he acted like a dog, looking carefully around and telling us, that we should not talk to stranger. Man, Daddy, this isn't my first concert!! I was in the front row. The Support Band, called "The Giant Robots" were not bad, I liked their sound too.
And then, my Idols came: WOOOHOOOOOOOO!! The people who were standing behind me began to push and scream, so I did the same. It was great, Pelle performed very very good and he hold my hand for a little while. After one and a half hour I almost passed out, it was that good. When the concert finished, C. Dangerous gave me one of his sticks and just smiled.
When I came back home, I still heard the beat of the drums and Pelles voice.
Now I see, that the pictures I have taken are not on this computer, I've loaded them up on another computer. Sorry, folks!
I hope you understood my english, I'm just a student, still learning this language. ;)
I LOVE TH! SEE YA SOON, IDOLS!
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