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Nancy and Mike wrote on September 02, 2:08 :
Where: Oxford, Mississippi, USA
When: May, 2007
Story:
THE NIGHT THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES:
I love QOTSA. I love Franz Ferdinand. I love the White Stripes. And I mean no disrespect to any of these fine bands or the countless other excellent ensembles I adore. BUT THE HIVES ARE THE GODS OF THE ROCK AND ROLL UNIVERSE. A couple of months ago we were lucky enough (blessed beyond our wildest dreams) to see them play live in... wait for it... OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI. In a bar that holds about 200 people, maybe. We stood directly in front of Howlin' Pelle who stood on a stage that was almost 2 feet off the ground.
The set list was right in front of us. I didn't get a picture or remember what it said, but just know it was awesome. They played tons of wonderful stuff from their first three albums and a couple of new songs that were fabulous. The Hives are hands down the most energetic and entertaining band I have ever seen perform and the show Satur! day was the creme de la creme. It was Pelle's birthday, they just finished recording their new album in Oxford and everyone was a little drunk. What else can I say? I mean, literally, we were inches from them the whole time.
It was spectacular. It was marvelous. Pelle walked right between me and Mike into the crowd, twice. He put his hands on our shoulders and leaned over us. He grabbed our hands. He almost hit me in the head with his mike stand. We were drenched in Hive sweat and beer and loving every minute of it. Pelle unbuttoned his shirt and I got to touch his chest. Nicholaus Arson almost hit me in the head with his guitar. So did Dr. Matt Destruction. Matt Destruction and Pelle shook our hands. I got one of Chris Dangerous's drum sticks!!!!
It has his name on it!!!
And now for the best part: when they left the stage they went out the front door and sat on the street to smoke just like everyone else!!!!!!!!!!
I TALKED TO HOWLIN PELLE!!!! ! HE TALKED BACK!!!!
They're hot, they're Sweedish, and the! y wear m atching suits, all the time. They are very simply the best live musical act you could ever hope for.
NULLA SALUS SINE THE HIVES!!!!!!!
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alistair wrote on August 23, 9:13 :
Where: dream
When: time ago
Story:
i was once in a dream and met HPA there. he was really tall
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Tye wrote on August 20, 22:21 :
Where: Henry Fonda, Hollywood
When: About two years ago
Story:
I was with my friend Sam, and we we're going to see the hives for the second time. Previously that week I had gone to a show at the Henry Fonda, and weasled my way backstage. I still had my wristband on when i went to see the Hives. We arrived to the show fairly early, and decided we might as well try to get backstage with our old wristbands. the security gaurd barely even glanced at them, and let us in. we walked in, and watched the crew setting up for like 10 mins. then someone realized how out of place we were, and kicked us out. however, on the way out, Vigilante came walking up the stairs, sam and i stopped dead in our tracks. he waved to us, and we both ran up to him and gave him hugs. then we enjoyed the incredible performance, still in shock. im actually still in shock right now.
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Ralph wrote on August 24, 14:57 :
Where: The Wiltern
When: 2005
Story:
Saw the Hives and it was nice. Waited out back, thanked them for playing. Shook all's hands and found a roll of tape. Later, I noticed there was "THE HIVES!" written inside of it. Brought it home and taped stuff to stuff.
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Samira wrote on August 24, 10:33 :
Where: Hurricane Festival , Scheeßel
When: June 2006
Story:
I just passed a tent with lots of people standing around and wantedt to know, what was goining on there.
There they sat - The Hives.
The signing session was almost over, i was the last one to "meet" the guys.
They signed my t-shirt, and me the happiest girl of the day ;-)
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