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[DID NOT ATTEND: March 16, 2026] The Hives / The Chats

When The Hives released their second album, I, like so many people, fell in love with the punchy songs and cool black and white look.

They have been touring from time to time.  I could have seen them last year but I was already booked that night.  I was more interested in seeing them this year because it seemed to be more of a greatest hits kind of tour rather than for an album.

But I went out last night and my son was home for spring break, so I didn’t want to be out too much.  Luckily I hadn’t bought a ticket for this so no biggie.

The Chats are from Australia.  They play what they call “shed rock”  They play old-school dumb punk rock about beer, smokes and fast cars.  The singer also retains his Australian accent which is fun.  They seem like a perfect opening act for The Hives.