311

During the early 90's I don't think I could relate to the 311 very much tbh, as I was born in 1986, so until the late 90's, most of the lyrics would have went over my head anyway.
I couldn't truly appreciate the band for what they played and who they were until I was about 14, at which point, I started a new era of musical enjoyment... Not your typical "Rock" band is what I think I liked best, but a combination of MANY Genres.

My first Album I listened to was Grassroots in 2000/2001 after a friend introduced me to the band with their self titled album with, at the time the only song I knew at all (Down) right before From Chaos was released...

Grassroots was so unique and different from what little I heard from 311 - "311" which is what I liked instantly I think, never the "same song" it seemed on any album. A bit out of order, I listed to From Chaos, and instantly fell in love with the band. What an album! ... Don't get me wrong, still one of my personal favorites, but I have to say in all honestly Music/Grassroots/311/Sound System/Transistor/From Chaos/and Evolver are still IMO their best albums with the ability to to be played from 0:00 on the first track to the end of the album without ever "wanting to get to the next good song" and just enjoying every single track. Don't get me wrong I like some newer songs from Don't Tread on Me - present day, which I do add to my playlist, and not to say I don't have favorites either, but what a hell of a band!

Sadly, when I bring them up to someone that didn't listen to anything other than what was played on the radio in the 90's-00's, I feel like they missed out on some AMAZING concerts, and do not know who they are until I play "Champagne" or something of the likes. Fortunately, unless a person truly cannot appreciate Rock/Alternative/Reggae/(some) Hip-Hop, I always get a "who the hell is this" and are inspired.

I have been to concerts beginning in 2004 with the Roots, at the time unknown to me, impressed me with their talent, and now they are on TV every night with Jimmy Fallon. I still find that funny, like damn, the TV audience knows they are talented, but I have only seen a couple times where they REALLY were able to shine on TV like they did the first time I was blown away by their talent in concert.

Since, I have seen 311 more times than I can count,or remember, due to getting older and varying levels of inebriation, heh, ranging from sober to blackout drunk/stoned, I always had a good time and enjoyed the music thoroughly. Not to mention, being performed very well without "fake crap" or being offbeat... Truly musicians. I know I have seen them approximately 10 times though, based off memories/ friends/ and T-shirts... more than any other artist I have cared to see live.

Some of my favorites I remember well were 311 headlining, and the opening acts being The Roots, Snoop Dogg, KMK, Sublime w/ Rome, Pepper, The Offspring, Slightly Stoopid, and Cypress Hill to name my favorites/able to cognitively remember ;)

I STRONGLY recommend anyone check them out at least once. Lastly, I hope 311 continues to play on cruise liners occasionally, and I have yet been able to travel out of state for 311 Day (JEALOUS NEW ORLEANS! lol, and Vegas). Looking forward to seeing them again with The Offspring this 2018! Both are a couple of my favorite bands I grew up with, would prefer 311 to be headlining, but who really cares if it's a good show? F@#% The Bull$%^& it's time to throw down!!

To my suprise 311 displayed more of a celebration rather than a show to their new album "stereolithic" with a major buildup from their past albums. What I was expecting was a real exaggeration to promote their new album but instead was greeted with their first albums, later followed by their most recent hits. It, at first, took me awhile to get into their new album but seeing them live is a completely different story. The songs seemed to capture the moment and experience. I recall seeing Nick looking at Mahoney after he laid down a sick guitar feel in between one of the verses of "Friday afternoon". You really get to see the band having fun with their presentation and it reflects on the audience with all the moshing and applause. There was a point in the show that the whole band got together to join sexton in a drum solo, can't say that about much bands. I can honestly say not one of those people was disappointed since 311 covered just about everything from the early days to universal pulse and of coarse their new album. I have seen them before in 2012 at a much bigger venue and just saw then yesterday at the Rialto theatre, incase you didn't know it's about the size of an average bar and it was by far the best experience ever. If you haven't seem them yet then your wasting time, take full advantage of the talent 311 has to offer, I highly recommend it!

311 - that’s pronounced ‘three-eleven’, for the uninitiated - have to be one of the most sonically-diverse bands ever to sell eight and a half million records (that’s in the U.S. alone). Over the course of eleven records and twenty-five years, they’ve veered between straight-up alternative rock and some more diffuse offshoots thereof; they’ve dabbled in rap and funk, and even reggae, whilst you’ll find some heavier, harder stuff too, if you look closely enough.
Highlight of the calendar year, if you’re a 311 fan (and American) is of course the 11th of March (or 3/11) - 311 day. Over the years, the band have marked it with spectacularly lengthy sets that surely challenge both the legs and attention span of even the most ardent supporter; the current record, set back in 2004, stands at 68. They’re probably not going to be getting close to that when they next tour the UK, but you can expect them to tear through a career-spanning set with little in the way of distractions; frontman Nick Hexum isn’t really one for stage banter. They’re probably one of those bands who are never really going to go looking for a crossover - they’ve got an ardent enough cult fanbase - but the sheer energy of their live shows should be something that most can appreciate, even if they’re perhaps musically a little esoteric for a mainstream audience.

Oh man... 311.... Was.... AWESOME! Tim and p-nut were on point all night long! The crowd was hanging on every note, bobbin' their heads to every beat, 'twas a magical night. A night full of excitement and risk. Just what a man like me is looking for in a cmoncert on a saturday night. Martinez was flowing, Chad was tearing it up, and of course Nick, I'm not ashamed to admit, was looking as gorgeous as ever (direct quote from my girlfriend who experienced the night with me).
Tim, P-nut, Chad, Nick, and Martinez thank you so much for doing what you do. I've been in a real lull musically lately, and your concert last night has inspired me to get crackin' heavy again.
Thanks guys!

311 is a band full of energy. Do not go to this concert expecting to be bored because you definitely won't be. Their reggae style of music mixed with pop and punk gives them an edge... which is obvious since they have been around for more than 20 years.
When you go, expect the "grass" to "be on fire", just a heads up for the stingy and uptight out there. It's a concert for all to enjoy. I have seen young boys all the way to elders at the concert. It's fun and a good time!

The concert was AHhhhhh-mazing!!!!!!!!!!
The opening act The Green put on an awesome show as well . Waited awhile to see 311 in concert but it was worth it .The venue was clean , easy to find and had plenty of bars just where I was sitting I counted 2 not to mention the ones walking in 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️to Austin City Limits . I'll b back next weekend for the Whitesnake concert. And will continue using Songkick for my up and coming concerts !!!!!

311 were great! They covered their career perfectly, playing songs from every album and interacting with the crowd. I’m sure every lady in the crowd was jealous of Nick Hexum’s wife as well, he must work out like a fiend. Excellent show. The Offspring were ok. The lead vocals weren’t loud enough and the lead guitar sounded out of tune at times. Still, they were fun. Well worth the price of admission!

Don't know how good 311's show was and couldn't give you a review of them. We left (with a lot of other concert goers) after The Offspring were done playing. Who's ever idea it was to have The Offspring not headlining the tour should have their credentials revoked until they pull their head outta their ass. The Offspring was a great show and played a lot of the early music that most of us love!

Wow, hard to believe that a band like 311 that has been playing and touring together for so long can still have a lot of energy at their shows, but these guys brought it. Saw 311 back in '96 after they had just released their self-titled album. Was really great to see them 18 years later in my hometown. Great mix of new stuff and classics.

311's show in Milwaukee at the Riverside Theatre was absolutely amazing! I'm still blown away that they played the entire Grassroots album in its entirety. What a great gift for us die hard 311 fans! I've seen 311 twelve times over the past 20 years and they just keep getting better as a live act!