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Preview Tue Jun 26 2012
Go Right Ahead and See the Hives
The Hives broke in America at a time when every band whose name started with "The" and ended in "s" were touted as saviors of rock'n'roll. Some reached tremendous heights before imploding. Others just never got above, like, the second floor. It's 2012 and the Hives are alive and even pretty strong. They're still one of the most entertaining live shows anyone can see, due in large part to Howlin' Pelle's high marks as a frontman. His swagger mixes a bit of Iggy Pop's crowd-rousing and some of Mick Jagger's strutting. But he nor the band are gimmicks. They pump out catchy garage rock hooks and fall back on a lot of early punk signatures. Their latest album, Lex Hives, doesn't veer much from what's made them successful and their shows are just as fun as ever.
The Hives headline the Vic on Saturday, the 30th. FIDLAR and Flesh Lights open at 7:30pm. The show's 18+ and tickets are $27.50. The Vic's at 3145 N. Sheffield.