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Linda Bao wrote on May 26, 2008:
Where: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
When: May 24, 2008
Story:
I have been to countless shows over my lifetime and by far seeing The Hives was the best concert I have ever experienced! They showed Edmonton what a REAL rock concert is about. They certainly lived up to their title of "Best live rock band in the world"! Their explosive energy, engagement with the crowd, humorous antics and plain out damn good music made it an experience like no other.
My boyfriend and I were lucky enough to secure a spot right front and center. We anticipated getting crushed to death against the barricade and that's exactly what happened! But I was having way too much fun to notice the pain! Plus, I felt like I was the luckiest person there because of where I was standing. Pelle and Nicholaus are so great at interacting with the crowd and I can say there were many instances where I got to interact with the guys.
Nicholaus kept me in stitches with the crazy faces he made, the continuous creepy licking of his lips and humping of his guitar! This was always done a few feet in front of me so I was always laughing.
As for Pelle... we all know he's got quite the sex appeal and he knows how to work it on stage. There were a few instances where I can say he made me blush. I had a perma-smile on my face the entire show and I got the occasional wink from Pelle. He also grabbed my hand a few times and at one point he looked at me straight in the eyes, gestured "come here" with his finger and then grabbed my hand and seductively ran his fingers across my palm. I was like "Uh...Oh dear..." Haha. There were also two times where Pelle jumped onto the top of the barricade right in front of me. I was literally in between his legs. I was holding onto his legs because I was terrified he was going to fall on me because the crowd was trying to pull him in. Luckily that didn't happen.
My favorite part of the night was when there was some jackass in the crowd screaming something rude to the band. I didn't hear what he said, but I know the band wasn't impressed by his words. Pelle stopped the show and said, "Lets hear what the guy in the white shirt has to say!" So he brings the microphone over to the dude and just as he opens his mouth the band simultaneously starts playing loudly on their instruments. At that moment Pelle said, "Oh! I couldn't hear you!!!" They sure told him! It was hilarious! You guys are too awesome!
Overall, the show was incredible. Every member gave it their all. It was the most exhilarating feeling jumping around, going nuts, and singing along to all their greatest hits.
After the show, I was fortunate enough to meet Pelle, Nicholaus, and Chris. My boyfriend and I waited with a handful of other fans outside. It was cold and windy so we were thankful that the guys were kind enough to hang out for a bit, take pics, and sign autographs. I was actually surprised of how calm and mild-mannered they all were. A bit of a contrast to how they are on stage! Pelle was super sweet and had a great sense of humor, Chris was super chill and laid back and Nicholaus was very kind. I didn't get a chance to meet Matt and Carlstroem so hopefully next time! :)
My body has never been so sore with bruises before but it was worth every moment that night! Thanks again for coming to Edmonton and thank you for creating some of the best rock music out there!
Hope to see you soon!
Linda :)
My novel is now complete.
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Krista Vander Griend wrote on May 23, 2008:
Where: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
When: May 21, 2008
Story:
WELL ALL RIGHT! This was the first time I've ever seen The Hives, and it was MIND BLOWING.
I made sure to get there very early so I could get right up at the front. During the 2 hours I waited outside, the whole band walked by us at some time or another. I would have talked to them, but the butterflies were eating my internal organs. Beautiful rockstars are very intimidating!
So for the show I was right at the front with my friends, of course. Arson was playing in front of me, and kept coming to the edge of the stage to give us creepily awesome looks, whilst licking his lips and singing awesomely. And Pelle came over and sang in my face A LOT. It was spectacular. I kept touching my lips, like COME ON, GIMME A KISS, and he just kept smiling at me. Then he sorta came into the audience, with one foot on the stage and one foot on the metal barricade I was up against. I gave him a great big ... leg hug. Because he was higher than me, so I couldn't give him a normal hug. He looked down at me, through numerous people's arms, and I was like pointing at my lips again, like COME ON!! KISS!! And he patted my cheek. The right cheek. Sigh. =) I didn't wash that cheek when I got home, regardless. Anyway, he went back on stage, and when he turned around I grabbed his bum. FIRM. HOT DAMN. Some random chick next to me was like ALRIGHT! HIGHFIVE. I highfived her. And I got a few camera phone pics that are kinda blurry because there was no way I could have kept still, the audience was nuts. But they're great. OH and at the almost end, Pelle came over to where I was standing and put his hand out so people could touch him and whatnot, and I gave him a little pucker again, and he put his hand right in my face so I could kiss it. HE ALLOWED ME TO KISS HIS GLORIOUS HAND. It was amazing. The only disappointing thing about the night was that they didn't play GIDDY UP! or T-H-E-H-I-V-E-S. Maybe next time. I will DEFINITELY see them again. Thank you for coming to Canada, guys. Love ya!
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Bonnie Patton wrote on May 22, 2008:
Where: The Venue, Fargo ND, US
When: May 19, 2008
Story:
My friends Harri and Hartley and I dressed up like Hives wannabes (was fun) and were among the first to arrive, so we got to stand right up against the railing. Little did we realize that Arson was going to stand right in front of us, which was awesome cause I got a ton of sweet pictures of him, and Pelle, who has the cutest smile and throughly enjoyed our fanbase screaming... I just wished I could have gotten a picture of when he leaned on my arm to lean over the crowd, but my camera was going dead. Darn you camera batteries.
I can honestly say that The Hives put on a hell of a show and I'm so glad they came to Fargo of all places. They also made me re-realize my secret dream as a concert photographer. We all had a blast and were probably as tiredly wired as the band at the end.
Come again, I beg of thee!
Note to Pelle- I almost fell over screaming. That's how hot you are.
Note to Arson- You are one freaky dude. We love you. Seriously.
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Mallory Mueller wrote on May 22, 2008:
Where: Fargo, ND
When: May 19, 2008
Story:
After having several horrible things happen during the day (speeding ticket, friend loses his wallet, etc) we finally made it to The Hives!
The concert was fast paced and excellent. Pelle said something to the effect of Fargo having a large population of Swedish people and how he was technically their forefathers and he was surprised at how slow they drank since they were Swedes. That made me laugh (especially since I moved to MN from Sweden when I was four), there was also a huge mosh pit and eventually a bunch of guys got half naked and ran into me (which was gross). After the concert, we waited by their tour bus for an hour and a half until they finally showed up. We got pictures with them and they signed autographs! I really wanted to say something about how I was from Sweden, but I got too shy (which I now regret) but I still got a picture with Pelle! Overall, I had a great time!
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Charlie Engelhardt wrote on May 22, 2008:
Where: Fargo North Dakota
When: May 19
Story:
Ok Well I Live in Mandan North Dakota which is about 200 Miles away from fargo and I thought i would suprise my Girlfriend with two tickets to the hives cause we are both big fans.
So on Monday we get to The Hub at about 6:00 so we could get right up to the gate. Well to our suprise the doors didn't open till 7:00 so we waited in line for an hour and got in ran to the front and stood there until The Hives came on.
I was taken back by how amazing The Hives sounded live! I mean they Sound like they do on their cd's it was awesome it was by far the best show I have ever been to! Thank you for that.
Now after the concert me and my Girlfriend waited for about an hour and a half for the guys to come out and sign autographs and take pictures. When they finally came out i was amazed at how down to earth and nice they are. i mean alot of times you get some bands that are not every nice but your guys were awesome so thank you. you made my summer!
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