It was like a religious experience. I meant to write about it at the time but I just didn’t. But here’s what I tweeted.

The Hives Roadies are dressed like ninjas.

— Todd A (@heytodda) April 18, 2012

My God. That. Was wonderful.

— Todd A (@heytodda) April 18, 2012

I need post show donuts.

— Todd A (@heytodda) April 18, 2012

Had an awesome and hilarious impromptu dinner with @daviddewese

— Todd A (@heytodda) April 18, 2012

I'm good with the man hug but I don't try to hug DD. He's 7 feet tall so I'd end up in his midsection somewhere.

— Todd A (@heytodda) April 18, 2012

I sometimes have this anxiety about shows. It's usually circumstantial. After long weeks at work, I didn't have the energy to be excited.

— Todd A (@heytodda) April 18, 2012

So DD and I parted and I went on to see the Hives. Alone, which is how I usually go to shows. And always have.

— Todd A (@heytodda) April 18, 2012

I put my earplugs in and as they expand, it's like slowly moving underwater. Sound slowly muffles.

— Todd A (@heytodda) April 18, 2012

And The Hives come out and tear the joint up. And then it's over. And I walk back to my truck alone.

— Todd A (@heytodda) April 18, 2012

But my chest is all filled up with satisfaction and gratitude and love. I guess I'd feel that from a significant other or a child.

— Todd A (@heytodda) April 18, 2012

But I get those feelings from my friends. And rock n roll.

— Todd A (@heytodda) April 18, 2012

I mention this because I’m seeing The Hives tomorrow night. I love rock ‘n’ roll.